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1956 Gibson Les Paul Special, Serial Number 611057

Introduced in 1955, the Les Paul™ Special brought a second P-90 pickup and additional tonal versatility to the straightforward, slab-body design of the Les Paul Junior. With its distinctive TV Yellow finish, bound rosewood fretboard, and simple, functional appointments, the Special quickly established an identity of its own. This beautiful 1956 example captures everything we love about these early guitars, with its beautifully checked original finish, substantial but comfortable neck, and pair of lively P-90 pickups.

The original TV Yellow finish has aged to a warm, slightly yellowed wheat color, with fine, even lacquer checking throughout. The finish remains in excellent overall condition, with scattered light nicks and dings, a small area of wear on the cutaway horn, and one ding through the finish near the bridge volume knob. The headstock is similarly clean, with a few small marks around its edges and minor lacquer flaking along the long leg of the Gibson logo. The original gold Les Paul Special silkscreen remains crisp and well preserved. The original nickel-plated Wraparound tailpiece and posts show light pitting and tarnishing consistent with age. Both remain in excellent working order, with no leaning of the posts.

The mahogany neck has a substantial Medium C profile measuring .92" at the 1st fret and 1.00" at the 12th fret. It's a big, comfortable neck that fills the hand without feeling cumbersome, and at just 7.36 pounds, the guitar is nicely balanced and a pleasure to play. The Brazilian rosewood fretboard has been professionally refretted by Glaser Instruments using medium jumbo fretwire installed over the original binding, giving a little extra playroom. A replacement nylon nut was also fitted, while the original Kluson® Deluxe tuners remain in place and function as they should, with new white buttons installed by Glaser Instruments after the originals deteriorated.

Both original Soapbar P-90 pickups are present, measuring 6.61 k ohms in the neck position and 7.80 k ohms in the bridge. They're lively, responsive pickups with the spanky attack and character that make vintage P-90s such a joy to use. The original volume and tone controls offer plenty of tonal range, from clear, articulate sounds to the familiar growl of a P-90 when pushed. The electronics are clean and original, with Centralab® potentiometers bearing 134622 date codes from the 22nd week of 1956, Sprague Bumblebee capacitors, and clean original solder joints.

The original Switchcraft® selector switch has a longer threaded shaft than typically seen on this model and retains its original amber Catalin tip. The switch sits unusually close to the inside of the cavity cover, although we've encountered this configuration on other examples and see no indication that it has been replaced.
Beyond the refret, replacement nut, and tuner buttons, this Les Paul Special remains exceptionally well preserved, with its original finish, pickups, electronics, hardware, and plastic components intact. It's a guitar that has clearly been played and enjoyed while being carefully maintained over the decades. More importantly, it plays every bit as well as it looks, with a great neck, responsive pickups, and all the character that makes a good 1950s Les Paul Special so appealing.

The original four-latch Lifton™ “Cali Girl” brown and pink hardshell case remains with the guitar. A modern Lifton Historic Gator Skin Les Paul Junior hardshell case is also included for secure transport.
This instrument has received a professional setup and thorough inspection from Gibson Certified Vintage and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, new Limited Lifetime Warranty, and exclusive Gibson Certified Vintage accessories including a leather guitar strap, matching leather luggage tag, and vintage-style Gibson pick container.

Weight: 7.36 lb.
Neck depth: 1st fret: .92", 12th fret: 1.00"

1956 Gibson Les Paul Special, Serial Number 611057

Introduced in 1955, the Les Paul™ Special brought a second P-90 pickup and additional tonal versatility to the straightforward, slab-body design of the Les Paul Junior. With its distinctive TV Yellow finish, bound rosewood fretboard, and simple, functional appointments, the Special quickly established an identity of its own. This beautiful 1956 example captures everything we love about these early guitars, with its beautifully checked original finish, substantial but comfortable neck, and pair of lively P-90 pickups.

The original TV Yellow finish has aged to a warm, slightly yellowed wheat color, with fine, even lacquer checking throughout. The finish remains in excellent overall condition, with scattered light nicks and dings, a small area of wear on the cutaway horn, and one ding through the finish near the bridge volume knob. The headstock is similarly clean, with a few small marks around its edges and minor lacquer flaking along the long leg of the Gibson logo. The original gold Les Paul Special silkscreen remains crisp and well preserved. The original nickel-plated Wraparound tailpiece and posts show light pitting and tarnishing consistent with age. Both remain in excellent working order, with no leaning of the posts.

The mahogany neck has a substantial Medium C profile measuring .92" at the 1st fret and 1.00" at the 12th fret. It's a big, comfortable neck that fills the hand without feeling cumbersome, and at just 7.36 pounds, the guitar is nicely balanced and a pleasure to play. The Brazilian rosewood fretboard has been professionally refretted by Glaser Instruments using medium jumbo fretwire installed over the original binding, giving a little extra playroom. A replacement nylon nut was also fitted, while the original Kluson® Deluxe tuners remain in place and function as they should, with new white buttons installed by Glaser Instruments after the originals deteriorated.

Both original Soapbar P-90 pickups are present, measuring 6.61 k ohms in the neck position and 7.80 k ohms in the bridge. They're lively, responsive pickups with the spanky attack and character that make vintage P-90s such a joy to use. The original volume and tone controls offer plenty of tonal range, from clear, articulate sounds to the familiar growl of a P-90 when pushed. The electronics are clean and original, with Centralab® potentiometers bearing 134622 date codes from the 22nd week of 1956, Sprague Bumblebee capacitors, and clean original solder joints.

The original Switchcraft® selector switch has a longer threaded shaft than typically seen on this model and retains its original amber Catalin tip. The switch sits unusually close to the inside of the cavity cover, although we've encountered this configuration on other examples and see no indication that it has been replaced.
Beyond the refret, replacement nut, and tuner buttons, this Les Paul Special remains exceptionally well preserved, with its original finish, pickups, electronics, hardware, and plastic components intact. It's a guitar that has clearly been played and enjoyed while being carefully maintained over the decades. More importantly, it plays every bit as well as it looks, with a great neck, responsive pickups, and all the character that makes a good 1950s Les Paul Special so appealing.

The original four-latch Lifton™ “Cali Girl” brown and pink hardshell case remains with the guitar. A modern Lifton Historic Gator Skin Les Paul Junior hardshell case is also included for secure transport.
This instrument has received a professional setup and thorough inspection from Gibson Certified Vintage and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, new Limited Lifetime Warranty, and exclusive Gibson Certified Vintage accessories including a leather guitar strap, matching leather luggage tag, and vintage-style Gibson pick container.

Weight: 7.36 lb.
Neck depth: 1st fret: .92", 12th fret: 1.00"

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Guitar Specifications

Korpus

Binding Single-ply cream fretboard

Farbe Nitrocellulose lacquer

Korpus Mahogany

Modell Les Paul

Bauform Solidbody

Hals

Griffbrett-Material Brazilian rosewood

Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm

Anzahl Bünde 22

Bünde Medium Jumbo

Griffbretteinlagen Celluloid dot

Hals-Korpus-Verbindung Glued-in, set neck

Hals-Material Mahogany

Sattelmaterial Nylon

Sattelbreite 43.2mm / 1.7in

Halsprofil Medium C

Mensur 628.65mm / 24.75in

Elektronik

Bridge-Pickup P-90 (7.80k)

Kontrollen 2 volume, 2 tone Centralab potentiometers with Sprague Bumblebee capacitors

Hals-Pickup P-90 (6.61k)

Ausgangsbuchse Switchcraft 1/4" mono output jack

Pickup-Wahlschalter Switchcraft 3-way selector switch

Hardware

Brücken & Stege Wraparound

Elektronikfach-Abdeckung Black

Regler Black Top Hats

finish Nickel

Buchsen-Abdeckung Multi-ply black

Schlagbretter Multi-ply black

Pickup-Abdeckungen Black soapbar

Kunststoffteile Mixed

Sattelmaterial Aluminum

Gurtknöpfe Aluminum

Switch-Tip Amber Catalin

Switch-Washer Black

Halsstab Adjustable

Abdeckung für Spannstab 2-ply black/white stepped bell

Stimmmechanik Beschichtung Nickel

Mechaniken Kluson Deluxe single line 3-on-a-plate with white oval buttons

Sonstiges

Zubehör COA, LOA, Limited Lifetime Warranty card, GCV leather guitar strap, GCV leather luggage tag, GCV vintage-style picks and pick container

Model: GCVP0181

Koffer Original Lifton 4-latch Cali Girl brown/pink hardshell case, new Lifton Historic Gator Skin Les Paul Jr. hardshell case

Headstock Open book

Kopfplatteneinlage Mother-of-pearl Gibson logo, gold silkscreen “Les Paul Special”

Saitenstärke .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

Gibson Certified Vintage 1956 Gibson Les Paul Special, TV Yellow

Name: Gibson Certified Vintage 1956 Gibson Les Paul Special, TV Yellow
Brand: Gibson Certified Vintage
SKU: GCVP0181
Price: 24999.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Gibson Certified Vintage 1956 Gibson Les Paul Special, TV Yellow

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1956 Gibson Les Paul Special, Serial Number 611057

Introduced in 1955, the Les Paul™ Special brought a second P-90 pickup and additional tonal versatility to the straightforward, slab-body design of the Les Paul Junior. With its distinctive TV Yellow finish, bound rosewood fretboard, and simple, functional appointments, the Special quickly established an identity of its own. This beautiful 1956 example captures everything we love about these early guitars, with its beautifully checked original finish, substantial but comfortable neck, and pair of lively P-90 pickups.

The original TV Yellow finish has aged to a warm, slightly yellowed wheat color, with fine, even lacquer checking throughout. The finish remains in excellent overall condition, with scattered light nicks and dings, a small area of wear on the cutaway horn, and one ding through the finish near the bridge volume knob. The headstock is similarly clean, with a few small marks around its edges and minor lacquer flaking along the long leg of the Gibson logo. The original gold Les Paul Special silkscreen remains crisp and well preserved. The original nickel-plated Wraparound tailpiece and posts show light pitting and tarnishing consistent with age. Both remain in excellent working order, with no leaning of the posts.

The mahogany neck has a substantial Medium C profile measuring .92" at the 1st fret and 1.00" at the 12th fret. It's a big, comfortable neck that fills the hand without feeling cumbersome, and at just 7.36 pounds, the guitar is nicely balanced and a pleasure to play. The Brazilian rosewood fretboard has been professionally refretted by Glaser Instruments using medium jumbo fretwire installed over the original binding, giving a little extra playroom. A replacement nylon nut was also fitted, while the original Kluson® Deluxe tuners remain in place and function as they should, with new white buttons installed by Glaser Instruments after the originals deteriorated.

Both original Soapbar P-90 pickups are present, measuring 6.61 k ohms in the neck position and 7.80 k ohms in the bridge. They're lively, responsive pickups with the spanky attack and character that make vintage P-90s such a joy to use. The original volume and tone controls offer plenty of tonal range, from clear, articulate sounds to the familiar growl of a P-90 when pushed. The electronics are clean and original, with Centralab® potentiometers bearing 134622 date codes from the 22nd week of 1956, Sprague Bumblebee capacitors, and clean original solder joints.

The original Switchcraft® selector switch has a longer threaded shaft than typically seen on this model and retains its original amber Catalin tip. The switch sits unusually close to the inside of the cavity cover, although we've encountered this configuration on other examples and see no indication that it has been replaced.
Beyond the refret, replacement nut, and tuner buttons, this Les Paul Special remains exceptionally well preserved, with its original finish, pickups, electronics, hardware, and plastic components intact. It's a guitar that has clearly been played and enjoyed while being carefully maintained over the decades. More importantly, it plays every bit as well as it looks, with a great neck, responsive pickups, and all the character that makes a good 1950s Les Paul Special so appealing.

The original four-latch Lifton™ “Cali Girl” brown and pink hardshell case remains with the guitar. A modern Lifton Historic Gator Skin Les Paul Junior hardshell case is also included for secure transport.
This instrument has received a professional setup and thorough inspection from Gibson Certified Vintage and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, new Limited Lifetime Warranty, and exclusive Gibson Certified Vintage accessories including a leather guitar strap, matching leather luggage tag, and vintage-style Gibson pick container.

Weight: 7.36 lb.
Neck depth: 1st fret: .92", 12th fret: 1.00"

1956 Gibson Les Paul Special, Serial Number 611057

Introduced in 1955, the Les Paul™ Special brought a second P-90 pickup and additional tonal versatility to the straightforward, slab-body design of the Les Paul Junior. With its distinctive TV Yellow finish, bound rosewood fretboard, and simple, functional appointments, the Special quickly established an identity of its own. This beautiful 1956 example captures everything we love about these early guitars, with its beautifully checked original finish, substantial but comfortable neck, and pair of lively P-90 pickups.

The original TV Yellow finish has aged to a warm, slightly yellowed wheat color, with fine, even lacquer checking throughout. The finish remains in excellent overall condition, with scattered light nicks and dings, a small area of wear on the cutaway horn, and one ding through the finish near the bridge volume knob. The headstock is similarly clean, with a few small marks around its edges and minor lacquer flaking along the long leg of the Gibson logo. The original gold Les Paul Special silkscreen remains crisp and well preserved. The original nickel-plated Wraparound tailpiece and posts show light pitting and tarnishing consistent with age. Both remain in excellent working order, with no leaning of the posts.

The mahogany neck has a substantial Medium C profile measuring .92" at the 1st fret and 1.00" at the 12th fret. It's a big, comfortable neck that fills the hand without feeling cumbersome, and at just 7.36 pounds, the guitar is nicely balanced and a pleasure to play. The Brazilian rosewood fretboard has been professionally refretted by Glaser Instruments using medium jumbo fretwire installed over the original binding, giving a little extra playroom. A replacement nylon nut was also fitted, while the original Kluson® Deluxe tuners remain in place and function as they should, with new white buttons installed by Glaser Instruments after the originals deteriorated.

Both original Soapbar P-90 pickups are present, measuring 6.61 k ohms in the neck position and 7.80 k ohms in the bridge. They're lively, responsive pickups with the spanky attack and character that make vintage P-90s such a joy to use. The original volume and tone controls offer plenty of tonal range, from clear, articulate sounds to the familiar growl of a P-90 when pushed. The electronics are clean and original, with Centralab® potentiometers bearing 134622 date codes from the 22nd week of 1956, Sprague Bumblebee capacitors, and clean original solder joints.

The original Switchcraft® selector switch has a longer threaded shaft than typically seen on this model and retains its original amber Catalin tip. The switch sits unusually close to the inside of the cavity cover, although we've encountered this configuration on other examples and see no indication that it has been replaced.
Beyond the refret, replacement nut, and tuner buttons, this Les Paul Special remains exceptionally well preserved, with its original finish, pickups, electronics, hardware, and plastic components intact. It's a guitar that has clearly been played and enjoyed while being carefully maintained over the decades. More importantly, it plays every bit as well as it looks, with a great neck, responsive pickups, and all the character that makes a good 1950s Les Paul Special so appealing.

The original four-latch Lifton™ “Cali Girl” brown and pink hardshell case remains with the guitar. A modern Lifton Historic Gator Skin Les Paul Junior hardshell case is also included for secure transport.
This instrument has received a professional setup and thorough inspection from Gibson Certified Vintage and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, new Limited Lifetime Warranty, and exclusive Gibson Certified Vintage accessories including a leather guitar strap, matching leather luggage tag, and vintage-style Gibson pick container.

Weight: 7.36 lb.
Neck depth: 1st fret: .92", 12th fret: 1.00"

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Guitar Specifications

Korpus

Binding Single-ply cream fretboard

Farbe Nitrocellulose lacquer

Korpus Mahogany

Modell Les Paul

Bauform Solidbody

Hals

Griffbrett-Material Brazilian rosewood

Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm

Anzahl Bünde 22

Bünde Medium Jumbo

Griffbretteinlagen Celluloid dot

Hals-Korpus-Verbindung Glued-in, set neck

Hals-Material Mahogany

Sattelmaterial Nylon

Sattelbreite 43.2mm / 1.7in

Halsprofil Medium C

Mensur 628.65mm / 24.75in

Elektronik

Bridge-Pickup P-90 (7.80k)

Kontrollen 2 volume, 2 tone Centralab potentiometers with Sprague Bumblebee capacitors

Hals-Pickup P-90 (6.61k)

Ausgangsbuchse Switchcraft 1/4" mono output jack

Pickup-Wahlschalter Switchcraft 3-way selector switch

Hardware

Brücken & Stege Wraparound

Elektronikfach-Abdeckung Black

Regler Black Top Hats

finish Nickel

Buchsen-Abdeckung Multi-ply black

Schlagbretter Multi-ply black

Pickup-Abdeckungen Black soapbar

Kunststoffteile Mixed

Sattelmaterial Aluminum

Gurtknöpfe Aluminum

Switch-Tip Amber Catalin

Switch-Washer Black

Halsstab Adjustable

Abdeckung für Spannstab 2-ply black/white stepped bell

Stimmmechanik Beschichtung Nickel

Mechaniken Kluson Deluxe single line 3-on-a-plate with white oval buttons

Sonstiges

Zubehör COA, LOA, Limited Lifetime Warranty card, GCV leather guitar strap, GCV leather luggage tag, GCV vintage-style picks and pick container

Model: GCVP0181

Koffer Original Lifton 4-latch Cali Girl brown/pink hardshell case, new Lifton Historic Gator Skin Les Paul Jr. hardshell case

Headstock Open book

Kopfplatteneinlage Mother-of-pearl Gibson logo, gold silkscreen “Les Paul Special”

Saitenstärke .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

WARNING:This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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1956 Gibson Les Paul Special, Serial Number 611057

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Gibson Certified Vintage 1956 Gibson Les Paul Special, TV Yellow

Gibson Certified Vintage 1956 Gibson Les Paul Special, TV Yellow

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1956 Gibson Les Paul Special, Serial Number 611057

1956 Gibson Les Paul Special, Serial Number 611057

Guitar Specifications

Korpus

Hals

Elektronik

Hardware

Sonstiges

WARNING:This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

1956 Gibson Les Paul Special, Serial Number 611057

Guitar Specifications

Korpus

Hals

Elektronik

Hardware

Sonstiges

Gibson Certified Vintage 1956 Gibson Les Paul Special, TV Yellow

Gibson Certified Vintage 1956 Gibson Les Paul Special, TV Yellow

Kostenloser & Schneller Versand

Inklusive Koffer/Gigbag

Inklusive Werks-Einstellung

Limitierte lebenslange Garantie

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1956 Gibson Les Paul Special, Serial Number 611057

Guitar Specifications

Korpus

Hals

Elektronik

Hardware

Sonstiges

Gibson Certified Vintage 1956 Gibson Les Paul Special, TV Yellow

WARNING:This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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