Gibson Faded Les Paul Special Electric Guitar with Humbuckers (with Gig Bag) (Worn Cherry)

by Gibson

Product Features

• It features Chrome hardware, a tune-o-matic bridge, and a stop bar tailpiece.
• The Les Paul Special includes a Gibson padded gig bag.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 29 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 29 pounds
• ASIN: B0002MSWTC
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #138,859 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

The Les Paul Special appeared in 1955, completing the original quartet of Les Paul models. This Faded Series version features humbuckers producing a modern humbucking power. The body is Mahogany, as is its neck. The Special has a 1960 Slim Taper neck shape and a Rosewood fingerboard. Other features include Chrome hardware, a tune-o-matic bridge, and a stop bar tailpiece. The Les Paul Special includes a Gibson padded gig bag.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Guitar Worth Considering, November 5, 2004

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A Guitar Player (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gibson Faded Les Paul Special Electric Guitar with Humbuckers (with Gig Bag) (Worn Cherry)

This is simply a great guitar. While it doesn't have the sheen of a highly clear coated guitar, the warmth of the cherry finish along with the wood grain makes for one cool look. I don't know about the other fadeds, but this one has a relatively even finish.

The humbuckers are hot and the fingerboard is fast. I haven't experienced any string buzzing. I may tweak the action down a little though. If I were Gibson, the only thing I'd change is the back of the neck. Feels a little grainy because of the satin finish. Doesn't impede the playing...just takes some getting used to.

I play a regular gig and have decided to bench my strat in favor of the Les Paul. While it doesn't have a carved top and it may not be as pretty as a Les Paul Standard or Custom, this is a nice guitar for the money.