Born as a "school" guitar in the mid-1950s, the Les Paul Junior quickly conquered stages for its robustness, simplicity, and unfiltered tone. This 1957 Single Cut Reissue Heavy Aged revives that raw spirit: worn finishes, hardware marked by time, and the feel of a well-played instrument, all while benefiting from the precision of the Gibson Custom Shop.
Designed for dedicated purists who want the essentials at their fingertips, it excels from rock to blues and punk. Its minimalist configuration rewards a confident right hand and nuanced playing dynamics, whether in sharp rhythm or punchy riffs.
The P?90 Dogear (single coil with a meaty midrange) delivers a clear, gritty, and very responsive tone to volume changes. The CTS 500k potentiometers provide a nice brightness in the highs, while the Paper?in?Oil capacitor offers a musical tone curve. The solid mahogany enhances the midrange register, and the wraparound bridge (one-piece bridge/tailpiece) favors attack and sustain. The result: snappy cleans, expressive crunch, and vintage saturations with irresistible bite.
? Electric string set 10?46 nickel-plated steel (standard for short scale, perfect balance of tension/sustain). ? Standard guitar strap (attachment on traditional strap buttons). ? 6.35 mm instrument jack cable of quality. ? Microfiber cloth for maintaining the aged finish. Since the Lifton Reissue hard case is included, no additional case is necessary.