Gibson Les Paul Special Vintage Cherry
Gibson - Les Paul Special, Mahogany Body, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard - Vintage Cherry
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Les Paul Special
(Vintage Cherry)
Return of the SpecialThe Gibson Les Paul Special is back to the classic design that made it relevant, played, and loved, shaping sound across generations and genres of music. It pays tribute to Gibson's Golden Era of Innovation and brings authenticity back to life. Originally introduced in 1955, the Les Paul Special has been embraced by musicians for over 60 years.
This model is based on the Les Paul Junior with a slab mahogany body, fat 50s-style mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, wraparound bridge, an additional rhythm P-90 pickup, binding on the neck, a 3-way toggle switch, and additional controls for the rhythm pickup. Available in the always classic TV Yellow and Vintage Cherry. A hardshell case is also included.
at a glance
• P-90 bridge and neck pickups
• 50s vintage mahogany neck
• Rosewood fingerboard
• Solid mahogany body
• Hardshell case included
P-90 Pickups
Unmistakable Les Paul ToneThe moment you lay hands on this iconic guitar and hear the P-90 tone driving the Les Paul Special, you'll soon understand why they fit perfectly.
These pickups offer a signature bite that goes perfectly with the all mahogany Les Paul tone. This, together with incredible attention to historical details helps capture the timeless classic tones which made this guitar such an icon.
Plug in, and you'll be met with a sonic landscape defined by smooth low-end response, nuanced midrange crunch, and crisp highs. Whether you prefer a clean sound or a red-hot overdrive, these pickups deliver on all fronts and more.
50s-Style Neck Profile
premium hardwareThe set mahogany neck features a 50s vintage profile, providing a comfortable and familiar feel. The smooth playing 12" radius rosewood fingerboard adds to the exceptional playability, ensuring a smooth and rewarding playing experience.
But, it's the premium hardware details which contribute to the undeniable excellence of this Les Paul Special. The Graph Tech nut, compensated wraparound bridge, and vintage deluxe tuners with white buttons all come together to form a reliable foundation for tuning stability.
The 5-ply pickguard and elegant fingerboard binding, Acrylic Dot fingerboard inlays, and the eye-catching nitrocellulose lacquer finish all contribute to the guitar's classic showstopping appeal.
For those seeking a Les Paul with a classic vibe and premium appointments, the Gibson Les Paul Special is undoubtedly the answer you've been waiting for.
Every Guitar Includes Professional Setup
It doesn’t matter what the value of the guitar, if you buy it from us we take extra steps to ensure you are completely satisfied with your instrument. Each guitar goes through a 22 step professional guitar set up process to make sure your new instrument sounds as the manufacturer intended it to play.
This means that your guitar may take an extra day to deliver, just so we can get these checks done. You’ll receive email updates once your guitar is ready for despatch.
We hope you feel it’s worth the extra time and patience we spend on your instrument.
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The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Body Type | Solidbody |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Les Paul |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Colour | Vintage Cherry |
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | 50s Vintage |
| Neck Joint | Set Neck |
| Radius | 12" |
| Fingerboard Material | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Acrylic Dots |
| Number of Frets | 22, Medium Jumbo |
| Scale Length | 24.75" |
| Nut Width | 1.695" |
| Nut Material | GraphTech |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | Compensated Wraparound |
| Tuners | Vintage Deluxe with White buttons |
| Neck Pickup | P-90 Single-coil |
| Bridge Pickup | P-90 Single-coil |
| Controls | 2 Volumes, 2 Tones & Toggle Switch (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors) |
| Case/Gig Bag | Hardshell Case |
