Gibson 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue VOS Double Gold

The Gibson Custom Shop Reissue '57 Goldtop is an authentic recreation of the iconic original, capturing the timeless appeal that has made it a favorite among guitar legends. With its elegant gold finish, classic solid mahogany/maple construction, and versatile humbucking pickups, this guitar embodies everything a Les Paul should be.

The Custom Shop's dedication to accuracy is evident in every detail of this reissue, from the carefully selected woods and precise construction to the meticulously reproduced parts and contours. The result is an instrument that not only sounds and plays like a vintage '57 Goldtop but also carries the same aura of timeless elegance and artistic statement.

Body Shape

Les Paul

Top

2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit

Back

1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany

Binding

1-Ply Royalite

Body Finish

Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)

Weight Relief

None

Profile

50s Rounded Medium C

Scale Length

628.65 mm / 24.75 in

Fingerboard Material

Indian Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius

304.8 mm / 12 in

Neck Material

Solid Mahogany

Fret Count

22

Frets

Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall

Nut Material

Nylon

Nut Width

42.85 mm / 1.687 in

End Of Board Width

56.89 mm / 2.239 in

Inlays

Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid

Joint

Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Finish

Nickel

Bridge

No-Wire ABR-1

Saddle Material

Nickel-plated Brass

Tailpiece

Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar

Tuning Machines

Kluson Single Line, Single Ring

Pickguard

Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

Truss Rod

Authentic 1950s No-Tube

Truss Rod Cover

Authentic Stepped 2-Ply

Control Knobs

Butyrate Gold Top Hats

Switch Tip

Amber Catalin

Switch washer

Silkscreened Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

Jack Plate Cover

Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

Control Covers

Brown Royalite

Strap Buttons

Aluminum

Mounting Rings

M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

Pickup Covers

Authentic Profile Nickel Silver

Neck Pickup

Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)

Bridge Pickup

Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)

Controls

CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors

Pickup Selector

3-Way Switchcraft

Output Jack

Switchcraft

Case

Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch

Weight: 8lbs 8oz.

Width at first fret: 0.91”

Width at 12th fret: 1.0”