Gibson Les Paul Special TA2026 Everyone from Eddie Van Halen

Everyone from Eddie Van Halen to East Bay Ray of the Dead Kennedys relied on the EP-3 preamp to take their sound to previously unreachable heights

Known for its organic movement

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5" scale—matching Fender Stratocaster specifications

Gibson Les Paul Special TA2026 Everyone from Eddie Van HalenGibson Les Paul Special in TV Yellow The Les Paul Special returns to the classic design that made it relevant, played, and lovedshaping sound across generations and genres of music. It pays tribute to Gibson's Golden Era of Innovation and brings authenticity back to life. Originally introduced in 1955 as a step up from the Les Paul Junior, it quickly found favor among players who wanted the straightforward approach of a Junior with added versatility.