1974 Gibson Les Paul Special 55 Reissue (1955 reissue) Tobacco Sunburst
For sale is a rare and highly sought-after Gibson Les Paul Special ’55 Reissue from 1974, part of Gibson’s early vintage reissue efforts during the Norlin era. This vintage Les Paul Special captures the stripped-down, raw tone of the original 1955 models with dual P-90 pickups, a wraparound bridge, and solid mahogany body and neck construction—all made in the USA.
This ’74 reissue features a vintage-style slab mahogany body, set mahogany neck, and an unbound rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays. The dual P-90 single-coil pickups deliver that unmistakable midrange growl, dynamic response, and fat, punchy tone that made the original Les Paul Special a favorite among blues, punk, and rock players.
Whether you're a player looking for vintage tone or a collector seeking a rare piece of Gibson history, this 1974 Les Paul Special Reissue is a true gem.
The guitar weighs in at 8 pounds, 13.5 ounces. The frets were very professionally replaced and a new nut was installed in the process, as is customary. The jack plate seems to be changed as well. All other parts are original, as is the finish. There are no cracks, breaks or repairs other than the refret. The instrument is in excellent condition, and it plays perfectly. The truss rod has room for future neck relief adjustments.
Recent Gibson hardshell case included.
No sales tax for customers outside California.
Color: Tobacco Sunburst
Weight: 8lbs 13.5ozs
Body: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Neck Profile: See picture
Fretboard: Bound rosewood
Inlays: Mother-of-pearl dots
Frets: Refret
Fret count: 22
Nut: Replacement
Nut width: 1 11/16"
Radius: 9.5"
Scale: 24 3/4"
Neck thickness at 1st fret: 0.80"
Neck thickness at 12th fret: 1.0"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Total length: 39"
Lower bout: 13"
Waist: 7 1/4"
Upper bout: 9 3/16"
Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1 3/4"
String gauge: .010-.046"
Hardware Color: Chrome
Bridge Pickup/Brand: Gibson
Bridge Pickup Reading: 8.47k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Neck Pickup/Brand: Gibson
Neck Pickup Reading: 7.92k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Pickguard: Original
Bridge: Original
Tuners: Original
Knobs: Original
Switch: Original
Pots/Codes: Original
Case: OHSC
Notes: Factory marked 2nd, repro nut, and the jackplate is an aftermarket.
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