The Custom Shop '55 Les Paul Exclusive Series sought to imitate the modified pre-1957 Les Pauls that attempted to emulate the features of '57-'60 models.
The Exclusive "Hot-Mod" models featured Burstbucker pickups, the Exclusive "Wraptail" Goldtop models featured P90s, and the Exclusive "Custom" models featured P90/Staple pickups found on the '54 Les Paul Custom Reissues.
Available in Goldtop, Refin Cherry Sunburst, and Ebony. Ebony models featured ebony fretboards, while Goldtop and Refin Cherry Sunburst models featured rosewood fretboards.