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The Gold Standard


Wildwoodians, we are proud to present you with a true exemplar of the Gold Standard: a Wildwood Spec reissue of the legendary 1956 Les Paul Standard. These Midas-kissed beauties feature a host of true-to-vintage appointments that give them the sort of tone that haunts the dreams of Les Paul enthusiasts and P-90 aficionados.

Everything starts with quality tonewoods--warm, round-sounding mahogany and crisp, clear maple, and a sweet-sounding rosewood fretboard. Once they pick out some good-sounding wood, the master luthiers at the Gibson Custom Shop attach everything together using hot hide glue. Using hide glue is a time-consuming old-world manufacturing technique that pays incredible sonic dividends because it creates the strongest possible connection between each piece of wood to build as much resonance as possible. That means that these pretty golden girls sing loud and proud even when unplugged!

When you do plug in, you will be amazed at how well the natural acoustic voice of these instruments translates to huge electrified tone. Each one comes equipped with Custom Shop Alnico 3 P-90s that seem to capture all our favorite parts of old pickups. Warm, woody low end, touch-sensitive midrange that can sing, punch or bite depending on your mood, and lush, chiming high-end. If vintage-style sparkle and crunch are your thing, you'll find yourself utterly enamored with the sound of the Wildwood Spec '56 Standard.

Phenomenal Fifties Feel


The feel of these guitars is delightful, too, thanks to the righteous rounded fifties neck profile. Its beefy feel is comfortable to the point of being addictive! You may very well find yourself sitting down with one of these guitars for a quick noodle only to slip into a golden haze, emerging hours later with a half-dozen missed notifications on your phone and a rumbling stomach because you forgot to feed yourself. Such a comfortable neck profile allows you to freely wander the fretboard and explore the multitude of sweet sounds hiding beneath that gilded maple top.

In other words, these Les Pauls are worth their weight in gold because they provide such a fantastic playing experience! Their handfeel is second to none, and their sound makes you feel like you're living in a classic record once you flip the standby switch up. We are proud to offer such inspiring instruments to our exceptional customers, and we invite you to plug one in and experience the magic of the Gibson Custom Shop.

Specifications:

Brand Gibson Custom Shop
ModelWildwood Spec 1956 Les Paul Standard
Finish ColorGold Top
Weight9.12 lbs.
Top WoodCarved Maple Attached with Hot Hide Glue
Body WoodMahogany
Neck Wood1-Piece Mahogany Neck
Neck Shape'50s Rounded
Neck Dimensions.900 1st - 1.000 12th
FingerboardRosewood Attached with Hot Hide Glue
Fingerboard Radius12"
InlaysCellulose Trapezoids
Scale Length24.75"
Width at Nut1-11/16"
Frets22
BindingSingle-Ply Cream on Top and Hand-Filed Rolled Fingerboard Binding
Pickups2 Custom P-90s w/Alnico III Magnets
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone and 3-way Toggleswitch
HardwareNickel
BridgeABR-1
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stopbar
TunersKluson Deluxe
Unique FeaturesVintage-Accurate Plastic Parts
CaseGibson Custom Hardshell
COAYes

Why Order from Wildwood Guitars?

An instrument from Wildwood isn't just an ordinary guitar. It's your guitar. Each and every instrument we sell includes a full, point by point setup, an exhaustive evaluation, and expert shipping procedures, with first class, industry leading standards from start to finish. Why? Because you deserve it.

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Serial Number: 63191
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