Gibson Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul w/Case - Goldtop Ultra Heavy Aged

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. It features Ultra Heavy Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Heavy Aged finish treatment, paired with heavily aged hardware, simulates decades of heavy play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

Body

Body Shape Les Paul
Top 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
Back 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
Binding 1-Ply Royalite
Weight Relief None
Finish Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Ultra Heavy Aged

Neck

Material Solid Mahogany
Profile Chunky C-Shape
Scale Length 24.75" / 628.65mm
Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Radius 12"
Number Of Frets 22
Frets Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 1.69" / 42.85mm
End of Board Width 2.24" / 56.89mm
Inlays Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Joint Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware

Finish Nickel; Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
Tuner Plating Nickel
Bridge ABR-1
Tailpiece Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Pickguard Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
TrussRod Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs Butyrate Gold Top Hats
Switch Tip Amber Catalin
Switchwasher Silkscreened Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Jack Plate Cover Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Control Covers Brown Royalite
Strap Buttons Aluminum
Mounting Rings M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Pickup Covers Authentic Profile Nickel Silver

Electronics

Neck Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft

Miscellaneous

Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case Aged Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case

• Iconic '57 Goldtop finish exudes classic elegance
• Solid mahogany/maple construction for rich tone
• Versatile humbucking pickups for diverse sound
• Ultra Heavy Aged finish for vintage character
• Chunky C-shape neck profile for comfortable play
• Nickel hardware with heavy aging for authentic look