The Gibson Custom 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue VOS brings the raw spirit of the mid-’50s Les Paul to life with impeccable craftsmanship and authentic detailing. Handbuilt by the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, TN, this guitar features a solid mahogany body topped with a 2-piece plain maple cap, finished in a lustrous Goldtop nitrocellulose lacquer with a Vintage Original Sheen (VOS) treatment—offering a gently worn, played-in look straight from the factory. Its mahogany neck, carved into a substantial ’56 chunky C-shape profile, delivers the hefty feel beloved by vintage enthusiasts, while the Indian rosewood fingerboard with aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays adds a tactile nod to the past. Equipped with two Custom Soapbar P-90 pickups, this Goldtop produces the gritty, punchy tone that defined early rock ‘n’ roll, controlled via two volume and two tone knobs with vintage-correct paper-in-oil capacitors and a 3-way toggle switch. The no-wire ABR-1 Tune-o-Matic bridge and lightweight aluminum stop bar tailpiece ensure precise intonation and resonance, complemented by Kluson single-line tuners with single-ring buttons for tuning stability. Subtle aging on the nickel hardware and a silkscreened truss rod cover enhance its period authenticity. Complete with a brown/pink Lifton-style hardshell case and a Certificate of Authenticity, the 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue VOS is a faithful recreation of Gibson’s Golden Era workhorse, perfect for players and collectors seeking vintage soul with modern reliability.