Gibson’s Take:
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 Ultra Heavy Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra 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. .
Standard Specifications
General Info
| Brand: | Gibson |
| Model: | Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Standard |
| Color: | Double Gold |
| Serial: | 732096 |
| Weight: | Call |
| Condition: | Excellent |
Body
| Top Material: | 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit |
| Body Material: | 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany |
| Finish: | Ultra Heavy Aged Nitrocellulose |
Neck
| Material: | Solid Mahogany |
| Finish: | Ultra Heavy Aged Nitrocellulose |
| Fingerboard Material/Radius: | Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit, 12″ |
| Frets (Number and Size): | 22, Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall |
| Inlays: | Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid |
| Nut (Material and Width): | Nylon, 1.69″ |
| Scale Length: | 24.75″ |
| Profile: |
Chunky C-Shape |
Electronics
| Pickups: | 2 x Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) |
| Pickup Switching: | 3-Way Switchcraft |
| Controls: | CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors |
Hardware
| Tuning Machines: | Kluson Single Line, Single Ring |
| Bridge: | No-Wire ABR-1, Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Pickguard: | Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate |
| Control Knobs: | Butyrate Gold Top Hats |
| Hardware Finish: | Nickel |
Accessories
Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Brown Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
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