{"product_id":"1956-gibson-les-paul-goldtop-with-factory-bigsby","title":"1956 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop — Factory Bigsby \u0026 Refinish","description":"\u003cp\u003e For your consideration, \u003cstrong\u003eGarrett Park Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e presents this \u003cstrong\u003e1956 Gibson Les Paul\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very cool old Les Paul that has a story. It started life as a \u003cstrong\u003especial order\u003c\/strong\u003e with the customer requesting a Bigsby tailpiece.  Unlike Les Pauls that were converted to Bigsby after leaving the factory, this guitar shows \u003cstrong\u003eno stud holes\u003c\/strong\u003e for a factory stop bar tailpiece, indicating that the Bigsby was installed by Gibson during production in Kalamazoo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar also wears a \u003cstrong\u003efactory gold nitrocellulose refinish\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an especially intriguing color scheme: gold on the top and \u003cstrong\u003ered on the back, sides, and neck\u003c\/strong\u003e. The red is suggestive of a late-1950s\/early-1960s factory refinish, when Gibson was transitioning toward the finishes associated with the Sunburst models. We believe that he finish has subsequently received an aftermarket clear coat and it has developed attractive weather checking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body itself appears to predate the 1956 serial number, retaining evidence of the earlier wraparound-tailpiece configuration. Beyond its unusual factory history, this Goldtop retains plenty of classic vintage character, including its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal P90s and all electronic components\u003c\/strong\u003e. At 9lbs 2oz, it is a substantial but manageable example, which remains structurally excellent with \u003cstrong\u003eno cracks, breaks, or repairs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique piece of Gibson history, this Les Paul offers the appeal of a mid-'50s Goldtop with the added distinction of a genuine factory Bigsby installation and factory refinish. It comes complete with its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Lifton case\u003c\/strong\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar is an excellent player as is but is also a candidate for conversion to a PAF Goldtop or 'Burst, but would also be a monster player if the studs and a wraparound-tailpiece tailpiece were simple installed and removal of the Bigsby would reduce the weight by 14 ounces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll components original unless specified otherwise\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel \u0026amp; Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eGibson Les Paul Model\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1956\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e611611\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCarved maple over mahogany\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGold nitrocellulose lacquer factory refinish\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e9lb 2oz\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBody shows post-hole configuration consistent with earlier wraparound tailpiece; likely left over from 1955 and fitted with bowtie\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickups:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eP90s\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotentiometers: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCentralab\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMahogany\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRed factory refinish\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFretboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRosewood\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eChunky C\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1.70\"\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e.90\" (1st), .97\" (12th)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInlays:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTrapezoids\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrets:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eApprox. .070\" x .028\"\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eKluson Deluxe single-ring, single-line reproduction\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge \/ Tailpiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBowtie with factory Bigsby B7\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickguard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSingle-ply\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnobs:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGold bonnet\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGood with factory refinish (top: gold on gold; back, sides, neck: red) and aftermarket clear coat and weather checking\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructural:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eExcellent with no cracks, breaks, or repairs\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOriginal Lifton case\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50509648888047,"sku":"611611","price":32000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5341\/files\/1956-Gibson-Les-Paul-Model-Goldtop-Bigsby-OHSC-refin-1.jpg?v=1787258532","url":"https:\/\/gpguitars.com\/products\/1956-gibson-les-paul-goldtop-with-factory-bigsby","provider":"Garrett Park Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}