The Epiphone Les Paul Special Double Cut captures the timeless spirit of a legendary vintage design while delivering the feel, tone, and style that have made the Les Paul name a favorite among generations of players. Inspired by the iconic double-cutaway models of the late 1950s and early 1960s, this guitar blends classic character with modern reliability, making it an outstanding choice for stage performers, studio musicians, and collectors alike. With its unmistakable aesthetic, dynamic sonic personality, and exceptional value, the Les Paul Special Double Cut offers an authentic playing experience that honors Gibson heritage while remaining accessible to today’s musicians.
Features
- Mahogany body delivers the warm, resonant tone and classic sustain that define vintage-inspired Les Paul performance.
- Double-cutaway body design provides effortless access to higher frets for enhanced playability across the entire fingerboard.
- Mahogany neck with a 60s SlimTaper profile offers a fast, comfortable playing feel suited for a wide range of styles.
- Bound rosewood fretboard features 22 medium jumbo frets and pearloid dot inlays for smooth navigation and a timeless aesthetic.
- 1960s Kalamazoo-style headstock showcases a mother-of-pearl Epiphone logo for authentic vintage-inspired appeal.
- Epiphone Deluxe 3-on-a-plate tuners with ivory buttons deliver reliable tuning stability while enhancing the guitar’s retro character.
- Graph Tech nut helps maintain precise tuning performance and improved string consistency.
- Lightning Bar compensated wraparound bridge maximizes sustain, resonance, and accurate intonation with a classic design.
- Dual Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar pickups produce everything from articulate cleans to aggressive, dynamic overdrive tones.
- Independent volume and tone controls for each pickup provide extensive tonal shaping and versatile sound customization.
- Premium Epiphone gig bag included for convenient transport and dependable protection.
Specifications
General
Body Shape: Les Paul Double Cut
Body Style: Double Cut
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75"
Body
Body Material: Mahogany
Binding: Single-ply Fretboard
Neck
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: 60s SlimTaper™
Neck Joint: Glued-In, Set Neck
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12.0"
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Inlays: Pearloid Dot
Nut Material: Graph Tech
Nut Width: 43.0 mm / 1.69"
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover: 2-Ply Black Bell
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar
Neck Pickup: Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Pickup Selector: Epiphone 3-Way Toggle
Output Jack: Epiphone 1/4"
Hardware
Bridge: Lightning Bar Compensated Wraparound
Tuning Machines: Epiphone Deluxe Three-on-a-Plate, Ivory Button
Tuner Plating: Nickel
Finish: Nickel
Pickguard: Les Paul Special Black 5-Ply, Wide Bevel
Pickup Covers: Black
Control Knobs: Black Top Hat
Control Covers: Black
Plastic Parts: Black
Switch Tip: Ivory
Switchwasher: Black with White Text
Jack Plate Cover: Black
Strap Buttons: 2 – Bottom and Back of Neck Heel