{"product_id":"gibson-m2m-1956-les-paul-standard-reissue-double-gold-445-lpr56psl000000664-65445","title":"Gibson Custom Shop Willcutt Exclusive 1956 Les Paul Standard V2 Neck Gold Top Lightweight VOS M2M (445)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"287\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe Gibson Custom Shop Willcutt Exclusive 1956 Les Paul Standard V2 Neck Gold Top Lightweight VOS Made to Measure takes the revered mid-’50s Les Paul formula and tailors it with modern playability, resulting in a uniquely balanced instrument built exclusively for Willcutt Guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"667\" data-start=\"289\"\u003eTrue to vintage form, this Les Paul features a 2-piece plain maple top over a solid mahogany body with hide glue construction and no weight relief, delivering the classic depth, punch, and sustain that define the ’50s Goldtop tone. The VOS nitrocellulose lacquer finish adds a subtle vintage patina, giving it the look and feel of a well-preserved classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1092\" data-start=\"669\"\u003eThe standout feature of this Willcutt Exclusive is its V2 Slim Taper neck profile, a refined 60’s-inspired carve that’s sleeker and faster than the standard 1956 reissue neck—perfect for players who prefer a slimmer feel without sacrificing vintage resonance. Paired with an Indian rosewood fingerboard and aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays, the neck feels instantly familiar yet remarkably comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1432\" data-start=\"1094\"\u003eDual Custom Soapbar P90 pickups power the guitar with an expressive tonal range—crisp articulation, dynamic midrange, and the signature growl that defined the era. The traditional wiring harness features CTS 500K audio taper pots and paper-in-oil capacitors, offering the warmth and responsiveness of true vintage circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1777\" data-start=\"1434\"\u003eVintage-correct appointments include a no-wire ABR-1 bridge, lightweight aluminum stop bar tailpiece, Kluson single-line tuners, butyrate gold top hat knobs, and an amber Catalin switch tip. Every detail, down to the Lifton reissue 5-latch case and COA booklet, reinforces the instrument’s heritage craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2014\" data-start=\"1779\"\u003eA perfect blend of 1950s authenticity and modern refinement, this Willcutt Exclusive V2-neck Goldtop stands as a lightweight, sonically rich evolution of one of Gibson’s most iconic designs—meticulously tailored for discerning players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Material:\u003c\/b\u003e 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Style: \u003c\/b\u003e1-Ply Royalite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight Relief: \u003c\/b\u003eNone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish: \u003c\/b\u003eNitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Solid Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e 60's V2 Slim Taper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/b\u003e24.75\" \/ 62.865cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Material: \u003c\/b\u003eIndian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\" \/ 304.8mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber of Frets:\u003c\/b\u003e 22\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrets: \u003c\/b\u003eHistoric Gibson Narrow\/Tall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Material: \u003c\/b\u003eNylon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.69\" \/ 42.85mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnd-of-Board Width:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.24\" \/ 56.89mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInlays:\u003c\/b\u003e Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBridge: \u003c\/b\u003eNo-Wire ABR-1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTailpiece:\u003c\/b\u003e Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTuners:\u003c\/b\u003e Kluson Single Line, Single Ring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePick Guard:\u003c\/b\u003e Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTruss Rod Cover:\u003c\/b\u003e Authentic Stepped 2-Ply\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eControl Knobs:\u003c\/b\u003e Butyrate Gold Top Hats\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwitch Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Amber Catalin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwitch Washer:\u003c\/b\u003e Silkscreened Cellulose Acetate Butyrate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJack Plate:\u003c\/b\u003e Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Pickup:\u003c\/b\u003e Custom Soapbar P90\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBridge Pickup: \u003c\/b\u003eCustom Soapbar P90\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eControls: \u003c\/b\u003eCTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrings: \u003c\/b\u003e.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase: \u003c\/b\u003eBrown\/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Accessories: \u003c\/b\u003eGibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w\/ Historic Brown Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53839056109887,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G62148681","price":2599.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/65445-3_64a3322c-f454-4da0-a9a8-4ca147451ac0.jpg?v=1782094994","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/gibson-m2m-1956-les-paul-standard-reissue-double-gold-445-lpr56psl000000664-65445","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}