Gibson Les Paul Special Double Cutaway

Gibson Les Paul Special Double Cutaway - Vintage Cherry

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Gibson Les Paul Special Double Cutaway - Vintage Cherry

The Gibson Les Paul Special Double Cutaway – Vintage Cherry takes everything people love about the Les Paul Special and gives it a slightly sharper edge — both in feel and in looks. It’s still that same stripped-back, no-nonsense Gibson, but with a bit more bite and a bit more freedom up the neck.

Like its single-cut sibling, this one stays true to its roots. You’ve got a solid mahogany body, but in a double cutaway design that not only looks slick but makes a real difference when you’re moving around the fretboard. Access to the higher frets feels easier and more natural, which is great if you’re leaning into lead playing or just like having that extra reach.

Tonally, it’s exactly what you’d hope for. That all-mahogany construction gives you a thick, resonant midrange, plenty of warmth, and a really direct, punchy response. It’s a lively guitar — you feel it as much as you hear it.

The mahogany neck with a 50s Vintage profile has that familiar Gibson fullness without slowing you down. It’s paired with a bound rosewood fingerboard, 22 medium-jumbo frets and a 12” radius, so it’s comfortable for chords but still lets you dig into bends and lead lines without fighting it.

Then you’ve got the pickups — a pair of P-90s, and this is where the attitude really comes in. The bridge pickup has that raw bite and grit that cuts through a mix effortlessly, while the neck pickup gives you a rounder, warmer tone that still holds onto plenty of clarity. Together, they cover a lot of ground — blues, rock, indie, punk — anything that benefits from a bit of edge and character.

The wraparound bridge keeps things simple and resonant, letting the guitar ring out naturally, while Vintage Deluxe tuners with white buttons keep everything stable and in tune with that classic Gibson look.

Controls are exactly as you’d expect — independent volume and tone for each pickup and a 3-way toggle, so you can shape your sound quickly without getting lost in it.

Visually, the Vintage Cherry finish just works. It’s bold, timeless, and suits the double cutaway shape perfectly — a bit more aggressive, a bit more modern feeling, but still rooted in that classic Gibson aesthetic.

At Musicmaker, this is the one we’d hand to someone who likes the idea of a Les Paul Special but wants a bit more freedom and edge. It’s familiar, but with a twist that makes it feel fresh.

If you’re after a Gibson Les Paul Special Double Cut in Ireland with classic P-90 tone, vintage feel and added upper fret access, this is a seriously cool option.