{"product_id":"1960-1-gibson-les-paul-sg-special-84","title":"1960-1 Gibson Les Paul \/ SG Special","description":"Serial # 2246.  In my mind, electric guitars don't come much better than a slab-bodied double-cut Les Paul or SG Special.  Produced for only 3 years between '59 and '61, the model was named the Les Paul Special for most of '59, but by November of that year it was re-designated the SG Special - although with the exception of the headstock markings and the position of the neck pickup the guitar was unchanged.  In early '61 the Special took on the new skinny SG body, but production of Les Paul bodied Specials trickled on throughout the year until supplies were used up.  This instrument has an early 1961 four digit serial number, and pot codes dated the 27th week of 1960.  Its neck is typical of the '60-'61 transition, having a fast carve and a standard width 1-11\/16\"  nut.  It has maintained a good neck angle, and its playability is flawless.  There are no neck joint issues, and the original frets have good life left in them.  The electronics are original and untouched, with P-90 DC values of 8.3K and 7.9K, and a vintage replica switch tip. The guitar sounds fantastic.  The cherry finish has strong color, and there are no areas of extensive rash on the body and neck.  There are the usual number of dings and some minor belt wear on the back; on the headstock there is a bit of lacquer-melt caused by an old sticker.  The tuners are original, but there are nicely filled screw-holes from a set of Schallers; the original headstock bushings fit tightly in their original holes.  Overall, this Les Paul Special scores highly - it's gorgeous to look at, weighs in at a feathery 6.75 pounds, and sounds spectacular.  And it comes with its original hard shell case, too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sold\"\u003eSOLD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"GIBSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53610237198702,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/lespaul_fullf_1007.jpg?v=1790962723","url":"https:\/\/folkwaymusic.com\/products\/1960-1-gibson-les-paul-sg-special-84","provider":"Folkway Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}