This Gibson Custom Shop 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue in Double Gold weighs in at 8 lbs 14 oz. Constructed from mahogany, maple, and rosewood, then loaded with a pair of Gibson P-90 Humbuckers, this reissue of the Les Paul is truly authentic! Fact! The 56 Les Paul is the only LP with a 2 piece bridge and P-90 pickups. Read on to learn more!
This model comes with a very light Patina on its finish, Gibson's rather light VOS treatment. The hardware is also lightly aged, or tarnished but not as severe as its been in previous years.
A pair of Custom Wound Gibson Soapbar P90 pickups come loaded in the 1956 Les Paul Goldtop. Each pickup has its own volume and tone control and is accessible via the 3-way pickup selector switch.
The neck is made from 1 piece of mahogany and then topped with a rosewood fingerboard. The fingerboard is bound and carries a 12" fingerboard radius. 22 Narrow Tall frets give you a tall surface to work with so big bends and vibrato are a breeze. A Long Neck Tenon was used which certainly adds to the sustain and stability this guitar provides. 24.75" scale length, 1.69" nut width, and a nylon nut round out the important details.
The body is made from a single piece of mahogany and then topped with a 2 piece, plain maple top. The body is constructed with hide glue offering you supreme resonance. The woods chosen are lightweight, vibrant, and resonant. This Les Paul weighing in at under 9 lbs without being chambered or weight relieved is pretty darn good.
From Gibson.com...
"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. This Gibson Custom Shop '56 Reissue captures the look, feel, and searing sound of an original 1956 Les Paul Goldtop in exhaustive detail, featuring all solid woods, vintage-accurate gold paint, authentic replica parts, Historic narrow/tall frets, and hot hide glue construction."
- Gibson Custom Shop
- 1956 Les Paul Goldtop
- Double Gold Finish
- Weighs 8 lbs 14 oz
- 2 Piece Plain Maple Top
- 1 Piece Mahogany Body
- Hide Glue Body Construction
- Solid Mahogany Neck
- Chunk C Shaped Neck Profile
- Indian Rosewood Fingerboard
- 12" Fingerboard Radius
- Hide Glue Neck Construction
- Long Neck Tenon
- Historic Narrow Tall Fretwire
- Nylon Nut
- 1.69" Nut Width
- No Wire ABR-1 Bridge
- Nickel Plated Brass Saddles
- Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
- Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
- Custom Soapbar 90 Pickups
- 2 x Volume Controls
- 2 x Tone Controls
- Paper In Oil Caps
- 3 Way Switchcraft Pickup Toggle
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Original Hardshell Case
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