Epiphone IGC 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue TV White Electric guitar

Epiphone IGC 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue – Premium Doublecut Tone

The Epiphone IGC 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue TV White brings vintage style and modern playability to the doublecut electric guitar world. Crafted from solid mahogany, finished in polished TV White, and loaded with hand-wired electronics, it delivers the look and sound of a true classic. For demanding players, this reissue recreates the 1960 original, complete with USA Gibson Custom P-90 Soapbar pickups and period-correct hardware. This model is crafted for those who want a historically accurate, stage-ready Les Paul Special with reliable modern consistency.

Distinctive Features for the True Enthusiast

Among its standout features are genuine USA Gibson Custom P-90 Soapbar pickups, hand-wired CTS potentiometers, and Bumblebee paper-in-oil capacitors. Tuning stability and sustain come from the vintage wraparound bridge with intonation screws, while the "open book" headstock and mother-of-pearl inlays reflect classic Les Paul Special heritage.

Premium Materials: Resonance and Playability

Material selection defines the Les Paul Special's signature sound. Both the doublecut body and neck use solid mahogany for warmth and resonance. The polished finish highlights the TV White color and preserves the natural sustain of the wood for note clarity and punch.

• Body Material: Mahogany — delivers a classic, rich tonal foundation
• Strength and stability come from the mahogany neck, creating smooth resonance with every note.
• Finish: Polished — enhances resonance and showcases the iconic TV White look

Effortless Playability and Comfort

IGC 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue excels in playability, featuring a one-piece mahogany neck and SlimTaper profile. The rosewood fretboard's 12" (304.8 mm) radius and 22 medium jumbo frets are perfect for chords or expressive bends. Players enjoy excellent sustain and upper fret access with its set-neck design.

• Neck Profile: 60s SlimTaper — facilitates fast, modern playing styles
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm (12") — balances chording ease with soloing comfort
• Seamless transitions across the fretboard are possible thanks to 22 medium jumbo frets.

Vintage Electronics, Modern Reliability

Equipped with two Gibson Custom USA P-90 Soapbar pickups, this instrument covers everything from mellow cleans to gritty overdrive. Hand-wired CTS potentiometers, Bumblebee paper-in-oil capacitors, and a three-way Switchcraft selector give nuanced tonal control. The wraparound bridge, Graph Tech nut, and Epiphone Deluxe tuners offer stable tuning under heavy use.

• Pickups: Gibson Custom USA P-90 Soapbar (neck & bridge) — renowned clarity and punch
• Bridge: Historic wraparound — sustain and resonance, vintage look
• Control your sound precisely with 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS pots, and Bumblebee capacitors.

Who Is This Guitar For?

Discerning players seeking authentic vintage tone, exceptional playability, and timeless looks will appreciate the IGC 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue. This model is ideal for experienced guitarists, vintage enthusiasts, and gigging musicians who demand reliability and boutique features. Collectors and studio professionals will also find its historical accuracy and modern consistency appealing.

Legacy and Inspiration: The Les Paul Special Story

First introduced in 1955, the Les Paul Special evolved into its doublecut form in 1958, improving upper fret access. The 1960 version became renowned for its SlimTaper neck and rich P-90 sound. This reissue honors that legacy and brings the innovation of the original to new generations, combining Epiphone quality with Gibson Custom features.