The Gibson Les Paul Special was introduced in 1955 as a single cutaway model, making it the final addition to the original 1950s Les Paul lineup aside from the renowned sunburst Standards of 1958 to 1960. Building on the simplicity of the Les Paul Junior, the Special added a second P-90 pickup, giving players more tonal range and flexibility. In 1958, Gibson unveiled the double cutaway version, which quickly gained popularity for its easy access to higher frets and eye-catching design.

Epiphone, in collaboration with Gibson Custom, proudly presents the 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue, an Inspired by Gibson Custom model that faithfully recreates the highly sought after original from 1960.

Much like the original Gibson design, this Epiphone model features a slab Mahogany body. Thanks to the double cutaway design, this guitar offers excellent access to all areas of the fretboard, making solos super easy.

The one-piece mahogany neck features a fast-playing 60s Slim Taper profile and is topped with a rosewood fretboard. This piece of rosewood is super dark in colour and features a 24.75â scale length, 22 medium jumbo frets, 12â radius, and dot inlays. One of the most exciting features about this model is the addition of a Gibson style âOpen Bookâ headstock which gives this guitar an authentic Gibson look.

A pair of USA-made P-90 Soapbar pickups from Gibson Custom deliver everything from sweet, clean tones to gritty, aggressive growl. Theyâre hand-wired to individual volume and tone controls using high-quality CTS® potentiometers and Bumblebee paper-in-oil capacitors, providing authentic vintage tone thatâs sure to satisfy even the most discerning players.

The 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue features a Wraparound bridge, Epiphone Deluxe Three on a Plate tuners, and comes in a vintage-style case with a brown exterior and pink plush interior, featuring Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics on the outside.