Originally hitting the scene as an upgraded, two-pickup evolution of the student-grade Les Paul Junior, the Les Paul Special truly hit its stride when it transitioned to this iconic double-cutaway silhouette. This beautiful partnership between Epiphone and the Gibson Custom Shop brings that golden-era magic straight to your hands. The slab mahogany body and matching one-piece mahogany neck provide a rock-solid, resonant foundation loaded with that legendary warmth, deep acoustic character, and singing sustain that rock and blues legends have chased for generations.

Under the hood, this guitar packs serious historical muscle. It is loaded with dual, premium Gibson Custom USA P-90 Soapbar pickups that bridge the gap between single-coil clarity and humbucker-style punch. These true-to-spec electronics are completely hand-wired to top-tier CTS potentiometers and vintage-style Bumblebee paper-in-oil capacitors, giving you exceptionally smooth control over your tone. Whether you are dialing in sweet, smoky jazz tones or pushing your tube amp into that raw, dirty garage-rock snarl championed by legendary double-cut players like Johnny Thunders and Bob Marley, this beast responds beautifully to every nuance of your hands.

Featherweight and built to move, the double-cut layout offers completely unobstructed access all the way up to the 22nd fret. The one-piece mahogany neck sports a historic 1960s SlimTaper "C" profile that balances perfectly in the palm—slender and blisteringly fast without losing its vintage anchor. Accented with a sleek, single-ply bound rosewood fingerboard and premium hardware like the historic aluminum wraparound bridge, it delivers an authentic, golden-era ownership experience at a price that lets working musicians experience real Custom Shop refinement.

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!

Custom Shop Collaboration: A premium design created in direct partnership with the Gibson Custom Shop to bring authentic 1960 specs to an accessible price tier.

Premium American Pickups: Equipped with genuine USA-made Gibson Custom P-90 Soapbars for authentic vintage growl, grit, and articulate chime.

Bumblebee Tone Circuit: Hand-wired premium electronics featuring high-grade CTS pots and historic Bumblebee paper-in-oil capacitors for a vintage-accurate tonal sweep.

Unrestricted Fret Access: Double-cutaway solid mahogany body shape maximizes upper-fret reach for effortless lead work and high-register solos.

Fast SlimTaper Profile: One-piece mahogany neck carved into a sleek 1960s SlimTaper "C" shape for lightning-fast, comfortable playability across the entire fretboard.

Body Wood: Mahogany

Neck Wood: One-Piece Mahogany

Left/Right Handed: Right-Handed

Fretboard Wood: Rosewood (Single-ply Cream Binding)

Scale Length: 24.75"

Fretboard Radius: 12"

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Mother of Pearl Dot

Neck Profile: 60s SlimTaper "C"

Hardware: Nickel

Tuners: Epiphone Deluxe Three on a Plate with White Buttons

Neck Pickup: Gibson Custom USA P-90 Soapbar

Bridge Pickup: Gibson Custom USA P-90 Soapbar

Electronics: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-Wired CTS Potentiometers, Luxe Bumblebee Paper-in-Oil Capacitors, 3-Way Switchcraft Toggle Selector

Bridge: Historic Reissue Aluminum Wraparound with Intonation Adjustment Screws