Gibson USA Les Paul Special - TV Yellow

From the starfields of Gibson’s Golden Era comes a tone machine reborn for a new generation of explorers. This Les Paul Special in TV Yellow isn’t just an instrument—it’s a vessel for sonic travel across galaxies of sound. Originally launched in 1955 as a step up from the Les Paul Junior, the Special has since become a legend among those who crave the raw power of simplicity fused with otherworldly versatility.

Built from a solid slab of mahogany, its single-cutaway design channels the energy of the cosmos into every note—delivering that unmistakable Les Paul midrange roar that cuts through the mix like a solar flare. The 50s Vintage neck profile fits naturally in your hand, while the bound rosewood fretboard offers a silky, orbit-ready playing surface for everything from shimmering blues atmospheres to heavy gravitational rock grooves.

At the heart of this celestial craft are dual P-90 single-coil pickups—the original high-output engines of tonal propulsion. The bridge pickup burns bright with biting, comet-tail aggression, while the neck pickup glows with warm, nebular depth. Blend the two through the 3-way toggle and dual volume/tone controls, and you’ve got a universe of sound at your fingertips—from punk supernovas to vintage rock constellations.

Every component is chosen for resonance, reliability, and that unmistakable Gibson feel: a Wraparound bridge for infinite sustain, Vintage Deluxe tuners for stable flight, and the classic TV Yellow finish that shines like starlight on stage.

Whether you’re a collector charting the history of tone or a modern explorer chasing new worlds of sound, this Les Paul Special is your passport to the great beyond—where tradition and innovation orbit in perfect harmony.

Model: Les Paul Special 
Body Construction: Solid Body
Body: Mahogany
Body Finish: Gloss Nitro
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
Nut: Graph Tech, 1.69" 
Neck Profile: 50's Vintage 
Headstock Logo: Gold Applique Gretsch Logo 
Frets: Medium Jumbo 22 
Truss Rod: Fully Adjustable
Radius: 12"
Fingerboard Binding: Cream
Scale Length: 24.75"
Neck Finish: Gloss Nitro
Tuners: Vintage Deluxe with White Buttons
Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge Style: Compensated Wraparound
Pickguard: 5-ply Bell; Black 
Pickups: 2 Gibson P-90
Switching: 3-Way Toggle 
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors
Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Bell; Black and White
Control Knobs: Black Top Hats with Silver Reflectors
Weight: 6lbs 9oz. 
Case: Hardshell Case