Gibson Les Paul 57 Goldtop DB VOS LH
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Gibson
Les Paul 57 Goldtop DB VOS LH
Product Info
Article Number:
612136
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul 57 Goldtop DB VOS LH
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$5,080.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty Goldtop is a serious contender for vintage Les Paul tone. The Custombuckers really nail that early '50s growl, and the VOS finish is stunning. It’s a premium-priced instrument best suited for players seeking authentic, classic rock and blues sounds with a substantial feel.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul 57 Goldtop DB VOS LH
- Electric Guitar
- Left-hand model
- Les Paul 1957 - Custom Shop Model
- VOS - Vintage Original Specifications
- Body: Mahogany
- One-piece neck: Mahogany
- One-piece fingerboard: Rosewood
- Aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Chunky C
- 22 historical tall / narrow frets
- Pickups: Two Custombucker Alnico III (unpotted) humbuckers
- ABR-1 bridge
- Aluminium stoptail
- Kluson Single Ring machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Colour: Double Gold
- Includes custom case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Exceptional mahogany body delivers rich sustain and warmth.
- • Custombucker Alnico III pickups offer authentic vintage-era tone.
- • DB VOS finish replicates aged instruments beautifully and authentically.
- • Kluson Single Ring tuners provide smooth, accurate tuning stability.
CONS
- • The 'chunky C' neck profile isn't for everyone – can feel thick.
- • Mahogany construction makes this a notably heavy instrument.
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels in rock/blues, less suited for modern genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany (one-piece)
Neck Material
Mahogany (one-piece)
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Custombucker Alnico III (unpotted)
Scale Length
24.75 inches
Frets
22 historical tall / narrow
Bridge
ABR-1 bridge with Aluminium stoptail
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
They're designed to emulate the vintage tone, offering a similar output and character, but with modern reliability and consistency.
It's primarily cosmetic, but the thinner nitro finish allows the wood to resonate more freely, potentially contributing to a slightly more open tone.
It's a hefty instrument; a strap and potentially a guitar support are recommended for comfortable long-term playing.
