Gibson Custom Shop Willcutt Cavern Collection 1956 Les Paul Standard VOS Goldtop Chambered (041)

A Gibson Custom Shop Willcutt Exclusive Cavern Collection 1956 Les Paul Standard Goldtop VOS that blends the unmistakable feel and attack of a vintage mid-’50s Les Paul with the lightweight resonance and responsiveness that defines the Cavern Collection series. Built exclusively for Willcutt Guitars through the Gibson Custom Shop, this special run was designed to preserve the soul of a classic Goldtop while delivering a more open, lively, and comfortable playing experience.

Constructed with super lightweight mahogany and a chambered body design, this Cavern Collection Les Paul is incredibly resonant and dynamically responsive. Notes bloom effortlessly with rich sustain and clarity, while the reduced weight makes the guitar feel balanced and alive in your hands.

Equipped with Willcutt-spec Cloud90s—underwound vintage-style P90 pickups—this guitar delivers everything players love about great P90 tone with enhanced articulation and openness. Expect woody mids, crisp attack, harmonic richness, and outstanding note separation whether played clean or pushed into overdrive.

Finished in classic Goldtop VOS with authentic vintage-inspired appointments, this ’56 Les Paul combines the warmth and bite of a legendary Goldtop with the unique resonance and comfort of the Cavern Collection platform.

Body Shape: Les Paul
Top: Plain Maple
Back: Super Lightweight Mahogany, Chambered
Binding: Cream Body Binding
Finish: Goldtop VOS
Neck Material: Mahogany
Profile: 1950s Chunky D-Shape
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number Of Frets: 22
Frets: Historic Narrow-Tall
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
End of Board Width:
Inlays: Aged Cellulose Trapezoid
Joint: Long Tenon
Headstock Inlay: Low Logo Holly Head Veneer
Hardware Finish: Nickel, VOS
Tuner Plating: Nickel
Bridge: ABR-1 Historic Reissue
Saddle Material: Nickel-Plated Steel
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Kluson Deluxe Single Line, Single Ring
Pickguard: Cream True Historic P90 Pickguard
Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s Reissue
Truss Rod Cover: True Historic Advanced
Control Knobs: Gold Top Hat Knobs
Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
Switch Washer: Cream True Historic with Gold Lettering
Jack Plate Cover: Cream True Historic
Control Covers: Brown Reissue
Strap Buttons: Historic
Mounting Rings: None
Pickup Covers: Cream Historic P90 Soapbar Covers
Neck Pickup: Willcutt Cloud90s (Underwound P90)
Bridge Pickup: Willcutt Cloud90s (Underwound P90)
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle Switchcraft
Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft