








1957 Les Paul Special Single Cut TV Yellow Ultra Light Aged TV Yellow

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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.
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
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
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
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
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