From Gibson:
“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.”
Goldtop, VOS nitrocellulose lacquer finish, Two piece carved plain Maple top, One piece lightweight Mahogany body, Hide glue construction and long tenon neck joint, 50’s rounded medium C shaped Mahogany neck, Bound 12” radius Indian Rosewood fingerboard with the cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays and historic narrow tall frets, 24.75” scale length, 1.69″ nut width, Unpotted Custombucker Alnico III bridge and neck pickups, 3-way toggle switching with the volume and tone controls for each pickup, No wire ABR-1 tune-o-matic bridge and lightweight aluminum stop tailpiece, Kluson single line/single ring tuners, 9.25 pounds, With the Lifton hardshell case