DISC Gibson Les Paul 1957 Goldtop VOS Electric Guitar

Full Description

"A truly magnificent instrument with its natural mahogany back and neck, while the top is in gleaming gold with contrasting ivory trim." - Original Gibson advertisement, circa 1955

This Pack includes:

• Gibson Les Paul 1957 Goldtop VOS
• Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi USA Pedal
• Gibson Custom Shop Hard Case
• Gibson Luthier's Choice Guitar Cleaner and Polish
• Spare Set of Gibson Les Paul Strings
• 2x 3m Pro Jack Cables
• 2" Black Guitar Strap
• Universal Guitar Stand

Body

Aside from the pickups, the basic specifications of those 1957 Les Paul Model Goldtops remained the same. There were, however, several minor cosmetic variations that made the 1957 version significant in the development of the Les Paul, the most noteworthy of which was the placement of the inlaid, pearl-cut Gibson logo, which was moved closer to the top edge of the headstock. Additionally, 1957 was to be the last full year of production for a Gibson model with a Goldtop finish. The popular color would not adorn another Gibson guitar until 1968.

Near-perfect Recreation

Today's 1957 Les Paul Goldtop from the Gibson Custom Shop is a near-perfect recreation of the original instrument, in all of its original brilliance and historical magnificence. The body features Gibson's traditional hand-carved maple top and solid, non-weight relieved mahogany body. The headstock is made from Holly head veneer, as opposed to fiber, just like it was in 1957, and the vintage-style tulip tuners are mounted in a straight line, also as they were on the original. The 24 ¾-inch scale length neck is made from one solid piece of mahogany, and attached to the body using a long neck tenon - one of the Les Paul's more distinguishing characteristics of the 1950s. The neck is topped by a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard outfitted with acrylic trapezoid inlays matching the size of color of the originals. Of course, two of Gibson's legendary Burstbucker pickups deliver all the subtle variations of true, classic humbucker tone by using historically "unmatched" bobbin windings and Alnico II magnets. The guitar?s Antique Gold finish also matches the hue of the original model, giving this Custom Shop model the accurate and distinct appearance of this traditional Les Paul. Other historical appointments include CTS potentiometers, bumble bee capacitors, rolled crème-colored fingerboard binding, single-ply thin binding around the body, and period-correct switchwasher and jackplate. The 1957 Les Paul Goldtop comes in a V.O.S. finish, and comes with the standard Gibson Custom case, custom care kit and certificate of authenticity.

Electro Harmonix Small Stone Classics Phase Shift

Electro Harmonix Small Stone Classic Phase Shifter, The most popular phase shifter of all time reincarnated

The classic phaser. From dreamy swooshes to otherworldly sonic flares, nothing beats the warmth and richness of the New York City-made Small Stone. One of the most desired effect pedals for performance and recording. The Small Stone is the definitive phase shifter. Countless recordings and live performances rely on the Small Stone's superior tone. The Color Switch adds feedback and phase intensity.

• True bypass
• 9-volt battery included