Although the Les Paul Junior and Special models were originally marketed as student and entry-level guitars, they quickly became iconic among professional rock & roll musicians due to their simplicity, raw tone, and incredible playability.
Legendary artists such as Keith Richards, Leslie West, Joan Jett, Billie Joe Armstrong, Bob Marley, John Lennon, and Johnny Thunders have all embraced these models throughout their careers, making them an integral part of rock history.
The Les Paul Junior was first introduced by Gibson in 1954 as a budget-friendly alternative to the standard Les Paul. It featured a simple yet effective design—solid mahogany body, single P-90 pickup, wraparound bridge, and a no-frills approach that emphasized pure, unadulterated tone. Initially released as a single-cutaway model, the Junior underwent a major design change in late 1958 with the introduction of the double-cutaway version. This new design provided greater access to the upper frets, making it even more appealing to lead guitarists who needed freedom across the entire fretboard.
This particular Les Paul Junior is an early 1960 model, which had a restauration job including complete refin. This guitar never had any broken headstock.
It has an aged TV yellow finish done in 2012 which makes the finish look great!
But what makes this guitar very special and unique is that it used to belong to a Belgian professional guitar player who played it on the 2023 DEUS LP “How to replace it”.
It was used on most of the tracks and a certification letter signed by the player himself will be provided to the lucky buyer.
Pots are original Centralab dated late 1959 and early 1960 (1345950 and 1346005).
Original factory-installed tuners, original P-90 pickup still sings. Those P90 are known for their punchy midrange and aggressive bite. Importantly, the guitar has never undergone any structural repairs, making it an even more desirable example of this classic model.
The Les Paul Junior’s single P-90 pickup is a defining feature, delivering a raw, powerful sound with plenty of clarity and dynamic response. Its simplicity allows the natural resonance of the solid mahogany body to shine through, producing the warm and aggressive tones that have made this model a favorite among rock and punk guitarists for decades.
This guitar is available for testing at our shop in Brussels. Worldwide shipping is also possible. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of rock & roll history!
Specs :
Weight : 3,3kgs
Pickup : original P90
Pots : original Centralab dated 1345950 & 1346005
Paint : refin in 2012
Tuners : original single line Kluson
Case : original Gibson Aligator cardboard case (broken handle)