The ’57 Goldtop Vibe Without The Vintage Headaches
If you have always chased that late 50s Les Paul thing but do not have Custom Shop money to burn, this Epiphone “Inspired by Gibson” 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue hits that sweet spot. Real Gibson Custombuckers, vintage correct construction, and a killer Double Gold finish give you the feel and sound of a fire breathing rock icon without the anxiety of gigging a priceless original.
Mahogany Body, Maple Cap – Classic Les Paul Punch
The recipe that built rock and roll is all here: a genuine mahogany body with a carved maple cap, finished in a Vintage Gloss Double Gold that looks classy under stage lights instead of over reliced. That combo gives you thick, piano like lows, singing mids, and a top end that has shimmer without getting harsh.
Single ply cream binding on the top frames it up like a proper 50s Les Paul, and the 9 lbs 7 oz (9.4 lbs) weight means serious sustain and authority without feeling like a boat anchor. Plug it in and you can feel the notes bloom and hang when you lean into a chord.
50s Rounded Neck That Just Feels Right
The one piece mahogany neck with a 50s Rounded Medium C profile fills your hand in a comfortable way – substantial enough for great tone and vibrato, but not a baseball bat. The long neck tenon joint transfers vibration deep into the body so the whole guitar comes alive in your hands.
A bound rosewood fingerboard with a 12 inch radius and 22 medium jumbo frets keeps bends buttery and chords clean all the way up the neck. Mother of pearl trapezoid inlays and historically accurate side dots give it that vintage look every Les Paul fan wants, while the fretwork feels smooth and ready for marathon sessions.
Real Gibson Custombuckers And Vintage Spec Electronics
This is where it really separates itself from the pack. Two USA Gibson Custombucker humbuckers with Alnico 3 magnets deliver that airy, articulate PAF style tone players obsess over. The neck pickup is warm and round for glassy cleans and syrupy lead lines, while the bridge has tight low end, vocal mids, and just the right amount of bite to cut through a dense mix.
CTS pots, Bumblebee paper in oil caps, and Switchcraft switch and jack keep the signal path pure and reliable. Roll the volumes back and it cleans up with a sweet, glassy edge. Open everything up and it roars with classic rock grind without turning to mud.
Historic Details, Modern Reliability
From the Gibson style open book headstock with aged mother of pearl Epiphone logo and Les Paul Model script to the nickel plated ABR 1 Tune O Matic bridge and historical aluminum stop bar tailpiece, this thing oozes old school vibe. Even the cream pickguard, switch washer, jack plate, mounting rings, and control covers are dialed in for that 1957 look.
A Graph Tech nut, dual action truss rod, and Epiphone Deluxe single ring Keystone tuners keep tuning and setup rock solid. You also get a historic inspired hardshell case with brown exterior, pink plush interior, and Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics so it shows up and travels like a proper boutique instrument.
Dialed In By Moore Guitars And Ready To Gig
This specific guitar (serial 24121531236) weighs in at 9 lbs 7 oz and is sitting in our Evansville shop right now. It has been inspected three times, given our free $100 Player Perfect setup, and strung with 10 46s so it plays effortlessly out of the case.
You get free insured 2 3 day shipping, our 14 Day Return Policy, and photos of the actual guitar you are buying so there are zero surprises. If you have always wanted a real deal 50s style Goldtop but need it to be reliable, affordable, and ready for the stage, this Epiphone 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue is the move.
Questions about this guitar? Call (888) 794-8482 and talk to a real player on our team – honest answers, zero pressure.
