Gibson Les Paul 57 Goldtop DB VOS LH

Gibson Les Paul 57 Goldtop DB VOS LH review

The Gibson Les Paul 57 Goldtop DB VOS LH is a left-handed, Custom Shop take on the 1957 Les Paul. Its double-gold finish, dark back, and Vintage Original Specifications treatment give it a period-focused look, while the listed construction and hardware stay close to that brief. It has a mahogany body with a maple top, a one-piece mahogany neck, and a one-piece rosewood fingerboard. Gibson lists the model as available since March 2025, with item number 612136.

The scale measures 628 mm, and the fingerboard carries 22 historically styled tall, narrow frets. The neck has a chunky C profile, a substantial shape intended for players who prefer a fuller grip. Aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays add to the vintage presentation. This is a six-string instrument with no tremolo, and its LP-style body follows the familiar single-cut design associated with the Les Paul family.

Pickups and hardware

Two unpotted Custombucker Alnico III humbuckers provide the HH pickup layout. The supplied owner feedback describes the guitar's sound as striking and reports strong sustain. Those are listening impressions rather than measured results, but they give a useful indication of what stood out to a player who already owns a 1958 VOS Les Paul. That owner found the 1957 model technically identical to their 1958 guitar and was equally enthusiastic about it.

The bridge is an ABR-1, paired with an aluminum stopbar tailpiece. Kluson single-ring tuning machines and nickel hardware complete the specification. There is no tremolo system, so the bridge and tailpiece arrangement is a fixed design. For players comparing vintage-style Les Paul models, these details help distinguish the instrument's hardware package without suggesting features beyond those listed by Gibson.

Construction and finish

Mahogany is used for both the body and neck, with a maple top and rosewood fingerboard. The double-gold finish is a defining visual feature, while the VOS treatment aims for a vintage-inspired appearance. Gibson identifies this as a 1957 Custom Shop model, made in the United States. The left-handed configuration is central to the model's appeal: it offers the specified Custom Shop build and finish in an instrument designed for left-handed players.

The owner report gives a weight of 3.95 kg and describes it as one of the lighter examples in the VOS range. That figure comes from an individual guitar, so it should not be treated as a guaranteed weight for every unit. The same owner praised the workmanship, sustain, and overall sound, and compared the experience favorably with another Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul they own. This is useful real-world feedback, but it remains one player's account rather than a broad sample.

Included case and value

A custom case is included. The listing also confirms that no gig bag is included, so buyers should expect to use the supplied case for storage and transport. The stated price is 4,280. As a Custom Shop instrument with a left-handed build, period-specific details, and two Custombucker pickups, it occupies a premium part of the Les Paul range. The available owner comment considered the model fairly priced in the context of the Custom Shop series, though that comment cites an approximate euro amount that differs from the supplied price figure.

Who should consider it?

This model suits left-handed players seeking a vintage-oriented Les Paul with a chunky neck profile, fixed bridge, and Custom Shop construction. Its 22 tall, narrow frets and 628 mm scale are specific points to consider alongside the substantial neck shape. Players who prefer a slimmer neck or a tremolo-equipped guitar should check those preferences against the listed specifications before buying.

The Gibson Les Paul 57 Goldtop DB VOS LH combines a double-gold finish with mahogany and maple construction, rosewood appointments, and historically styled hardware. The strongest evidence in its favor is the detailed specification and the enthusiastic report from an owner familiar with Gibson Custom Shop Les Pauls. The main practical considerations are its premium price, substantial neck profile, and the fact that individual weight may vary. For a left-handed player who wants this particular 1957-inspired configuration, it presents a focused, well-specified option.