Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Les Paul Special Double Cut Figured Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)

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Stand out, play loud! This Les Paul Special Double Cut hosts a mahogany body with a stunning AAA figured maple veneer and vintage-inspired ProBucker pickups.

Overview

The Gibson Les Paul Special was designed as an enhanced version of the Les Paul Junior, featuring two P-90 pickups compared to the Junior's single P-90 pickup for increased sonic flexibility. It also added fretboard binding and a mother-of-pearl headstock logo, giving it a bit more visual appeal as well and creating an intermediate model that sat between the fancier Les Paul Standard and the Les Paul Junior in the product lineup.

The Les Paul Special was first released as a single-cutaway model in 1955, but by 1958, it had transitioned to a double-cutaway body, offering improved access to the upper range of the fretboard. A change to a thinner SlimTaper neck profile and lower rhythm pickup positioning in 1960 brought improved neck stability and made it easier to play than ever.

The Les Paul Special Double Cut Figured. It retains all the features that make the Les Paul Special eminently playable and elevates its visual appeal to the next level. It features a Les Paul Special double cutaway mahogany body and caps it with a beautiful AAA figured maple veneer. Additionally, the top is also bound.

The mahogany neck has a fast-playing SlimTaper profile and is topped with a bound rosewood fretboard that is equipped with 22 medium jumbo frets and adorned with acrylic dot position marker inlays. The 60s Kalamazoo headstock is outfitted with Grover Rotomatic tuners and features the Epiphone logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl.

The electronics are also different than what you'll find on… read more most Les Paul Specials. Instead of the usual P-90 single coil pickups, the Les Paul Special Double Cut Figured is equipped with a pair of Epiphone's acclaimed ProBucker humbucking pickups, with a ProBucker 2 in the neck position and a slightly hotter ProBucker 3 in the bridge position for blistering solos.

Both pickups are wired to individual volume and tone controls, along with a three-way toggle switch for excellent tonal control and versatility. The Les Paul Special Double Cut Figured comes packed in a premium gig bag to help keep it safe when traveling.

Features:

- Mahogany neck
- Mahogany body with AAA figured maple veneer
- 60s SlimTaper profile neck
- Rosewood fretboard
- 1960s Kalamazoo headstock
- ProBucker pickups
- Grover Rotomatic Tuners
- Graph Tech nut
- LockTone hardware
- Premium gig bag included

Specs

- Collection: Inspired by Gibson
- Finish: Transparent
- Body Shape: Les Paul
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top: AAA Figured Maple Veneer
- Binding: 3-ply Top; Single Ply Fretboard
- Neck: Mahogany
- Profile: 60S SlimTaper
- Nut Width: 1.69" / 43mm
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
- Number of Frets: 22
- Nut: Graph Tech
- Inlay: Acrylic Dot
- Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: LockTone Stop Bar
- Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
- Control Knobs: Black Top Hat
- Plating: Nickel
- Neck Pickup: ProBucker 2
- Bridge Pickup: ProBucker 3
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
- Case: Premium Gig Bag Included

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Ocean Water

Shipping Weight: 13 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 44 x 22 x 5 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): EILSDFOWNH1

Figured Bourbon Burst

Shipping Weight: 12.5 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 44 x 22 x 5 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): EILSDFBONH1

In order to continually improve the design, quality, and performance of Epiphone's products and instruments and to make use of the best materials at all times, Epiphone reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-4GIBSON
Web: https://www.epiphone.com/en-US/Support/Contact

Reviews

(1 ratings)

Submitted February 12, 2026 by S F in Tubac, AZ

"Happily Suprised"

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Bought it based on looks alone. I didn't realize it was a new model. I've had a couple sc p90 epi specials and that was gonna be my next purchase until I saw this. I didn't have any humbucker guitars and have been needing one. It arrived and I immediately top wrapped it with 8's. Almost too slinky at first but I quickly got used to it. Set up was unplayable out of the box. Bridge and tailpiece were way too high but nothing to complain about because I was gonna top wrap it anyways. Frets are gonna need a little attention eventually. I'll wait until the wood aclimates to southern Arizonas lack of humidity all the way so I don't have to do it twice. It is already my #1 after just playing it for a few minutes.( Over a Duojet w/p90's, a Mim Strat and a Mim Tele). I'm always very impressed with Epiphones. Have had some stolen and foolishly sold some. Eventually I'll put in lollar imperials but it really doesn't need them. I also considered a prs se McCarty single cut but I just can't handle the birds. I see no reason to spend anymore on anything else as good as this is.