Legend has it that the famous "TV Yellow" colour of the Les Paul Special was named for its vivid appearance on black & white televisions in the 1950s. That's debatable. What's not up for debate is the indelible imprint this model had on music history since its inception. The classy looks and thick, meaty tones of the Les Paul Special have been preferred by players of all genres. And this 1957 Les Paul Special Reissue from Custom Shop revives every single feature in spectacular detail for the ultimate vintage ownership experience -- from the solid mahogany construction to the roaring P90s.
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Features
- Body Material: 1-Piece Solid Mahogany
- Binding: Fingerboard 1-Ply Cream
- Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
- Neck: Solid Mahogany w/ Chunky C-Shape
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit w/ 12" Radius
- Frets: 22
- Nut: Nylon, 1.69"
- Inlays: Pearloid Dot
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Bridge: Wraparound
- Tuning Machines: Kluson Waffleback w/ Pearloid Tips
- Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
- TrussRod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube w/ Authentic Stepped 2-Ply cover
- Control Knobs: Black Top Hats
- Pickups: Custom Soapbar P90 w/ Black Covers
- Controls: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
- Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
- Includes Custom Shop Hardshell Case, Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, and Historic Reissue Hang Tags