Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Electric Guitar - Murphy Lab Ultra Heavy Aged Double Gold

Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Electric Guitar - Murphy Lab Ultra Heavy Aged Double Gold 

As Good as Gold

Countless guitar legends have favored the renowned '57 Goldtop as their instrument of choice. Its exquisite gold finish, timeless mahogany/maple structure, and versatile humbucking pickups embody all the necessary qualities of a Les Paul™ model. This faithful reproduction perfectly captures the Gibson Custom Shop's unwavering commitment to recreating the original production year with precision, encompassing everything from the choice of woods to the construction and intricate contours. Every Custom Shop Reissue is a remarkable instrument and a true statement piece, delivering an ownership experience that is endlessly enjoyable. The Ultra Heavy Aging treatment, meticulously crafted by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab, is applied to this model. Alongside heavily aged hardware, this finish simulates the wear and tear of decades of intense play, resulting in a distinctive character, ambiance, and playability reminiscent of an original Gibson from the Golden Era.

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Highlights

• Incredible '57 Goldtop reissue
• Murphy Lab Ultra-Heavy Aging looks incredible
• Satisfying Big "C" neck profile
• Unpotted Custombucker Alnico III pickups produce tone reminiscent to classic PAF
• Superior sustain and responsiveness are delivered with a hide-glued mahogany neck
• Aged trapezoid cellulose nitrate fingerboard inlays
• Hot hide glue construction, reproduction pieces, and period-correct gold paint
• Finish made of nitrocellulose that is thin and vintage-correct

Specifications

• Number of Strings6
• Left-/Right-handedRight-handed
• Body TypeSolidbody
• Body Shape1957 Les Paul Goldtop
• Body MaterialMahogany
• Top Material2-Piece Maple
• Body FinishNitrocellulose Lacquer, Ultra-Heavy Aged
• ColorDouble Gold
• Neck MaterialMahogany
• Neck ShapeChunky C
• Neck JointSet Neck
• Radius12"
• Fingerboard MaterialIndian Rosewood
• Fingerboard InlayAged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoids
• Number of Frets22, Narrow Tall
• Scale Length24.75"
• Nut Width1.6875"
• Nut MaterialNylon
• Bridge/TailpieceABR-1 Adjustabe Bridge with Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar
• TunersKluson Single Line
• Neck PickupCustombucker Alnico 3 Humbucker
• Bridge PickupCustombucker Alnico 3 Humbucker
• Controls2 x volume, 2 x tone
• Switching3-way toggle pickup switch
• StringsGibson, .010-.046
• Case/Gig BagHardshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number:LPR57UHDGNH1
• Neck Depth at 1st Fret.902"
• Neck Depth at 12th Fret.994"

Condition:Very good. There is damage on the top by the bottom volume knob.Light wear typical of a gently used instrument. Light surface scratches, scuffs, etc. Please see pictures.

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

This item includes everything pictured.

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