Gibson Faded Les Paul Special Electric Guitar with Humbuckers (with Gig Bag)

6-String Electric Guitars

The Les Paul Special appeared in 1955, completing the original quartet of Les Paul models. This Faded Series version features humbuckers producing a modern humbucking power. The body is Mahogany, as is its neck. The Special has a 1960 Slim Taper neck shape and a Rosewood fingerboard. Other features include Chrome hardware, a tune-o-matic bridge, and a stop bar tailpiece. The Les Paul Special includes a Gibson padded gig bag.

REVIEWS
Feature:
The usual Paul controls provide quite a range of sound and tone. The neck is very comfortable, especially with my smaller hands.

Quality:
The set up was off and the frets needed work. All else is a 10. Mine was purchased as an "as is" guitar for some dings, what have u.I only play for myself to beat acoustic boredom. I would expect that this guitar will hold up fine with reasonable care.

Value:
It's worth the money.

Desirability:
Sex appeal, perhaps some. This guitar is more of an understatement. However, I like looking at it. A Les Paul is an elegant looking product in general.

Sound:
The sound is just great. It kind of reminds me of an acoustic when chording, nice. The ticket for blues rock. I have heard somewhat better for clean blues and Jazz. However, this thing does just about anything you want it to quite well.

Support:
Gibson took care of the frets under warranty. I never spoke with Gibson, the warranty station took care of it.

Overall:
The only other guitar that I would be tempted to buy would be a used "The Paul" made about 25 or so years ago. My instructor has this model and I think BB would trade Lucille for it. I think, since I play for myself that my LP Faded will be my only electric guitar.

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