Gibson Custom 1955 Les Paul Goldtop Wraptail Review

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Overall Rating 5

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Features 5

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Quality 2.5

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Reliability / Value 5

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Gibson Custom 1955 Les Paul Goldtop Wraptail Specs

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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 Construction: Single cutaway  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Body Top Wood: Maple  
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  • Binding: Creme  
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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: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Pearl Blocks  
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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: Kluson  
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  • Bridge: Fixed  
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  • Hardware: Nickel  
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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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  • Neck Pickup Type: Single Coil  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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Comparing to other guitars in its range this is an absolute must have! 1955 Les Paul Goldtop Wraptail is a perfect choice for musicians seeking a guitar in this price range. If you give it a shot, you won't be sorry and surely you'll fall in love with this Gibson Custom's beauty in no time.

Feature-wise this guitar is perfect! There is no need to add or remove anything, and that is quite an achievement by Gibson Custom, considering that it's quite hard to please every musician's desire, in order to grade an instrument such as 1955 Les Paul Goldtop Wraptail with such a high score when it comes to guitar features. That means that Gibson Custom has constructed more or less a guitar with perfect features, so if you decide to buy 1955 Les Paul Goldtop Wraptail you will be more than happy with it.

This beauty has virtually no flaws. Gibson Custom surpassed their traditional level of quality and produced an instrument that is built great, and built to last. The finish is amazing and the hardware easily adjustable to fit any kind of action. The neck is superb and smooth while playing. 1955 Les Paul Goldtop Wraptail stays in tune 99% of the time and responds well to various playing styles.

1955 Les Paul Goldtop Wraptail is a reliable guitar that will go to hell and back with you, and would want to do it again. It's a magnificent instrument that is reliable on stage as it is in studio. It will stand the beating and still would not lose its charm and ability to perform. Gibson Custom did make the instrument that should be considered the most reliable in its class!