A Gibson Custom Shop Willcutt Exclusive Cavern Collection 1954 Les Paul Standard Goldtop VOS that captures the raw, woody character of an early Les Paul while adding the lightweight resonance and responsiveness that defines the Cavern Collection series. Built exclusively for Willcutt Guitars through the Gibson Custom Shop, this special run was designed to preserve the unmistakable feel and tone of a vintage ’54 Goldtop while creating a more open, lively, and comfortable instrument.

Constructed with super lightweight mahogany and a chambered body design, this Les Paul has an immediate acoustic response with exceptional resonance and sustain. Chords bloom effortlessly, single notes feel incredibly alive, and the reduced weight makes the guitar feel balanced and inspiring in hand.

Loaded with Willcutt-spec Cloud90s—underwound vintage-style P90 pickups—this guitar delivers everything players love about great P90 tone: articulate highs, woody mids, dynamic attack, and rich harmonic detail. The underwound design gives the pickups added clarity and openness while maintaining the punch and growl that make a Goldtop so addictive to play.

Finished in classic Goldtop VOS with lightly aged nickel hardware and authentic vintage-inspired appointments, this Cavern Collection ’54 Les Paul blends historic Gibson styling with a uniquely resonant and expressive voice that stands apart from a traditional solidbody Goldtop.

Body Shape: Les Paul
Top: Plain Maple
Back: Super Lightweight Mahogany, Chambered
Binding: Cream Body Binding
Finish: Goldtop VOS
Neck Material: Mahogany
Profile: 1950s Chunky D-Shape
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number Of Frets: 22
Frets: Historic Narrow-Tall
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
End of Board Width:
Inlays: Aged Cellulose Trapezoid
Joint: Long Tenon
Headstock Inlay: Low Logo Head Veneer
Hardware Finish: Nickel, VOS
Tuner Plating: Nickel
Bridge: Lightweight Wraparound Tailpiece
Saddle Material:
Tailpiece: Lightweight Wraparound Tailpiece
Tuning Machines: Kluson Deluxe Single Line, Single Ring
Pickguard: Cream True Historic P90 Pickguard
Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s Reissue
Truss Rod Cover: True Historic Advanced
Control Knobs: Gold Speed Knobs
Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
Switch Washer: Cream True Historic with Gold Lettering
Jack Plate Cover: Cream True Historic
Control Covers: Brown Reissue
Strap Buttons: Historic
Mounting Rings: None
Pickup Covers: Cream Historic P90 Soapbar Covers
Neck Pickup: Willcutt Cloud90s (Underwound P90)
Bridge Pickup: Willcutt Cloud90s (Underwound P90)
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle Switchcraft
Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft