Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Special DC TVY
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Epiphone
1960 Les Paul Special DC TVY
Product Info
Article Number:
614913
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
1960 Les Paul Special DC TVY
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$1,164.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Special DC is a seriously cool package. The P-90 pickups give it a snarling, vintage vibe perfect for blues, rock 'n' roll, and garage rock. It's a fantastic option for players wanting that classic Les Paul feel without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Special DC TVY
- Electric Guitar
- Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection (2025)
- Body: Mahogany
- Set neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: '60s Slim Taper
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- 22 medium jumbo frets
- Graph Tech nut
- Pickup: 2 Gibson Custom USA P-90 Soapbar (neck and bridge)
- Black pickguard
- 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 3-way toggle switch
- Historic Aluminum Wraparound bridge
- Nickel hardware
- Epiphone deluxe Three on a Plate machine heads
- Colour: TV Yellow
- Includes case
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Gibson Custom USA P-90s offer a raw, powerful, and articulate vintage sound.
- • Slim taper neck profile provides comfortable playability for fast runs and chords.
- • Historic Aluminum Wraparound bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Limited pickup options restrict versatility for modern or heavily distorted genres.
- • Rosewood fretboard may require more frequent oiling to prevent dryness.
- • The TV Yellow finish, while striking, can be prone to showing fingerprints.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 Gibson Custom USA P-90 Soapbar
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75")
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Historic Aluminum Wraparound
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The '60s Slim Taper is thinner than many Gibson necks, offering a faster feel, but lacks the substantiality some players prefer.
Absolutely, the pickup cavities are standard size, making aftermarket replacements straightforward for a qualified tech.
It's slightly less forgiving for fine-tuning, but generally provides good intonation with careful setup – a worthwhile trade-off for the vintage aesthetic.
