Gibson Custom 1954 Les Paul Goldtop VOS Review

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Gibson Custom 1954 Les Paul Goldtop VOS has been rated by 37 musicians.

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Overall Rating 4.66

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Features 3.91

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Quality 4.37

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Reliability / Value 4.34

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  • Body Shape: LP  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Finish: Lacquer  
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  • Carved Top: Yes  
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  • Pickguard: Yes  
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  • Neck Shape: '50s  
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  • Neck Joint: Set neck  
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  • Neck Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Trapezoid  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • Nut Width: 1.6875" (1-11/16")  
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  • String Nut: Corian  
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  • Tuners: Grover  
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  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic  
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  • Bridge: Stoptail  
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  • Hardware: Gold  
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  • Fret Size: Medium  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Single Coil  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • Dual P-90 single-coil pickups

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Have you seen and heard this guitar in action? If you did, then you know that it's well worth the price. Gibson Custom created a great sounding guitar, which 1954 Les Paul Goldtop VOS certainly is. Not only it sounds well, but also performs and handles really nice. Another must-have from Gibson Custom!

Gibson Custom went really far in carefully choosing 1954 Les Paul Goldtop VOS's features. There's little to be wished for, which makes 1954 Les Paul Goldtop VOS a full-featured guitar for a musician that plays a music style this instrument is primarily built for. If you decide to go for Gibson Custom's 1954 Les Paul Goldtop VOS you will be happy with its, safe to say - rich features. A job well-done by 1954 Les Paul Goldtop VOS.

Gibson Custom made a guitar with an astonishing sound. 1954 Les Paul Goldtop VOS is one great sounding instrument. A lot of musicians will agree that it plays well in many different musical genres, and is easy to set up, but most of all, fun to play. Its tone has unique tonal characteristics that are easily adjustable to fit your playing needs.

Gibson Custom did a good job. 1954 Les Paul Goldtop VOS is built well, the finish feels just right, the hardware is solid. While playing for a longer periods of time you can expect 1954 Les Paul Goldtop VOS to stay in tune and you will be pleased while playing, because the neck is extremely comfortable. You might find that over time metal parts will oxidize a bit, but that's normal and nothing to worry about. Gibson Custom did a really good job with 1954 Les Paul Goldtop VOS guitar.

If you need an instrument that withstands live performances and studio sessions, rehearsals and practicing, you should rest assured that Gibson Custom's 1954 Les Paul Goldtop VOS is the right choice. This instrument is definitely built to last and will do so , through fire and flames. Gibson Custom has the knowledge and experience you can rely on, and that kind of experience is well built into 1954 Les Paul Goldtop VOS.