Gibson 1954 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue VOS, Double Gold

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. 

Specifications

BODY

• 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 (Solid Mahogany for traditional tone and sustain)

NECK

• Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
• Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
• 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
• Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit (for improved sustain and resonance)

HARDWARE

• Finish: Nickel
• Bridge: Wraparound
• Tailpiece: Wraparound
• Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring (Vintage-style tuners)
• Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
• Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
• Control Knobs: Gold Speed Knobs
• 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

ELECTRONICS

• Neck Pickup: Custom Soapbar P-90
• Bridge Pickup: Custom Soapbar P-90
• Controls: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors (for smooth tone shaping and a vintage response)
• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
• Output Jack: Switchcraft

MISCELLANEOUS

• Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch (classic vintage-style hardshell case)
• Accessories:
  • Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (with Historic Brown Plastic Cover in Case)
  • Certificate of Authenticity Booklet
  • Historic Reissue Hang Tags