The gibson custom 1957 les paul goldtop darkback reissue light aged recreates one of the most iconic instruments in electric guitar history. With its solid lightweight mahogany back two piece maple top and hide glue construction it captures the resonance sustain and character that made the original 57 models legendary. Finished in an authentic goldtop the murphy lab light aged treatment adds decades of natural feeling wear giving you the broken in comfort and visual mojo of a golden era original. Custombucker alnico 3 pickups deliver the unmistakable clarity warmth and bloom that define early les paul tone supported by period correct cts audio taper pots and paper in oil capacitors for faithful control response. A 50s rounded medium c neck profile provides the classic feel players love while the long tenon joint maximises sustain and resonance. With meticulously recreated plastics nickel hardware vintage accurate contours and a lifton 5 latch reissue case this 57 goldtop reissue offers the full gibson custom shop experience crafted to inspire and built to last a lifetime.