How does the mini humbucker differ from a full humbucker?

It is smaller and fits the same cavity as a P-90. It humbucks like a full humbucker but sounds brighter and more open, with less low-end push.

Is the bridge P-90 noisy?

Yes, a P-90 is a single coil and will hum with high gain or noisy wiring. The neck mini humbucker gives you a quiet option for cleaner or effected parts.

What is the neck like?

It is mahogany with a 50s Vintage profile, a 24.75-inch scale and a 12-inch rosewood fretboard with 22 frets. That is a rounded, familiar Les Paul feel rather than a slim taper.

How does it compare with a standard Les Paul Special?

A standard Special has two P-90s. This one swaps the neck P-90 for a mini humbucker, so you get a brighter, hum-free neck tone and keep the P-90 bridge.

The guitar itself. Gibson does not list a case or extras with this model, so plan for a separate hardshell or gig bag.

Players who like the Special platform but want a quieter neck pickup and a slightly different tonal range. If you want pure P-90 neck tone, a standard Special is the closer match.

Gibson Les Paul Special with Mini Humbucker and P-90

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Gibson Les Paul Special with Mini Humbucker and P-90

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Our take on the Gibson Les Paul Special with Mini Humbucker and P-90

A Gibson Les Paul Special with a twist: a mini humbucker in the neck and a P-90 in the bridge. The mahogany body and neck, rosewood fretboard and 50s Vintage profile give the familiar Special feel, and the 24.75-inch scale and 12-inch radius play like a classic Les Paul. The mixed pickup set is the draw: the mini humbucker stays quiet and bright in the neck, while the P-90 delivers the midrange bite Specials are known for. It suits players who want P-90 attitude without neck-position hum, and it is sold only through Gibson and the Gibson Garage, so it is a niche pick against standard two-P-90 Specials.

Best forPlayers who want a quiet neck pickup with P-90 bite in the bridgeLes Paul Special fans after something less commonRock, blues and indie players who use both pickupsGuitarists who prefer vintage-style necks and hardware

Pros

Mini humbucker neck is hum-free and brighter than a full humbucker
Bridge P-90 keeps the classic Special midrange and attack
Mahogany body and neck with gloss nitro finish
50s Vintage neck profile and 12-inch radius feel familiar
Vintage Deluxe tuners with white buttons match the look

Cons

Single-cut Special layout, not the double-cutaway some prefer
Only two pickups, no coil split or tapping
Gloss nitro finish is less forgiving of dings than poly
Limited availability outside Gibson's own channels
P-90 bridge still hums, especially with heavy gain

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About the Gibson Les Paul Special with Mini Humbucker and P-90

The Les Paul Special with Mini Humbucker and P-90 pairs a Gibson mini humbucker in the neck position with a P-90 in the bridge position. The mini humbucker is the same size as a P-90 and slightly smaller than a standard humbucker, so it fits the same pickup cavity. It is low-noise and hum-free, with a tone that is slightly brighter and more open than a standard humbucker. The result combines some of the brightness of a P-90 with some of the warmth of a humbucker.

It has a solid mahogany body and a mahogany neck with a substantial 50s Vintage profile. Each pickup has its own volume and tone controls, hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors.

A Gibson hardshell case is included.

Body: Solid mahogany
Body finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Neck: Mahogany, 50s Vintage profile
Fingerboard radius: 304.8 mm / 12.0 in
Scale length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Nut width: 43.05 mm / 1.69 in
Bridge pickup: P-90
Bridge: Wraparound
Tuning machines: Vintage Deluxe with white buttons
In the box: Gibson hardshell case

Specifications

Body Material: MahoganySource
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose LacquerSource
Neck Material: MahoganySource
Neck Profile: 50s VintageSource
Scale Length: 628.65mm / 24.75inSource
Fingerboard Material: RosewoodSource
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8mm / 12.0inSource
Fret Count: 22Source
Nut Width: 43.05mm / 1.69inSource
Bridge Pickup: P-90Source
Neck Pickup: P-90Source
Tuning Machines: Vintage Deluxe with white buttonsSource

Questions and answers

How does the mini humbucker differ from a full humbucker?: It is smaller and fits the same cavity as a P-90. It humbucks like a full humbucker but sounds brighter and more open, with less low-end push.
Is the bridge P-90 noisy?: Yes, a P-90 is a single coil and will hum with high gain or noisy wiring. The neck mini humbucker gives you a quiet option for cleaner or effected parts.
What is the neck like?: It is mahogany with a 50s Vintage profile, a 24.75-inch scale and a 12-inch rosewood fretboard with 22 frets. That is a rounded, familiar Les Paul feel rather than a slim taper.
How does it compare with a standard Les Paul Special?: A standard Special has two P-90s. This one swaps the neck P-90 for a mini humbucker, so you get a brighter, hum-free neck tone and keep the P-90 bridge.
What is in the box?: The guitar itself. Gibson does not list a case or extras with this model, so plan for a separate hardshell or gig bag.
Who is it for?: Players who like the Special platform but want a quieter neck pickup and a slightly different tonal range. If you want pure P-90 neck tone, a standard Special is the closer match.
Where is the Gibson Les Paul Special with Mini Humbucker and P-90 cheapest?: At Fairstore, for $63.00, as of our latest check.