The Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute Humbucker in Natural Walnut Satin is a stripped-back USA-made Les Paul designed around simplicity, strong humbucker tones and straightforward playability.

Its solid mahogany body is paired with a rounded-profile maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, while a pair of Gibson 490R and 490T open-coil humbuckers deliver the thick, punchy sound associated with classic Gibson electric guitars.

The compensated wraparound bridge keeps the hardware deliberately simple, while Vintage Deluxe tuners and a satin nitrocellulose finish give the guitar a traditional feel without unnecessary decoration.

This Pre-Owned example is in Very Good condition, weighs an actual 7.56 lbs, and includes a gigbag.

AT A GLANCE

Detail	Specification
Brand	Gibson
Model	Les Paul Special Tribute Humbucker
Finish	Natural Walnut Satin
Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Weight	7.56 lbs
Condition	Very Good / Pre-Owned
Gigbag	Included

PRE-OWNED CONDITION REPORT

This is a Pre-Owned Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute Humbucker in Very Good condition.

The Very Good condition grade reflects a guitar that has been well looked after overall while showing the light signs of previous use expected from a Pre-Owned instrument.

This individual guitar weighs 7.56 lbs.

A gigbag is included.

KEY FEATURES

• USA-made Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute

• Natural Walnut Satin finish

• Mahogany body

• Maple neck

• Rounded neck profile

• Rosewood fingerboard

• 12" fingerboard radius

• 22 medium-jumbo frets

• 24.75" scale length

• Gibson 490R neck humbucker

• Gibson 490T bridge humbucker

• Open-coil pickup design

• Dual Volume controls

• Dual Tone controls

• 3-way pickup selector

• Compensated wraparound bridge

• Vintage Deluxe tuners with white buttons

• Graph Tech nut

• Chrome hardware

• Actual measured weight of 7.56 lbs

• Gigbag included

• Very Good Pre-Owned condition

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

The Les Paul Special Tribute Humbucker takes the core Gibson formula and removes anything unnecessary. There is no carved maple top, elaborate binding or complex hardware; instead, the focus is on a solid mahogany body, a comfortable neck and two proper Gibson humbuckers.

That simplicity gives the guitar a direct and responsive feel that works particularly well for rock, blues, punk and alternative styles. The satin finish also gives it a more natural, played-in feel than a heavily polished gloss instrument.

At 7.56 lbs, this particular example is also relatively manageable for a Gibson solid-body, making it comfortable for longer rehearsals and live sets.

DETAILED FEATURES & BENEFITS

Mahogany Body

The solid mahogany body provides the strong midrange, sustain and low-end warmth associated with many classic Gibson guitars. The flat Special-style body also keeps the design simpler and lighter than a carved-top Les Paul Standard.

Natural Walnut Satin Finish

The Natural Walnut Satin nitrocellulose finish gives the guitar a warm, understated appearance that allows the grain of the mahogany body to remain visually prominent. The satin surface also gives the guitar a less glossy and more tactile feel.

Rounded Maple Neck

The maple neck uses Gibson's Rounded profile, providing a substantial but comfortable grip that suits both rhythm and lead playing. Maple also gives this particular Les Paul Special Tribute a slightly different construction approach from traditional all-mahogany-neck Les Paul models.

Rosewood Fingerboard

The rosewood fingerboard has a 12" radius and 22 medium-jumbo frets, giving the guitar a familiar Gibson feel suited to chord work, bends and lead playing.

Gibson 490R & 490T Humbuckers

The guitar uses a 490R neck humbucker and 490T bridge humbucker, both in open-coil form. These pickups provide a powerful, clear Gibson humbucker response with enough output for driven rock tones while remaining versatile for cleaner playing.

Traditional Gibson Controls

Independent Volume and Tone controls for each pickup allow the two humbuckers to be balanced separately. This makes it easy to set contrasting rhythm and lead sounds or blend the two pickups together using the middle selector position.

Compensated Wraparound Bridge

The compensated wraparound bridge combines bridge and tailpiece functions into one simple unit. This reduces hardware complexity and contributes to the direct, resonant feel associated with Les Paul Special-style guitars.

Vintage Deluxe Tuners

Vintage Deluxe machine heads with white buttons maintain the stripped-back vintage-inspired appearance while providing straightforward tuning adjustment.

7.56 lbs Actual Weight

This individual guitar weighs an actual 7.56 lbs, giving buyers a precise indication of how this specific example will feel rather than relying on an approximate catalogue weight.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute Humbucker is particularly well suited to rock, blues, punk, alternative and classic-rock players who want genuine Gibson humbucker tones without the weight, ornamentation or higher cost of a more elaborate Les Paul model.

It is also a strong option for players who like the simplicity of a Les Paul Special but prefer humbuckers to traditional P-90 pickups.

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

The Les Paul Special Tribute Humbucker works particularly well for classic rock, hard rock, blues, punk, alternative, indie and heavier rhythm styles.

The 490T bridge pickup provides the attack and output required for overdriven rhythm and lead sounds, while the 490R neck pickup produces a fuller, smoother response for solos and cleaner playing.

The simple wraparound bridge and lightweight Special-style body also make it a particularly direct and responsive guitar for live use.

HOW IT COMPARES

Humbucker Version vs P-90 Version

The Humbucker version uses Gibson 490R and 490T pickups for a thicker, smoother and more powerful sound with natural hum cancellation. The P-90 version has a brighter, rawer single-coil-style response with more midrange bite.

Les Paul Special Tribute vs Les Paul Standard

A Les Paul Standard typically adds a carved maple top, Tune-O-Matic bridge, more decorative appointments and a heavier overall construction. The Special Tribute is deliberately simpler, lighter and more direct.

Les Paul Special Tribute vs SG

Both guitars can deliver strong Gibson humbucker tones, but the SG has a thinner double-cutaway body and greater upper-fret access. The Les Paul Special Tribute retains the familiar single-cutaway Les Paul shape and a more substantial body feel.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Details
Product Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Brand	Gibson
Model	Les Paul Special Tribute Humbucker
Finish	Natural Walnut Satin
Country of Manufacture	USA
Body Shape	Les Paul Special
Body Material	Mahogany
Body Finish	Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Material	Maple
Neck Profile	Rounded
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius	12"
Scale Length	24.75"
Frets	22 Medium Jumbo
Inlays	Acrylic Dots
Nut	Graph Tech
Nut Width	43.05mm / 1.69"
Neck Pickup	Gibson 490R Humbucker
Bridge Pickup	Gibson 490T Humbucker
Pickup Configuration	HH
Electronics	Passive
Controls	2 Volume, 2 Tone
Switching	3-Way Toggle
Bridge	Compensated Wraparound
Tuners	Vintage Deluxe with White Buttons
Hardware	Chrome
Pickguard	Black 5-Ply
Weight	7.56 lbs
Gigbag	Included
Condition	Very Good / Pre-Owned

POWER REQUIREMENTS

None.

The Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute Humbucker uses passive electronics and requires no battery or external power supply.

FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Players who want genuine USA-made Gibson humbucker tones in a lighter, simpler and more stripped-back Les Paul format.

Customers usually upgrade from: Epiphone Les Paul models, entry-level Gibson guitars and mid-priced humbucker-equipped electrics.

Most commonly paired with: Valve amplifiers, overdrive, distortion, boost, delay and reverb pedals.

Our tip: The two independent Volume controls are extremely useful. Set the neck pickup slightly cleaner and the bridge pickup louder and more driven, then use the 3-way selector as a simple rhythm-to-lead switch.

Showroom feedback: The Les Paul Special Tribute Humbucker is one of those guitars where the stripped-back specification is part of the appeal. At 7.56 lbs, this example also avoids the heavier feel associated with many carved-top Les Paul models.

WHY BUY PRE-OWNED FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

Buying a Pre-Owned Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute Humbucker gives you access to a discontinued USA-made Gibson model with a straightforward and highly usable specification.

This example is in Very Good condition, weighs 7.56 lbs and includes a gigbag.

Fair Deal Music has decades of experience buying, selling and part-exchanging Gibson, Pre-Owned and vintage guitars.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute used?

Yes. This is a Pre-Owned Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute Humbucker in Very Good condition.

What finish does it have?

It has a Natural Walnut Satin nitrocellulose finish.

Where was it made?

The Les Paul Special Tribute Humbucker was made in the USA.

What is the body made from?

The body is made from mahogany.

What is the neck made from?

It uses a maple neck.

What fingerboard does it have?

It has a rosewood fingerboard.

What is the neck profile?

The neck uses Gibson's Rounded profile.

What is the fingerboard radius?

It has a 12" radius.

What is the scale length?

It uses Gibson's traditional 24.75" scale length.

How many frets does it have?

It has 22 medium-jumbo frets.

What pickups are fitted?

It has a Gibson 490R humbucker in the neck and 490T humbucker in the bridge.

Are the pickups covered?

No. This model uses open-coil humbuckers.

Does it use passive electronics?

Yes. No battery is required.

What controls does it have?

It uses two Volume controls, two Tone controls and a 3-way pickup selector.

What bridge does it have?

It uses a compensated wraparound bridge.

How much does this guitar weigh?

This individual guitar weighs 7.56 lbs.

Does it come with a gigbag?

Yes. A gigbag is included.

What condition is it in?

This example is in Very Good condition.

How does the Humbucker version differ from the P-90 version?

The Humbucker model has a thicker, smoother and more powerful dual-humbucker sound, while the P-90 version is brighter and more raw in character.

Can I part-exchange another guitar against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers guitars and a wide range of other musical equipment for part exchange.