Gibson Les Paul Special: Exploring the Timeless Tone and Iconic Legacy!

In this episode, we check out the ‪@gibsonguitar‬ Les Paul Special. The Les Paul Special returns to the classic design that made it relevant, played and loved shaping sound across generations and genres of music. It pays tribute to Gibson's Golden Era of innovation and brings authenticity back to life. Originally introduced in 1955, the Les Paul Special has been embraced by musicians for over 60 years. It is based on the Les Paul Junior with a slab mahogany body, fat 50s-style mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, wraparound bridge, an additional rhythm P-90 pickup, binding on the neck and additional controls for the rhythm pickup and the 3-way toggle switch.
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0:00 - Bumper
0:10 - Introduction
0:38 - Things we like
2:50 - All three pickup selections clean
3:23 - First pedal clip setup - LPD Fifty5
4:10 - LPD Fifty5 Demo
5:23 - Second pedal clip setup - Tru-Fi Tremolo
5:45 - Tru-Fi Tremolo Demo
6:37 - First jam set up
7:53 - First jam, PJ takes it for a spin
9:25 - Third pedal clip setup - RFO Electronics Real Vibe
9:52 - RFO electronics Real Vibe
10:51 - Fourth pedal clip setup - Mythos Mjolnir
11:16 - Mythos Mjolnir
12:16 - Second jam setup
13:38 - Final thoughts
16:54 - Second jam, Beard takes it for a spin
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[@Coolbeans1492]

This is a really great demo with a lot of insight. One thing to add is that with p90s there is a lot of tonal variation on the volume knob. Starting at 8-9 makes a big difference than starting on 10. And finally, it’s widely suggested that hendrix played the solo to all along the watch tower on a single coil lp. Its also known he was using one of these in the studio around that time but it couldve also been his lp custom.

[@PJandtheBeard]

Thanks! I always roll the volume knob back to clean up a drive pedal but never think to do it clean when demoing a guitar. Great suggestion! Didn’t know that about the Hendrix stuff either.

[@BenCoombs]

The LP Special has always been high on my list. Nice use of the Fifty 5 too, it's great with P90's!! Cheers Gents!!

[@PJandtheBeard]

Thanks Ben! The Fifty5 is a killer pedal.

[@LucasJRice]

I just picked up one of these beauties in worn ebony.

[@PJandtheBeard]

@@LucasJRice nice