The gibson custom 1956 les paul goldtop reissue vos is a stunning recreation of one of the most charismatic guitars in gibsons long history. With an all solid mahogany body a plain maple top fitted with hide glue and that unmistakable double gold finish its a guitar that immediately feels special in the hands. This reissue captures the vibe and attitude of a mid 50s les paul complete with vintage accurate p 90 pickups that offer a lively mix of clarity punch and growl. From bluesy bite to thick rock rhythms the 56 formula delivers tones that are effortlessly expressive. A long tenon mahogany neck with a 50s rounded medium c carve gives the guitar a reassuringly traditional feel while the indian rosewood fingerboard and narrow tall historic frets make bends and vibrato beautifully responsive. Period correct hardware such as the no wire abr 1 bridge lightweight aluminium stop bar and kluson tuners keep the guitar playing and sounding authentic. Finished in gibsons vos nitro treatment for subtle ageing this is a faithful resonant les paul built for players who want a true slice of gibson heritage.