For a Custom, probably yes. But not for a Standard. I have the original catalogue cards for the early to mid 90's and they do not list Gold Top for either the stock or custom colors for a Custom guitar. Gold Top however is listed as a custom color for the Standard. It also shows that the Standards Gold Top and Black W/White binding finishes will be over an opaque maple top. These maple tops were not as figured as one would find on a Custom. It is very possible that one could special order a Gold Top finished Custom, but why pay the upcharge for a Custom when the top will never be seen. Also, Birds and Tremolo-up routing were an option on Standards. Either way, Awesome guitar!The gold was special order in that year according to the big blue book
Well, I buckled last night and purchased this beauty. Converted to mcarty switching (still has the switch in the case) and 59/09's added (again the hfs pups are in the case) such a beautiful understated instrument. I never get usually do moons but these are something else! I've been told this would have been a special order?
Heres the money shots!