Epiphone

Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue​ Inspired By Gibson Cherry Red

Available from Gear4Music at £949.00 ($1,205).

The Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue Inspired By Gibson in Cherry Red faithfully recreates one of the most distinctive Les Paul designs from the early 60s. Developed in partnership with Gibson Custom this model captures the stripped-back character and powerful sound that made the original a favourite among players seeking raw tone and effortless playability. Its iconic double cutaway shape offers excellent access across the fretboard while maintaining the unmistakable look and feel of the Les Paul Special. A fast-playing SlimTaper neck profile paired with a rosewood fingerboard ensures smooth performance across 22 frets making everything from first-position chords to expressive lead work feel natural and comfortable. A pair of USA-made Gibson Custom P-90 Soapbar pickups deliver the gritty articulate voice the Les Paul Special is famous for while vintage-style electronics with CTS potentiometers and Bumblebee capacitors maintain authentic tonal character. Together these features create a guitar that blends classic style vintage sound and modern reliability.

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