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Description
The Gibson Les Paul Special Black '87 is a striking embodiment of vintage charm and modern craftsmanship, seamlessly merging traditional aesthetics with contemporary performance. This solid body electric guitar is renowned for its P-90 single-coil pickups, which deliver a biting, articulate tone that cuts through any mix. Its mahogany body and neck offer a warm resonance, while the rosewood fingerboard ensures smooth playability. Designed for musicians who appreciate both heritage and innovation, the Les Paul Special Black '87 is a timeless piece in any guitarist's collection.
The guitar's Tune-o-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece provide excellent sustain and tuning stability, making it ideal for both studio recordings and live performances. Its aesthetic is understated yet classic, allowing the craftsmanship and tonal quality to take center stage. Whether you're strumming soulful chords or unleashing blistering solos, this guitar's versatile tonal range will meet the demands of a variety of musical genres.
Key Features:
- P-90 single-coil pickups for a versatile and articulate sound
- Solid mahogany body and neck for rich tones and durability
- Rosewood fingerboard for smooth and fast playability
- Tune-o-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece for sustained notes and tuning stability
- Vintage-style tuners for precise tuning adjustments
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Bruce Kulick's KISS Guitar of the Month - June 2020
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This month I am featuring a Black LP Special from ‘92 ,and it’s very close to the original one I owned for the HITS tour (1990). 30 years ago when the tour began and I would always open the show for “I Stole Your Love” using this model guitar. It features cream binding, and a rosewood fingerboard. I upgraded the pickups to Dimarzio’s, DP 154, and 162 DLX Plus, both great sounding mini humbuckers. I added gold bonnet knobs and pickup toggle tip add contrast. I don’t know when I sold the original, but this one is very close in features, tone and vibe. A cool sound, with the mahogany body and these unique pickups. Black finish, for KISS coolness. #dimarziopickups #gibson #lespaulspecial #hitstour #kisstory #guitarofthemonth
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