{"id":18999,"date":"2026-03-04T19:27:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T18:27:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/?post_type=product&p=18999"},"modified":"2026-03-04T20:02:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T19:02:59","slug":"2023-gibson-custom-shop-1960-les-paul-special-double-cut-cherry","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/product\/2023-gibson-custom-shop-1960-les-paul-special-double-cut-cherry\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Gibson Custom Shop 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Cherry [USED]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Custom Shop 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue \u2013 Cherry (2023)<\/span><\/h2>\n

The 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue<\/strong> from the Gibson Custom Shop<\/span><\/span><\/strong> faithfully recreates one of the most iconic and raw-sounding instruments of the early 1960s. Known for its simplicity, aggressive tone, and unmistakable look, the Les Paul Special DC has become a favorite among players who appreciate direct, dynamic vintage tone.<\/span><\/p>\n

This model captures the spirit of the original 1960 design with historically accurate construction, classic tonewoods, and period-correct details. Finished in the legendary Cherry nitrocellulose lacquer<\/strong>, the guitar delivers the unmistakable visual identity associated with vintage Gibson Specials.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Body & Construction<\/span><\/h2>\n

The guitar features a solid mahogany body in the classic double cutaway design<\/strong>, providing excellent resonance, sustain, and upper fret access.<\/span><\/p>\n

The thin nitrocellulose lacquer finish<\/strong> allows the wood to breathe and age naturally over time, contributing to the instrument\u2019s lively response and vintage character.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Neck & Playability<\/span><\/h2>\n

The mahogany neck<\/strong> is shaped to the traditional 1960 Slim Taper profile<\/strong>, offering a fast and comfortable playing feel.<\/span><\/p>\n

Combined with a rosewood fingerboard<\/strong>, the guitar delivers smooth playability and excellent articulation. The 12″ fingerboard radius<\/strong> and vintage-style frets<\/strong> provide a familiar Gibson playing experience that balances vintage feel with modern comfort.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pickups & Tone<\/span><\/h2>\n

The guitar is equipped with a pair of Custom Shop P-90 single-coil pickups<\/strong>, delivering the raw, punchy tone that made the Les Paul Special famous.<\/span><\/p>\n

These pickups provide:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    powerful midrange growl<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    excellent dynamic response<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    clear, articulate cleans<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    aggressive vintage bite when pushed<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The classic two volume \/ two tone control layout<\/strong> with a three-way toggle switch allows for a wide range of tonal shaping.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Specifications<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Model:<\/strong> 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue<\/span>
    Year:<\/strong> 2023<\/span>
    Color:<\/strong> Cherry<\/span><\/p>\n

    Body:<\/strong> Solid Mahogany<\/span>
    Neck:<\/strong> Mahogany<\/span>
    Neck Profile:<\/strong> 1960 Slim Taper<\/span><\/p>\n

    Fingerboard:<\/strong> Rosewood<\/span>
    Radius:<\/strong> 12″<\/span>
    Frets:<\/strong> Vintage Style<\/span><\/p>\n

    Pickups:<\/strong> Custom Shop P-90 (Neck & Bridge)<\/span>
    Controls:<\/strong> 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way Toggle Switch<\/span><\/p>\n

    Bridge:<\/strong> Wraparound Bridge<\/span>
    Tuners:<\/strong> Vintage Style<\/span>
    Finish:<\/strong> Nitrocellulose Lacquer<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Condition & Case<\/span><\/h2>\n

    The instrument is in very good condition<\/strong>, showing only minimal signs of use<\/strong>. There are light surface scratches on the back of the body<\/strong>, typical for a gently played instrument, and they do not affect playability or structural integrity in any way.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Included with the guitar:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      original Gibson Gator Skin case<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      manufacturer documentation and accessories<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Guitar2Amp<\/span><\/h2>\n

      This instrument is offered by Guitar2Amp<\/strong>, a boutique guitar store specializing in high-end instruments, Custom Shop guitars, and boutique amplifiers from carefully selected builders around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Every instrument is professionally inspected and prepared before sale to ensure the best possible playing experience.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Custom Shop 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue \u2013 Cherry (2023)<\/h2>\n

      The 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue<\/strong> from the Gibson Custom Shop<\/span><\/span><\/strong> faithfully recreates one of the most iconic and raw-sounding instruments of the early 1960s. Known for its simplicity, aggressive tone, and unmistakable look, the Les Paul Special DC has become a favorite among players who appreciate direct, dynamic vintage tone.<\/p>\n

      This model captures the spirit of the original 1960 design with historically accurate construction, classic tonewoods, and period-correct details. Finished in the legendary Cherry nitrocellulose lacquer<\/strong>, the guitar delivers the unmistakable visual identity associated with vintage Gibson Specials.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":18779,"template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[137,136],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-18999","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-electric","7":"product_cat-guitars","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple","14":"entry","15":"content-bg","16":"loop-entry"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/18999","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18779"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18999"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=18999"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=18999"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=18999"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}