Les Paul · Original
Les Paul Special
A double-cut slab-mahogany Les Paul with two P-90s and a wraparound bridge. It adds a second pickup and a 3-way toggle to the Junior's formula, giving more tonal flexibility with the same raw, resonant simplicity.
Quick Specs
- Model Family
- Les Paul
- Production Years
- 1955–Present
- Body Shape
- Double Cut
- Neck Profile
- 60s-slimtaper
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Nut Width
- 1.695"
- Fingerboard
- Rosewood
- Pickups
- SS
- Typical Weight
- 7.5 lbs
- Country of Origin
- USA
Overview
A double-cut slab-mahogany Les Paul with two P-90s and a wraparound bridge. It adds a second pickup and a 3-way toggle to the Junior's formula, giving more tonal flexibility with the same raw, resonant simplicity.
Body
- Body Shape
- Double Cut
- Body Material
- Mahogany (slab)
- Top Material
- None
- Binding
- None
Neck
- Neck Material
- Mahogany
- Neck Profile
- 60s-slimtaper
- Thickness Notes
- —
- Fingerboard
- Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius
- 12"
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Nut Width
- 1.695"
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Fret Type
- Medium Jumbo
Pickups & Electronics
- Neck Pickup
- P-90
- Bridge Pickup
- P-90
- Configuration
- SS
- Controls
- 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle
Related Pickups
Hardware
- Bridge
- Wraparound
- Tailpiece
- —
- Tuners
- Vintage Deluxe
Weight & Feel
- Weight Minimum
- 7 lbs
- Weight Maximum
- 8 lbs
- Typical Weight
- 7.5 lbs
- Left-Handed Available
- No
Who Is It For?
Rock, punk and blues players who want P-90 grit with the flexibility of two pickups.
Strengths
Two P-90s for flexibility, raw slab tone, lightweight.
Things to Consider
No binding, wraparound intonation, slab body less sustained than carved.
Production History
- Production Years
- 1955–Present
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Notes
- Introduced in 1955; moved to a double-cut body in 1958 for better upper-fret access.
Similar Models
Les Paul Junior
1954–Present- Family
- Les Paul
- Neck
- 50s-rounded
- Pickups
- S
- Weight
- 7 lbs
A stripped-down, single-cut slab-mahogany Les Paul with one P-90 and a wraparound bridge — the original working-player's Gibson. Raw, resonant and direct, with no carved top, no binding and no extra switches.
SG Special
1961–Present- Family
- SG
- Neck
- 60s-slimtaper
- Pickups
- SS
- Weight
- 6.5 lbs
A stripped-down SG with two P-90s, a wraparound bridge and no binding. Light, raw and punchy, it's the SG family's P-90 alternative to the humbucker-equipped Standard.
SG Junior
1961–Present- Family
- SG
- Neck
- 60s-slimtaper
- Pickups
- S
- Weight
- 6 lbs
A single-P-90 SG with a wraparound bridge and no binding — the simplest, most direct SG. Light, resonant and raw, with one pickup and one volume.
Common Questions
- What is the Les Paul Special?
- A double-cut slab-mahogany Les Paul with two P-90s and a wraparound bridge. It adds a second pickup and a 3-way toggle to the Junior's formula, giving more tonal flexibility with the same raw, resonant simplicity.
- Who is the Les Paul Special best for?
- Rock, punk and blues players who want P-90 grit with the flexibility of two pickups.
- What neck profile does the Les Paul Special have?
- The Les Paul Special features a 60s-slimtaper neck profile. Learn more about the 60s SlimTaper.
- How much does the Les Paul Special weigh?
- The Les Paul Special typically weighs around 7.5 lbs.
- Is the Les Paul Special still in production?
- Yes, this model is currently produced.
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