From Gibson:
Legend has it that the famous “TV Yellow” color of the Les Paul Special was named for its vivid appearance on black & white televisions in the 1950s. That’s debatable. What’s not up for debate is the indelible imprint this model had on music history since its inception. The classy looks and thick, meaty tones of the Les Paul Special have been preferred by players of all genres. And this 1957 Les Paul Special Reissue from Custom Shop revives every single feature in spectacular detail for the ultimate vintage ownership experience — from the solid mahogany construction to the roaring P90s.
Serial #: 79503
Body Material: 1-Piece Solid Mahogany
Binding Style: Fingerboard 1-Ply Cream
Weight Relief: None
Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Profile: Chunky C-Shape
Scale Length: 24.75″ / 62.865cm
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Radius: 12″ / 304.8mm
Number of Frets: 22
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687″ / 42.85mm
End-of-Board Width: 2.24″ / 56.89mm
Inlays: Pearloid Dot
Finish: Nickel
Bridge: Wraparound
Tailpiece: Wraparound
Pick Guard: Black Multi-Ply
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs: Black Top Hats
Switch Tip: Amber
Switch Washer: Black
Jack Plate: Black Multi-Ply
Neck Pickup: Custom Soapbar P90
Bridge Pickup: Custom Soapbar P90
Under-Saddle Pickup: LR Baggs™ Element
Controls: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
Included Accessories: Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags