Gibson Les Paul Junior 1958, Satin Cherry Guitar
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- Re-issue of Gibson's best selling model
- Used by such legends as Leslie West, Steve Marriott, Keith Richards, Mick Ralphs and Mick Jones
- Includes a Gibson gig-bag
Gibson Les Paul Junior 1958, Satin Cherry Guitar
— As the competition to develop and market affordable and professionally built solid body electric guitars was heating up in the mid-1950s, Gibson guitars branched out into new directions that would eventually yield a wide variety of new and innovative Gibson products at various price points. Among those new products was the Les Paul Junior single cutaway model, which quickly became Gibson's best-selling model and the instrument of choice for such legends as Leslie West, Steve Marriott, Keith Richards, Mick Ralphs, Mick Jones and Paul Westerberg.More Details:
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As the competition to develop and market affordable and professionally built solid body electric guitars was heating up in the mid-1950s, Gibson branched out into new directions that would eventually yield a wide variety of new and innovative Gibson products at various price points. Among those new products was the Les Paul Junior single cutaway model, which quickly became Gibson's best-selling model and the instrument of choice for such legends as Leslie West, Steve Marriott, Keith Richards, Mick Ralphs, Mick Jones and Paul Westerberg.
Gibson's Traditional Rounded Neck Profile
No guitar neck profiles are more distinguishable than the neck profiles employed on the Gibson models of today. The rounded neck profile on the Les Paul Junior emulates the neck profiles most commonly found on Gibson's iconic Les Paul models of the late '50s. As with all Gibson necks, it is machined in Gibson's rough mill using wood shapers to make the initial cuts. Once the rosewood fingerboard gets glued on, the rest - including the final sanding - is done by hand. That means there are no two necks with the exact same dimensions. So while it still has the basic characteristics of the rounded neck profile, each neck will be slightly different, with a distinct but traditional feel.
Vintage-style Wraparound Bridge/Tailpiece
A classic piece of hardware, the wraparound bridge/tailpiece on the Les Paul Junior offers a simplicity and functionality that is hard to match. It provides a firm seating for the strings, allowing the player to adjust intonation and string height as needed, and yielding an incredible union between the strings and body, resulting in excellent tone and sustain.
Classic Dot Inlays
The classic dot inlay is one of the most distinguishable features of many traditional Gibson models, including the Les Paul Junior. A figured, swirl acrylic gives these inlays that classic "pearl" look. They are inserted into the fingerboard using a process that eliminates gaps and doesn't require the use of fillers.
One-piece, Solid Mahogany Body and Set-Neck Construction
Two of the most central features of the Les Paul Junior are its one-piece, solid mahogany body, and its set-neck construction, or glued neck joint. Like the majority of Gibson's classic guitars, the neck of the Les Paul Junior is set into the body's neck cavity using glue, which ensures a "wood-to-wood" contact, no air space in the neck cavity, and maximum contact between the neck and the body, thus allowing the neck and body to function as a single unit.
Gibson's Legendary P-90 Pickup
The legendary P-90 - introduced in the early 1950s - is Gibson's truly legendary single coil pickup, and offers the soulful, classic tone that only a P-90 can. Delivering more warmth than a standard single coil pickup, with higher output and sweet treble response, the P-90 continues to be one of the most popular pickups today, offering a distinct and powerful tone that remains unmatched in the face of relentless impersonation.
Features/Specifications:
Body
- Style: Les Paul
- Species: Mahogany
Neck
- Species: Mahogany
- Nut: Corian
- Nut Width: Standard Gibson 1.695 +/- 0.050
Fingerboard
- Species: Ebony
- Inlays: Acrylic Dot
- Frets: 22
- Scale Length: 24-3/4
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: P90
- Pickup Cover: YES
- Controls: 1 Volume - 1 Tone
- Control Knobs: Black Tophats
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