The Junior Gets Its Wings

Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail. 1958 was a monumental year for Gibson in which a whole new lineup of now-famous models were introduced. One of them was the redesigned "double cutaway" Les Paul Junior, which has since found its place in music history as a favorite of hard rock musicians. The extra fret access of the double-cut construction allows upper octave leads while the "simple is better" single-pickup setup projects only thick, heavy tone. Gibson Custom Shop has proudly revived the original recipe from 1958 for this Historic Reissue, from the solid mahogany and hide glue construction to the vintage-style wiring. It is an accurate and faithful replica in every possible way.

SPECIFICATIONS 

BODY

Body Styles : Les Paul
Body Shape : Les Paul
Body Material : Solid Mahogany
Body Finish : Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Weight Relief : None

NECK

Profile : 50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length : 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material : Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius : 304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count : 22
Frets : Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material : Nylon
Nut Width : 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
End Of Board Width : 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
Inlays : Pearloid Dots
Joint : Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

HARDWARE

Finish : Nickel
Bridge : Wraparound
Tailpiece : Wraparound
Pickguard : 1-Ply Tortoiseshell Celluloid
Truss Rod : Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover : Single-ply Black
Control Knobs : Gold Top Hats
Switch Tip : Amber
Jack Plate Cover : Black
Pickup Covers : Black Dog-Ear P-90

ELECTRONICS

Bridge Pickup : Custom Dog-Ear P90
Controls : CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Output Jack : Switchcraft

MISCELLANEOUS

Strings Gauge : .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case : Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories : Certificate of Authenticity Booklet