Gibson Custom 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue VOS, Double Gold #332409

Full Description

Vintage-accurate craftsmanship

The Gibson Custom 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue is crafted with an incredible attention to historical detail, honouring the original design that helped shape modern music. Every aspect of this guitar stays true to the 1956 specification, from the one-piece lightweight mahogany back to the two-piece plain maple top, all secured with hide glue construction for authentic tonal transfer. The body is finished in a hand-sprayed Double Gold nitrocellulose lacquer with Gibson’s VOS (Vintage Original Spec) treatment, offering a gently aged, played-in feel straight from the case. Details like the Royalite binding, long tenon neck joint, and accurately replicated plastics showcase the dedication to recreating the past with precision and passion.

Powerful and dynamic P-90 tone

At the heart of the 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue’s sound are its Custom Soapbar P-90 pickups, delivering a voice that is both raw and articulate. These pickups provide a sparkling high end, punchy mids, and a tight low-end response, giving you dynamic versatility across genres from blues to early rock and roll. The P-90s let you unleash searing leads and rich, detailed chord work, while the CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors ensure the most expressive and nuanced tone shaping possible. Every note you play rings out with absolute clarity and character.

Exceptional playability and comfort

The Gibson Custom 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue provides an immensely comfortable vintage playing experience. Its solid mahogany neck features a comfortable 50s Rounded Medium C profile, offering substantial hand support without feeling overly bulky. The Indian rosewood fingerboard features a traditional 12-inch radius and historic narrow/tall frets, making bends, vibrato, and fast passages feel smooth and expressive. The long tenon neck joint enhances the transfer of resonance between neck and body, adding to the guitar’s natural sustain. From intricate solos to heavy rhythm work, this neck design and build quality provide a truly inspiring platform for your performance.

Premium vintage hardware and appointments

Completing the vintage experience, the Gibson Custom 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue features carefully selected period-correct hardware and components. The no-wire ABR-1 bridge paired with a lightweight aluminium stop bar tailpiece provides rock-solid tuning stability and exceptional resonance, replicating the sustain and feel of original '50s models. Kluson Single Line, Single Ring tuners add to the authentic look while delivering smooth, reliable tuning action. Every detail, from the butyrate Gold Top Hat control knobs to the laminated cellulose acetate butyrate pickguard and switchplate, has been engineered for historical accuracy. Paired with a brown and pink Lifton reissue five-latch case, a certificate of authenticity, and historic reissue hang tags, this Les Paul provides a truly amazing playing experience.

Specifications

• Product Name: Gibson Custom 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue VOS, Double Gold
• Product Code: LPR56VODGNH1

Body

• Body Style: Les Paul
• Body Shape: Les Paul
• Body Material: One-piece lightweight mahogany
• Top: Two-piece plain maple, hide glue fit
• Back: One-piece lightweight mahogany
• Binding: One-ply Cream Royalite, top and fretboard
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
• Weight Relief: None

Neck & Fretboard

• Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
• Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
• Fingerboard Material: Indian rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Neck Material: Solid mahogany
• Fret Count: 22
• Frets: Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
• End of Board Width: 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
• Inlays: Aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid
• Joint: Long tenon, hide glue fit

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1
• Saddle Material: Nickel-plated brass
• Tailpiece: Lightweight aluminium stop bar
• Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
• Pickguard: Laminated cellulose acetate butyrate
• Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s no-tube
• Truss Rod Cover: Authentic stepped 2-ply
• Control Knobs: Butyrate Gold Top Hats
• Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
• Switch Washer: Silkscreened cellulose acetate butyrate
• Jack Plate Cover: Laminated cellulose acetate butyrate
• Control Covers: Brown Royalite
• Strap Buttons: Aluminium
• Pickup Covers: Cream Soapbar
• Neck Pickup: Custom P-90 Soapbar
• Bridge Pickup: Custom P-90 Soapbar
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers, paper-in-oil capacitors
• Pickup Selector: 3-way Switchcraft
• Output Jack: Switchcraft
• Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch
• Accessories: Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (with Historic Brown Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags