The new Les Paul Special returns 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. It 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 and additional controls for the rhythm pickup and the 3-way toggle switch.
Features:
-A return to the classic Les Paul design
-Based on the Les Paul Junior
-Fat 50s-style mahogany neck
-P-90 Pickups
-Slab mahogany body
-Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
Specifications
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: Vintage 50s
Scale Length: 24.75"
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number Of Frets: 22
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Graph Tech
Nut Width: 1.695"
End of Board Width: 2.26"
Inlays: Acrylic Dots
Body Material: Mahogany
Finish Gloss: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Hardware Finish: Nickel
Bridge: Wrap around
Tuning Machines: Vintage Deluxe w/ White Buttons
Pickguard: Black 5-ply
Knobs: Black Top Hats
Switch Tip: Amber Switch washer Black Jack
Plate Cover: Black
Neck Pickup: P-90
Bridge Pickup: P-90
Controls: 2 Volumes, 2 Tones & Toggle Switch (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)
Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Hard Shell Case
Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit