For Sale: 2001 Gibson Custom Shop Historic ’56 Les Paul Goldtop R6 | Early Golden-Era Historic | OHSC + COA
Up for sale is a beautiful 2001 Gibson Custom Shop Historic ’56 Reissue Les Paul Goldtop (R6), complete with its original hard-shell case and certificate of authenticity. The case shows heavy cosmetic wear (see photos) but is fully functional.
This is a golden-era early 2000s Historic, highly sought after for their build quality, tonewoods, and accuracy—arguably some of the best guitars the Custom Shop ever produced.
Condition
9/10 – Excellent
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Light scratches and a few small dings (all shown in the photos)
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No cracks, breaks, or repairs
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Neck is straight and plays cleanly across the board
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Original frets are in excellent condition with zero wear
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Recently set up here at Guitar Chimp—no buzzing or dead spots
Specifications
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Serial Number: 6 1071
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Weight: 9 lbs 0 oz
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Nut Width: 1.70"
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Neck Depth: 0.88" (1st fret), 1.01" (12th fret)
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Neck Profile: ’50s Rounded Medium “Chunky C”
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Radius: 12"
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Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood with historic trapezoid inlays
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Body: 1-piece lightweight Mahogany back
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Top: 2-piece Maple top (hide glue fit)
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Finish: Nitrocellulose Goldtop (VOS)
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Pickups: Custom P-90 Soapbars (Neck & Bridge)
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Electronics: CTS pots, Paper-in-Oil caps, Switchcraft toggle
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Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1
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Tailpiece: Lightweight aluminum stopbar
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Tuners: Vintage-style Kluson single-line/single-ring
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Case: Original hard-shell case (worn but solid) + COA
What Makes This R6 Special
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Early 2000s Gibson Historic—considered some of the finest made
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Amazing chunky ’50s neck profile
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Killer P-90 tones: raw, dynamic, vintage-authentic
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Resonant lightweight mahogany body
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Exceptionally clean for being over 20 years old
This Goldtop has all the vibe, feel, and tone that make the ’56 Reissue such a staple for players and collectors.
Why Buy From Guitar Chimp?
With 17+ years of experience, Guitar Chimp is trusted for:
✔ Accurate, detailed listings
✔ Professional in-house setups
✔ Clean, original, player-ready guitars
📞 Call/Text Jerald: (801) 317-9013
💬 Message anytime — always happy to help!
Thanks for checking out this 2001 Gibson Custom Shop Historic ’56 Les Paul Goldtop R6!
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🎸 Jerald – Guitar Chimp

























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