- similar to the Les Paul Special, except has bound maple top, pearl trapezoid fingerboard inlay, chrome hardware, 2 piece bridge, two-per-side tuners, available in Clear (disc. 1998), Ebony (disc. 1998), Heritage Cherry Sunburst (HS), Honey Burst (HB), Trans. Amber (disc. 1998), Vintage Sunburst (VB) polyurethane or Handrubbed Oil (disc. 1998) finish, mfg. 1997-2006.