• Model: 1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue
• Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic Reissue
• Finish: Goldtop
• Body Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
• Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple
• Weight Relief: None
• Neck: Solid Mahogany
• Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
• Neck Profile: 1950s Chunky D
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Frets: 22 Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
• Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoids
• Nut: Nylon
• Nut Width: 1.69"
• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Neck Pickup: Gibson Custombucker Alnico III
• Bridge Pickup: Gibson Custombucker Alnico III
• Electronics: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers with Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
• Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone
• Switching: 3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
• Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminium Stopbar
• Tuners: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
• Hardware: Nickel
• Control Knobs: Butyrate Gold Top Hats
• Pickguard: Vintage-Style Cream
• Weight: 9 lb 4 oz
• Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Hardshell Case
• Certificate of Authenticity: Included (COA LPR7 73913)
• Country: USA
• Year: 2023

This is exactly what you want from a ’57 Goldtop Reissue — understated visually, but packed with the period-correct details that make Gibson’s Historic models feel considerably more special than a regular production Les Paul. The Goldtop finish against the dark rosewood board, cream plastics and nickel hardware is about as classic as a Les Paul gets, and the plain maple cap is entirely in keeping with the character of the original late-’50s instruments.

One of the biggest attractions of the ’57 is the neck. The substantial 1950s Chunky D profile has real depth in the hand and gives the guitar a noticeably different feel from a ’59 or particularly an R0. Combined with the long-tenon neck joint, hide-glue construction and non-weight-relieved mahogany body, it has the solid, resonant feel people are usually looking for when stepping up to a Historic Reissue.

The Custombucker Alnico III set is another major part of the appeal. They have a lower-output, more open PAF-inspired character, with plenty of harmonic detail and dynamics rather than the compressed response of a hotter modern humbucker. The bridge retains bite and clarity under gain, while the neck stays warm and rounded without becoming overly thick.

The ’57 occupies a particularly nice point in Les Paul history, pairing the traditional Goldtop appearance with the humbucker specification that arrived in 1957. For players who want the construction and feel of Gibson’s late-’50s instruments without moving into figured Burst territory, this is arguably one of the purest Historic Reissue specifications.

Excellent condition. Presents very cleanly overall with only light signs of careful use consistent with age. No significant wear, damage or issues to mention. Supplied with its Gibson Custom Shop case and Certificate of Authenticity.

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