Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Darkback VOS Review

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Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Darkback VOS has been rated by 32 musicians.

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Overall Rating 4.29

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Features 4.23

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Quality 4.37

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Reliability / Value 4.23

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Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Darkback VOS Specs

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  • Body Shape: LP  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"  
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  • Body Construction: Single cutaway  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Body Top Wood: Maple  
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  • Binding: Creme  
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  • Pickguard: Yes  
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  • Neck Shape: '50s  
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  • Neck Joint: Set neck  
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  • Neck Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Acrylic Trapezoid  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • Nut Width: 1.6875" (1-11/16")  
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  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic  
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  • Hardware: Nickel  
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  • Fret Size: Medium  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • BurstBucker 1 and 2 pickups

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1957 Les Paul Goldtop Darkback VOS caused an increasing interest with guitar players, especially when you consider that it's built by a renowned guitar manufacturer such as Gibson Custom. It performs well both in studio and on stage, and will fit many different playing styles.

Gibson Custom went really far in carefully choosing 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Darkback VOS's features. There's little to be wished for, which makes 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Darkback VOS a full-featured guitar for a musician that plays a music style this instrument is primarily built for. If you decide to go for Gibson Custom's 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Darkback VOS you will be happy with its, safe to say - rich features. A job well-done by 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Darkback VOS.

Gibson Custom's 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Darkback VOS is a guitar that will amaze you with its clean sound and defined tone. Plug it into a decent amp and you will sound great out of the box. Tweak the tone a bit more and you'll be having fun in no time, playing full of inspiration with such a great tone. 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Darkback VOS handles well with many kinds of different music genres, and is easy to get used to.

Gibson Custom did a good job. 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Darkback VOS is built well, the finish feels just right, the hardware is solid. While playing for a longer periods of time you can expect 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Darkback VOS to stay in tune and you will be pleased while playing, because the neck is extremely comfortable. You might find that over time metal parts will oxidize a bit, but that's normal and nothing to worry about. Gibson Custom did a really good job with 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Darkback VOS guitar.

Playing live, 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Darkback VOS will perform well and will not let you down. It is fairly reliable instrument both in studio and on stage, and will be a long term companion, as it is built to last. Gibson Custom has made a solid instrument that you will be happy with, and can depend on right from the start. Needs no backup as it has proven to be built really well.