From Gibson:

The iconic '57 Goldtop has been the tool of choice for countless guitar heroes. Its elegant gold finish, classic solid mahogany/maple construction and versatile humbucking pickups represent everything one could possibly need in a Les Paul model. This authentic recreation exemplifies Gibson Custom Shop's tireless quest for accuracy to the original year of production, from the woods to the construction to the parts and precise contours throughout. Each Custom Shop Reissue is every bit the instrument and statement piece as the priceless vintage examples, providing an ownership experience that is endlessly fun.


Model Number: CSLPSTDPSL11078
Serial Number: 77333
Finish Package: Gloss
Construction: All Hide-Glue Construction
Weight: 8lbs 14.3oz

Neck Material: Mahogany
Peghead: Reissue
Head Veneer: True Historic
Dimensions: 59 Historic Reissue

Fingerboard: 1-Piece Rosewood
Scale: 24-3/4
Fingerboard Binding: .04 Cream
Nut: Nylon
Inlays: Reissue
Fretwire: Reissue

Top Material: Plain Maple
Top Finish: Pearl Gold
Top Carve:
Top Binding: .09 Cream
Back Material: Mahogany
Back, Neck, Rims Finish: Walnut Filler
Routing: 57 Les Paul Historic
Body Dimension: 57 Les Paul

Hardware Material: Nickel
Machine Heads: Kluson Reissue
Bridge: ABR-1 Non-Wire
Tailpiece: Light Weight Aluminum w/ Long Stud and Anchor
Jackplate: True Historic Reissue
End Pin: Aluminum
Truss Cover: Nicel Plated 60th Anniversary
Pickguard: True Historic
Knobs: True Histroic Gold Top Hats
Switch Tip: True Historic Amber
Switch Washer: True Historic Cream Washers
Backplates: Reissue Brown and 60th Anniversary Medallion

Neck Pickup: Custombucker
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker
Pickup Covers: Nickel
Mounting Rings: True Historic Cream
Electronics: True Historic Covers

Case: Hardshell Case Historic Brown
Accessories: 60th Anniversary Certificate of Authenticity