Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue VOS, TV Yellow #05180

Full Description

Vintage-correct construction

The Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue is meticulously crafted to mirror the construction and feel of the original 1960 model. It features a solid mahogany body with no weight relief, delivering a resonant, full-bodied tone with natural sustain. Every detail—from the long tenon neck joint to the 1-ply cream fingerboard binding—has been recreated with historical accuracy, capturing the essence of the era.

Iconic TV Yellow VOS finish

Finished in a lightly aged TV Yellow nitrocellulose lacquer, this reissue exudes vintage appeal straight from the case. The VOS (Vintage Original Spec) treatment gives the guitar a soft, satin sheen with subtle patina, echoing the appearance of a well-preserved classic. Combined with the black multi-ply pickguard and black control plastics, it presents a striking contrast that makes this guitar visually distinctive on any stage or in any collection.

SlimTaper 60s neck profile

One of the standout features of this model is its SlimTaper 60s neck profile, offering a fast and comfortable playing experience. Designed to reflect the thinner necks introduced in 1960, it allows for agile chord transitions and fluid lead runs. Paired with a smooth Indian rosewood fingerboard and medium-jumbo frets, the neck feels familiar and responsive, encouraging expressive playing across all 22 frets.

Raw, expressive P-90 tone

Loaded with a pair of Custom Soapbar P-90 pickups, this Les Paul Special delivers a bold, articulate voice with vintage warmth and punch. The bridge pickup offers biting midrange and gritty growl perfect for rock and blues, while the neck pickup provides rounder, woody tones ideal for cleaner passages. Combined with CTS audio taper pots and paper-in-oil capacitors, the electronics provide exceptional clarity and dynamic responsiveness across the tonal spectrum.

True Custom Shop quality

Built in Gibson’s Custom Shop, this guitar showcases the highest level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. From the expertly rolled fingerboard edges to the authentic 1950s-style truss rod and Switchcraft hardware, every component is selected and fitted to the highest standards. Supplied with a Custom Shop hardshell case, Certificate of Authenticity, and historic hang tags, it’s a premium instrument built to deliver nothing but the best vintage playing experience.

Specifications

• Product Name: Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue VOS, TV Yellow
• Product Code: LPSPDC60VOTVNH1 #05180

Body

• Body Style: Les Paul
• Body Shape: Les Paul
• Body Material: Solid Mahogany
• Binding: Fingerboard 1-Ply Cream
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
• Weight Relief: None

Neck & Fretboard

• Profile: 60s SlimTaper
• Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
• Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Fret Count: 22
• Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
• End of Board Width: 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
• Inlays: Pearloid Dot
• Joint: Long Tenon

Hardware & Electronics

• Finish: Nickel
• Bridge: Wraparound
• Tailpiece: Wraparound
• Tuning Machines: Kluson Strip with White Buttons
• Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
• Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
• Truss Rod Cover: 2-Ply Black/White
• Control Knobs: Black Top Hats
• Switch Tip: Amber
• Switch Washer: Black
• Jack Plate Cover: Black Multi-Ply
• Control Covers: Black
• Strap Buttons: Aluminum
• Pickup Covers: Black Soapbar
• Neck Pickup: Custom Soapbar P-90
• Bridge Pickup: Custom Soapbar P-90
• Controls: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
• Output Jack: Switchcraft
• Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags