Gibson Les Paul Special, Vintage Cherry

Full Description

P-90 power up

Stunning simplicity. These dual P-90 pickups roar with the vintage snap that put Gibson on the map. Boasting a high output growl, you know this sound is all about bite, and the Special delivers that in buckets - without becoming too saturated. Ripping highs, gutsy mids and rich, twangy lows are all in the P-90's wheelhouse.

Full of gnarly crunch potential, these potent pickups are superb for rock, punk and fuzzy blues. Featuring vintage-style construction it provides crystal clear performance, so everything you play is articulated and sharp. Even better, when set into the middle position they're hum cancelling, so you can access those crisp, pure tones. Revel in gritty crunch, or roll back for mellow jazzy tones, there’s boundless flexibility to be found in the P-90s.

Junior name, grown up design

Conceived as an upgrade to the Les Paul Junior, the Special raised the bar with an extra P-90. It also takes the legendary Les Paul form and strips it back for a streamlined look. Barebones. Captivating. And just oh so sleek to play. Carved from a slab of mahogany and finished in a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer it's simply gorgeous to view, not to mention the rich, developed tones imparted by this premium wood.

With its time-tested shape, it's so easy to wield at performances, letting you hit the strings with unerring accuracy. Speaking of accuracy, the Gibson excellence extends to the wrap around bridge and hand-wired Volume and Tone controls. Expect excellent tunning stability through the bridge and huge dynamics courtesy of the hand-wired controls with Orange Drop Capacitators.

Release the riffs

Old school cool. Sometimes the old ways are best, and this vintage ‘50s style neck shows it. Carved for comfortable chording or swift riffing, you’ll love how it feels in the hand. Mounted with a rosewood fretboard, it’s a combination that guitarists crave. Soft, smooth and fluid to manoeuvre around, the fretboard is going to bring out nothing but your best.

Roar out some flying solos with expansive pitch bends, because the 22 medium jumbo-sized frets make vibratos or bends a breeze. Capped off with a Graph Tech nut, each string attack will ring pure, free from buzz and with bags of sustain.

Specifications

• Product: Gibson Les Paul Special
• Code: LPSP00VENH1
• Series: Original

Body

• Body Material: Mahogany
• Body Shape: Les Paul
• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Colour: Cherry

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Finish: Gloss
• Neck Shape: Vintage 50s
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Inlays: Acrylic Dots
• Number of Frets: 22
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• String Nut: Graph Tech
• Nut Width: 1.695"
• Scale Length: 24.75"

Hardware & Electronics

• Hardware Colour: Nickel
• Bridge: Wraparound
• Pickguard: Black 5-ply
• Control Knobs: Black Top Hats
• Pickup Configuration: P90/P90
• Bridge Pickup: P-90
• Neck Pickup: P-90
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Toggle Switch (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)

Miscellaneous

• Strings: .010 - .046
• Case: Hard Shell Case