Description
Here's one for the players who know the magic of a big-necked Goldtop and the unmistakable growl of a P-90. The Gibson Custom 1956 Les Paul Reissue in Ultra Light Aged Double Gold is steeped in vintage mojo; whether you're chasing that chunkier '50s feel or just want a stage-ready tribute to one of the most iconic guitars in history, this one delivers the goods. It's a no-nonsense, tone-forward machine built to do exactly what a great '56 does-sing with clarity, bark with bite, and feel like it's already lived a life of music.
Everything about this Les Paul is a nod to the golden era, from its hot hide glue construction to the no-wire ABR-1 bridge. The Custom Soapbar P-90s give you that classic midrange snarl and touch-sensitive warmth that's all over the records we still obsess over. Clean or cranked, they respond beautifully-whether you're leaning into some smoky jazz licks or riding the edge of breakup with a bluesy bite.
One of the first things you'll notice is the neck; it's the famed chunky '50s C profile that fills the hand just right. There's something about that full carve that encourages a heavier right hand and a more soulful vibrato. Combine that with the lightweight aluminum stopbar and rock-solid intonation, and you've got an instrument that really connects-both physically and sonically.
Of course, what seals the deal is the finish. Aged in Gibson's Murphy Lab, this Ultra Light Aged treatment gives the Goldtop a graceful, lived-in look without going overboard. It's got just enough lacquer checking and subtle wear to feel familiar, like an old favorite pulled from a vintage case. It's not just a finish; it's a vibe-one that tells a story before you even plug in.
At Cream City Music, we've seen a lot of reissues come through-but this one hits different. It's a guitar built with reverence, aged with intention, and designed to inspire. If you've been waiting for that Goldtop-the one that plays, sounds, and feels like a piece of history-you just found it.
Specifications:
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top Material: 2-Piece Maple
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Ultra-Light Aged
- Color: Double Gold
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Chunky C
- Neck Joint: Set Neck
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Number of Frets: 22, Narrow Tall
- Fingerboard Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoids
- Nut Width: 1.6875"
- Nut Material: Nylon
- Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1 with Lightweight Aluminum Wraparound Stopbar
- Tuners: Kluson Single Line
- Pickups: Neck - Custom Soapbar P-90 Single-Coil; Bridge - Custom Soapbar P-90 Single-Coil
- Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone
- Switching: 3-Way Toggle
- Case: Hardshell Case
SKU: LPR56ULDGNH1
