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.
Serial #: 79793
Weight: 8lbs 5.1oz
Top Material: Plain Maple, 2 piece
Binding Style: .09 Cream
Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS
Rim: Hide Glue
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Profile: C-Shape
Scale Length: 24.75″ / 62.865cm
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12″ / 304.8mm
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: Reissue
Hardware Finish: Aged Nickel
Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuners: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Pick Guard: True Historic
Truss Rod Cover: True Historic
Control Knobs: True Historic Gold Top Hats
Switch Tip: Amber
Jack Plate: True Historic Reissue
Neck Pickup: Custombucker
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker
Controls: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Case: Hardshell