The year 1958 marked a pivotal moment in electric guitar history when Gibson unleashed their revolutionary double cutaway Les Paul Junior, forever changing the landscape of hard rock music. This redesigned model introduced enhanced fret access through its innovative double-cut construction, enabling guitarists to reach those soaring upper octave leads that would become synonymous with rock's most memorable solos.
Built with a "simple is better" philosophy, the single-pickup configuration produces nothing but thick, heavy tone that cuts through any mix. The solid mahogany body construction, combined with traditional hide glue assembly methods, creates the foundation for this instrument's legendary sound that has captivated hard rock musicians for decades.
Gibson Custom Shop's Historic Reissue faithfully recreates the original 1958 specifications down to the smallest detail, including period-correct vintage-style wiring. This meticulous attention to authenticity ensures that every aspect of the original recipe has been preserved, making it an accurate replica that honours the legacy of this iconic instrument.
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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
- Bridge: Wraparound
- Tailpiece: Wraparound
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Tortoiseshell Celluloid
- TrussRod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube w/ Single-ply Black Cover
- Control Knobs: Gold Top Hats
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Dog-Ear P90 w/ Black Cover
- Controls: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
- Output Jack: Switchcraft
- Includes Custom Shop Hardshell Case and Certificate of Authenticity Booklet



