Gibson Les Paul Special Double Cutaway Vintage Cherry – Vintage Tone, Modern Playability

The Gibson Les Paul Special Double Cutaway Vintage Cherry is crafted for guitarists seeking a blend of iconic looks and uncompromising tone. This model features a double cutaway solid mahogany body, revered for delivering rich sustain and midrange warmth, paired with a SlimTaper mahogany neck and a bound rosewood fingerboard for smooth playability. The Les Paul Special Double Cutaway Vintage Cherry is equipped with classic P-90 soapbar pickups, offering a dynamic voice suited for everything from clean jazz to driven rock tones. This guitar stands as a testament to Gibson’s historic craftsmanship and modern reliability, designed for both today's players and die-hard enthusiasts.

Standout Features

What sets the Gibson Les Paul Special Double Cutaway Vintage Cherry apart is its combination of hand-wired controls with high-quality Orange Drop capacitors, and Gibson Vintage Deluxe tuners with white buttons that ensure tuning stability. The gloss nitrocellulose lacquer not only enhances resonance but also allows the guitar to develop unique character over time.

Player-Focused Ergonomics – Comfort Meets Performance

Ease of play is essential for expressive performance. The double cutaway body and SlimTaper neck profile offer unhindered upper fret reach so you can solo with confidence. The Les Paul Special Double Cutaway Vintage Cherry is designed for ergonomic comfort for both rhythm and lead applications.

• Scale Length: 628.65 mm — Offers a classic Gibson feel and comfortable string tension.
• Neck Profile: SlimTaper — Provides fast, smooth playability for all hand sizes.
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm — Ensures easy bending and chordal comfort.

Legendary Electronics – Versatility for Stage & Studio

With two Gibson P-90 soapbar pickups and hand-wired controls, this guitar covers a wide tonal spectrum. Individual volume and tone controls per pickup plus an Orange Drop capacitor circuit deliver both vintage warmth and modern stability.

• Pickups: P-90 Soapbar (neck & bridge) — Delivers clarity and punch, perfect for classic and modern genres.
• Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way toggle — Flexible for dialing in personalized tones.
• Capacitors: Orange Drop — Ensures vintage-accurate tone sweep and reliability.

Premium Hardware – Sustain and Stability

The wraparound bridge anchors directly into the solid mahogany body for increased resonance and long-lasting sustain. Paired with a Graph Tech nut and Gibson Deluxe tuners, the Les Paul Special Double Cutaway Vintage Cherry promises consistent, reliable performance.

• Bridge: Wraparound tailpiece — Enhances sustain and keeps setup simple.
• Tuners: Gibson Vintage Deluxe with white buttons — Maintains solid tuning stability during gigs.
• Nut Width: 43.05 mm — Comfortable for a wide variety of playing styles.

Who Is It For?

The Gibson Les Paul Special Double Cutaway Vintage Cherry is the right choice for musicians who crave authentic Gibson character, tactile comfort, and broad tonal flexibility. It’s especially well-suited to players who move between genres, thanks to the punchy P-90 pickups and smooth neck profile. Whether you’re an experienced gigging artist, a studio professional looking for a vintage voice, or a dedicated enthusiast wanting a legendary design, this guitar delivers classic sound and exceptional reliability for every scenario.

The Les Paul Special Double Cutaway Story

The Les Paul Special first appeared in 1955 as an evolution of the Les Paul Junior, aimed at advancing both tonal and construction features. The double cutaway design was introduced in 1958 for improved fret access, and by 1960, the SlimTaper neck profile was developed for smoother playability. Gibson’s relentless innovation has ensured the Special Double Cutaway maintains its status as a legendary instrument prized by generations of musicians for both its simplicity and its expressive sonic range.