Gibson Les Paul Junior - Ebony with Hard Shell Case

The Gibson Les Paul Junior: Stripped-Down Simplicity, Raw Vintage Tone

Iconic Design with a Purpose

Born in 1954 as a student model, the Gibson Les Paul Junior has long since outgrown its beginner status to become a studio and stage mainstay. The no-frills mahogany slab body delivers warm resonance and punchy midrange, while its single cutaway design invites uninhibited access across the rosewood fretboard. This Ebony finish version radiates vintage attitude with clean lines and minimalist charm.

A Single P-90 with Endless Possibilities

The Junior’s raw power is due to a single Dog Ear P-90 pickup. Though it presents as a one trick pony, in actuality it's a tonal Swiss Army knife. The instrument bright and biting when wide open, fat and smooth when you roll off the tone, you'd be surprised what this guitar is capable of. Backed by hand-wired Orange Drop capacitors, the single volume and tone controls are responsive and musical, letting you shape everything from clean chime to garage rock growl with nothing but your fingers and touch. It's easy to see why players like Leslie West, Johnny Thunders, and Billie Joe Armstrong gravitate towards this model.

50s Vintage Neck Feel

The mahogany neck is carved to a substantial 50s Vintage profile, offering a familiar, chunky feel that’s instantly comfortable and familiar. The 22-fret rosewood fingerboard has a comfortable 12-inch radius for and easy playability. Paired with a Graph Tech nut and Vintage Deluxe tuners, intonation and tuning stability are rock solid.

Hardware that Works as Hard as You Do

A wraparound bridge may look simple, but it packs surprising punch when it comes to sustain and resonance. Paired with nickel hardware and classic black top hat knobs, the look is undeniably Gibson, while the performance meets every modern expectation. The combination of old-school tone and new-school reliability makes the Junior an unbeatable companion for studio or stage.

Lightweight, Road-Ready, and Built to Rock

Whether you’re hitting the road or jamming at home, the Les Paul Junior keeps things light, tough, and focused. Its stripped-down design and timeless sound make it the go-to axe for players seeking grit, character, and a direct connection between inspiration and execution.

Specifications:

• Body Wood: Mahogany

• Body Shape: Les Paul Junior

• Binding: Multi-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single Ply Fretboard

• Neck Wood: Mahogany

• Neck Profile: 50s Vintage

• Nut Width: 1.695 inches

• Fingerboard: Rosewood

• Scale Length: 24.75 inches

• Number of Frets: 22

• Nut Material: Graph Tech

• Inlay: Acrylic Dots

• Bridge: Wraparound

• Knobs: Black Top Hats

• Tuners: Vintage Deluxe with White Button

• Hardware Plating: Nickel

• Pickup: P-90 Dog Ear (Bridge Position)

• Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)

• Strings: .010–.046

• Case: Hardshell Case

• Included Accessories: Case Candy

This electric guitar ships fully insured with signature required.