A golden tribute to the 1956 original
The 1956 Les Paul™ has long been celebrated for its unmistakable voice, effortless playability, and timeless silhouette. This Limited Edition reimagining from Gibson Custom takes that heritage even further, blending vintage character with bespoke detailing drawn from years of Made to Measure custom orders and the creativity of the Custom Shop artisans in Nashville, Tennessee. Finished entirely in All Double Gold and Light Aged by the Murphy Lab, this exceptional Les Paul captures the look, sound, and feel of a treasured original from Gibson’s first Golden Age.
Its solid mahogany body and carved maple top deliver the resonance and sustain that define the Les Paul experience, complemented by a Light Aged nitrocellulose lacquer finish that introduces subtle checking, gentle wear, and the unmistakable presence of a guitar that has lived onstage for decades. The gold finish extends beyond the body and top, carried through to the hardware for a refined, cohesive aesthetic not typically seen on 1956 Les Paul Reissues. From the ABR 1 Tune O Matic™ bridge to the Stop Bar tailpiece, every metallic detail gleams in gold, providing a distinctive appearance that sets this model firmly apart.
A mahogany neck carved to a 1950s Chunky D Profile offers a confident, period-correct feel, paired with a rosewood fingerboard featuring single-ply binding, aged cellulose trapezoid inlays, and narrow/tall frets that invite articulate bends and expressive phrasing. The long neck tenon construction ensures exceptional resonance and stability, allowing the guitar to ring with remarkable clarity and authority.
At the heart of its tone are two P-90 single-coil pickups, delivering the dynamic response, vocal midrange, and touch sensitivity that defined the early Les Paul models. Whether pushed into rich, harmonically saturated overdrive or dialed back for shimmering cleans, these P 90s respond instantly to the nuances of the player’s hands. Independent volume and tone controls, along with a three-way toggle switch, complete the familiar, intuitive control layout.
Cream Soapbar pickup covers, cream plastics, gold Top Hat knobs, and Kluson® Deluxe tuners round out the period correct details, while a Lifton™ reissue hardshell case and Certificate of Authenticity affirm its place within the Gibson Custom Limited Edition Collection. Crafted as a tribute to an iconic era, yet unique within the Custom Shop catalog, this All Double Gold 1956 Les Paul Reissue stands as a striking expression of tradition, artistry, and individuality.
Highlights
- Murphy Lab light aged
- 1950s chunky D-shape neck profile
- Soapbar P-90 pickups
- All Double Gold finish
- Gold hardware
Guitar Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Body Finish Light Aged nitrocellulose lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Les Paul
Top Maple
Weight Relief None
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm
Fret Count 22
Frets Narrow Tall
Inlays Trapezoid
Joint Long neck tenon
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon
Profile 1950s Chunky D
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup P-90
Controls 2 volume, 2 tone
Neck Pickup P-90
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector 3-way toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Control Knobs Gold Top Hats
finish Gold
Pickup Covers Cream Soapbar
Plastic Parts Cream
Tailpiece Stop Bar
Tuning Machines Kluson Deluxe
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
Model: LPR5626LE23266
Case Custom Shop Hardshell
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Custom LE 1956 Les Paul Reissue with Gold Hardware, Light Aged, All Double Gold
Gibson Custom LE 1956 Les Paul Reissue with Gold Hardware, Light Aged, All Double Gold
Setup Included
Setup Included
Our craftory-trained technicians perform a final thorough inspection and detailed setup moments before your instrument is packed and shipped to you.
Case Included
Case Included
Your instrument ships with a factory-supplied hard- or soft-shell case for safe storage and transportation. Please refer to the product specifications for details.
Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
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A golden tribute to the 1956 original
The 1956 Les Paul™ has long been celebrated for its unmistakable voice, effortless playability, and timeless silhouette. This Limited Edition reimagining from Gibson Custom takes that heritage even further, blending vintage character with bespoke detailing drawn from years of Made to Measure custom orders and the creativity of the Custom Shop artisans in Nashville, Tennessee. Finished entirely in All Double Gold and Light Aged by the Murphy Lab, this exceptional Les Paul captures the look, sound, and feel of a treasured original from Gibson’s first Golden Age.
Its solid mahogany body and carved maple top deliver the resonance and sustain that define the Les Paul experience, complemented by a Light Aged nitrocellulose lacquer finish that introduces subtle checking, gentle wear, and the unmistakable presence of a guitar that has lived onstage for decades. The gold finish extends beyond the body and top, carried through to the hardware for a refined, cohesive aesthetic not typically seen on 1956 Les Paul Reissues. From the ABR 1 Tune O Matic™ bridge to the Stop Bar tailpiece, every metallic detail gleams in gold, providing a distinctive appearance that sets this model firmly apart.
A mahogany neck carved to a 1950s Chunky D Profile offers a confident, period-correct feel, paired with a rosewood fingerboard featuring single-ply binding, aged cellulose trapezoid inlays, and narrow/tall frets that invite articulate bends and expressive phrasing. The long neck tenon construction ensures exceptional resonance and stability, allowing the guitar to ring with remarkable clarity and authority.
At the heart of its tone are two P-90 single-coil pickups, delivering the dynamic response, vocal midrange, and touch sensitivity that defined the early Les Paul models. Whether pushed into rich, harmonically saturated overdrive or dialed back for shimmering cleans, these P 90s respond instantly to the nuances of the player’s hands. Independent volume and tone controls, along with a three-way toggle switch, complete the familiar, intuitive control layout.
Cream Soapbar pickup covers, cream plastics, gold Top Hat knobs, and Kluson® Deluxe tuners round out the period correct details, while a Lifton™ reissue hardshell case and Certificate of Authenticity affirm its place within the Gibson Custom Limited Edition Collection. Crafted as a tribute to an iconic era, yet unique within the Custom Shop catalog, this All Double Gold 1956 Les Paul Reissue stands as a striking expression of tradition, artistry, and individuality.
Highlights
- Murphy Lab light aged
- 1950s chunky D-shape neck profile
- Soapbar P-90 pickups
- All Double Gold finish
- Gold hardware
Guitar Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Body Finish Light Aged nitrocellulose lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Les Paul
Top Maple
Weight Relief None
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm
Fret Count 22
Frets Narrow Tall
Inlays Trapezoid
Joint Long neck tenon
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon
Profile 1950s Chunky D
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup P-90
Controls 2 volume, 2 tone
Neck Pickup P-90
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector 3-way toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Control Knobs Gold Top Hats
finish Gold
Pickup Covers Cream Soapbar
Plastic Parts Cream
Tailpiece Stop Bar
Tuning Machines Kluson Deluxe
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
Model: LPR5626LE23266
Case Custom Shop Hardshell
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
