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.
22-Fret Rosewood and Ebony Fingerboard
Ebony and rosewood has always graced the fingerboards of the
world's finest stringed instruments, including many of today's
Gibsons. The fingerboards on the Les Paul Juniors are constructed
from the highest grade ebony and rosewood on the planet, and are
personally inspected and qualified by Gibson's team of skilled wood
experts before it enters the factories. The resilience of these
dense and durable woods make the fingerboards extremely balanced
and stable, giving each chord and note unparalleled clarity and
bite. The 12-inch radius of the fingerboard provides smooth note
bending capabilities and eliminates "dead" or "choked out" notes,
common occurrences on fingerboards with lesser radiuses. Rosewood
fingerboards are available with the Satin Vintage Burst and Satin
Cherry finishes, and ebony fingerboards are available with the
Satin White finish.
A 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 Gibson 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. The result? Better tone, better sustain,
and no loose or misaligned necks. As with all Gibson woods, the
regimen involved in selecting the right body wood and the formula
to dry it out is extensive. First, the wood is personally inspected
and qualified by Gibson's team of skilled wood experts before it
enters the Gibson factories. These onsite inspectors also ensure
that the plain maple comes from corporations adhering to the
forest-saving standards of the Rainforest Alliance, of which Gibson
is a proud member and sponsor. Inside the Gibson factories,
humidity is maintained at 45 percent, and the temperature at 70
degrees. This ensures all woods are dried to a level of
"equilibrium," where the moisture content does not change during
the manufacturing process. This guarantees tight-fitting joints and
no expansion, and controls the shrinkage and warping of the woods,
in addition to reducing the weight. It also improves the woods'
machinability and finishing properties, and adherence to glue.
Consistent moisture content means that every Les Paul Junior will
respond evenly to temperature and humidity changes long after it
leaves the factory.
Gibson's Legendary P-90 Pickup
The legendary P-90 - introduced in the early 1950s - is Gibson's
truly legendary singlecoil pickup, and offers the soulful, classic
tone that only a P-90 can. Delivering more warmth than a standard
singlecoil 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
| Product Code |
Description |
Attributes |
Price |
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| Gibson LP junior satin cherry |
single P90 pickup. flat top |
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$1,099.00
|
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| Gibson Les Paul Junior satin vintage sunburst |
single P90 pickup. flat top |
|
$1,099.00
|
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| Gibson LP junior satin white |
single P90 pickup. flat top |
|
$1,099.00
|
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