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5-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
10-year warranty & 180-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
The product price includes 5 years' warranty and 30 day money back guarantee.
However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.
The highlights of this enhanced warranty service are:
Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.
For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.
This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard Gear4music and manufacturer warranty policies, and the Gear4music terms and conditions of trade. No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014.
Key Features
The Gibson Custom 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue is a meticulous recreation of one of Gibson's most iconic designs. Featuring a one-piece lightweight mahogany body, a two-piece plain maple top, and a stunning Double Gold VOS finish, this guitar embodies the spirit and tone of the original 1956 Les Paul. Custom Soapbar P-90 pickups, an ABR-1 bridge, and authentic hide glue construction deliver vintage resonance, sustain, and searing character with every note.
Every detail has been crafted with historical accuracy, from the aged cellulose nitrate inlays to the vintage-spec butyrate Gold Top Hat control knobs. The 50s Rounded Medium C neck profile and Indian rosewood fretboard provide a familiar and comfortable feel, while the carefully applied nitrocellulose VOS finish adds the look and vibe of a true vintage treasure. This is a guitar built to deliver unmatched craftsmanship and unmistakable tone.
Product Ref: 332409
The Gibson Custom 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue is crafted with an incredible attention to historical detail, honouring the original design that helped shape modern music. Every aspect of this guitar stays true to the 1956 specification, from the one-piece lightweight mahogany back to the two-piece plain maple top, all secured with hide glue construction for authentic tonal transfer. The body is finished in a hand-sprayed Double Gold nitrocellulose lacquer with Gibson’s VOS (Vintage Original Spec) treatment, offering a gently aged, played-in feel straight from the case. Details like the Royalite binding, long tenon neck joint, and accurately replicated plastics showcase the dedication to recreating the past with precision and passion.
At the heart of the 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue’s sound are its Custom Soapbar P-90 pickups, delivering a voice that is both raw and articulate. These pickups provide a sparkling high end, punchy mids, and a tight low-end response, giving you dynamic versatility across genres from blues to early rock and roll. The P-90s let you unleash searing leads and rich, detailed chord work, while the CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors ensure the most expressive and nuanced tone shaping possible. Every note you play rings out with absolute clarity and character.
The Gibson Custom 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue provides an immensely comfortable vintage playing experience. Its solid mahogany neck features a comfortable 50s Rounded Medium C profile, offering substantial hand support without feeling overly bulky. The Indian rosewood fingerboard features a traditional 12-inch radius and historic narrow/tall frets, making bends, vibrato, and fast passages feel smooth and expressive. The long tenon neck joint enhances the transfer of resonance between neck and body, adding to the guitar’s natural sustain. From intricate solos to heavy rhythm work, this neck design and build quality provide a truly inspiring platform for your performance.
Completing the vintage experience, the Gibson Custom 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue features carefully selected period-correct hardware and components. The no-wire ABR-1 bridge paired with a lightweight aluminium stop bar tailpiece provides rock-solid tuning stability and exceptional resonance, replicating the sustain and feel of original '50s models. Kluson Single Line, Single Ring tuners add to the authentic look while delivering smooth, reliable tuning action. Every detail, from the butyrate Gold Top Hat control knobs to the laminated cellulose acetate butyrate pickguard and switchplate, has been engineered for historical accuracy. Paired with a brown and pink Lifton reissue five-latch case, a certificate of authenticity, and historic reissue hang tags, this Les Paul provides a truly amazing playing experience.
