This 1956 Gibson Les Paul Special captures the period when Gibson’s dual P-90 solidbody lineup was beginning to take on a life far beyond its original student-model intent. Finished in TV Yellow, the slab mahogany body and wraparound bridge setup give the guitar a dry, immediate response with plenty of midrange bite and acoustic resonance underneath it. The pair of P-90s deliver the raw edge and dynamic range that helped make mid-’50s Specials a fixture in rock culture.
By 1956, the Les Paul Special had settled into the formula many players still consider the high point of the model before later structural changes arrived at the end of the decade. This example has received a professional refret along with a replacement MojoAxe bridge for improved intonation and playability, while the original bridge is included in the case. The wear and aging throughout feel appropriate for a guitar that’s seen regular use over nearly seventy years, with the finish developing the softened look that vintage TV Yellow Gibsons tend to acquire over time.
Includes modern tooled leather hard shell case.
