Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Electric Guitar in Double Gold

£1,099.00

Forming part of Epiphone’s ‘Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection,’ the 1957 Les Paul Goldtop is Epiphone’s take on one of the most instantly recognisable and quintessential single-cut electric guitar designs of the 20th century. From Jazz to Metal, the Les Paul has been at the forefront of popular music with its unmistakably single-cut Mahogany body, […]

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Description

Forming part of Epiphone’s ‘Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection,’ the 1957 Les Paul Goldtop is Epiphone’s take on one of the most instantly recognisable and quintessential single-cut electric guitar designs of the 20th century. From Jazz to Metal, the Les Paul has been at the forefront of popular music with its unmistakably single-cut Mahogany body, with its striking carved Maple top in partnership with a Mahogany neck and dark Rosewood fingerboard.

Featuring a plethora of premium appointments that truly take this Custom Collection Epiphone to the next level, this is a Les Paul built for those who care for every detail! From its USA-made Gibson Custombucker pickups, CTS Pots with Luxe Bumblebee paper-in-oil capacitors, single-ring keystone tuners and ABR-1 bridge and historically accurate Aluminium tailpiece; along with its Vintage Gloss finish and silkscreened Les Paul signature, the Epiphone 1957 Les Paul Goldtop offers a Custom Shop quality workhorse tone machine that’s perfect for players at any stage of their musical journey.

Key Features

  • Vintage Accurate – The Inspired by Gibson Custom Vintage Gloss finishes offer Epiphones’ most vintage-correct aesthetics to date. Perfectly complemented by year-appropriate headstock shapes, logos and silkscreens, this collection is built for those who care about every detail!
  • Authentic Wood Choices – Featuring Gibson’s most famous wood combination of a Mahogany neck and body with a carved Maple top and Rosewood fingerboard, the Epiphone 1957 Les Paul Goldtop has the powerful sustain, articulate highs and mid-range thump that Les Pauls are famous for.
  • 50s Rounded Medium C – Epiphone’s take on Gibson’s most revered vintage neck profile offering players superior playing comfort up and down the fingerboard.
  • Gibson Custombuckers – Historically accurate reproduction of Gibsons most esteemed humbucking pickups. Using vintage accurate parts, these pickups achieve the legendary combination of articulation, sweetness and warmth that can only be found on a true Gibson PAF styled humbucker pickup.

Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection

The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection puts Gibson’s most acclaimed and celebrated designs and reissues into the hands of players at any stage of their guitar journey. Jam-packed with features that rival guitars way above their price points, this collection is built ready for whatever you need to throw at it! From its carefully selected wood choices, genuine Gibson USA pickups in combination with vintage-accurate Pots, Switches and Capacitors as well as their array of classic Vintage Gloss finishes, the Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection is the perfect choice for those seeking a budget-friendly instrument with a premium Custom Shop feel and authentic vintage tone!

Specifications

Body

  • Shape: Les Paul
  • Body Material: Mahogany
  • Top: Maple 
  • Binding: Single Ply Cream, Top and Fretboard

Neck

  • Neck Material: One Piece Mahogany neck with wing blocks and logo placement
  • Neck Profile: 50s Rounded Medium “C”
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Frets: 22
  • Inlays: Mother of Pearl Trapezoid
  • Nut Material: Graph Tech
  • Nut Width: 1.69″
  • Scale Length: 24.75″

Electronics

  • Neck Pickup: Gibson Custombucker
  • Bridge Pickup: Gibson Custombucker 
  • Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (CTS Pots), Luxe Bumblebee Paper in Oil Capacitors

Hardware

  • Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
  • Tailpiece: Historical Aluminium Tailpiece
  • Tuners: Epiphone Deluxe with Single Ring Keystone Button
  • Hardware Finish: Nickel
  • Case: Hardshell Brown with pink interior with graphics

About the manufacturer

Epiphone

Epiphone has a proud heritage that stretches back to 1873, earning its place as one of the most respected names in guitar history. Known today as Gibson’s sister brand, Epiphone produces affordable yet high-quality versions of classic Gibson models like the Les Paul, SG, and ES-335, making legendary designs accessible to a wider audience. The brand’s instruments combine vintage charm with modern reliability, offering rich tone, solid craftsmanship, and great playability. From blues and rock to jazz and indie, Epiphone guitars are loved by beginners and professionals alike for delivering iconic sounds without the premium price tag.

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Electric Guitars

Electric guitars use magnetic pickups to convert string vibration into an electrical signal, allowing the sound to be shaped through amplifiers and effects. Key things to understand include body shape, pickup type, neck profile, scale length and bridge design, as these all affect tone, feel and sustain. They are used across almost every modern genre, from clean and expressive to high-gain and aggressive styles, making them one of the most versatile instruments available.

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Les Paul

A Les Paul is a solid body electric guitar known for its thick, powerful tone, strong sustain, and classic single-cutaway shape. It is commonly associated with warm, rich sounds and is well suited to rock, blues, jazz, and heavier styles, thanks to its mahogany body, carved top, and typically humbucker-loaded pickups that deliver depth, punch, and smooth overdrive characteristics.

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