Gibson Les Paul Music City Sp. EB
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Gibson
Les Paul Music City Sp. EB
Product Info
Article Number:
620161
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul Music City Sp. EB
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$1,868.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Music City Special is a seriously cool, limited-run Les Paul. The ebony board and 70s pickups give it a distinct, warm, and punchy voice perfect for classic rock, blues, and even some heavier tones. It's a great option for players wanting a premium feel and sound without the premium price tag of a Custom Shop model.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul Music City Sp. EB
- Electric Guitar
- limited edition - limited to 650 units per colour worldwide
- Body: Poplar
- Set neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: SlimTaper
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 42.9 mm (1.69")
- Graph Tech nut
- 22 frets
- Pickup: 2 x 70s Tribute Humbucker (neck and bridge)
- Volume and tone controls
- 3-way toggle switch
- Black-white pickguard
- Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Grover Mini Rotomatic machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Ebony
- Includes Softlight case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ebony fingerboard offers exceptional clarity and sustain, a real upgrade.
- • 70s Tribute humbuckers deliver a thick, vintage tone with surprising articulation.
- • SlimTaper neck profile provides comfortable, fast playability for many hand sizes.
- • Grover Rotomatic tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability, a reliable touch.
CONS
- • Poplar body, while resonant, lacks the prestige of mahogany found in higher-end Les Pauls.
- • Limited production run means resale value might be unpredictable.
- • Ebony can be brittle; requires careful handling and occasional conditioning.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
2 x 70s Tribute Humbucker
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75")
Frets
22
Bridge
Tune-O-Matic
Weight
8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 70s Tribute pickups offer a more vintage-voiced, slightly warmer tone than the 488s often found on Studios, with a bit more mid-range presence.
The fingerboard is finished with a thin layer of Gibson's standard gloss lacquer, providing protection and a smooth playing surface.
While generally well-built, limited runs can occasionally present minor cosmetic inconsistencies – check the finish carefully upon arrival, as is standard with any guitar.
