Montreal, Canada
About this listing
Selling a 2026 mint condition 1954 Gibson Les Paul Custom Staple Pickup Reissue VOS guitarGuitar is basically NEW mint and is a unicorn of a featherweight at only 8lbs 2.8oz (8.18lbs) on my scale - all solid wood mahogany (no chambering)All case candy and COA and more is included.This is the real deal and is extremely rare at that weight and condition. Phenomenal guitar that was simply for my collection.VOS means it has some vintage specs like minor scratches, dings, scuffs from Gibson NOTE: this guitar is listed on various forums for less. Contact me prior to purchasing to ensure it’s in stock.Feel free to ask any questions Thanks!See video and specs for similar model belowHistoric 1954 Les Paul Custom VOSWith its sonic punch, fluid playability, and classic “Black Beauty” appointments, the 1954 Les Paul Custom Staple Pickup Reissue VOS is equal parts elegance and brute strength. As did the first Les Paul Customs, it has a solid single-piece, carved-top mahogany body that delivers a warmth and midrange unlike any maple-topped Les Paul. And like the originals, it’s fitted with a matched P-90 pickup set (with Gibson’s rare and coveted “Staple” pickup in the neck position) that takes you from chimey, articulate rhythms to biting leads — the original recipe for rich, sustaining, articulate tone that slices right through the mix. This majestic beast is ultra-responsive to your touch with a satisfying neck profile and smooth-as-silk bound ebony fingerboard that facilitates the speedy, dexterous fretwork we’ve heard from prog, fusion, and hard rock Les Paul Custom virtuosos such as Robert Fripp, Al Di Meola, and Zakk Wylde. Meticulously handcrafted for historical accuracy by Gibson’s elite Custom Shop luthiers, the 1954 Les Paul Custom Staple Pickup Reissue VOS is destined to be a cherished heirloom instrument — and a guitar you’ll want to play every day.The P-90: dare to sound differentThe 1954 Les Paul Custom Staple Pickup Reissue VOS features painstaking reproductions of the original P-90 pickups installed in the first Les Paul Customs, including the rare “Staple” P-90 in the neck position. We have many fiercely loyal P-90 fans. These guitarists know that the P-90 offers a unique tonal palette that is distinct from — and complements — humbuckers and traditional single-coils. The P-90, Gibson’s first successful single-coil pickup, can be heard on countless classic recordings. With its biting treble and high output, the P-90 cleans up nicely when you roll back your guitar’s volume pot. It’s an amazingly versatile pickup with its own brand of grit — a bit brighter, leaner, and less refined than a humbucker, and almost as hot. Hit your amp hard, and the P-90 really wails. Plugged into a proper high-gain tube amp, you can elicit grind, sizzle, and bark that would be impossible with humbuckers — or with other single-coils, for that matter. To hear P-90s brilliantly deployed in historical context, check out Santana’s fiery Woodstock performance or The Who’s masterful Live at Leeds album.Gibson’s Staple P-90Introduced in 1954 as a more articulate version of the single-coil P-90 pickup that was standard equipment for most Gibson electrics until the invention of the humbucker in 1957, the Staple pickup was deployed in the neck position of early Les Paul Customs. Unlike the standard P-90, in which steel pole pieces contact an internal magnet and coil, the Staple’s pole pieces are actually extended rectangular magnets that connect to the coil. The net result is a brighter, more articulate P-90 that works brilliantly in the neck position, in tandem with a standard P-90 stationed at the bridge.Plek’d to perfection for optimized playabilityThis Les Paul Custom’s fingerboard is made of high-grade ebony, which is inspected and qualified by Gibson experts before it enters the company's factories. It’s a resilient and durable premium tonewood, making for a balanced and stable fingerboard and giving each chord and note enhanced clarity and definition. Polished and beveled with rolled edges before being bound, the fretboard is given the Plek Pro treatment for fret consistency and smoothness. This guitar’s Plek’d frets ensure that every note in every position rings loud and clear with unblemished tone.Nitro finish, for the look and feel of a classicGibson’s Custom Shop gave the 1954 Les Paul Custom Staple Pickup Reissue VOS a lustrous nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Nitro finishes — standard back in the day — are significantly thinner than today’s polyurethane finishes, allowing the wood to breathe. Nitro finishes not only look amazing, but they also enhance the instrument’s tonal qualities. This Gibson Custom 1954 Les Paul Custom Staple Pickup Reissue VOS has the look and feel of a lovingly cared-for classic — one that will only improve with age.Gibson Custom 1954 Les Paul Custom Staple Pickup Reissue Features:Accurate reproduction of the legendary 1954 Les Paul CustomEvery detail meticulously re-created to give you the look, sound, and feel of a vintage classicSolid single-piece mahogany body with carved topHistoric medium-chunky mahogany neck and bound ebony fingerboardPlek Pro fretboard treatment for optimized playabilityOriginal-spec P-90 pickup set with Staple pickup in neck positionPremium CPA handwired harness with Pro Caps and Vintage-taper potsAuthentic details include vintage-style Kluson Waffleback tuners and pearl block inlaysPeriod-correct nitrocellulose lacquer finishHandcrafted in Gibson’s USA Custom ShopIncludes hard case and Custom Shop Certificate of AuthenticityTech SpecsGENERALNumber of Strings 6Left-/Right-handed Right-handedBODYBody Type SolidbodyBody Shape 1954 Les PaulBody Material MahoganyBody Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose LacquerColor EbonyNECKNeck Material MahoganyNeck Shape True Historic chunky C (no shoulders)Neck Joint Set NeckRadius 12"Fingerboard Material EbonyFingerboard Inlay Mother-of-Pearl BlocksNumber of Frets 22Scale Length 24.75"Nut Width 1.687"Nut Material NylonHARDWAREBridge/Tailpiece ABR-1 Adjustable Bridge with Stopbar TailpieceTuners Gold Waffleback with Plastic buttonsELECTRONICSNeck Pickup B4 Staple Alnico Single-coilBridge Pickup P-90 Black Soap Bar Single-coilControls 2 x volume, 2 x toneSwitching 3-way toggle pickup switchCaseHardshell Case
PriceC$9,802.80
+ C$368.30 Shipping
