Gibson Les Paul Special TV Yellow
Gibson Les Paul Special TV Yellow
Serial Number: 216960204
Weight: 7.64 lbs.
The Gibson Les Paul Special in TV Yellow revives the model Gibson introduced in 1955 as a step up from the Les Paul Junior, pairing a slab mahogany body with a single-cutaway design for that model's distinctive look and roaring midrange punch. Finished in gloss nitrocellulose lacquer in TV Yellow, it weighs in at 7.64 lbs.
The mahogany neck carries Gibson's 50s Vintage profile (.885" at the 1st fret, .985" at the 12th) — a full, substantial carve — set into the body and topped with a rosewood fretboard bound in white, acrylic dot inlays, and a 12" radius across 22 medium jumbo frets and the classic 24.75" Gibson scale length, a spec combination built for both easy chording and comfortable string bending. A 1.695" GraphTech nut leads to Vintage Deluxe tuners with white buttons in nickel, and a wraparound bridge bolted directly into the mahogany body delivers strong, direct sustain.
Electronics come from a pair of P-90 single-coils — one at the bridge for biting, lead-friendly tones and one at the neck for a warmer, rounder rhythm voice — hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors and wired to independent volume and tone controls per pickup and a 3-way toggle selector, giving a broad tonal range suited to classic rock, blues, and punk. Whether you're a player who wants P-90 grit and midrange punch in a straightforward package, a collector drawn to this model's 1955 lineage, or someone looking for a lighter-weight alternative to a standard Les Paul, this Les Paul Special delivers real character and versatility. This Gibson Les Paul Special TV Yellow includes a Gibson hardshell case. Order today from Brian's Guitars, your authorized Gibson dealer.
Body
Type: Solidbody
Shape: Les Paul Special
Body Material: Mahogany
Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Color: TV Yellow
Neck
Material: Mahogany
Shape: Vintage 50s
Dimensions: .885" at the 1st fret, .985" at the 12th fret
Joint: Set Neck
Fretboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Headstock: Gloss Black, Les Paul Script Logo
Inlay: Acrylic Dots
Radius: 12"
Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
Scale Length: 24.75"
Nut Width: 1.695"
Nut Material: GraphTech
Fretboard Binding: White
Hardware
Bridge/Tailpiece: Wraparound
Tuners: Vintage Deluxe w/ White Buttons
Hardware Finish: Nickel
Pickguard: 5-ply Black
Electronics
Neck Pickup: P-90 Single-coil
Bridge Pickup: P-90 Single-coil
Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-way Toggle Pickup Selector Switch
Special Electronics: Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors
Case/Gigbag: Gibson Hardshell Case










