What does Vos mean on a Les Paul?

Vintage Original Spec
VOS stands for “Vintage Original Spec,” and is not a product designation Gibson uses lightly. With the Historic 1957 Les Paul Custom VOS, the goal was to re-create the experience of playing a classic golden-era Gibson.

What is the difference between Gibson Les Paul Standard and Classic?

Aside from the different pickups, the Les Paul Classic has a Slim Taper neck profile (closer to a 60s profile) which is really comfortable, especially for faster players whereas the Les Paul Traditional has a chunkier, Rounded neck profile – as they were in the late 50s.

What does the T stand for in Gibson guitars?

Recently, Gibson announced their 2017 lineup of electric guitars. This largely consisted of a range of Traditional (T) and High Performance (HP) guitars.

What is a VOS finish?

VOS is ‘Vintage Original Specifications’ . What that means is that you can choose a VOS finish for your guitar, which would make it look like a vintage Les Paul, the body finish, gloss, and pickup look will be more or less the same with the vintage guitars.

What is the best guitar for playing blues?

The best blues guitars you can buy right now

1. Fender Vintera ’70s Stratocaster.
2. Gibson Les Paul Standard ’50s.
3. Fender Jimmy Page Mirror Telecaster.
4. PRS SE Paul’s Guitar.
5. Epiphone Les Paul Standard PlusTop Pro.
6. Gretsch G5655TG Electromatic Center Block Jr.
7. Danelectro ’59XT.
8. Guild Newark St Collection S-200 T-Bird.

Why did Les Paul hate the SG?

Les Paul wasn’t keen on the design because he felt the body was too thin which, together with the lack of a maple cap, adversely affected the sustain.

When did the Gibson Les Paul Standard come out?

The Les Paul Standards made by Gibson between 1958 and the end of 1960 represent the very pinnacle of American electric guitar craft and rank as the most collectable vintage guitars on the market.

What kind of guitar does Gibson Custom Shop Make?

We have worked closely with the Gibson Custom Shop to create unique special run guitars that achieve new heights of vibe and tone while honoring the iconic instruments of yesteryear, and we are proud to present them to our exceptional customers. The Wildwood Spec by Tom Murphy Les Paul Standards are so much more than meets the eye.

What kind of top does a Les Paul have?

These years were the only ones where the Les Paul Standard was built with a flamed maple top with a cherry sunburst finish, a stopbar tailpiece and tune-o-matic bridge, as well as a pair of PAF humbuckers. An estimated 1700 of the mythical “Burst” Les Pauls still exist today — find yours on Reverb.

What kind of guitar is Wildwood Les Paul?

It’s no secret that we love Les Pauls here at Wildwood. They are steeped in legend and mystique, and they have formed the sonic backbone of countless classic records.