The iconic "TV Yellow" finish of the Les Paul Special has sparked debate about its origins, but there's no questioning the legendary status this guitar has earned since the 1950s. While some claim the vibrant colour was specifically chosen for its striking appearance on black and white television broadcasts, what remains undisputed is the profound impact this model has had on music history across multiple generations.
Musicians from every genre have gravitated towards the Les Paul Special's distinctive combination of sophisticated aesthetics and powerful, full-bodied sound. The guitar's solid mahogany construction provides the foundation for its characteristic thick, meaty tones, while the roaring P90 pickups deliver the raw, punchy output that has defined countless recordings over the decades.
This 1957 Les Paul Special Reissue from Gibson's Custom Shop meticulously recreates every detail of the original, offering players an authentic vintage ownership opportunity. From the traditional mahogany body construction to the aggressive P90 pickup configuration, this reissue captures the essence of what made the original such a sought-after instrument among professional musicians and collectors alike.
- 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



