Description
Description
From Freddie King to Jeff Beck, many great pickers have been attracted the unique character of the "wraparound" tailpiece of a 1954 Les Paul. Some believe its direct link to the body stud screws maximizes sustain while others believe the wraparound bar creates a distinct tonality and vocal quality. Whatever the case, there is certainly something special about this early year in the Les Paul Model's history and Gibson Custom Shop created this '54 Reissue to perfectly recapture the look, feel, and tone of the originals. It features Heavy Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Heavy Aged finish treatment, paired with heavily aged hardware, simulates decades of heavy play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Gibson Custom Shop Historic |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Serial Number: | 46237 |
| Product Color: | Candy Blue Top / Walnut Back |
| Relic/Aging Level: | VOS (Vintage Original Spec) |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | Les Paul |
| Body Material: | 1-Piece Solid Lightweight Mahogany |
| Body Finish: | VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Top Material: | 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit |
| Body Binding: | 1-Ply Royalite |
| Body Notes: | Walnut Back |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck Finish: | VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Tint/Color: | Walnut Filler |
| Neck Shape: | 1950s Chunky D-Shape (0.900"/1.000") |
| Fingerboard Material: | Indian Rosewood |
| Headstock Veneer: | Holly |
| Nut Material: | Nylon |
| Nut Width: | 1.687" (42.85mm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12" (304.8mm) |
| Scale Length: | 24.75" (628.65mm) |
| Number of Frets: | 22 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Celluloid Nitrate Trapezoids |
| Inlay Shape: | Trapezoids |
| Side Marker Inlay: | Tortoise Side Dots |
| Headstock Inlay/Decal: | Gibson Low Logo |
| Neck Binding: | Cream .040 |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup: | Covered Custombucker |
| Neck Pickup: | Covered Custombucker |
| Controls and Switching: | 3-Way Switchcraft; 2 Volume, 2 Tone |
| Electronics Notes: | CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Nickel |
| Bridge: | Wraparound |
| Tailpiece: | Wraparound |
| Tuning Machines: | Kluson Single Line, Single Ring |
| Fret Wire: | Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall |
| Saddle: | Metal |
| Pickguard: | True Historic Black w/Humbucker Wrap Tail |
| Truss Rod Cover: | Authentic Stepped 2-Ply |
| Knobs: | Gold Speed Knobs |
| Switch Cap: | Amber Catalin |