"MINT" 2008 EPIPHONE '57 GOLD TOP ELITIST

Again, another example of my expansive guitar collection, to include 14 Epiphone Elite/Elitist Les Paul's. This 2008(last year of production) Epiphone '57 Gold Top Elitist is Dead Mint. The following Wiki website explains all Elite/Elitist models and finishes from 2002-08. For some reason the link will not populate. Just Google Epiphone Elite Wiki for detailed information on this limited series of Epiphone's Best!

Some specs and additional information:

Core Construction:

• Body: Book-matched solid African Mahogany back with a solid Maple cap.
• • Note: Unlike standard Epiphones, these have no weight relief (they are solid wood) and use higher-grade timber.
• Neck: 1-piece Quartersawn Mahogany with a "Long Neck Tenon."
• • Note: The long tenon extends further into the body, which is a vintage-accurate spec that enthusiasts love for better sustain.
• Neck Profile: 1960s SlimTaper™ profile.
• Fingerboard: Bound "Select" Rosewood with real Mother of Pearl trapezoid inlays.
• Nut: Genuine Bone (1.68" width).

Electronics

• Pickups: Gibson USA Made humbuckers.
• • Neck: 50SR (Alnico V).
  • Bridge: 60ST (Alnico V).
  • Note: These were specifically designed for the Elite series by Gibson and are higher output than standard PAFs, especially in the bridge (approx. 13.5k ohms).
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; 3-way toggle switch.
• Wiring: 500k pots with high-quality shielding.

Hardware:

• Tuners: Genuine Grover® Rotomatics.
• Bridge: Japanese-made Tune-o-matic bridge with Stopbar tailpiece.
• Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply bell shape with a "Gibson" hot stamp (this was unique to the 2002–2003 models before they changed to "Elitist").
• Finish: High-gloss hand-rubbed Polyurethane.

Physical Specs:

Scale Length: 24.75"

Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo.

Weight: 9 lbs. 5 ounces.

Case: OHSC/with Gold Embossed Epi Elitist and all case candy, inspection sheet, nut wrench and a Seth Lover pup from the original owner. I'm the second owner.

No Returns! It is in factory fresh condition. The only way I would have it! Questions-Message me