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This guitar weights in at 8lbs 13ozGibson's Take:The iconic '57 Goldtop has been the tool of choice for countless guitar heroes. Its elegant gold finish, classic solid mahogany/maple construction and versatile humbucking pickups represent everything one could possibly need in a Les Paul™ model. This authentic recreation exemplifies Gibson Custom Shop's tireless quest for accuracy to the original year of production, from the woods to the construction to the parts and precise contours throughout. Each Custom Shop Reissue is every bit the instrument and statement piece as the priceless vintage examples, providing an ownership experience that is endlessly fun. It features Ultra Heavy Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Heavy Aged finish treatment, paired with heavily aged hardware, simulates decades of heavy play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era. . Standard SpecificationsGeneral InfoBrand:GibsonModel:Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul StandardColor:Double GoldSerial:732096 Weight:CallCondition:NewBodyTop Material:2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue FitBody Material:1-Piece Lightweight MahoganyFinish:Ultra Heavy Aged NitrocelluloseNeckMaterial:Solid MahoganyFinish:Ultra Heavy Aged Nitrocellulose  Fingerboard Material/Radius:Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit, 12"Frets (Number and Size):22,  Historic Gibson Narrow/TallInlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate TrapezoidNut (Material and Width):Nylon, 1.69"Scale Length:24.75"Profile: Chunky C-ShapeElectronicsPickups:  2 x Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)Pickup Switching:3-Way SwitchcraftControls: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil CapacitorsHardwareTuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single RingBridge:No-Wire ABR-1,  Lightweight Aluminum Stop BarPickguard:  Laminated Cellulose Acetate ButyrateControl Knobs: Butyrate Gold Top HatsHardware Finish:NickelAccessoriesGibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Brown Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags

The Gibson Les Paul is a solid body electric guitar that was first sold by the Gibson Guitar Corporation in 1952. With its distinctive tone and solid construction, it has become an iconic model in the music world.