UB:29 Gibson Les Paul Special DC TV Yellow 60s VOS – What a Machine! Totally Underrated! P90 Punch!

Custom Shop Gibson Les Paul Special - Double Cut TV Yellow 1960s VOS (Vintage Original Spec) with Custom P-90s Historic Series - It's Just Such a Classic! & What a Machine!

I’ve often thought this simple guitar model from Gibson has often been over-looked having somewhat been put into the shadow of the Single-Cut model, which in fairness was the first to be unveiled back in the late 1950s. The Double-Cut comes in both single (Junior) and duel pick-up (The Special) versions sporting P-90 pick-ups and in this particular release – fitted with a pair of Custom P-90s. I have done a P90 comparison against the 50s era Gold-Top, see that video review here - (   • Q&A:5 Gibson Les Paul Gold-Top or Les...  )

In many ways it’s simplicity is reminiscent of the Fender Telecaster, being a solid slab of mahogany with slightly rounded body edges albeit with a set-neck instead of bolts. The Gibson Junior, in both its single-cut and double-cut forms, was originally earmarked as the company’s "student" model with the initial price of the Les Paul Junior starting at $49.50 which would be over $500.00 in 2024. It's often said that the TV Yellow got it’s name due to that particular colour showing well on Black and White television. Certainly, yellow filtration is used in black and white photography to increase contrast and the faded yellow on the Guitar would meet ‘Broadcast’ safe contrast levels for television. As this particular guitar was purchased used (albeit it practically new) in this review I explain what to watch out for when buying used and tips to help avoid scams. Throughout this video I give an overview of the guitar and it’s parts along with some simple sound examples both clean, over-driven and boosted... Enjoy!

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- Unboxing Music Equipment Videos
- Stu's Guitar Journey! (12 part Video Series)
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In UB 30 Video (Unboxing Video 30) I take a look at replacing a pick-guard on my Custom Shop Fender 61 Telecaster - definitely looks a lot better suited now! -    • UB:30 Telecaster Pickguard Change - S...  

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