Gibson 1957 Les Paul Junior Reissue (Vintage Sunburst) - Nitro VOS inc Hard Case
GIB-8300285
$7499
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The Gibson Les Paul Junior has earned legendary status for its ability to completely change a guitarist's perspective on what an electric guitar should be. Originally conceived in the 1950s as an affordable student model, this deceptively simple instrument featured the most basic components possible - solid mahogany construction, set-neck design, and minimal electronics.
Professional musicians gradually discovered what made this humble guitar so special. Its sonic purity and stripped-back approach appealed to players who valued substance over flash, leading to the guitar's reputation for "ruining" guitarists - once you've played one, there's simply no going back to anything else.
Gibson Custom Shop's Historic Reissue maintains complete fidelity to the original recipe. Every detail from the hide glue construction to the vintage-style wiring has been preserved, ensuring this classic Les Paul Junior retains all the qualities that made it a professional favourite despite its budget origins.
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- Body Material: 1-Piece Solid Mahogany
- Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
- Neck: Solid Mahogany w/ Chunky C-Shape Profile
- Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
- Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit w/ 12" Radius
- Frets: 22, Authentic Medium-Jumbo
- Nut: Nylon, 1.69" / 42.85mm
- End of Board Width: 2.24" / 56.89mm
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Bridge: Wraparound
- Tailpiece: Wraparound
- Pickguard: Black
- TrussRod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube w/ Single-ply Black Cover
- Control Knobs: Gold Top Hats
- Strap Buttons: Aluminium
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Dog-Ear P90 w/ Black Cover
- Controls: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitor
- Output Jack: Switchcraft
- Includes Custom Shop Hardshell Case and Certificate of Authenticity Booklet