The Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue VOS Double Gold is a stunning recreation of one of the most important milestones in electric guitar history, capturing the moment when the Les Paul evolved into a true high-performance instrument. Faithfully built to late-1950s Historic specifications, this reissue reflects the elegance, tone, and feel of an original 1957 Goldtop, finished in the iconic Double Gold top with a VOS (Vintage Original Spec) nitrocellulose lacquer that delivers a gently aged patina straight from the Custom Shop.

At its core is the classic Les Paul body style and shape, constructed with a 2-piece plain maple top hide-glue fitted to a 1-piece lightweight mahogany back. With no weight relief, the guitar offers the solid, resonant response and long sustain that defined the golden era of Gibson craftsmanship. The 1-ply Royalite binding and historically correct construction details contribute to the unmistakable visual and tonal authenticity of this instrument, while the VOS finish subtly softens the sheen and feel, evoking decades of careful use.

The neck is crafted from solid mahogany and joined to the body using a long tenon hide-glue fit, ensuring maximum resonance and tonal transfer. Shaped to a ’50s Rounded Medium C profile, the neck delivers a substantial yet comfortable grip that feels instantly familiar to vintage enthusiasts. A 24.75" scale length, nylon nut with a 1.687" width, and traditional proportions complete the neck design. The Indian rosewood fingerboard features a 12" radius, 22 historic Gibson narrow/tall frets, and aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays, providing smooth playability with a distinctly vintage feel.

Every piece of hardware and plastic is meticulously chosen for period accuracy. The guitar features nickel-finished hardware, including a no-wire ABR-1 bridge with nickel-plated brass saddles and a lightweight aluminum stop bar tailpiece, enhancing resonance and note bloom. Kluson single-line, single-ring tuners maintain classic aesthetics and reliable tuning stability. Vintage-correct details such as the laminated cellulose acetate butyrate pickguard, M69 mounting rings, butyrate gold top hat knobs, amber Catalin switch tip, silkscreened switch washer, brown Royalite control covers, and aluminum strap buttons complete the authentic late-’50s presentation.

Electronics are powered by a pair of unpotted Custombucker pickups equipped with Alnico III magnets in both the neck and bridge positions. These pickups deliver the warm, woody midrange, open highs, and rich harmonic complexity that define classic PAF-style tone. Wired with CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers, paper-in-oil capacitors, and premium Switchcraft components for the pickup selector and output jack, the guitar responds dynamically to touch and volume changes, offering exceptional tonal nuance.

The instrument ships strung with .010–.046 gauge strings and is housed in a brown/pink Lifton reissue 5-latch case. Included are a Gibson Custom switchplate medallion with historic brown plastic cover, a Certificate of Authenticity booklet, and Historic Reissue hang tags, underscoring its collectible value. The Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue VOS Double Gold stands as a breathtaking tribute to a pivotal era in Gibson history, delivering timeless tone, authentic feel, and enduring vintage style.