Gibson Custom Shop Willcutt Cavern Collection 1957 Les Paul Standard VOS Goldtop Chambered (381)

A Gibson Custom Shop Willcutt Exclusive Cavern Collection 1957 Les Paul Standard Goldtop VOS that combines the legendary warmth and punch of a late-’50s Goldtop 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 capture the soul of a vintage Les Paul while dramatically enhancing comfort, liveliness, and acoustic response.

Constructed with super lightweight mahogany and a chambered body design, this Cavern Collection Goldtop feels incredibly alive in your hands. Chords resonate effortlessly, notes sustain with remarkable bloom, and the reduced weight makes for an inspiring and comfortable playing experience whether on stage or in the studio.

Equipped with Willcutt-spec Cloudbuckers—underwound PAF-style humbuckers—this guitar delivers exceptional articulation, openness, and harmonic richness. The underwound design preserves all the warmth and character of a vintage Patent Applied For humbucker while adding enhanced clarity, note separation, and touch sensitivity.

Finished in classic Goldtop VOS with authentic vintage-inspired appointments, this Cavern Collection ’57 Les Paul blends historic Gibson style with a uniquely resonant and expressive voice unlike a traditional solidbody Goldtop.

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: Les Paul Reissue 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 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: Cream True Historic
Pickup Covers: Nickel Silver
Neck Pickup: Willcutt Cloudbuckers (Underwound PAF-Style Humbucker)
Bridge Pickup: Willcutt Cloudbuckers (Underwound PAF-Style Humbucker)
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle Switchcraft
Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft