Return of the Special
The 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, a 3-way toggle switch, and additional controls for the rhythm pickup. Available in the always classic TV Yellow and Vintage Cherry.
Body
Body Style: Les Paul
Body Shape: Les Paul
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck
Profile: 50s Vintage
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Graph Tech
Nut Width: 43.05 mm / 1.694 in
End of Board Width: 57.4 mm / 2.259 in
Inlays: Acrylic Dot
Hardware
Finish: Nickel
Bridge: Wraparound
Tuning Machines: Vintage Deluxe with White Buttons
Pickguard: Black 5-ply
Control Knobs: Black Top Hats
Switch Tip: Amber
Switch Washer: Black
Jack Plate Cover: Black
Electronics
Neck Pickup: P-90
Bridge Pickup: P-90
Controls: 2 Volumes, 2 Tones & Toggle Switch (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)
Miscellaneous
Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Hard Shell Case
Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
