1959 Gibson Les Paul Special
The double-cutaway 1959 Les Paul Special offers the full-access ergonomics with two P-90 pickups. These are excellent gigging instruments with genuine vintage tone.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$15,000–$30,000
Very Good
$8,300–$18,000
Good
$5,300–$12,000
Fair
$2,300–$6,000
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Mahogany (slab body, double-cutaway) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 24.750" |
| Frets | 22 |
| Pickup Config | HH |
| Bridge | Wraparound combination bridge/tailpiece |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe single-ring |
| Finish Options | TV Yellow, Cherry |
Pickups & Electronics
Two P-90 soap-bar pickups. Double-cutaway body introduced in 1959.
What Changed in 1959
Body became double-cutaway in 1959, mirroring the Junior's transition. The DC Special with two P-90s is a highly capable instrument.
Collector's Notes
TV Yellow finish is the most collectible. Double-cut Specials are more versatile than single-cuts due to improved upper fret access.