The gibson custom 1957 les paul goldtop reissue is a stunning recreation of one of the most iconic electric guitars ever made'. '.strtoupper('w')ith its murphy lab ultra heavy aging this guitar looks and feels like a well loved vintage instrument complete with authentic wear patterns and aged hardware'. '.strtoupper('t')he solid mahogany body and two piece maple top create the legendary les paul tone full of warmth sustain and dynamic response'. '.strtoupper('e')quipped with unpotted custombucker alnico 3 pickups this goldtop delivers the raw articulate sound of original late 50s paf humbuckers'. '.strtoupper('t')he 50s rounded medium c neck profile provides a comfortable familiar feel while historic narrow tall frets ensure smooth playability'. '.strtoupper('e')very detail from the long tenon neck joint to the period correct plastics stays true to the golden era of gibson craftsmanship.