I have a 2026 Gibson Les Paul Special here with its hard shell case, paperwork, and original shipping box. It's a lightweight specimen weighing 7 lb 5 oz.

Conditionally, this guitar looks exceptionally clean, as you would expect from a 2026 model.

The original film sticker sleeve protector is still on the pickguard. There is a small amount of very minute pick strumming above the pickguard. Beyond that, I did not find anything to describe on the body top. It looks excellent.

The body sides/edges look excellent across the perimeter. I did not find any buildup of any sort, and I did not find any dings, bumps, or indentations.

The body back shows one little surface scratch that is about the same intensity as guitar pick strumming. I see a little mark next to it in the central body back. It looks like four little dots the size of a pencil tip, basically a minute little surface indentation. There is no buckle rash or worming, and no buildup of any soft, low intensity playwear either. It looks great.

The neck shaft contour looks and feels excellent. The headstock looks excellent as well. I found what could be a couple little micro marks, again about the size of a pencil tip. Per my inspection, I think they might just be part of the nature of a handcrafted guitar. Certainly no marks of note anywhere on the neck. The setup plays fantastic. The frets are tall and full, showing no fretwear. The original electronics are working perfectly, and the hard shell case is in excellent condition.

This one rates a 9.5/10 and grades as excellent. I found just a few minor superficial marks on an otherwise immaculate guitar. The gloss finish looks lustrous and transparent. It plays as good as it looks. And it's a nice score to find it being this year's model on the used market. It's a great specimen.

This model is one of the best values for a Les Paul out there. It really feels like a well made lp.
It has a slightly warmer tone than a traditional Les Paul due to having a slab style all mahogany body. The P90s sound like a fatter warmer version of a strat pickup. This guitar is a great all-arounder or is a great companion to a humbucker guitar.

Note that this listing may come down at anytime as I am a multi-platform seller and do sell locally and on my own Site as well in an effort to keep sales fluid. State sales tax will be charged on Reverb sales when applicable, so factor that in to your purchase.

I will immaculately pack it as well. I use quality shipping boxes, ample tape on all sides. And sufficient bubble wrap filler and bracing inside the box. And always Marked/denoted as fragile. I generally detune guitars 1/2 half step prior to shipment as well if needed.

Thank you for reading and considering!