Gibson Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Electric Guitar - Ultra Light Aged
The weapon of choice for countless guitar heroes, the legendary '57 Gibson Goldtop boasts an elegant gold finish, a classic solid Mahogany/Maple construction, and flexible humbucking pickups - encapsulating everything you could possibly need in a Les Paul guitar. Exemplifying Gibson Custom Shop's painstaking quest for faithful accuracy of the original year of production, this guitar is an authentic recreation from the woods, to the construction, to the parts, and even the instrument's precise contours. Every Custom Shop Reissue is just as special and impressive as their priceless vintage counterparts, resulting in an ownership experience that is eternally gratifying.
With Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab, in combination with lightly aged hardware, this Gibson Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Goldtop emulates decades of light play wear for a unique character, vibe, and performance of a Gibson Golden Era original.
Specifications
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Body
- Body Material: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
- Back Material: 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
- Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
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Neck
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: '50s Rounded Medium "C"
- Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
- Fretboard Material: Indian Rosewood
- Fretboard Radius: 12"
- Frets: 22 Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
- Scale Length: 24.75"
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Hardware
- Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1
- Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
- Machine Heads: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
- Saddle Material: Nickel-Plated Brass
- Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Silver Nickel
- Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
- Nut Material: Nylon
- Hardware Finish: Nickel, Murphy Lab Light Aged
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Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
- Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
- Controls: 2x Volume, 2x Tone - CTS 500k Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
- Switching: 3-Way Switchcraft
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Included Accessories
- Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion - Reissue Switch Backplate in Case
Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Description
The weapon of choice for countless guitar heroes, the legendary '57 Gibson Goldtop boasts an elegant gold finish, a classic solid Mahogany/Maple construction, and flexible humbucking pickups - encapsulating everything you could possibly need in a Les Paul guitar. Exemplifying Gibson Custom Shop's painstaking quest for faithful accuracy of the original year of production, this guitar is an authentic recreation from the woods, to the construction, to the parts, and even the instrument's precise contours. Every Custom Shop Reissue is just as special and impressive as their priceless vintage counterparts, resulting in an ownership experience that is eternally gratifying.
With Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab, in combination with lightly aged hardware, this Gibson Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Goldtop emulates decades of light play wear for a unique character, vibe, and performance of a Gibson Golden Era original.
Specifications
-
Body
- Body Material: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
- Back Material: 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
- Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
-
Neck
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: '50s Rounded Medium "C"
- Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
- Fretboard Material: Indian Rosewood
- Fretboard Radius: 12"
- Frets: 22 Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
- Scale Length: 24.75"
-
Hardware
- Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1
- Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
- Machine Heads: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
- Saddle Material: Nickel-Plated Brass
- Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Silver Nickel
- Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
- Nut Material: Nylon
- Hardware Finish: Nickel, Murphy Lab Light Aged
-
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
- Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
- Controls: 2x Volume, 2x Tone - CTS 500k Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
- Switching: 3-Way Switchcraft
-
Included Accessories
- Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion - Reissue Switch Backplate in Case
