Gibson Custom 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue VOS Double Gold #64540

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£4,299.00

This is the Gibson Custom 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue VOS Double Gold #64540 from Gibson Custom Shop, now available in the Guitar category on Guitars Pedals Amps and Stuff.. Read More below.

Description

The Gibson Custom 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue VOS is a stunning recreation of one of the most charismatic guitars in Gibsons long history. With an all-solid mahogany body a plain maple top fitted with hide glue and that unmistakable Double Gold finish its a guitar that immediately feels special in the hands. This Reissue captures the vibe and attitude of a mid-50s Les Paul complete with vintage-accurate P-90 pickups that offer a lively mix of clarity punch and growl. From bluesy bite to thick rock rhythms the 56 formula delivers tones that are effortlessly expressive. A long-tenon mahogany neck with a 50s Rounded Medium C carve gives the guitar a reassuringly traditional feel while the Indian rosewood fingerboard and narrow/tall Historic frets make bends and vibrato beautifully responsive. Period-correct hardware such as the no-wire ABR-1 bridge lightweight aluminium stop bar and Kluson tuners keep the guitar playing and sounding authentic. Finished in Gibsons VOS nitro treatment for subtle ageing this is a faithful resonant Les Paul built for players who want a true slice of Gibson heritage.

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Gibson Custom Shop instruments are specialist Gibson models made with historically inspired, artist-associated or limited specifications. Construction details, neck profiles, pickups, hardware, ageing treatments and included documentation can differ significantly. Check the complete individual listing and model code, particularly where visually similar instruments represent different years or reissue specifications.

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