Gibson Les Paul 56 Goldtop VOS
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Gibson
Les Paul 56 Goldtop VOS
Product Info
Article Number:
459287
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul 56 Goldtop VOS
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$4,618.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Goldtop VOS is a serious recreation of a '56 Les Paul – it's got that raw, vintage vibe and a gorgeous feel. The P-90s deliver a gritty, vocal tone that's perfect for blues, rock, and anyone chasing a classic sound. It's a premium-priced instrument aimed at players who appreciate authentic vintage character and don’t mind a bit of weight.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul 56 Goldtop VOS
- Electric Guitar
- Les Paul 1956 - Custom Shop Model
- Archtop: Maple
- Body: Mahogany
- One-piece neck: Mahogany
- One-piece fingerboard: Rosewood
- Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: 50s rounded medium "C"
- 22 Historic Tall/Narrow frets
- Pickup: 2 P-90 Single Coils
- Aluminium Stoptail
- Kluson Single Ring tuners
- Nickel hardware
- Colour: Double Gold
- Includes custom case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Magnificent single-piece mahogany body delivers exceptional resonance and sustain
- • P-90 pickups offer a raw, snarling tone ideal for rock and blues
- • Vintage '50s rounded neck profile provides exceptional comfort and playability
- • VOS finish replicates authentic vintage wear, enhancing character and feel
CONS
- • The mahogany body makes it notably heavy, potentially fatiguing for some players
- • P-90 pickups can be noisy, especially at higher gain settings
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to humbucker-equipped Les Pauls
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Maple Archtop
Neck Material
Mahogany (one-piece)
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 x P-90 Single Coils
Scale Length
24.75 in
Frets
22 Historic Tall/Narrow
Bridge
Aluminium Stoptail
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The VOS finish is thinner than a gloss finish, allowing more of the wood’s natural resonance to come through, contributing to a slightly more open and airy tone.
Kluson tuners are a faithful recreation of the original '50s style, offering excellent tuning stability and a classic look, though some may prefer more modern locking tuners.
While described as a '50s rounded medium, slight variations in neck profile are common in Custom Shop instruments, ensuring each guitar has its own unique feel.
