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Gibson Custom Shop True Historic 1956 Les Paul Reissue Electric Guitar Goldtop

True Historic 1956 LP GT VAG · #65012
BrandGibson Custom Shop
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.65012
PhotographyActual Photos
Part No.LPR6TVAGNH1
Archive ID24598
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The Story

True Historic 1956 Les Paul Reissue Electric Guitar Goldtop

The Gibson Custom Shop's reissue Les Pauls are known for their great feel and authentic features that make them perfect for players and collectors alike. This new 1956 True Historic Reissue Goldtop is the latest chapter in the Les Paul Reissue story.

The double carved Maple top is mated to the Mahogany back with hide glue for a tone and sustain that has to be heard to be believed. The Mahogany neck is topped with a Rosewood fingerboard that features hand-rolled binding to get this guitar as close to original specifications as possible.

Includes: Hardshell Case, Certificate of Authenticity, Hang Tags, Paperwork

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • 8 lbs. 13 oz.
  • All-Hide Glue Construction
  • Vintage Antique Gold Finish
  • Figured Maple Top
  • Mahogany Body
  • Mahogany Neck
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Mother-Of-Pearl Trapezoid Inlays
  • 24 3/4" Scale Length
  • 12" Radius
  • 1 11/16" Neck Width at Nut
  • .890" Neck Profile at Nut
  • 1.020" Neck Profile at 12th Fret
  • 22 Frets
  • Gibson P-90 Single-Coil Pickups
  • Individual Volume Controls and Tone Controls
  • Three Way Selector Switch
  • Gold Top Hat Knobs
  • Tune-o-Matic Bridge
  • Stopbar Tailpiece
  • Gibson Vintage-Style Tuners
  • Nickel Hardware

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