Gibson Custom Shop 1954 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue VOS – Double Gold
A Gold Mine of Tone!
Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson’s legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.
From Freddie King to Jeff Beck, many great pickers have been attracted the unique character of the “wraparound” tailpiece of a 1954 Les Paul Goldtop. Some believe its direct link to the body stud screws maximizes sustain while others believe the wraparound bar creates a distinct tonality and vocal quality. Whatever the case, there is certainly something special about this early year in the Les Paul Model’s history and Gibson Custom Shop created this ’54 Reissue to perfectly recapture the look, feel, and tone of the originals.
Tech Specs
General
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Weight | 3.788 kilograms – 8.351 lbs |
Body
| Body Shape | Les Paul |
| Top Material | 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit |
| Body Material | 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany |
| Body Finish | Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) |
| Color | Double Gold |
Neck
| Neck Material | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | 50s Rounded Medium “C” |
| Neck Joint | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit |
| Fingerboard Radius | 304.8 mm / 12″ |
| Fingerboard Material | Indian Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid |
| Fret Wire | Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Scale Length | 24.75″ |
| Nut Width | 42.85 mm / 1.687″ |
| Nut Material | Nylon |
| End Of Board Width | 56.89 mm / 2.239″ |
Hardware
| Bridge | Wraparound |
| Tailpiece | Wraparound |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel |
| Binding | 1-Ply Royalite |
| Saddle Material | Nickel-plated Brass |
| 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 |
| Mounting Rings | M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate |
| Pickup Covers | Cream Soapbar |
| Output Jack | 1/4″ Switchcraft |
Electronics
| 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 |
Miscellaneous
| Model | 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue VOS – Double Gold |
| Collection | Historic Collection |
| Weight Relief | None |
| Strings Gauge | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| 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 |
| Serial Number | 44212 |
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