Gibson Custom Shop Willcutt Exclusive 1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue V3 Neck Goldtop (535)

Exclusive to Willcutt Guitars, this Gibson Custom Shop ’57 Les Paul Standard Reissue features the V3 SlimTaper neck, a Custom Shop carve developed specifically for Willcutt. It delivers the comfort and speed of a ’60s profile while retaining the depth and vintage feel of a late-’50s neck — offering an ideal balance of playability and tone.

The guitar pairs a 2-piece figured maple top with a lightweight one-piece mahogany back, joined with hide glue and finished in Nitrocellulose VOS Goldtop for authentic vintage character. Its Indian rosewood fingerboard features aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays and Historic narrow/tall frets, completing the timeless look and feel.

A pair of Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups (unpotted) deliver true late-’50s PAF clarity and warmth, controlled via hand-wired CTS 500K pots and paper-in-oil capacitors. Period-correct appointments include a No-Wire ABR-1 bridge, lightweight aluminum stop bar, Kluson Single Line tuners, and amber Catalin switch tip.

Blending meticulous Custom Shop craftsmanship with Willcutt’s exclusive neck design, this Goldtop embodies the perfect fusion of vintage tone and refined modern playability.