Gibson Les Paul Special, TV Yellow

As Seen on TV...

Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.

Legend has it that the famous "TV Yellow" color of the Les Paul™ Special was named for its vivid appearance on black & white televisions in the 1950s. That's debatable. What's not up for debate is the indelible imprint this model had on music history since its inception. The classy looks and thick, meaty tones of the Les Paul Special have been preferred by players of all genres. And this 1957 Les Paul Special Reissue from the Gibson Custom Shop revives every single feature in spectacular detail for the ultimate vintage ownership experience -- from the solid mahogany construction to the roaring P-90s. It also features Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

Specifications

Body  
- Body Style: Les Paul  
- Body Shape: Les Paul  
- Body Material: Solid Mahogany  
- Binding: Fingerboard 1-Ply Cream  
- Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer  
- Weight Relief: None  

Neck  
- Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C  
- Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in  
- Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood  
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in  
- Neck Material: Solid Mahogany  
- Fret Count: 22  
- Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo  
- Nut Material: Nylon  
- Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in  
- End Of Board Width: 56.89 mm / 2.239 in  
- Inlays: Celluloid Dot  
- Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit  

Hardware  
- Finish: Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged  
- Tailpiece: Wraparound  
- Tuning Machines: Kluson Strip with White Buttons  
- Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply  
- Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube  
- Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply  
- Control Knobs: Black Top Hats  
- Switch Tip: Amber  
- Switch Washer: Black  
- Jack Plate Cover: Black Multi-Ply  
- Strap Buttons: Aluminum  
- Pickup Covers: Black Soapbar  

Electronics  
- Neck Pickup: Custom Soapbar P-90  
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Soapbar P-90  
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors  
- Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft  
- Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft  

Miscellaneous  
- Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046  
- Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch case  
- Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case