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 as a step up from the Les Paul™ Junior, it quickly found favor among players who wanted the straightforward approach of a Junior with added versatility. Decades on, the Les Paul Special remains true to those vintage roots, with a slab mahogany body and single-cutaway design that deliver its unmistakable look and roaring midrange punch.

The solid mahogany neck has a comfortable 50s Vintage profile and is topped with a bound rosewood fretboard, offering smooth playability for everything from tasty blues runs to thunderous rock riffs. The 22 medium-jumbo frets and 12” fretboard radius strike the perfect balance between easy chording and hassle-free string bending, with dot inlays that pay homage to the original design. For those craving the distinctive high output of P-90 pickups, the Les Paul Special features a pair of these single-coil wonders—one in the bridge for biting, lead-friendly tones, and one in the neck for a warmer, rounder palette perfect for playing rhythm. Together, they deliver a broad tonal range that’s perfect for classic rock, blues, punk, or any style that benefits from a bit of rawness and plenty of punchy midrange clarity.

A Wraparound bridge anchors the strings for enhanced resonance and sustain, while Vintage Deluxe tuners with white buttons offer rock-solid stability as well as old-school aesthetic vibes. Volume and tone controls for each pickup, plus a 3-way toggle switch, let you seamlessly blend or isolate pickups to find your sonic sweet spot. Whether you’re a die-hard collector drawn to its storied past or a modern player seeking timeless tone, the Les Paul Special remains the perfect intersection of heritage, simplicity, and versatility—just as Gibson intended over six decades ago.

SPECIFICATIONS

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
Joint : Glued In, Set Neck

HARDWARE

Finish : Nickel
Bridge : Wraparound
Tuning Machines : Vintage Deluxe w/ 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