Gibson Custom Shop

73665

Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Gold Top Reissue VOS


Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.

The iconic '57 Goldtop has been the tool of choice for countless guitar heroes. Its elegant gold finish, classic solid mahogany/maple construction and versatile humbucking pickups represent everything one could possibly need in a Les Paul model. This authentic recreation exemplifies Gibson Custom Shop's tireless quest for accuracy to the original year of production, from the woods to the construction to the parts and precise contours throughout. Each Custom Shop Reissue is every bit the instrument and statement piece as the priceless vintage examples, providing an ownership experience that is endlessly fun.

Specs

Serial No.

73665

Weight

4.86kg

Type

Solid Body

Colour

Double Gold

Orientation

Right Handed

Number of Strings

6

Body Shape

Les Paul

Body Material

2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit

Body Finish

Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)

Neck Material

Solid Mahogany

Neck Shape

Chunky C-Shape

Fretboard Material

Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit

Fingerboard Radius

12" / 304.8mm

Number of Frets

22

Fretboard Inlays

Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid

Fret Size

Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall

Nut Material

Nylon

Nut Width

1.687" / 42.85mm

Neck Pickups

Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)

Bridge Pickups

Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)

Controls

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

Pickguard

Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

Bridge

No-Wire ABR-1 with Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar

Tuners

Kluson Single Line, Single Ring

Strings

.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

Case/ Bag

Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch

Accessories

Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Brown Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags



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