Gibson Custom Shop Willcutt Exclusive 1956 Les Paul Standard V3 Neck Gold Top Lightweight VOS M2M (451)

The Gibson Custom Shop Willcutt Exclusive 1956 Les Paul Standard V3 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.

True 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.

The standout feature of this Willcutt Exclusive is its V3 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.

Dual 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.

Vintage-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.

A perfect blend of 1950s authenticity and modern refinement, this Willcutt Exclusive V3-neck Goldtop stands as a lightweight, sonically rich evolution of one of Gibson’s most iconic designs—meticulously tailored for discerning players.

Top Material: 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
Binding Style: 1-Ply Royalite
Weight Relief: None
Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Profile: 60's V3 Slim Taper
Scale Length: 24.75" / 62.865cm
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Radius: 12" / 304.8mm
Number of Frets: 22
Frets: Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.69" / 42.85mm
End-of-Board Width: 2.24" / 56.89mm
Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuners: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Pick Guard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs: Butyrate Gold Top Hats
Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
Switch Washer: Silkscreened Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Jack Plate: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Neck Pickup: Custom Soapbar P90
Bridge Pickup: Custom Soapbar P90
Controls: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch
Included Accessories: Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Brown Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags