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Gibson Les Paul Double CutawayGibson Les Paul Double Cutaway There are several models of Gibson LP double cutaways that are worth taking a look at, if you want a guitar with all the great LP features, plus easy access to the upper neck frets. 
These are the models Gibson made in the past that feature the double cutaway, these are highly collectible now:
Gibson didn’t stop at these, although the ones that are considered available today are actually discontinued models. They include:
The Les Paul Faded Doublecut is the most notable of the LP double cutaway guitars. It is the least expensive, as the finish is left “undone,” and the mahogany body is pieced together from four pieces of wood. Even with these “faded” features, they have the same bells and whistles as their “finished” counterparts, and have a great sound. There’s nothing faded about the tone they produce. There was also a slightly smaller, The Junior was a student-aimed guitar, and originally retailed for less than fifty bucks! They’re a little hard to find now, but totally worth it. They sound great for a basic, simple old guitar. There are a few famous guitarists noted for playing the Gibson Les Paul Double Cutaway guitars. One of these is Duane Aleman. He played a regular Gibson SG, but was also known for his double cutaway that he used for a slide guitar. Johnny Thunders favored the late 1950’s double cutaway Junior. Fans of The Muse probably remember Matt Bellamy and his Les Paul DC Lite, another double cutaway version. There are and were plenty of other guitarists that played the double cutaway Les Paul guitars, these were just an example. If you are looking for a Doublecut guitar, then you will probably have to do some searching, since these models have been discontinued. They are worth it, though…the extra room around the neck gives so much access to the higher frets that they are a lot more comfortable to play. They are also easier to learn on. Tell us what you know about this guitarUpload your images, or send us the url to your video. We'll embed it on this page, and give you plenty of feedback. Gibson Les Paul Double Cutaway to Les Paul Guitar |