1957 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop
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Model: Les Paul Standard
Year: 1957
Finish: Goldtop
Modifications: Refretted, added strap buttons, changed saddle
Repairs: None
Case: Original Stone hard case
Neck wood: Single piece Mahogany
Body wood: Mahogany/carved Maple top
Tuners: Correct Kluson single line/ring
Pickups: Correct PAF humbuckers
Hardware: Correct Nickel
Neck Profile: Full C
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
1957 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop
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An exceptional instrument from the dawn of the Humbucker era. The Les Paul Standard saw many changes throughout the '50s leading to the introduction of this variant in 1957 with Gibson's Seth Lover designed humbucker pickups that were set to change the world or rock n roll. The Les Paul Goldtop remains one of Gibson’s most evocative creations, and this example, serial number 7 3317, is a wonderfully well-preserved survivor 5 numbers away from Duane Allman's "Layla" model. It is featured in the Goldtop Believers publication by Vic da Pra and David Plues, page 218.
The finish is entirely correct under blacklight with no signs of overspray or touch-up, and the top has developed a beautiful patina with fine lacquer checking, subtle edge wear and only very minor discolouration. There's no doubt, this a stunning looking instrument.
The guitar is all original besides a refret (during which the fingerboard was lightly sanded), strap locks with new screws and the G-string saddle. The plastics comprise of the original M-69 pickup rings and poker chip with black control cavity and switch plates. Pickups are original long-magnet PAFs with Phillips head brass bassplate screws on the bridge pickup and nickel on the neck The cover solder appears to have been disturbed in the past but the stickers remain intact and in good condition. In the control cavity you’ll find the original pots and the correct bumblebee capacitors still in place.
Condition overall is superb for its age. The guitar shows light but elegant signs of use: gentle edge wear, no notable buckle rash, and a pleasing network of lacquer checking across the top and back.
Tonally, it has to be said that this is one of the finest sounding PAF equipped Les Pauls we have encountered. The pickups are extraordinary - superbly well balance, airy with a nice bite/attack, rich sustain and a beautifully articulate string-to-string response.The neck carve is full but never cumbersome, sitting comfortably in the hand and with newer frets installed the playability is excellent.
Housed in its original brown/pink Stone case, this is a standout example of a pivotal year in Gibson’s history. An inspiring instrument.
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Model: Les Paul Standard
Year: 1957
Finish: Goldtop
Modifications: Refretted, added strap buttons, changed saddle
Repairs: None
Case: Original Stone hard case
Neck wood: Single piece Mahogany
Body wood: Mahogany/carved Maple top
Tuners: Correct Kluson single line/ring
Pickups: Correct PAF humbuckers
Hardware: Correct Nickel
Neck Profile: Full C
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
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