This Gibson Custom 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue VOS in Double Gold is brand new and includes its original hardshell case, certificate of authenticity and manufacturer's warranty. This electric guitar weighs 8 lbs 10 oz.
1956 was the only full year in which the Les Paul model featured the powerful P-90 pickups and the adjustable ABR-1 bridge setup, a combination that allowed the Les Paul model to intonate, sustain, and thrill like never before.
Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. And this Gibson Custom 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail. A 2 Piece Maple Top is carved and glued to a Genuine 1-piece Mahogany Body.
A Mahogany Neck is topped with an Indian Rosewood Fingerboard, which is then bound for a classic Gibson visual appointment. The full-feeling neck is carved to a 50s rounded C profile, which is full-feeling but not bloated like in some previous iterations.
A pair of Custom P90 Pickups captures the tones of the 50s (think Rock N Roll, Jazz, and Country and/or Western) perfectly. This guitar sounds perfectly at home through any Tweed-style amp you can find, but it also does surprisingly well in modern amps and in elaborate pedal rigs, assuming you can handle some 60-cycle hum!
This is a great playing, great sounding guitar that spares the expense of a trip to the Murphy Labs! These VOS-treated Custom Shop Guitars offer some great value!
