Description
Back in 1955, when Gibson first unveiled the Les Paul Special, the idea was simple: take the stripped‑back charm of the Les Paul Junior and give it a touch more class. Two pickups instead of one, a mother‑of‑pearl headstock logo, plus a bound fingerboard all helped create the perfect middle ground between the refined Les Paul Standard and the student‑friendly Junior.
By 1958, the design evolved into the now‑iconic double‑cutaway shape, opening up effortless access all the way to the top frets. Then in 1960, everything really clicked into place. The neck pickup was nudged into its sweet spot and the neck itself was reshaped into the fast, comfortable SlimTaper profile that players still adore today.
Epiphone brings the legend back!
Epiphone’s Les Paul Special Double Cut is a loving recreation of those early ’60s models, capturing the spirit and sound of a true classic at a price that’s more inviting than ever. With a slab‑Mahogany double‑cut body, you get total freedom across the entire fingerboard — no wrestling, no compromises, just pure playability.
The glued‑in Mahogany neck features that familiar ’60s SlimTaper carve, partnered with a bound Rosewood fingerboard boasting 22 medium‑jumbos and pearloid dot inlays. Up top, the 1960s Kalamazoo‑style headstock sports three‑on‑a‑plate tuners with vintage‑style ivory buttons, a Graph Tech nut for rock‑solid tuning and a mother‑of‑pearl Epiphone logo that adds the perfect finishing touch.
Vintage vibe, modern reliability
At the other end, the Epiphone Lightning Bar compensated wraparound bridge anchors straight into the body, giving you enhanced sustain and resonance that you feel the moment you strike a chord.
And powering the whole thing? A pair of Epiphone P‑90 PRO Soapbars. These single‑coils deliver everything from glassy, articulate cleans to snarling, gritty overdrive with that unmistakable P‑90 attitude. With individual volume and tone controls for each pickup, you’ve got all the tonal flexibility you could ask for.
A special guitar made for real players
The Epiphone Les Paul Special Double Cut truly lives up to its name. It’s a timeless design, brilliantly executed and now more accessible than ever for players who want vintage style, modern reliability and killer tone in one beautifully straightforward package. A premium gigbag is included too — because a guitar this good deserves to travel in style!Key Features
‘60s SlimTaper neck profile: This neck carve feels instantly comfortable, giving you that quick, effortless playability the early ’60s Gibsons were known for. Whether you’re chugging rhythm parts or ripping through lead lines, it keeps your hands fresh and fast for hours of playing.
22 medium jumbo frets: These frets make bending an absolute breeze and give you loads of confidence when navigating the upper register. Whether you’re playing power chords or flying into lead lines, they offer a smooth, modern playing feel.
Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar pickups: Dish out everything from sparkling cleans to snarling, attitude‑packed overdrive, all with that unmistakable P‑90 bite. They’re dynamic, responsive and full of character, giving you a huge tonal palette without ever losing that vintage edge.
Lightning Bar compensated wraparound bridge: Bolted straight into the Mahogany body, this bridge serves up rock‑solid intonation and exceptional sustain. It keeps things simple, resonant, and gloriously direct — perfect for players who want maximum tone with minimum fuss.
Included premium gig bag: Lightweight, durable and ready for the road, this gig bag keeps your Special Double Cut safe between rehearsals, gigs and late‑night jams. It’s the ideal grab‑and‑go companion for players who are always on the move.
SpecificationsBody
Body Shape: Les Paul
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: ‘60s SlimTaper
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Binding: S…
