1958 Gibson Les Paul Special, Serial Number 8 5544, with GA-20T Amplifier
Representing the final year of the single-cutaway Les Paul™ Special, this exceptionally clean 1958 example is paired with its longtime companion, a 1958 Gibson GA-20 amplifier. According to prior ownership history, the guitar and amplifier remained together throughout their lives in Ohio before eventually passing to friends of the longtime owner. Carefully stored and only minimally played for decades, both survive today in excellent condition and offer an authentic, late-1950s Gibson playing experience.
Finished in TV Yellow, the Les Paul Special shows only light signs of use throughout. Tight, even lacquer checking is present across the instrument, accompanied by a handful of small nicks, dings, and handling marks concentrated primarily along the body and headstock edges. The most notable wear is a small area of finish wear measuring approximately 3/4" along the back edge of the body near the output jack. A few small, blue marks are present along the bass-side lower bout edge and are among the only immediately noticeable blemishes on an otherwise very clean guitar. The original nickel hardware remains exceptionally clean with only minimal tarnishing present, while the Les Paul Special silkscreen remains clean and well preserved.
Consistent with many 1958 Les Paul Specials, this guitar features a black rubber selector-switch bumper more commonly associated with Gibson archtop electrics of the period rather than the plastic switch washer or "poker chip" found on most Les Paul models. The original Kluson® Deluxe tuners retain their original buttons, which remain in excellent condition, although the G-string tuner shaft exhibits a very slight bend that does not affect functionality. A vintage, era-correct truss rod cover has been fitted and presents appropriately with the instrument. The original Wraparound tailpiece, studs, and hardware are all exceptionally clean.
The Medium C mahogany neck is comfortable in hand, and the original small, vintage frets remain in good condition. The guitar plays cleanly up and down the fretboard with excellent action and a smooth, easy feel. Weighing 7.87 pounds, it strikes a nice balance between substance and comfort.
The electronics remain fully original throughout with clean, untouched solder joints. The neck P-90 measures 7.96k ohms while the bridge pickup measures 8.03k ohms. Original Centralab® potentiometers, Sprague Bumblebee capacitors, and Switchcraft® components remain in place. Together, the pickups form a well-matched pair. The neck pickup delivers a warm, mellow voice with plenty of low-end response, while the bridge pickup remains clear, articulate, and highly controllable with excellent definition. The result is a versatile and responsive guitar equally at home with jazz, blues, rock and roll, and everything in between.
Included as part of this original pairing is a 1958 Gibson GA-20 amplifier. The two-tone black and tweed covering configuration found on this example was utilized primarily during 1958 and is not commonly encountered on early or later GA-20 amplifiers. Recently serviced by Nashville Amplifier Service, the amp is performing as intended and is ready for regular use. The original Jensen® speaker was replaced many years ago with a Weber® Classic Alnico speaker that suits the amplifier well and delivers excellent performance. Cosmetic condition remains very good overall, with minimal pitting on the control panel, light tarnishing on the handle hardware, and only minor wear to the covering. The Gibson badge remains present, although part of the "N" is missing and the "G" shows evidence of a previous repair.
The guitar is housed in a new Lifton® Historic Gator Skin Les Paul Jr. hardshell case inspired by the original faux-gator skin chipboard cases, but designed specifically to fit and protect slab-bodied Les Paul Junior and Les Paul Special models.
An exceptionally clean and highly original example of a final-year, single-cutaway Les Paul Special, offered together with its longtime 1958 Gibson GA-20 amplifier, this package represents a rare opportunity to acquire an authentic and well-preserved late-1950s Gibson rig.
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.
Weight: 7.87 lb.
Neck Depth: 1st Fret: .91", 12th Fret: .99"
Note: Vintage amplifiers included with Gibson Certified Vintage instruments are sold “as is” and are not covered under the Gibson Certified Vintage Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Guitar Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding Single-ply cream neck binding
Body Finish Nitrocellulose lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Single cutaway
Body Styles Solidbody
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Brazilian rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm
Fret Count 22
Frets Small/vintage
Inlays Dot, celluloid
Joint Glued-in, set neck
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 43.4mm / 1.71in
Profile Medium C
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup P-90 pickup (soapbar, 8.03k)
Controls 2 volume, 2 tone Centralab potentiometers with Sprague Bumblebee capacitors
Neck Pickup P-90 pickup (soapbar, 7.96k)
Output Jack Switchcraft 1/4" mono output jack
Pickup Selector Switchcraft 3-way selector switch
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Control Covers Black plastic
Control Knobs Black Top Hat knobs
finish Nickel
Jack Plate Cover 3-ply black/white
Pickguard 5-ply black/white pickguard
Pickup Covers Black soapbar pickup covers
Plastic Parts Black
Saddle Material Aluminum
Strap Buttons Aluminum strap buttons
Switch Tip Amber Catalin switch tip
Switchwasher Black rubber switch bumper
Tailpiece Wraparound tailpiece
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply black/white stepped bell truss rod cover
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Kluson Deluxe single line 3-on-a-plate tuners with white buttons
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories COA, LOA, Limited Lifetime Warranty, GCV leather guitar strap, GCV leather luggage tag, vintage-style Gibson pick container
Model: GCVP0186
Case Lifton Historic gator skin Les Paul Jr. hardshell case
Headstock Open book
Headstock Inlay Gibson logo in mother-of-pearl with Les Paul Special gold silkscreen
Strings Gauge 10-46
Amp Specifications
Quick overview
Quick overview
Channels Modes 1
wattage 16
Features
Features
Amp Type Combo
extra features Serviced by Nashville Amp Repair on June 10, 2026: three-prong cord installed, re-do filter caps, correct PO voltage divider & wrong value coupling caps, fix wiring errors, installed Electro-Harmonix 12AY7 tubes to replace 12AX7 tubes, check all tubes and speaker, add tube shields, add hi-pass to instrument volume potentiometer, bias, clean pots, test.
power amp tubes 2 x 6V6
preamp tubes 2 x 12AY7
rectifier tubes 1 x 5Y3
Cabinet features
Cabinet features
cabinet material Two-tone black/tweed covering with brown/gold wheat grille cloth
extra features Replacement Weber Classic Alnico speaker
Preamp features
Preamp features
number of channels input options 3 instrument inputs, 1 microphone input
Gibson Certified Vintage 1958 Gibson Les Paul Special, TV Yellow, with GA-20T Amplifier
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1958 Gibson Les Paul Special, Serial Number 8 5544, with GA-20T Amplifier
Representing the final year of the single-cutaway Les Paul™ Special, this exceptionally clean 1958 example is paired with its longtime companion, a 1958 Gibson GA-20 amplifier. According to prior ownership history, the guitar and amplifier remained together throughout their lives in Ohio before eventually passing to friends of the longtime owner. Carefully stored and only minimally played for decades, both survive today in excellent condition and offer an authentic, late-1950s Gibson playing experience.
Finished in TV Yellow, the Les Paul Special shows only light signs of use throughout. Tight, even lacquer checking is present across the instrument, accompanied by a handful of small nicks, dings, and handling marks concentrated primarily along the body and headstock edges. The most notable wear is a small area of finish wear measuring approximately 3/4" along the back edge of the body near the output jack. A few small, blue marks are present along the bass-side lower bout edge and are among the only immediately noticeable blemishes on an otherwise very clean guitar. The original nickel hardware remains exceptionally clean with only minimal tarnishing present, while the Les Paul Special silkscreen remains clean and well preserved.
Consistent with many 1958 Les Paul Specials, this guitar features a black rubber selector-switch bumper more commonly associated with Gibson archtop electrics of the period rather than the plastic switch washer or "poker chip" found on most Les Paul models. The original Kluson® Deluxe tuners retain their original buttons, which remain in excellent condition, although the G-string tuner shaft exhibits a very slight bend that does not affect functionality. A vintage, era-correct truss rod cover has been fitted and presents appropriately with the instrument. The original Wraparound tailpiece, studs, and hardware are all exceptionally clean.
The Medium C mahogany neck is comfortable in hand, and the original small, vintage frets remain in good condition. The guitar plays cleanly up and down the fretboard with excellent action and a smooth, easy feel. Weighing 7.87 pounds, it strikes a nice balance between substance and comfort.
The electronics remain fully original throughout with clean, untouched solder joints. The neck P-90 measures 7.96k ohms while the bridge pickup measures 8.03k ohms. Original Centralab® potentiometers, Sprague Bumblebee capacitors, and Switchcraft® components remain in place. Together, the pickups form a well-matched pair. The neck pickup delivers a warm, mellow voice with plenty of low-end response, while the bridge pickup remains clear, articulate, and highly controllable with excellent definition. The result is a versatile and responsive guitar equally at home with jazz, blues, rock and roll, and everything in between.
Included as part of this original pairing is a 1958 Gibson GA-20 amplifier. The two-tone black and tweed covering configuration found on this example was utilized primarily during 1958 and is not commonly encountered on early or later GA-20 amplifiers. Recently serviced by Nashville Amplifier Service, the amp is performing as intended and is ready for regular use. The original Jensen® speaker was replaced many years ago with a Weber® Classic Alnico speaker that suits the amplifier well and delivers excellent performance. Cosmetic condition remains very good overall, with minimal pitting on the control panel, light tarnishing on the handle hardware, and only minor wear to the covering. The Gibson badge remains present, although part of the "N" is missing and the "G" shows evidence of a previous repair.
The guitar is housed in a new Lifton® Historic Gator Skin Les Paul Jr. hardshell case inspired by the original faux-gator skin chipboard cases, but designed specifically to fit and protect slab-bodied Les Paul Junior and Les Paul Special models.
An exceptionally clean and highly original example of a final-year, single-cutaway Les Paul Special, offered together with its longtime 1958 Gibson GA-20 amplifier, this package represents a rare opportunity to acquire an authentic and well-preserved late-1950s Gibson rig.
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.
Weight: 7.87 lb.
Neck Depth: 1st Fret: .91", 12th Fret: .99"
Note: Vintage amplifiers included with Gibson Certified Vintage instruments are sold “as is” and are not covered under the Gibson Certified Vintage Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Guitar Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding Single-ply cream neck binding
Body Finish Nitrocellulose lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Single cutaway
Body Styles Solidbody
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Brazilian rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm
Fret Count 22
Frets Small/vintage
Inlays Dot, celluloid
Joint Glued-in, set neck
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 43.4mm / 1.71in
Profile Medium C
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup P-90 pickup (soapbar, 8.03k)
Controls 2 volume, 2 tone Centralab potentiometers with Sprague Bumblebee capacitors
Neck Pickup P-90 pickup (soapbar, 7.96k)
Output Jack Switchcraft 1/4" mono output jack
Pickup Selector Switchcraft 3-way selector switch
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Control Covers Black plastic
Control Knobs Black Top Hat knobs
finish Nickel
Jack Plate Cover 3-ply black/white
Pickguard 5-ply black/white pickguard
Pickup Covers Black soapbar pickup covers
Plastic Parts Black
Saddle Material Aluminum
Strap Buttons Aluminum strap buttons
Switch Tip Amber Catalin switch tip
Switchwasher Black rubber switch bumper
Tailpiece Wraparound tailpiece
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply black/white stepped bell truss rod cover
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Kluson Deluxe single line 3-on-a-plate tuners with white buttons
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories COA, LOA, Limited Lifetime Warranty, GCV leather guitar strap, GCV leather luggage tag, vintage-style Gibson pick container
Model: GCVP0186
Case Lifton Historic gator skin Les Paul Jr. hardshell case
Headstock Open book
Headstock Inlay Gibson logo in mother-of-pearl with Les Paul Special gold silkscreen
Strings Gauge 10-46
Amp Specifications
Quick overview
Quick overview
Channels Modes 1
wattage 16
Features
Features
Amp Type Combo
extra features Serviced by Nashville Amp Repair on June 10, 2026: three-prong cord installed, re-do filter caps, correct PO voltage divider & wrong value coupling caps, fix wiring errors, installed Electro-Harmonix 12AY7 tubes to replace 12AX7 tubes, check all tubes and speaker, add tube shields, add hi-pass to instrument volume potentiometer, bias, clean pots, test.
power amp tubes 2 x 6V6
preamp tubes 2 x 12AY7
rectifier tubes 1 x 5Y3
Cabinet features
Cabinet features
cabinet material Two-tone black/tweed covering with brown/gold wheat grille cloth
extra features Replacement Weber Classic Alnico speaker
Preamp features
Preamp features
number of channels input options 3 instrument inputs, 1 microphone input
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