Epiphone Les Paul Special TV Yellow

The Epiphone Les Paul Special in TV Yellow is a direct tribute to the iconic Gibson Les Paul Special of the late 1950s. It's a no-frills, rock-and-roll workhorse known for its raw power, vibrant P-90 tones, and comfortable playability. The "TV Yellow" finish is a distinctive, classic color that has become synonymous with this particular model.

Key Features:

• Solid Body Construction:

  • Body Material: Typically solid Mahogany, a tonewood renowned for its rich resonance, warmth, and excellent sustain. Its simple, slab-style body contributes to its direct tone and lighter weight.

  • Finish: A glossy TV Yellow finish. This distinctive color is a slightly muted, creamy yellow (originally designed to look good on black-and-white television broadcasts, hence the "TV"). It's a vintage-inspired aesthetic that is highly sought after.

• Neck & Fingerboard:

  • Neck Material: Mahogany, often a set-neck construction (glued-in) for enhanced sustain and resonance transfer between the neck and body.

  • Neck Profile: "60s SlimTaper" profile, offering a fast and comfortable playing experience, well-suited for both rhythm and lead playing.

  • Scale Length: 24.75" (a classic Gibson short scale length), which contributes to a warmer tone and easier string bending.

  • Fingerboard: Indian Laurel, a durable and smooth material, with a 12" radius.

  • Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo frets, providing a good balance for comfortable fretting and bending.

  • Nut: Graph Tech NuBone, enhancing sustain and ensuring consistent tuning stability.

  • Inlays: Pearloid Dot inlays.

• Pickups:

  • Equipped with two Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar single-coil pickups (one in the neck and one in the bridge position). These are a defining feature of the Les Paul Special. P-90s are known for their powerful, gritty, and articulate tone  offering more bite than a humbucker and more body than a traditional single-coil, providing a versatile sound ideal for blues, rock, punk, and more.

• Hardware:

  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Epiphone Lightning Bar compensated wraparound bridge, providing excellent intonation and sustain while keeping the design simple and robust. This type of bridge is integral to the guitar's raw tone.

  • Tuners: Epiphone Deluxe Vintage-style 18:1 ratio tuners with ivory buttons, providing precise and reliable tuning stability and a vintage look.

  • Hardware Finish: Nickel, for a classic and aged aesthetic that complements the TV Yellow finish.

• Electronics:

  • Standard control layout with 2 Volume knobs (one for each pickup) and 2 Tone knobs (one for each pickup), utilizing CTS potentiometers for reliable operation and smooth taper.

  • 3-way Epiphone toggle pickup selector switch for easy switching between neck, bridge, or both pickups.

• Aesthetics:

  • The prominent TV Yellow finish is its most distinctive aesthetic feature.

  • Black 5-ply pickguard.

  • Black Top Hat knobs.

  • Black headstock with the classic "Epiphone" logo.

• Case: Typically, this model does not come with an included case or gig bag; these are usually optional accessories.

The Epiphone Les Paul Special in TV Yellow is a fantastic choice for guitarists seeking a no-nonsense, high-performing instrument with classic P-90 snarl, excellent playability, and a distinctive vintage aesthetic, all at an accessible price point. It's a powerful tool for straightforward, unadulterated rock and roll.