Epiphone Les Paul Special Double Cut, Cherry Red

Name: Epiphone Les Paul Special Double Cut, Cherry Red
Brand: Epiphone
Price: 490 USD
Availability: Discontinued

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Colour: Cherry

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Key Features

Twin P-90 PRO pickups give punchy, expressive ’60s-style tone
Double-cut mahogany body for full upper-fret access
60s SlimTaper neck offers fast, comfortable playability
Lightning Bar wraparound bridge adds sustain and resonance

Epiphone Les Paul Special Double Cut, Cherry Red Overview

The Epiphone Les Paul Special Double Cut is a modern take on the early ’60s models that helped cement the Special as one of the most characterful guitars in the Les Paul family. Originally introduced in the ’50s as a more refined sibling to the Junior, the Special evolved into a double-cutaway design by 1958, giving players better upper-fret access and a sleeker overall feel. This Inspired by Gibson revival brings back the spirit of those early ’60s guitars with upgraded reliability and a vintage-approved look.

Its slab mahogany double-cut body gives the guitar a lively, resonant acoustic voice, while the '60s SlimTaper neck feels fast and familiar, topped with a bound rosewood fingerboard and pearloid dot inlays. A pair of Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbars deliver everything from bright, chiming cleans to snarling overdrive, with independent volume and tone controls for shaping your sound. The Lightning Bar compensated wraparound bridge is bolted directly into the body for great sustain, and the three-on-a-plate Deluxe tuners add classic style. Finished in vintage-inspired Cherry Red and supplied with a premium gig bag, it’s an iconic Special made for modern players.

Product Ref: 343573

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Vintage double-cut design

The Les Paul Special Double Cut keeps the layout and styling of the early ’60s guitars, offering a lightweight, resonant feel and wide upper-fret access thanks to the symmetrical cutaways. The Cherry Red finish gives it that unmistakably retro vibe, while the simple, no-nonsense control layout stays true to the classic formula that made the Special a favourite among blues and rock players.

Comfortable SlimTaper neck

The 60s SlimTaper profile provides a smooth, fast feel across the fretboard, making chords comfortable and lead playing effortless. The bound rosewood fingerboard and medium-jumbo frets offer a clean, responsive surface, while the Kalamazoo-style headstock fitted with three-on-a-plate tuners adds a touch of vintage authenticity. It’s a neck that feels comfortable and familiar from the first time that you pick it up.

Expressive P-90 tone

Equipped with two Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbars, the Special Double Cut covers a huge tonal range. Clean settings offer sparkle and detail, while cranked tones deliver throaty mids and gritty bite that cut through the mix. Individual volume and tone controls for each pickup make it easy to dial in everything from warm rhythm sounds to searing lead tones, giving the guitar remarkable versatility despite its stripped-back appearance.

Reliable, resonance-focused hardware

The Lightning Bar compensated wraparound bridge anchors directly to the mahogany body, enhancing sustain and resonance while keeping tuning stable. Epiphone Deluxe tuners with ivory buttons offer smooth adjustments and a classic aesthetic. Combined with the GraphTech nut and nickel hardware, the guitar feels dependable for rehearsals, shows and studio work. With a premium gig bag included, it’s ready to travel straight away.