Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Enter a goldmine of tone with the Epiphone IGC 1957 Les Paul Goldtop -- comprised of a mahogany body and a maple top for warm, robust tones with added punch.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Genuine mahogany body Warm, robust tone
Genuine mahogany neck Warm tone; exceptional playability
Gibson Custombucker pickups Gibson's modern recreation of classic PAF pickups
Rosewood fretboard Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel

Epiphone's Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection proudly presents the 1957 Les Paul Standard Goldtop Reissue. This guitar lovingly recreates the feel and tone of the 1957 Les Paul. Epiphone's long friendship with Mr. Les Paul began in 1940 when Les built one of the world's first solid body electric guitars while working nights at the original Epiphone factory in Manhattan. Les' first solid body guitar, nicknamed the "Log", would go on to inspire the Les Paul Standard, which many consider the greatest electric guitar ever made. This guitar is crafted with a genuine mahogany body, Maple top, bound 50s Rounded Medium C shaped 1-piece mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard with mother-of-pearl trapezoid inlays, Epiphone Vintage Deluxe tuners, a pair of US made Gibson Custombuckers, Gold Top Hats with dial pointers, The Gibson inspired "open-book" headstock, Graph-Tech nut, era-appropriate wiring with CTS Potentiometers and Luxe Bumblebee Paper in Oil Capacitors. A Hardshell Inspired by Gibson Custom case is included.

Features:

- Lovingly recreates the feel and tone of the original 1957 Les Paul Standard
- Based on Les Paul's design made while working nights at the Epiphone factory in Manhattan
- Gibson inspired "open-book" headstock
- Mahogany body with Maple top & 1-piece Mahogany neck
- Rosewood fretboard with 50s Rounded Medium C
- 2 Gibson Custombucker humbucking pickups
- Era-appropriate wiring with CTS pots & Luxe Bumblebee Paper in Oil Capacitors
- Inspired by Gibson Custom read more Hardshell Case included
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Body Shape: Les Paul
Body Material: Genuine Mahogany
Top Material: Maple
Binding: Single Ply Cream; Top and Fretboard
Neck Material: Genuine One-piece Mahogany
Neck Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
Nut Width: 1.69"/43mm
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Scale length: 24.75"/628.65mm
Number of frets: 22
Nut: Graph Tech
Inlay: Mother-of-pearl Trapezoid
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Gibson Historic Reissue Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuners: Epiphone Deluxe
Plating: Nickel
Neck Pickup: Gibson Custombucker
Bridge Pickup: Gibson Custombucker
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3 Way Switch, with CTS Potentiometers with Luxe Bumblebee Paper in Oil Capacitors
Bag/Case: Includes Hardshell IGC Case
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item
Shipping Weight: 20.75 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 44 x 16 x 6 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): ECLPR7DGNH1
Open Box (Very Good)
Shipping Weight: 20.75 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 44 x 16 x 6 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): ECLPR7DGNH1

In order to continually improve the design, quality, and performance of Epiphone's products and instruments and to make use of the best materials at all times, Epiphone reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-4GIBSON
Web: https://www.epiphone.com/en-US/Support/Contact

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted June 19, 2025 by Jason S in Chcopee, MA

"Best of the bunch"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I have owned LOTS of Epiphones over they years including the 2020 and 2024 1959s. This one beats them all. If you had the previous 2020 model, the neck on this is different, maybe a little slimmer but in a good way. The gold is deep and pops against the natural back. This one is as enjoyable to play as a 50 Standard I used to own and is on par quality wise, The frets were rounded and well polished. Pretty much everything you have seen on the internet about quality, fit and finish is true. Not sure how I lucked out but mine was 8 lbs 15.8 oz...call it 9 lbs even. I know these can run heavier but "lighter" ones are out there. If you're on the fence, jump off and grab one.

Musical Background:

Causal Player

Musical Style:

Whatever i am in the mood for.
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