Gibson Custom Les Paul Goldtop 1956 Reissue VOS Double Gold CSHR
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- "Historic" reissue faithful to the original 1956 model, featuring a VOS Double Gold finish in nitrocellulose lacquer.
- Legendary mahogany/carved maple construction for long sustain and dense projection.
- Two single-coil P-90 pickups offering a lively vintage palette, from clarity to velvety crunch.
- ABR-1 bridge and stop-bar tailpiece for tuning stability and precise attack.
Manufacturer Information
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A Tribute to a 1956 Icon
In 1956, the "Goldtop" adopted the ABR-1 bridge while retaining the P-90s that defined the early rock and blues recordings. This "Custom Shop" VOS version captures the vintage aesthetics and feel, with subtle aging, cream binding, and a rounded '50s neck profile, while ensuring the reliability of a modern instrument.
For Which Guitarist and Styles?
Ideal for intermediate to expert musicians seeking an expressive and responsive Les Paul. It excels in blues, classic rock, soul, jazz, and alternative rock. The P-90s provide enough bite for rhythm parts, clear articulation in clean tones, and a meaty grain in overdrive, perfect for singing solos.
Sound
The solid mahogany body paired with a carved maple top delivers rich mids and generous sustain. The P-90s offer a crisp attack, gritty highs, and tight lows. Traditional electronics (2 volumes, 2 tones, 3-way selector) allow fine shaping of the character, from bright twang to bluesy crunch, up to a thicker drive in the bridge position. The mahogany neck with a rounded '50s profile enhances warmth and roundness, while the ABR-1/stop-bar ensures excellent vibration transfer and optimal tuning stability.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Prefer a set of nickel strings 10-46 to maintain the vintage tension and tone of the guitar. A curved capo suited for a 12" radius will ensure perfect intonation across the fretboard. A quality leather strap and a 6.35 mm straight/right-angle jack cable will ideally complete your setup. The premium hard case and certificate of authenticity are included.
Technical specifications
| Body | solid mahogany | Tailpiece | stop-bar |
| Top | carved maple | Tuners | vintage-style Kluson with Deluxe buttons |
| Finish | Goldtop "Double Gold" in nitrocellulose lacquer (VOS) | Pickguard | cream (protective plate) |
| Binding | cream (Les Paul style) | Strap buttons | standard |
| Neck | mahogany, rounded '50s profile | Pickups | 2 x single-coil P-90s (neck and bridge) |
| Fingerboard | rosewood, trapezoid inlays | Controls | 2 volumes, 2 tones |
| Frets | 22 | Selector | 3-way switch |
| Scale length | 24.75" / 628 mm | Wiring | traditional Les Paul style |
| Nut width | 43 mm / 1.69" | Included | premium hard case, certificate of authenticity |
| Radius | 12" / 305 mm | VOS finish | light aging for a vintage look and feel |
| Bridge | ABR-1 | ||
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Questions frequently asked
What sounds do the P-90 pickups on this Goldtop produce?
The P-90s deliver a clear attack, gritty highs, and tight lows. In clean tone, the articulation remains precise, while overdrive produces a thick grain suited for singing solos.
Is the Gibson Custom Les Paul Goldtop 1956 Reissue VOS suitable for blues and rock?
This model is well suited for blues, classic rock, soul, jazz, and alternative rock thanks to its two P-90 pickups and its 2 volume, 2 tone electronics.
What is the neck profile and fingerboard radius?
The mahogany neck features a rounded 1950s profile paired with a 12-inch (305 mm) radius. The nut width is 43 mm and the scale length is 24.75 inches (628 mm). The fingerboard has 22 frets.
What bridge does this Les Paul Goldtop 1956 use?
An ABR-1 bridge combined with a stop-bar tailpiece ensures vibration transmission and tuning stability.
What accessories come with the guitar?
The instrument comes with a hard case and a certificate of authenticity. A set of nickel 10-46 strings, a curved capo for 12-inch radius, a leather strap, and a 6.35 mm straight/angled jack cable are listed as compatible accessories.
