{"product_id":"1957-gibson-les-paul-goldtop","title":"1957 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"296\" data-start=\"86\"\u003eFor your consideration, \u003cstrong\u003eGarrett Park Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e presents this exceptionally preserved \u003cstrong\u003e1957 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1046\" data-start=\"298\"\u003eThe year 1957 stands as one of the most significant milestones in Gibson history. It marked the introduction of Seth Lover's revolutionary humbucking pickup, forever changing the sound of the electric guitar and establishing the tonal blueprint that would define countless recordings in the decades to follow. Produced shortly before the introduction of the Sunburst Les Paul Standard, the 1957 Goldtop combines all of the construction features associated with the legendary Bursts while retaining the iconic metallic gold finish that had become synonymous with the model since its debut in 1952. As a result, original PAF-equipped Goldtops remain among the most sought-after and historically important vintage electric guitars ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1739\" data-start=\"1048\"\u003eThis particular example is an outstanding survivor, retaining its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Gold finish\u003c\/strong\u003e with remarkably little wear for its age. The finish remains vibrant and lustrous throughout, avoiding much of the oxidation and \"greening\" commonly associated with vintage Goldtops. \u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic wear is minimal\u003c\/strong\u003e overall and notably below average for a guitar of this vintage. The most significant wear is confined to the area beneath the player's picking arm, where the finish has mellowed to a darker, more subdued tone through decades of natural use. Otherwise, the instrument presents much as it would have in the late 1950s, with excellent visual appeal and exceptional originality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2285\" data-start=\"1741\"\u003eThe mahogany neck is topped with a \u003cstrong\u003eBrazilian rosewood fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring the model's traditional pearl trapezoid inlays. Carved to a comfortable rounded C profile, the neck measures .89\" at the first fret and .94\" at the twelfth, providing a substantial yet highly playable feel. \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal frets\u003c\/strong\u003e remain in place and the guitar has been professionally set up for low action, delivering smooth playability throughout the fingerboard without buzzing or dead spots. \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal single-line Kluson Deluxe\u003c\/strong\u003e tuners remain fitted and function as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2821\" data-start=\"2287\"\u003eElectronically, \u003cstrong\u003ethe guitar remains entirely original\u003c\/strong\u003e and retains its coveted pair of \u003cstrong\u003ePAF humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with the original Centralab potentiometers, mesh wiring, and Switchcraft selector switch. The pickups deliver the warm, articulate, and dynamically responsive voice that has made original PAFs legendary among players and collectors alike. Measured outputs read \u003cstrong\u003e7.47kΩ\u003c\/strong\u003e in the bridge position and \u003cstrong\u003e7.04kΩ\u003c\/strong\u003e in the neck position, providing an exceptionally balanced set with outstanding clarity, harmonic richness, and sustain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3231\" data-start=\"2823\"\u003eAdditional original features include the \u003cstrong\u003efactory Bigsby B7\u003c\/strong\u003e vibrato, single-ply pickguard, and original gold bonnet knobs. Structurally, the instrument remains in excellent condition with \u003cstrong\u003eno cracks, breaks, or repairs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Weighing 10 pounds, it offers the substantial feel often associated with late-1950s Les Pauls while delivering the resonance and sustain expected from Gibson's golden-era construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3629\" data-start=\"3233\"\u003eAccompanied by its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Cali-Girl Lifton hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e, this 1957 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop represents an exceptional combination of originality, condition, and historical significance. With its factory PAF humbuckers, factory Bigsby, remarkably well-preserved finish, and highly original specification throughout, it stands as a superb example from one of the most celebrated years in Gibson's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll components original unless specified\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel \u0026amp; Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eGibson Les Paul\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1957\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e7 6973\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCarved maple top, mahogany core\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGold nitrocellulose lacquer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e10lbs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; 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