{"product_id":"gibson-custom-1957-les-paul-gold-top-dark-back-in-double-gold-70684","title":"Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Gold Top Dark Back in Double Gold 70684","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Gold Top Dark Back in Double Gold celebrates the year Gibson introduced their Humbucker. This Fat Neck'ed rock 'n roll machine has withstood the test of time, becoming a venerable powerhouse in the world of the Les Paul. The 2020 reissue is a fine representation of the guitar it is based on, honoring it with only the finest appointments and considerable detail. Speaking of details...\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSet-Neck Construction gets the ball rolling. The body and neck are glued together using Hide Glue, an adhesive that needs to be heated up and worked with quickly in order for it to work. This glue takes an expert, and Gibson has them! One feature the early Les Paul's are revered for is their Long Neck Tenon. This unseen little detail adds some crucial stability under the neck position humbucker. The long neck tenon certainly helps aid in sustain and tuning stability, especially as the night wears on and you begin to apply, maybe a little more pressure with your fretting hand than necessary. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe neck is made from solid \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/musicgalleryinc.com\/blogs\/matts-blog\/what-is-mahogany?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ba26545e0\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Learn about mahogany as a tone wood for guitar\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMahogany\u003c\/a\u003e a tonewood that is becoming more rare and expensive but the day. The neck profile is an authentic feeling Chunky C shape, just like you would find on a REAL 1957 LP Standard. An \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/musicgalleryinc.com\/blogs\/matts-blog\/what-is-rosewood-the-music-gallery-glossary-of-guitar-terms?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=8c955f1d4\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Learn about rosewood as a tone wood for guitar\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eIndian rosewood\u003c\/a\u003e Fingerboard carries a 12\" fingerboard radius for a flat and fast feel from the nut to the butt. 22 Historic Gibson Narrow\/Tall Frets come installed and are smooth a glass after a trip through the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/musicgalleryinc.com\/pages\/plek-machine\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Learn about our Plek Machine and how it can make your guitar play better than ever!\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePlek Machine\u003c\/a\u003e at Gibson. The fingerboard inlays are made from aged cellulose Nitrate in their timeless Trapezoid Design. Classic Gibson Nut Width of 1.69\" puts the strings right under your fingers while 24.75\" scale length keeps the strings feeling slinky. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe body is made from 1 piece of lightweight \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/musicgalleryinc.com\/blogs\/matts-blog\/what-is-mahogany?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ba26545e0\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Learn about mahogany as a tonewood for guitar\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMahogany\u003c\/a\u003e. This wood is getting hard to come by and more expensive by the day, especially pieces this big! If you'd like to learn more about this magnificent tonewood, click here! It is topped with a carved piece of plain maple. The body is not routed out or chambered for weight at all, so you are getting the best wood that Gibson can get their hands on. The guitar is finished in Nitro Cellulose Lacquer and treated with Gibson's VOS Finish for a lightly aged look. The Double Gold Finish is exquisite and it is set off beautifully by the Dark Bark (as opposed to the lighter shade back found on most Gold Tops).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe electronics consist of a pair of Custombucker Humbuckers loaded with Alnico III Magnets. These pickups have a warm, singing quality to them without being nasally or overly compressed. These humbuckers sound beautiful when played clean, as well. The 500k CTS Pots and Paper and Oil Capacitors keep things authentic, functional, and high quality. Dialing in musical tones has never been easier thanks to such magnificent electronic components! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue known as the Gold Top is still a contender, 63 years after its introduction. This specific guitar celebrates the earliest Les Paul to get a pair of humbuckers and it does so in a highly-detailed fashion. Stop by or give us a call to learn more about this Gold Beauty! As you can probably tell from this lengthy description, we kind of have a place in our hearts for this model!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGibson Custom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1957 Les Paul Reissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold Top w\/Dark Back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble Gold Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighs 8 lbs 8 oz\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Piece Mahogany Body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved, Plain Maple Top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet-Neck Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHide Glue Neck to Body Fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMahogany Neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e57 Chunky C Neck Profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndian Rosewood Fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12\" Fingerboard Radius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 Gibson Historic Narrow-Tall Frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBound Fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream Fingerboard Binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.69\" Nut Width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNylon Nut Material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24.75\" Scale Length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong Neck Tenon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustombucker Humbuckers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-way Switchcraft Pickup Selector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Volume Controls (500k CTS Pots)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Tone Controls (500k CTS Pots)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper in Oil Capacitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Wire ABR-1 Bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight Aluminum Tailpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKluson Single Line, Single Ring Tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel Plated Hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown Lifton Hardshell Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Hardshell Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Axe Asylum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67583848906883,"sku":"'70684","price":489.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/9260\/8643\/files\/Gibson-custom-1957-les-paul-goldtop-dark-back-70684-2.jpg?v=1790434437","url":"https:\/\/serdava.myshopify.com\/products\/gibson-custom-1957-les-paul-gold-top-dark-back-in-double-gold-70684","provider":"serdava","version":"1.0","type":"link"}