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An accessible, Inspired by Gibson model that is Special in every way

When Gibson first launched the Les Paul™ Special in 1955, it was intended to be a fancier version of the Les Paul Junior, with two pickups instead of the Junior’s single pickup and a bit of enhanced visual appeal courtesy of a mother of pearl headstock logo inlay and a bound fretboard, creating an intermediate model that sat between the more elegant Les Paul Standard and the student model Les Paul Junior. In 1958, the body was modified to a double cutaway, providing improved access to the entire length of the fretboard. The Les Paul Special hit its stride in 1960 when the neck pickup position was slightly relocated. The neck was changed to a faster-playing SlimTaper™ profile, resulting in improved neck stability and making it easier to play than ever.

Now, Epiphone is proud to introduce the Les Paul Special Double Cut, an Inspired by Gibson recreation of those early 60s models. It features a slab mahogany double-cutaway body, providing unfettered access to the entire length of the fretboard. The glued-in mahogany neck features a 60s SlimTaper profile and is fitted with a bound rosewood fretboard that boasts 22 medium jumbo frets and pearloid dot position markers. The 1960s Kalamazoo headstock is equipped with Epiphone three-on-a-plate tuners featuring ivory buttons and a Graph Tech nut for solid tuning stability and undeniable vintage appeal. The Epiphone logo is inlaid in mother-of-pearl. The strings are anchored at the other end with an Epiphone Lightning Bar compensated wraparound bridge that bolts directly into the body for enhanced sustain and resonance. The Les Paul Special Double Cut is powered by a pair of Epiphone P-90 PRO™ single-coil Soapbar pickups, which deliver everything from sweet, sparkling cleans to mean, fiery, distorted tones. Each pickup is wired to individual volume and tone controls for even more tonal flexibility. The new Epiphone Les Paul Special Double Cut is indeed special in every way and is now more accessible than ever. A premium gig bag is also included.

Highlights

  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck with 60s SlimTaper profile
  • Bound rosewood fretboard with white dot inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets
  • Epiphone Deluxe 3-on-a-plate tuners
  • Lightning bar compensated wraparound bridge
  • Epiphone premium gig bag included

Guitar Specifications

Body Specs

Binding Single-ply Fretboard

Body Material Mahogany

Body Shape Les Paul Double Cut

Body Styles Double Cut

Neck Specs

Fingerboard Material Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in

Fret Count 22

Frets Medium Jumbo

Inlays Pearloid Dot

Joint Glued In, Set Neck

Neck Material Mahogany

Nut Material Graph Tech

Nut Width 43.0mm / 1.69in

Profile 60s SlimTaper™

Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in

Electronics Specs

Bridge Pickup Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar

Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone

Neck Pickup Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar

Output Jack Epiphone 1/4"

Pickup Selector Epiphone 3-way Toggle

Hardware Specs

Bridge Lightning Bar Compensated Wraparound

Control Covers Black

Control Knobs Black Top Hat

finish Nickel

Jack Plate Cover Black

Pickguard Les Paul Special Black 5-ply; Wide Bevel

Pickup Covers Black

Plastic Parts Black

Strap Buttons 2 - Bottom and Back of Neck Heel

Switch Tip Ivory

Switchwasher Black with White Text

Truss Rod Dual Action

Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Black Bell

Tuner Plating Nickel

Tuning Machines Epiphone Deluxe Three on a Plate; Ivory Button

Misc Specs

Case Premium Gig Bag

Model: EILSDCHNH1

Headstock 60s Kalamazoo

Headstock Inlay Epiphone Logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Special in Gold Silkscreen

Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

Epiphone Les Paul Special Double Cut, Cherry Red

Epiphone Les Paul Special Double Cut, Cherry Red

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    Regular price £499
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    Double cutaway mahogany body, glued-in mahogany neck with 60s SlimT...
    Finish
    Cherry Red

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    An accessible, Inspired by Gibson model that is Special in every way

    When Gibson first launched the Les Paul™ Special in 1955, it was intended to be a fancier version of the Les Paul Junior, with two pickups instead of the Junior’s single pickup and a bit of enhanced visual appeal courtesy of a mother of pearl headstock logo inlay and a bound fretboard, creating an intermediate model that sat between the more elegant Les Paul Standard and the student model Les Paul Junior. In 1958, the body was modified to a double cutaway, providing improved access to the entire length of the fretboard. The Les Paul Special hit its stride in 1960 when the neck pickup position was slightly relocated. The neck was changed to a faster-playing SlimTaper™ profile, resulting in improved neck stability and making it easier to play than ever.

    Now, Epiphone is proud to introduce the Les Paul Special Double Cut, an Inspired by Gibson recreation of those early 60s models. It features a slab mahogany double-cutaway body, providing unfettered access to the entire length of the fretboard. The glued-in mahogany neck features a 60s SlimTaper profile and is fitted with a bound rosewood fretboard that boasts 22 medium jumbo frets and pearloid dot position markers. The 1960s Kalamazoo headstock is equipped with Epiphone three-on-a-plate tuners featuring ivory buttons and a Graph Tech nut for solid tuning stability and undeniable vintage appeal. The Epiphone logo is inlaid in mother-of-pearl. The strings are anchored at the other end with an Epiphone Lightning Bar compensated wraparound bridge that bolts directly into the body for enhanced sustain and resonance. The Les Paul Special Double Cut is powered by a pair of Epiphone P-90 PRO™ single-coil Soapbar pickups, which deliver everything from sweet, sparkling cleans to mean, fiery, distorted tones. Each pickup is wired to individual volume and tone controls for even more tonal flexibility. The new Epiphone Les Paul Special Double Cut is indeed special in every way and is now more accessible than ever. A premium gig bag is also included.

    Highlights

    • Mahogany body
    • Mahogany neck with 60s SlimTaper profile
    • Bound rosewood fretboard with white dot inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets
    • Epiphone Deluxe 3-on-a-plate tuners
    • Lightning bar compensated wraparound bridge
    • Epiphone premium gig bag included

    Guitar Specifications

    Body Specs

    Binding Single-ply Fretboard

    Body Material Mahogany

    Body Shape Les Paul Double Cut

    Body Styles Double Cut

    Neck Specs

    Fingerboard Material Rosewood

    Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in

    Fret Count 22

    Frets Medium Jumbo

    Inlays Pearloid Dot

    Joint Glued In, Set Neck

    Neck Material Mahogany

    Nut Material Graph Tech

    Nut Width 43.0mm / 1.69in

    Profile 60s SlimTaper™

    Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in

    Electronics Specs

    Bridge Pickup Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar

    Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone

    Neck Pickup Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar

    Output Jack Epiphone 1/4"

    Pickup Selector Epiphone 3-way Toggle

    Hardware Specs

    Bridge Lightning Bar Compensated Wraparound

    Control Covers Black

    Control Knobs Black Top Hat

    finish Nickel

    Jack Plate Cover Black

    Pickguard Les Paul Special Black 5-ply; Wide Bevel

    Pickup Covers Black

    Plastic Parts Black

    Strap Buttons 2 - Bottom and Back of Neck Heel

    Switch Tip Ivory

    Switchwasher Black with White Text

    Truss Rod Dual Action

    Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Black Bell

    Tuner Plating Nickel

    Tuning Machines Epiphone Deluxe Three on a Plate; Ivory Button

    Misc Specs

    Case Premium Gig Bag

    Model: EILSDCHNH1

    Headstock 60s Kalamazoo

    Headstock Inlay Epiphone Logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Special in Gold Silkscreen

    Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

    Disclaimer: In order to continually improve the design, quality and performance of our products and instruments and to make use of the best materials at all times, Epiphone reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

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    Great guitar! Love the P90s.

    "Great guitar! Love the P90s. Minimal set up was necessary."

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