How does it differ from a Les Paul Standard?

It has a flat mahogany slab body instead of a carved maple top, simpler hardware, and a satin finish. It costs less and weighs less, but gives up binding, a Tune-o-matic bridge and fancier tops.

What pickups does it have?

A 490R in the neck and a 490T in the bridge, both open-coil humbuckers. Each has its own volume and tone control with a three-way toggle.

Is the neck slim or thick?

Gibson calls it a Rounded profile, a medium-thick shape closer to a vintage Les Paul than a slim taper. The nut width is about 1.694 inches.

Does it come with a case?

It ships with a Gibson gigbag, not a hard case.

Can I split the humbuckers?

No. The wiring is standard two-conductor humbucker with volume, tone and a toggle, with no coil split.

What is the scale length?

24.75 inches, the standard Gibson scale, with 22 frets.

Where is the Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute - Humbucker cheapest?

At Fairstore, for $63.00, as of our latest check.

Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute - Humbucker

Best price now

$63.00at FairstoreChecked Nov 11

Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

Visit Fairstore

Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute - Humbucker

Best price now

$63.00at FairstoreChecked Nov 11

Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

Visit Fairstore

Ask our agent about this product

It checks today's price at every store, compares the alternatives and answers in about a minute.

Price facts

Last seen at $63.00 at Fairstore on Nov 11.

Our take on the Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute - Humbucker

The Les Paul Special Tribute Humbucker is a stripped-down, US-made Les Paul with a mahogany slab body, a maple neck with a rounded profile, and a rosewood board. It carries a 490R neck and 490T bridge humbucker with separate volume and tone controls for each, plus a compensated wrap-around tailpiece and vintage-style white button tuners. The satin nitrocellulose finish and simple hardware keep it lighter and more affordable than a carved-top Standard, while the humbuckers give it more output and less hum than the single-coil Specials. It suits players who want classic Gibson humbucker tone in a plain, gig-ready guitar.

Best forPlayers who want a no-frills US-made Les PaulRock and blues players who prefer humbuckersGigging guitarists who want a lighter, simpler Les PaulFans of satin finishes and vintage-style hardware

Pros

490R/490T humbuckers deliver classic Gibson rock tone
Separate volume and tone for each pickup adds tonal range
Mahogany slab body keeps weight down versus a carved-top Standard
Rounded maple neck and rosewood board play comfortably
Compensated wrap-around tailpiece and simple hardware
Satin nitrocellulose finish feels fast and ages naturally

Cons

Wrap-around tailpiece limits intonation adjustment compared with a Tune-o-matic
Satin finish shows wear and glossing where the arm rests
No coil split or other switching options
Gigbag only, no hard case
Plain look lacks the binding and flame tops of higher Les Paul models

Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute - Humbucker prices at every store

FairstoreNew
In stockShips from Canada · duties may applyReturn policy
$63.00Checked Nov 11
Visit Fairstore

What reviewers say

Owners describe it as a straightforward, good-playing Les Paul with strong humbucker tone and a comfortable neck. Many praise the light weight and satin finish, while some note the simple wrap-around bridge and limited switching.

What people mention

TonePraisedOwners say the 490R and 490T pickups give the classic Gibson humbucker sound for rock and blues.
WeightPraisedPlayers report the mahogany slab body is lighter and easier on the shoulder than a carved-top Les Paul.
NeckPraisedThe rounded maple neck and rosewood board are described as comfortable and easy to play.
FinishMixedThe satin nitro finish is liked for its feel, but some owners say it glosses and wears where the arm rests.
BridgeCriticisedThe compensated wrap-around tailpiece makes intonation adjustment harder than a Tune-o-matic.
SwitchingCriticisedSome players miss coil splits or extra switching found on other Les Paul models.

About the Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute - Humbucker

The Les Paul Special Tribute is a Gibson electric guitar with a mahogany body and a satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish. It has two open-coil humbucking pickups: a 490R at the neck and a 490T at the bridge.

The neck is maple with a Rounded profile and a rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets. Controls are two volumes, two tones and a toggle switch. It comes with a gigbag.

Body: Mahogany
Body finish: Satin nitrocellulose lacquer
Neck: Maple
Neck profile: Rounded
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: 22
Scale length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Nut width: 43.05 mm / 1.694 in
Controls: 2 volumes, 2 tones and toggle switch
Case: Gigbag

Specifications

Body Material: MahoganySource
Body Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose LacquerSource
Neck Material: MapleSource
Neck Profile: RoundedSource
Scale Length

Questions and answers

How does it differ from a Les Paul Standard?: It has a flat mahogany slab body instead of a carved maple top, simpler hardware, and a satin finish. It costs less and weighs less, but gives up binding, a Tune-o-matic bridge and fancier tops.
What pickups does it have?: A 490R in the neck and a 490T in the bridge, both open-coil humbuckers. Each has its own volume and tone control with a three-way toggle.
Is the neck slim or thick?: Gibson calls it a Rounded profile, a medium-thick shape closer to a vintage Les Paul than a slim taper. The nut width is about 1.694 inches.
Does it come with a case?: It ships with a Gibson gigbag, not a hard case.
Can I split the humbuckers?: No. The wiring is standard two-conductor humbucker with volume, tone and a toggle, with no coil split.
What is the scale length?: 24.75 inches, the standard Gibson scale, with 22 frets.
Where is the Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute - Humbucker cheapest?: At Fairstore, for $63.00, as of our latest check.