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Description
As Good as Gold
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.
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.
Specs
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Serial No. |
72953 |
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Weight |
4.38kg |
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Type |
Solid Body |
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Colour |
Double Gold with Dark Back |
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Orientation |
Right Handed |
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Number of Strings |
6 |
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Body Shape |
Les Paul |
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Body Material |
2-Piece Plain Maple Top with 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany |
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Body Finish |
Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) |
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Neck Material |
Mahogany |
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Neck Shape |
50s Rounded Medium C |
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Fretboard Material |
Indian Rosewood |
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Number of Frets |
22 |
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Fretboard Inlays |
Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid |
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Fret Size |
Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall |
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Fretboard Radius |
12" (304.8mm) |
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Nut Material |
Nylon |
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Nut Width |
1.687"(42.85mm) |
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Neck Pickups |
Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) |
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Bridge Pickups |
Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) |
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Controls |
2 X Volume, 2 X Tone; CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors, 3-Way Toggle Switch |
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Pickguard |
Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate |
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Bridge |
No-Wire ABR-1 and Nickel-plated Brass with Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar Tailpiece |
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Tuners |
Kluson Single Line, Single Ring |
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Strings |
.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
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Included Accessories |
Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Brown Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags |
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Case/ Bag |
Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch |
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