Gibson Les Paul Special - TV Yellow

Unleash pure, unadulterated rock 'n' roll spirit with the Gibson Les Paul Special in iconic TV Yellow. Born in 1955 as the dual-pickup big brother to the Les Paul Junior, this single-cutaway masterpiece captured the hearts of legends who needed no-nonsense workhorse tone with a little extra sonic firepower. Built on a resonant slab mahogany body paired with a beefy 50s Vintage profile mahogany neck and smooth bound rosewood fretboard, it gives you that instantly recognizable, organic warmth and massive sustain that defined generations of classic rock, punk, and blues.

Loaded with a lethal duo of Gibson P-90 single-coil pickups, this beast cuts through any mix with raw midrange bite, glass-like clarity, and vintage growl. Whether you're channeling the gritty punk energy of Billie Joe Armstrong or the electrifying stage presence of Bob Marley, these pickups react dynamically to your touch. Plugged straight into an overdriven tube amp, the Les Paul Special goes from chiming clean rhythm to blistering, harmonically rich lead lines with a simple turn of the volume knob.

Rounding out this classic build is a rock-solid wraparound bridge for superior tonal transfer and a set of Vintage Deluxe tuners with classic white buttons to keep your tuning locked down. Finished in a gorgeous nitrocellulose TV Yellow, this guitar pays tribute to Gibson's Golden Era while delivering modern reliability. Simple, elegant, and packed with heritage, it's ready to take your stage and studio tone to the next level.

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair. 

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

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Dual Gibson P-90 single-coil pickups deliver iconic midrange bite and raw dynamic response

Solid slab mahogany body offers rich, warm tonal resonance and undeniable vintage swagger

Comfortable 50s Vintage neck profile and bound rosewood fretboard for classic playability

Vintage-style wraparound bridge maximizes string resonance, sustain, and tuning stability

Finished in timeless, eye-catching TV Yellow gloss nitrocellulose lacquer

Body Wood: Mahogany

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Left/Right Handed: Right Handed

Fretboard Wood: Rosewood

Scale Length: 24.75"

Fretboard Radius: 12"

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Acrylic Dots

Neck Profile: Vintage 50s

Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer (TV Yellow)

Hardware: Nickel

Tuners: Vintage Deluxe

Neck Pickup: Gibson P-90 Single-coil

Bridge Pickup: Gibson P-90 Single-coil

Electronics: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way Toggle Switch

Bridge: Wraparound

Manufacturer Part Number: LPSP00TVNH1

Depth at 1st Fret: .871"

Depth at 12th Fret: .992"