Special in every way
The Gibson Les Paul™ Special was first introduced as a single cutaway model in 1955, and with the exception of the sunburst Standards that were produced from 1958-1960, it was the last of the original 50s-era Les Paul model variants to be introduced. An enhanced version of the Les Paul Junior with increased sonic flexibility, it featured two P-90 pickups instead of the single P-90 found on the Junior and also added a bit of extra bling in the form of a bound fretboard and a mother-of-pearl headstock logo. In 1958, the body shape was revised from a single cutaway to a double cutaway, which delivered improved fretboard access, and the Special hit its stride in 1960 when a thinner SlimTaper™ neck profile and a lower neck pickup placement made it more robust and easier to play than ever.
Now, Epiphone, in partnership with Gibson Custom, is proud to introduce the 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue, an Inspired by Gibson Custom recreation of the sought-after 1960 Les Paul Specia Double Cut. Like the originals, it features a slab mahogany body with double cutaways that provide excellent access to the entire length of the fretboard. The one-piece mahogany neck has a fast-playing 60s SlimTaper profile and is capped with a rosewood fretboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and mother-of-pearl dot position marker inlays. The fretboard has a 12” radius that makes playing first-position chords and solos with string bends further up the neck equally effortless. The Gibson “open book” style headstock is equipped with Epiphone Deluxe three-on-a-plate tuners with white buttons and a Graph Tech® nut help to keep the tuning nice and stable, while a historic style Wraparound bridge with intonation screws solidly anchors the strings at the other end and contributes to the excellent sustain that the Les Paul Special is famous for. A pair of USA-made P-90 Soapbar pickups from Gibson Custom that can go from sweet and clean to outright nasty and dirty sounding are hand-wired to individual volume and tone controls with high-quality CTS® potentiometers and Bumblebee paper-in-oil capacitors for authentic vintage tones that are sure to please even the most tone-conscious players. The 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue comes packaged in a vintage-style case with a brown exterior and pink plush interior that features Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics on the exterior. It all comes together to deliver a vintage playing and ownership experience at an accessible price that is Special in every way.
Highlights
- Double Cutaway Mahogany Body
- One Piece Mahogany Neck with a 60s SlimTaper Profile
- Rosewood Fretboard with Mother of Pearl Dot Inlays and 22 Medium Jumbo Frets
- USA-Made P-90 Soapbar Pickups from Gibson Custom
- Gibson “Open Book” Headstock
- CTS Potentiometers and Bumblebee Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
- Brown/Pink Hardshell Case with Inspired by Gibson Custom Graphics
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding Single-ply Cream, Fretboard
Body Finish Vintage Gloss
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Les Paul
Body Styles Double Cut
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Medium Jumbo
Inlays Mother of Pearl Dot
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material One Piece Mahogany
Nut Material Graph Tech
Nut Width 43.0mm / 1.69in
Profile 60s SlimTaper™
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Gibson Custom USA P-90 Soapbar
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Bumblebee Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Neck Pickup Gibson Custom USA P-90 Soapbar
Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-way Switchcraft
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Historical Wraparound with Intonation Adjustment Screws
Control Covers Black with Gold Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo
Control Knobs Black Top Hat with Nickel Dial Pointer
finish Nickel
Jack Plate Cover 3-ply Black
Pickguard Historic-style Les Paul Special Black 5-ply; Wide Bevel
Pickup Covers Black Soapbar
Strap Buttons 2 - Bottom and Back of Body
Switch Tip Amber
Switchwasher Black with White Text
Truss Rod Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Black Bell; Blank, Wide White
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Epiphone Deluxe Three on a Plate; White Button
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Hardshell with Brown Exterior, Pink Interior, and Inspired by Gibson Custom Graphics
Model: ECLSR0TYNH1
Headstock Gibson Open Book; Historical Headstock Wing Blocks
Headstock Inlay Epiphone Logo in Aged Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Special Gold Silkscreen
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Epiphone IGC 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue, TV Yellow
Epiphone IGC 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue, TV Yellow
Setup Included
Setup Included
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Free & Fast Shipping
Free & Fast Shipping
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Case Included
Case Included
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Limited Lifetime Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty
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Special in every way
The Gibson Les Paul™ Special was first introduced as a single cutaway model in 1955, and with the exception of the sunburst Standards that were produced from 1958-1960, it was the last of the original 50s-era Les Paul model variants to be introduced. An enhanced version of the Les Paul Junior with increased sonic flexibility, it featured two P-90 pickups instead of the single P-90 found on the Junior and also added a bit of extra bling in the form of a bound fretboard and a mother-of-pearl headstock logo. In 1958, the body shape was revised from a single cutaway to a double cutaway, which delivered improved fretboard access, and the Special hit its stride in 1960 when a thinner SlimTaper™ neck profile and a lower neck pickup placement made it more robust and easier to play than ever.
Now, Epiphone, in partnership with Gibson Custom, is proud to introduce the 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue, an Inspired by Gibson Custom recreation of the sought-after 1960 Les Paul Specia Double Cut. Like the originals, it features a slab mahogany body with double cutaways that provide excellent access to the entire length of the fretboard. The one-piece mahogany neck has a fast-playing 60s SlimTaper profile and is capped with a rosewood fretboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and mother-of-pearl dot position marker inlays. The fretboard has a 12” radius that makes playing first-position chords and solos with string bends further up the neck equally effortless. The Gibson “open book” style headstock is equipped with Epiphone Deluxe three-on-a-plate tuners with white buttons and a Graph Tech® nut help to keep the tuning nice and stable, while a historic style Wraparound bridge with intonation screws solidly anchors the strings at the other end and contributes to the excellent sustain that the Les Paul Special is famous for. A pair of USA-made P-90 Soapbar pickups from Gibson Custom that can go from sweet and clean to outright nasty and dirty sounding are hand-wired to individual volume and tone controls with high-quality CTS® potentiometers and Bumblebee paper-in-oil capacitors for authentic vintage tones that are sure to please even the most tone-conscious players. The 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue comes packaged in a vintage-style case with a brown exterior and pink plush interior that features Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics on the exterior. It all comes together to deliver a vintage playing and ownership experience at an accessible price that is Special in every way.
Highlights
- Double Cutaway Mahogany Body
- One Piece Mahogany Neck with a 60s SlimTaper Profile
- Rosewood Fretboard with Mother of Pearl Dot Inlays and 22 Medium Jumbo Frets
- USA-Made P-90 Soapbar Pickups from Gibson Custom
- Gibson “Open Book” Headstock
- CTS Potentiometers and Bumblebee Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
- Brown/Pink Hardshell Case with Inspired by Gibson Custom Graphics
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding Single-ply Cream, Fretboard
Body Finish Vintage Gloss
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Les Paul
Body Styles Double Cut
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Medium Jumbo
Inlays Mother of Pearl Dot
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material One Piece Mahogany
Nut Material Graph Tech
Nut Width 43.0mm / 1.69in
Profile 60s SlimTaper™
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Gibson Custom USA P-90 Soapbar
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Bumblebee Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Neck Pickup Gibson Custom USA P-90 Soapbar
Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-way Switchcraft
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Historical Wraparound with Intonation Adjustment Screws
Control Covers Black with Gold Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo
Control Knobs Black Top Hat with Nickel Dial Pointer
finish Nickel
Jack Plate Cover 3-ply Black
Pickguard Historic-style Les Paul Special Black 5-ply; Wide Bevel
Pickup Covers Black Soapbar
Strap Buttons 2 - Bottom and Back of Body
Switch Tip Amber
Switchwasher Black with White Text
Truss Rod Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Black Bell; Blank, Wide White
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Epiphone Deluxe Three on a Plate; White Button
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Hardshell with Brown Exterior, Pink Interior, and Inspired by Gibson Custom Graphics
Model: ECLSR0TYNH1
Headstock Gibson Open Book; Historical Headstock Wing Blocks
Headstock Inlay Epiphone Logo in Aged Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Special Gold Silkscreen
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
