Gibson 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue VOS (Left-handed) - Cherry Red

The Gibson 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue, available at Musicmaker, heralds the comeback of alt-rock's beloved underdog with style. This guitar is an exact replica of the twin-pickup Les Paul Specials that once graced the walls of music stores in 1960. It proudly features the classic Gibson tonewood combination of mahogany body and neck, complemented by a rosewood fretboard, along with the renowned 1960 SlimTaper neck profile favoured by musicians like Rivers Cuomo and Jerry Garcia. Delivering rich, biting crunch and shimmering cleans are the Custom Shop Soapbar P-90 pickups, equipped with CTS pots and paper-in-oil caps. Completing the vintage vibe are the thin VOS nitrocellulose finish and authentic appointments such as Kluson tuners and Top Hat knobs.

The iconic double-cut design of the 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue harks back to the classic appeal of the Les Paul Junior, making it a cherished choice for aficionados of vintage guitars. This design seamlessly blends style and functionality, offering accessibility to higher frets for both thumb-over and thumb-behind players, extending well beyond the neck joint. Coupled with the comfortable 1960s SlimTaper mahogany neck, this Les Paul Special guarantees a playing experience you won't want to miss.

Featuring Custom Soapbar P-90 pickups, this guitar perfectly complements its rich mahogany tonal foundation. Whether played clean or with distortion, these pickups inject just the right amount of edge and growl into the sound, particularly when driven through a cranked tube amp, revealing nuanced fuzz-like undertones as the tones approach breakup.

For those seeking an authentic recreation of the original 1960 Les Paul Special DC, Gibson's meticulous attention to detail in this reissue model is truly commendable. From the neck and fretboard joined with hide glue to Kluson tuners meticulously analyzed for authenticity down to the molecular level, every aspect of this guitar reflects Gibson's commitment to historical accuracy. Additionally, Gibson Custom's Vintage Original Sheen finish, included as standard on Custom Shop Historic Reissue models, provides a lightly aged appearance that authentically replicates the vintage patina of a well-loved instrument. The nitrocellulose finish is buffed to a gentle matte appearance, evoking the look and feel of a guitar that has seen years of loving play and care.

Specifications

• Color : red

• Custom shop : yes

• Electric guitar style : single cut

• Handle with head : yes

• Number of strings : 6 strings

• Right-handed / left-hand : left-handed

• GIBSON Custom Shop 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue

• Solid body electric guitar

• Made in USA

• Solid Mahogany body

• Solid Mahogany "Long Neck Tenon" set neck, 1960 Slim Taper profile

• Solid indian Rosewood fingerboard, 22 Authentic Medium/Jumbo frets

• Scale 24.75"

• Radius 30.38 cm / 12"

• Neck width 1st fret 4.28498 cm / 1.687"

• Neck width 12th fret 5.6896 cm / 2.24"

• Gibson P-90 Alnico 5 single-coil pickups

• Volume for each pickup

• Tone for each pickup

• CTS 500k audio taper potentiometers

• Paper-in-Oil capacitors

• Gibson Wraparound bridge/tailpiece

• Gibson lightweight aluminum stop bar

• Kluson Strip w/ White Buttons tuners

• Nylon nut

• VOS nitrocellulose finish

• Hot Hide Glue

• Gibson Custom Shop included