Gibson LP Special DC Figured Top CB
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Gibson
LP Special DC Figured Top CB
Product Info
Article Number:
459717
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
LP Special DC Figured Top CB
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$5,277.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Les Paul Special DC is a seriously well-built instrument, leaning into that classic Gibson vibe. The Custombuckers give it a warm, punchy voice perfect for rock, blues, and classic tones – it's a premium-priced option that'll appeal to players seeking vintage character and quality craftsmanship.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul Special Double Cut Figured Top Cobra Burst VOS
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop
- Body: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
- Top: Flamed maple
- Neck: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
- Fretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
- Neck profile: 1960s Slim Taper
- All hide glue construction
- Frets: 22 x Authentic medium-jumbo
- Scale: 628 mm
- Pickups: 2 x Custombucker Alnico III
- Pickguard: Black multi-ply
- 2 x 500 K CTS volume and tone pots with oil-in-paper capacitors
- Buttons: Black Top Hat
- Grover kidney machine heads
- ABR-1 bridge
- Colour: Cobra Burst
- Includes a case and certificate
- Made in the USA
PROS
- • All-hide glue construction enhances resonance and sustain significantly.
- • Custombucker Alnico III pickups deliver a powerful, vintage-voiced tone.
- • Figured maple top adds striking visual appeal and complexity.
- • The 1960s Slim Taper neck profile promotes comfortable, fast playing.
CONS
- • The mahogany body construction will likely result in a somewhat heavy instrument.
- • The limited pickup options restrict versatility for modern genres.
- • Rosewood fretboards can be prone to drying and cracking with improper care.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
Neck Material
Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Pickups
2 x Custombucker Alnico III
Scale Length
24.75 in
Frets
22 x Authentic medium-jumbo
Bridge
ABR-1
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Custombuckers generally offer a hotter output and a slightly more focused midrange compared to standard Gibson pickups, providing more aggressive drive and clarity.
Cobra Burst is a special finish, often associated with limited runs and Custom Shop instruments, making this a visually distinctive model.
Consistent humidity control is vital; store it in a case with hygrometer and humidifier to prevent cracking or warping due to dryness.
