Gibson Les Paul Modern vs Gibson Les Paul Special
Put solidbody guitars head to head to compare size, weight, and more.
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Featured Deal
$2999.00
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Featured Deal
$1799.00
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| Solidbody Guitars | Gibson Les Paul Modern | Gibson Les Paul Special |
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| Summary | ||
| Rating |
100%
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98%
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| Rank | ||
| Number of Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Body Type | Solidbody, Ultra-modern weight relief | Solidbody |
| Body Shape | Les Paul Modern | Les Paul Special |
| Body Material | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Top Material | Maple | |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Color | Graphite Sparkling Burgundy Top | Vintage Cherry |
| Neck Material | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | Asymmetrical Slim Taper | Vintage '50s |
| Neck Joint | Set Neck | Set Neck |
| Radius | 10"-16" compound | 12" |
| Fingerboard Material | Ebony | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Mother-of-Pearl Trapezoids | Acrylic Dots |
| Number of Frets | 22, Medium Jumbo | 22, Medium Jumbo |
| Scale Length | 24.75" | 24.75" |
| Nut Width | 1.695" | 1.694" |
| Nut Material | GraphTech | GraphTech NuBone |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | Nashville Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar Nashville Tune-O-Matic | Wraparound Stoptaill |
| Tuners | Grover Locking Rotomatics | Vintage Deluxe with White buttons |
| Neck Pickup | Burstbucker Pro Rhythm Humbucker | P-90 Single-coil |
| Bridge Pickup | Burstbucker Pro + Lead Humbucker | P-90 Single-coil |
| Controls | 2 x volume (push/pull coil-tap), 2 x tone (push/pull for bypass/phase) | 2 x volume, 2 x tone |
| Switching | 3-way toggle pickup switch | 3-way toggle pickup switch |
| Strings | Gibson, .010-.046 | Gibson, .010-.046 |
| Case/Gig Bag | Hardshell Case | Hardshell Case |
| Manufacturer Part Number: | LPM00M1CH1 LPM00M2CH1 | LPSP00VENH1 |
| Details | ||
| Brand | Gibson | Gibson |
| Prices | ||
| MSRP | $2,999.00 | $1,799.00 |
| Used Price | $2,099.30 | $1,259.30 |
| Sale Price | $2,699.10 | $1,619.10 |
Solidbody Guitars Descriptions
Gibson Les Paul Modern
Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fretboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Graphite Top
Gibson Les Paul Special
Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fretboard, and 2 Single-coil Pickups - Vintage Cherry
