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Gibson Custom1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Electric Guitar - Light Aged, Double Gold

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Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Electric Guitar - Light Aged, Double Gold
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A limited-edition Gibson Custom Goldtop reissue pairing mahogany-and-carved-maple construction, a 1950s Chunky D neck, and Murphy Lab Light Aging in a Double Gold finish.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Players seeking a 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue with a 1950s Chunky D neck
  • Players who want Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups with individual volume and tone controls
  • Collectors seeking a Limited-Edition Collection model limited to 100 instruments worldwide

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Left-handed players
  • Players who do not want a 1950s Chunky D neck profile
  • Players seeking a guitar without an aged finish treatment

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Electric Guitar - Light Aged, Double Gold construction detail

Detail 01

Murphy Lab Light Aged finish

A light-aging treatment with gentle checking and softened edges.

Detail 02

Long neck tenon

The neck uses a long neck tenon joint.

Detail 03

Custombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Plus Alnico 3

The neck and bridge pickups are different specified Custombucker models.

Detail 04

ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with stopbar

The guitar uses an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01This is a right-handed, six-string solidbody with a single-cut LP-style shape.
  2. 02The Murphy Lab Light Aged nitrocellulose finish includes gentle checking and softened edges.
  3. 03Its neck is specified as a substantial 1950s Chunky D profile.
  4. 04The model is limited to 100 instruments worldwide.
Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Electric Guitar - Light Aged, Double Gold close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01How many of these guitars are available?

It is limited to 100 instruments worldwide.

02What pickups does it use?

It has a Custombucker Alnico 3 neck pickup and a Custombucker Plus Alnico 3 bridge pickup.

03What is the neck profile?

It has a mahogany neck with a 1950s Chunky D profile.

04Does it include a case?

Yes. A Lifton reissue hardshell case is specified.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsPickups & controls
Pickup Configuration
HH
4 detailsPlayability
Orientation
Right handed
Number of Frets
22
Number of Strings
6
Scale Length
24.75"
6 detailsBody & build
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
Color
Yellow
Body Material
Mahogany
Top Material
Maple
Body Shape
LP-style
Neck Wood
Mahogany
5 detailsOther
Category Source
detail
Korena Special
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Product Type
Electric guitar
Tier
platinum
Source Id
site51500000483165

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