* Sold – 1954, Gibson, Les Paul, Goldtop, Murphy Lab, Heavy Aged finish, Custom Shop, 2022 #4 2381

From Freddie King to Jeff Beck, many great pickers have been attracted the unique character of the wraparound tailpiece of a 1954 Les Paul™ Goldtop. 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.

Neck Material – Solid Mahogany
Neck Profile – Chunky C-Shape
Scale Length – 24.75
Fingerboard Material – Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Radius – 12
Number Of Frets – 22
Frets – Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
Nut Material – Nylon
Nut Width – 1.687
End of Board Width – 2.24
Inlays – Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Joint – Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
BODY
Body Shape – Les Paul
Top – 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
Back – 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
HARDWARE
Hardware Finish – Nickel; Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
Tuner Plating – Nickel
Bridge – Wraparound
Tailpiece – Wraparound
Tuning Machines – Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Pickguard – Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
TrussRod – Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover – Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs – Gold Speed Knobs
Switch Tip – Amber Catalin
Switchwasher – Silkscreened Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Jack Plate Cover – Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Control Covers – Brown Royalite
Strap Buttons – Aluminum
Pickup Covers – Soapbar Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
ELECTRONICS
Neck Pickup – Custom Soapbar P-90
Bridge Pickup – Custom Soapbar P-90
Accessories – Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case