Since 1954, the Gibson Les Paul Junior has added a cool, straightforward vibe to the world of rock music. Over half a century later, the Jr. is still a favorite among players everywhere. Its no coincidence that leagues of players got their start with this guitar and come back to it time and time again. Made from solid mahogany and finished in classic nitrocellulose lacquer, this Junior gives you an impressively rich and detailed tone. Its vintage 50s neck is a pleasure to play, and you just cant beat the sound of a P-90 pickup. Under the hood, the control assembly is handwired with matched potentiometers and Orange Drop capacitors. Get back to basics with the Gibson Les Paul Junior.

P-90 pickups: dare to sound different

We have many fiercely loyal P-90 fans here. These guitarists know that the P-90 offers a unique tonal palette that is distinct from and complements humbuckers and traditional single-coils. Gibsons first successful single-coil pickup, the P-90 can be heard on countless classic recordings. With its biting treble and high output, the P-90 cleans up nicely when you roll back your guitars volume pot. Its an amazingly versatile pickup with its own brand of grit a bit brighter, leaner, and less refined than a humbucker and almost as hot. Hit your amp hard, and the P-90 really wails. Plugged into a proper high-gain tube amp, you can elicit grind, sizzle, and bark that would be impossible with humbuckers or with other single-coils, for that matter. To hear P-90s brilliantly deployed in historical context, check out Santanas fiery Woodstock performance or the Whos masterful Live at Leeds album.

Vintage 50s neck and Plekd frets for optimized playability

Comfort and playability were two of Gibsons primary concerns when they were designing the Les Paul Junior. Youll be delighted by how this guitars vintage 50s neck profile comfortably fills your hand in just the right way. For your playing pleasure, the rosewood fingerboard is buffed to silky smoothness and the frets are dressed to perfection using a Plek Pro machine for optimized playability. Typically reserved for top-dollar custom guitars, this process levels the frets with pinpoint precision, providing you with the most playable fretboard youre likely to own.

Nitro finish for the look and feel of a classic

Gibson gave the Les Paul Junior a gorgeous nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Nitro finishes standard back in the day are significantly thinner than todays polyurethane finishes, allowing the guitar to breathe. Nitro finishes not only look amazing, but they also enhance the instruments tonal qualities. The Les Paul Junior has the look and feel of a lovingly cared-for classic one that will only improve with age.

Gibson Les Paul Junior Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

• Mahogany body; gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish
• Mahogany neck, vintage 50s profile, gloss nitro finish
• Rosewood fingerboard, 12″ radius, acrylic dot inlays
• 24.75″ scale length; 22 medium jumbo frets
• P-90 single-coil bridge pickup, volume and tone controls
• 1.695″ Graph Tech nut (proprietary Gibson formula)
• Wraparound bridge; Vintage Deluxe tuners
• Single-action truss rod