Epiphone - 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Double Gold + Etui
Evoking an era when rock still wore corduroy suits, the Epiphone 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Double Gold electric guitar meticulously reinterprets a cult model from musical history. With its glossy vintage finish and mahogany body topped by a carved maple top, it blends period allure with contemporary demands. Fitted with Gibson Custombucker pickups and Luxe Bumblebee condensers, this '50s Les Paul has a sound as full as a slow blues solo. The rosewood fingerboard adorned with pearlescent trapezoids and the Rounded Medium C neck set the mood: there's no cheating here, just a real riff.
Presentation
Beneath its golden sheen, with just the right amount of shimmer without making anyone jealous, this Les Paul takes up the aesthetic codes of 1957 right down to the fingerboard markings. The mahogany neck, with its Rounded Medium C profile and long tenon, is as comfortable to play as a Swiss drummer. As for the Tune-O-Matic ABR-1 bridge and aluminium Stop Bar tailpiece, they provide a solid, reliable anchorage: nothing moves except your fingers. You're good to go, it handles like an old touring buddy.
If you like true stories, you'll be pleased to know that even the fingerboard markers on the sides are the same size and position as they were originally. Yes, right down to the dots on the side. That kind of attention to detail is what makes the difference between a guitar that plays and one that talks. And with its Switchcraft selector, CTS pots and Luxe Bumblebee capacitors, the expression 'vintage correct' finally takes on a meaning that doesn't itch behind the ears.
Features
Other features
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Epiphone 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Double Gold
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Electric guitar
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Manufacturer#: ECLPR7DGNH
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Collection : Inspired by Gibson
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Series : Custom
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Body shape : Les Paul
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Body type : Solidbody
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Construction : Glued Neck
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Fork : 628,65 mm (24,75")
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Colour : Gold
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Finish : Vintage gloss
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Top : Carved maple
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Body : Mahogany
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Bindings / Body & Fingerboard: Cream
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Neck : Mahogany
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Neck shape : 50s Rounded Medium C
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Fingerboard: Rosewood
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Fingerboard markings: Pearlescent trapezoids
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Radius : 305 mm (12,00")
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Frets: 22
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Frets type : Medium jumbo
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Logo/headstock: Epiphone aged mother-of-pearl
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Saddle: 43 mm (1.69") Graph Tech
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Tuners: Epiphone Deluxe, Keystone type
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Bridge: Tune-O-Matic, ABR-1
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Tailpiece: Stop bar aluminium
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Pickup configuration: HH
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Neck pickup: Gibson Custombucker (Alnico 3 magnets)
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Bridge pickup: Gibson Custombucker (Alnico 3 magnets)
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Controls: 2x Volume, 2x Tone
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Selector switch: Toggle Switchcraft 3 positions
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Potentiometers: CTS
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Wiring : Manual
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Capacitors : Luxe Bumblebee
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Pot knobs : Gold Top Hat
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Connectors : Switchcraft ∅6,35 mm jack output
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Fittings finish : Nickel
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Pickguard : Cream
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Strings : 10/46
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Supplied in: hard case
To find out more...
What to slip in next? A good wide strap, a well-tuned tube amp and a determined left hand. And if inspiration fails, try it out with slightly lighter strings: it also has a weakness for acrobatic bends.
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Founded in 1873, Epiphone is one of America's oldest and most respected instrument makers. From beginners to professional musicians and guitar collectors, everyone appreciates Epiphone for its affordable versions historic models like the Wilshire and Masterbilt guitars series. Vintage guitar collectors are eager for authentic reissues of Les Paul, Emperor and Casino. Epiphone's impeccable quality rivals that of any guitar maker regardless of your budget, ability or musical taste. Today, with its Signature line and Inspired by Gibson collection, there is an Epiphone for every guitarist.
