Gibson Les Paul 57 Goldtop VOS
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Gibson
Les Paul 57 Goldtop VOS
Product Info
Article Number:
459288
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul 57 Goldtop VOS
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$4,727.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Goldtop VOS is a serious contender for players chasing that classic Les Paul vibe. The Custombuckers are a real highlight, offering a creamy, powerful tone perfect for blues, rock, and everything in between. It’s a premium-priced instrument, but the quality and feel are undeniable – a true heirloom guitar for the dedicated player.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul 57 Goldtop VOS
- Custom Shop Electric Guitar
- Les Paul 1957
- Arched maple top
- Mahogany body (Swietenia Macrophylla)
- One-piece mahogany neck (Swietenia Macrophylla)
- One-piece rosewood fretboard (Dalbergia Latifolia)
- Chunky "C" Shape
- 22 x Historic tall / narrow frets
- Aged Cellulose Nitrates Trapezoid Inlays
- Kluson single ring machine heads
- 2x Custombucker Alnico III unpotted pickups
- Nickel hardware
- ABR-1 bridge
- Aluminium stoptail
- Colour: Double Gold
- Includes custom case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Custombucker Alnico III pickups deliver a thick, articulate vintage tone.
- • One-piece mahogany body and neck provide exceptional sustain and resonance.
- • VOS finish replicates a genuine 57 Goldtop’s aged character and feel.
- • Kluson single-ring headstocks offer a period-correct aesthetic and smooth tuning.
CONS
- • The chunky '50s neck profile may not suit players preferring thinner profiles.
- • The weight, typical of Les Pauls, can be fatiguing during extended play.
- • The limited pickup selection restricts versatility for modern genres.
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Key Features
Body Material
Swietenia Macrophylla (Mahogany) with Arched Maple Top
Neck Material
Swietenia Macrophylla (Mahogany)
Fingerboard
Dalbergia Latifolia (Rosewood)
Pickups
Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
Scale Length
24.75 in
Frets
22 x Historic Tall/Narrow
Bridge
ABR-1
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The VOS finish is thinner, allowing more of the wood’s natural resonance to project. It also feels smoother and more worn, mimicking the feel of a vintage instrument.
They're designed to be a bit more powerful than vintage PAFs, offering increased output and sustain while retaining a classic, balanced tone.
The '50s neck profile is noticeably thicker and rounder than the slimmer '60s profiles, providing a more substantial feel in the hand.
