Gibson’s debut solidbody guitar line was introduced in 1952 with the Les Paul Model (dubbed the ‘Goldtop’ on account of its gold finish). The range was expanded in 1954 with the Les Paul TV and Junior student guitars along with the price-list-topping Ebony finish Les Paul Custom. The mid-priced Les Paul Special was added the following year. At this stage, Les Paul Customs featured an Alnico V pickup in the neck position paired with a P-90 in the bridge position, while all other
