Essential Information About the Les Paul Junior Vintage Tobacco Sunburst Guitar (Inspired by Gibson Original)
- 50s Spirit, Remarkable Simplicity: Mahogany body, a single P-90 PRO dogear pickup, and Volume/Tone controls for a straightforward sound.
- Comfort and Stability: "Vintage 50s" neck profile with rolled edges, Graph Tech NuBone nut, and Epiphone Deluxe Vintage tuners.
- Sustain and Attack: Lightning Bar wraparound bridge for direct string vibration and reliable intonation.
- Authentic Details: "Kalamazoo" headstock, CTS potentiometers, and 50s-style wiring.
A Legendary Junior, Reimagined in the Spirit of the 1950s
Born to offer an accessible alternative to the Les Pauls of the era, the Junior has made its mark over decades of rock, punk, and blues. This Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Original version embraces the historical codes that built its reputation-mahogany, P-90, wraparound-and modernizes them with reliable components for stage and studio.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
Perfect for beginner to intermediate guitarists seeking a no-fuss electric, it also appeals to experienced musicians looking for an instrument with strong character. Its P-90 excels in rock, punk, blues, garage, and indie sounds, from edgy cleans to creamy overdrives.
Sound
The P-90 PRO dogear delivers a biting, organic tone: full mids, precise highs, and a tight low end that remains clear under saturation. The mahogany body and set neck provide warmth and sustain, while the Lightning Bar bridge enhances attack and intonation stability. The CTS potentiometers and 50s-style wiring preserve dynamics: the volume control naturally cleans up overdrive without dulling the highs.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Protect it with the Epiphone Les Paul hard case 940-ENLPCS or the EpiLite Les Paul gig bag 940-ENLPHG. Fit a set of 10-46 strings to maintain original feel and tension, add a standard strap on its two strap buttons, and use a quality 6.35 mm jack cable for reliable connection.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Body Shape: Les Paul
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Finish: Gloss
- Color: Vintage Tobacco Sunburst
Neck
- Material: Mahogany
- Profile: Vintage 50s, rolled fretboard edges
- Scale Length: 24.75" / 629 mm
- Fretboard: Indian Laurel
- Fretboard Radius: 12" / 305 mm
- Number of Frets: 22
- Frets: Medium Jumbo
- Nut: Graph Tech NuBone
- Nut Width: 1.693" / 43 mm
- Inlays: Dots
- Neck Joint: Set neck
Hardware
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Bridge: Lightning Bar Wraparound
- Tuners: Epiphone Deluxe Vintage (nickel)
- Truss Rod: Yes
- Truss Rod Cover: "Bell" shape, 2-layer black/white, blank
- Control Knobs: Black
- Strap Buttons: 2 (bottom and upper horn)
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Epiphone P-90 PRO Dogear (single coil)
- Controls: Master Volume (CTS), Master Tone (CTS)
- Wiring: 50s style
Miscellaneous
- Headstock: "Kalamazoo" profile
- Installed Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Compatible Cases (optional): 940-ENLPCS (hard case), 940-ENLPHG (EpiLite gig bag)