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Description
The Gibson '57 Les Paul Goldtop, a part of the Gibson Custom's Historic Series, is not just a replica but a meticulously crafted homage to the original. This solid body electric guitar is often touted as the "working man's Les Paul" - an instrument that is all about the substance, with its rich gold finish serving as an elegant accent rather than a flashy centerpiece.
The '57 Goldtop has been a favored tool of many guitar heroes, admired for its solid mahogany/maple construction and versatile humbucking pickups. This guitar is a testament to the idea that sometimes, the best things are the simplest.
This 2018 reissue remains faithful to the original, reflecting Gibson Custom Shop's quest for accuracy. From the woods used in its construction to the specific contours of its design, every detail has been attended to. Two key updates for this model include all True Historic-spec parts and, for the first time, narrow/tall frets. These additions enhance the guitar's tone and playability, bringing them even closer to the character of the original '57 Les Paul Goldtop.
Key Features:
- Solid mahogany/maple construction
- Elegant gold finish
- Versatile humbucking pickups
- All True Historic-spec parts
- First-time inclusion of narrow/tall frets
- Meticulous attention to detail in design and construction
- Based on the classic '57 Les Paul Goldtop model
- Comes with a hardshell case for protection and transportation
Videos
Chicago Music Exchange
Is This The Greatest '57 Goldtop EVER?
Is This The Greatest '57 Goldtop EVER?
Chicago Music Exchange
1957 Gibson Les Paul Gold Top | CME Vintage Demo | Joel Bauman
Chicago Music Exchange
1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue VOS from Gibson - Double Gold - In-Depth Demo!
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Gibson Custom 2018 VOS Historic '57 Les Paul Goldtop Electric Guitar
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Build quality
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The '57 Reissue features a long neck tenon, contributing to its preferred tonal qualities over the short tenon of the Standard.
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The Reissue typically has a one-piece back, often making it lighter and more resonant than the Standard's two-piece back.
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The Reissue has thinner binding on the neck and a thinner holly headstock veneer for historical accuracy.
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Be cautious with used models from Guitar Center; issues like broken truss rods with disguised damage have been reported.
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Custom Shop Gibsons, despite general QC concerns, are regarded for superior craftsmanship, often satisfying those familiar with Les Pauls.
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In this interview, the caption under a photo of Snowy White's Les Paul says, "'I’m not precious about it,' White says of the ’57 goldtop Les Paul he’s relied on for the last 41 years. It’s been rewired and refretted, and the bridge and tuners have been switched out when necessary, but its checked and battered finish bears the battle scars of innumerable gigs.
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