Lexington, KY, United States
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Serial Number: 65451
Instrument Weight: 8.57 lbs
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The Gibson Custom Shop Willcutt Exclusive 1956 Les Paul Standard V3 Neck Goldtop Lightweight VOS Made to Measure takes the revered mid-’50s Les Paul formula and tailors it with modern playability, resulting in a uniquely balanced instrument built exclusively for Willcutt Guitars.
True to vintage form, this Les Paul features a 2-piece plain maple top over a solid mahogany body with hide glue construction and no weight relief, delivering the classic depth, punch, and sustain that define the ’50s Goldtop tone. The VOS nitrocellulose lacquer finish adds a subtle vintage patina, giving it the look and feel of a well-preserved classic.
The standout feature of this Willcutt Exclusive is its V3 Slim Taper neck profile, a refined 60’s-inspired carve that’s sleeker and faster than the standard 1956 reissue neck—perfect for players who prefer a slimmer feel without sacrificing vintage resonance. Paired with an Indian rosewood fingerboard and aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays, the neck feels instantly familiar yet remarkably comfortable.
Dual Custom Soapbar P90 pickups power the guitar with an expressive tonal range—crisp articulation, dynamic midrange, and the signature growl that defined the era. The traditional wiring harness features CTS 500K audio taper pots and paper-in-oil capacitors, offering the warmth and responsiveness of true vintage circuitry.
Vintage-correct appointments include a no-wire ABR-1 bridge, lightweight aluminum stop bar tailpiece, Kluson single-line tuners, butyrate gold top hat knobs, and an amber Catalin switch tip. Every detail, down to the Lifton reissue 5-latch case and COA booklet, reinforces the instrument’s heritage craftsmanship.
A perfect blend of 1950s authenticity and modern refinement, this Willcutt Exclusive V3-neck Goldtop stands as a lightweight, sonically rich evolution of one of Gibson’s most iconic designs—meticulously tailored for discerning players.
Neck Specs: .83"-.91"
Top Material: 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue FitBinding Style: 1-Ply RoyaliteWeight Relief: NoneFinish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)Neck Material: Solid MahoganyNeck Profile: 60's V3 Slim TaperScale Length: 24.75" / 62.865cmFingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue FitFingerboard Radius: 12" / 304.8mmNumber of Frets: 22Frets: Historic Gibson Narrow/TallNut Material: NylonNut Width: 1.69" / 42.85mmEnd-of-Board Width: 2.24" / 56.89mmInlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate TrapezoidBridge: No-Wire ABR-1Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop BarTuners: Kluson Single Line, Single RingPick Guard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate ButyrateTruss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-PlyControl Knobs: Butyrate Gold Top HatsSwitch Tip: Amber CatalinSwitch Washer: Silkscreened Cellulose Acetate ButyrateJack Plate: Laminated Cellulose Acetate ButyrateNeck Pickup: Custom Soapbar P90Bridge Pickup: Custom Soapbar P90Controls: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil CapacitorsStrings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-LatchIncluded Accessories: Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Brown Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
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