Gibson
1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue, VOS, Double Gold
ElectricLes PaulUS
No ratings yet$4,999
The Gibson 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue, VOS, Double Gold is an electric guitar built on a Les Paul body. Construction pairs a 1-piece mahogany body, Solid Mahogany neck and Rosewood fingerboard. Specifications include a 24.75" scale and 22 frets. It is fitted with P-90 / P-90. Made in the United States and typically listed around $4999. It is commonly associated with Rock, Blues and Classic Rock.
Best for
RockBluesClassic RockBlues Rock
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews75
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
68
Build
87
Value
65
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | 1-piece mahogany |
| Neck wood | Solid Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | P-90 / P-90 |
| Accessories | Gibson Custom Certificate of Authenticity |
| Binding | Single-ply top |
| Body Finish | VOS nitrocellulose lacquer |
| Body shape | Les Paul |
| Bridge | ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | P-90 |
| Case | Lifton Reissue 5-Latch |
| Control Knobs | Gold Top Hats |
| Controls | 2 volume, 2 tone |
| End Of Board Width | 56.89mm / 2.24in |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Aged Cellulose Trapezoid |
| Fretboard radius | 12 in. | 304.8 mm |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Joint | Long tenon, hide glue fit |
| Model | LPR56VODGNH1 |
| Neck pickup | P-90 |
| Nut | Nylon |
| Nut width | 42.85mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" |
| Pickup Covers | Soapbar, cream |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way toggle |
| Profile | 50s Rounded Medium C |
| Saddle Material | Nickel-plated Brass |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Amber Catalin |
| Switchwasher | Silkscreened Cellulose Acetate Butyrate |
| Tailpiece | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Top wood | 2-piece plain maple |
| Truss rod | Authentic 1950s No-Tube |
| Tuners | Kluson Single Line, Single Ring |
| Weight Relief | None |
| Street price | $4,999 |
