Gibson Custom 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Review

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Gibson Custom 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue has been rated by 61 musicians.

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Overall Rating 4.33

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Features 4.11

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Quality 4.37

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Reliability / Value 4.29

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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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  • Finish: Gloss  
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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: 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: Stoptail  
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  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic  
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  • Hardware: Black Chrome  
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  • Fret Size: Vintage  
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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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1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue is a guitar made by Gibson Custom and it performs really well in its price range. Well graded by most musicians, 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue seems to be a good choice. It will not let you down, and it's up to you to investigate further and see if it will inspire you in your playing.

Gibson Custom went really far in carefully choosing 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue's features. There's little to be wished for, which makes 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue 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 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue you will be happy with its, safe to say - rich features. A job well-done by 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue.

Gibson Custom's 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue is a guitar that will amaze you with its clean sound and defined tone. Plug it into a decent amp and you will sound great out of the box. Tweak the tone a bit more and you'll be having fun in no time, playing full of inspiration with such a great tone. 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue handles well with many kinds of different music genres, and is easy to get used to.

Gibson Custom did a good job. 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue is built well, the finish feels just right, the hardware is solid. While playing for a longer periods of time you can expect 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue 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 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue guitar.

If you need an instrument that withstands live performances and studio sessions, rehearsals and practicing, you should rest assured that Gibson Custom's 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue 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 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue.