Epiphone 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case - Double Gold
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Free Setup Included
In addition to the benefits of the Performance Warranty, we offer one complimentary setup with the purchase of a new or used guitar, to be redeemed at any Long & McQuade location within the initial free-warranty period (1-year on new, 90-days on used).
This Includes:
- Restring (Strings not included).
- Tighten and lubricate all hardware.
- Clean and test electronics.
- Replace battery if needed (Battery not included).
- Adjust or rehang loose wiring.
- Clean and condition the fingerboard.
- Fret polish to remove minor scratches, pits and corrosion.
- Cleaning of the entire instrument.
- Adjust truss-rod to correct neck relief.
- Adjust saddle radius to match fingerboard.
- Adjust action at bridge.
- File nut slots for proper string movement.
- Adjust intonation.
- Adjust tremolo bridge setting to player's preference.
- Add/remove trem-springs as needed (Parts not included).
- Adjust pickup balance.
- Full inspection and play test.
Long & McQuade Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer's specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
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Description
1956 was the only full year in which the Les Paul™ model featured the powerful P-90 pickups and the adjustable ABR-1 bridge setup and Stop Bar tailpiece that first appeared on a Les Paul with the introduction of the Les Paul Custom in late 1953 and on the Goldtop in late 1955 instead of the earlier wraparound bridge. This combination allowed the Les Paul model to intonate, sustain, and thrill like never before. The combination of the ABR-1 bridge, Stop Bar tailpiece, and P-90 pickups found on the 1956 Les Paul model remains a favorite among many players, who prefer the P-90 sound over the later models with Patent Applied For humbucking pickups.
Now, Epiphone, in collaboration with Gibson Custom, is very proud to introduce the 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue, a stunningly authentic Inspired by Gibson Custom reissue of those P-90 equipped Les Paul Goldtops that delivers vintage Les Paul looks and performance at an accessible price. It has a genuine mahogany body with a carved, plain maple cap. It is finished in a new Vintage Gloss version of the classic Gold color that gives it a vintage appearance without looking overly aged.
The one-piece genuine mahogany neck has a 50s Rounded Medium C profile and a long neck tenon for excellent stability and sustain. The bound rosewood fretboard is adorned with mother-of-pearl trapezoid inlays and equipped with 22 Historic narrow/tall frets, just like the original models from 1956. It has an aged mother-of-pearl Epiphone logo and the words "Les Paul Model" silkscreened in gold on the Gibson-style "open book" headstock. Even the side dot position markers are the same size as on vintage 1956 Les Paul Standard models and are placed in historically accurate locations.
The hardware is nickel-plated, including the ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, historical aluminum Stop Bar Tailpiece, and the Epiphone Deluxe "single ring" Keystone button tuners. The electronics are also first-class, with two Gibson Custom USA-made P-90 pickups that are hand-wired to CTS® potentiometers, Bumblebee paper-in-oil capacitors, and a Switchcraft® pickup selector toggle switch and 1/4" output jack.
A historic-inspired hardshell case with a brown exterior, Inspired by Gibson Custom external graphics, and a pink plush interior is also included. The 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue isn't just a guitar; it's a bridge to a symphony of possibilities, willing and ready to help you make your own mark on music history.
Features
• Mahogany body• Carved, plain maple top
• Gibson Custom P-90 soapbar pickups
• One-piece mahogany neck with long neck tenon
• Rosewood fretboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and mother-of-pearl trapezoid inlays
• Nickel hardware
• Switchcraft 3-way toggle switch and 1/4" output jack
• Hardshell case with Inspired by Gibson Custom logo
Specifications
BodyBinding: Single-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
Body Finish: Vintage Gloss
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Shape: Les Paul
Body Styles: Les Paul
Top: Maple
Neck
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Trapezoid
Joint: Glued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon
Neck Material: One Piece Mahogany
Nut Material: Graph Tech
Nut Width: 43.0mm / 1.69in
Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length: 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: P-90
Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone
Neck Pickup: P-90
Output Jack: 1/4"
Pickup Selector: 3-way toggle
Hardware
Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Control Covers: Brown with Gold Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo
Control Knobs: Gold Top Hat with Nickel-plated Dial Pointer
Finish: Nickel
Jack Plate Cover: Cream
Mounting Rings: Cream
Pickguard: Historic-style Cream, No Bevel
Pickup Covers: Nickel
Strap Buttons: 2 - Bottom and Shoulder
Switch Tip: Amber
Switchwasher: Cream with Gold Hotstamp
Tailpiece: Historical Aluminum Stop Bar
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Black Bell; Blank, Wide White
Tuner Plating: Nickel
Tuning Machines: Epiphone Deluxe with Single Ring Keystone Button
Misc
Case: Hardshell with Brown Exterior, Pink Interior, and Inspired by Gibson Custom Graphics
Headstock: Gibson Open Book; Historical Headstock Wing Blocks
Headstock Inlay: Epiphone Logo in Aged Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model Gold Silkscreen; Historical Logo Placement
Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
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A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case - Double Gold | 840725 |
