
1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Heavy Aged, Double Gold
As Good as Gold 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. It features Heavy Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Heavy Aged finish treatment, paired with heavily aged hardware, simulates decades of heavy play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Solid Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case |
| Binding | Single-ply Royalite, Top and Fretboard |
| Body Finish | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Les Paul |
| Bridge | ABR-1 |
| Case | Aged Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case |
| Control Covers | Black Reissue |
| Control Knobs | True Historic Black Top Hat with Dial Pointer |
| Finish | Nickel; Murphy Lab Heavy Aged |
| Fretboard inlay | Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Headstock | Gold Stinger on Rear |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Low Logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model silkscreen |
| Joint | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit |
| Model | CUS18912 |
| Mounting Rings | Black Reissue |
| Nut | Nylon |
| Nut width | 42.85mm / 1.69in |
| Pickguard | True Historic, Black |
| Pickup Covers | True Historic Nickel; Murphy Lab Aged |
| Profile | 50s Rounded Medium C |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Aluminum |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | True Historic Cream |
| Switchwasher | True Historic Black |
| Tailpiece | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Top wood | 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit |
| Truss rod | Authentic 1950s No-Tube |
| Truss Rod Cover | True Historic |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel; Murphy Lab Heavy Aged |
| Tuners | Kluson Single Line, Single Ring |
| Street price | $10,199 |




