Description
Immerse yourself in the golden era of rock 'n' roll with the Gibson Custom Shop 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue. Featuring Custom Soapbar P-90 pickups, a stunning Double Gold finish, and a vintage-correct design, this guitar is a time capsule that perfectly embodies the spirit of the mid-'50s.
The 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue boasts a mahogany body and a 2-piece plain maple top, giving it a rich voice with deep lows, warm mids, and clear highs. Musicians will love riffing on its '50s Rounded Medium "C" shaped neck and smooth Indian rosewood fingerboard - together, they ensure a comfortable playing experience that's true to the Les Pauls of the 1950s. They'll also appreciate its Kluson tuners, no-wire ABR-1 bridge, and 22 narrow tall frets that make it a dream to play.
Equipped with Custom P-90 Soapbar pickups, this Les Paul Goldtop Reissue delivers a versatile range of tones, from aggressive and powerful to clean and melodic. Hit your amp hard with the volume and tone knobs cranked, and this beast will dish out plenty of bark and growl. Roll off the tone knob, ease up on the volume, and it'll clean up nicely with ample depth and sweetness.
Aesthetically, the 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue is in a league of its own, thanks to its unique Double Gold finish that's absolutely mesmerizing. Plus, its Ultra Light Aged treatment bestows this guitar with the wear and grace of a Gibson that's been cherished and played for decades.
If you've been searching for a '50s-inspired Gibson Les Paul that'll take you back to the roots of rock 'n' roll with every strum, you've just found your new favorite guitar. Contact us today for more information about the Gibson Custom 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue!
Specs
Body Style: Les Paul
Body Shape: Les Paul
Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Weight Relief: None
Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
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
Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1
Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum 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: Aluminum
Pickup Covers: Cream Soapbar
Neck Pickup: Custom Soapbar P90
Bridge Pickup: Custom Soapbar P90
Controls: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: Switchcraft
Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch
Accessories: Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Brown Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
SKU: LPR56ULDGNH1
