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Timeless Simplicity and Performance

Although introduced in 1954 as a more affordable option for students and beginners, the Les Paul™ Junior has gained a reputation among seasoned professionals for its raw, unfiltered tone. Its single-cutaway, slab mahogany body delivers punchy midrange and impressive sustain, with a single dogear P-90 delivering biting, articulate sound that responds dynamically to your playing style. With its simplified master volume and tone controls, simplicity is the name of the game—just plug in, dial up your tone, and unleash classic rock, blues, or punk riffs without any fuss.

At the heart of the Les Paul Junior’s design is a mahogany neck with a fat, 50s Vintage profile that gives players a substantial yet comfortable feel perfect for everything from big chordal strums to intricate lead work. The 22-fret rosewood fingerboard has a 12” radius, making string bends smooth and fretting easy at every position. A Wraparound bridge anchors the strings, ensuring rock-solid intonation and sustain despite its no-frills aesthetic. Together with the P-90, this setup delivers tones ranging from warm cleans to crunchy overdrive with just a twist of the volume knob.

True to its heritage, the Les Paul Junior’s minimalist design is a reminder that less really can be more. Its lightweight construction provides a comfortable playing experience, whether you’re jamming at home or hitting the stage for a high-energy set. And while the original was designed with beginners in mind, the modern Les Paul Junior has captured the hearts of countless professionals seeking that signature grit and clarity.

Loaded with vintage charm and workhorse reliability, the iconic Les Paul Junior puts authentic tone and effortless playability above all else, just as it has for nearly 70 years.

Guitar Specifications

Body Specs

Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Body Material Mahogany

Body Shape Les Paul

Body Styles Les Paul

Neck Specs

End Of Board Width 57.4mm / 2.26in

Fingerboard Material Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in

Fret Count 22

Frets Medium Jumbo

Inlays Acrylic Dots

Neck Material Mahogany

Nut Material Graph Tech

Nut Width 43.05mm / 1.7in

Profile 50s Vintage

Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in

Electronics Specs

Controls 1 Volume, 1 Tone (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)

Neck Pickup P-90 Dogear

Hardware Specs

Bridge Wraparound

Control Knobs Black Top Hats

finish Nickel

Jack Plate Cover Black

Pickguard VT: Black / EB: Tortoise shell

Tuning Machines Vintage Deluxe with White Button

Misc Specs

Accessories Includes Gibson Accessory Kit

Model: LPJR00EBNH1

Case Hardshell Case

Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

Gibson Les Paul Junior, Ebony

Gibson Les Paul Junior, Ebony

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    Timeless Simplicity and Performance

    Although introduced in 1954 as a more affordable option for students and beginners, the Les Paul™ Junior has gained a reputation among seasoned professionals for its raw, unfiltered tone. Its single-cutaway, slab mahogany body delivers punchy midrange and impressive sustain, with a single dogear P-90 delivering biting, articulate sound that responds dynamically to your playing style. With its simplified master volume and tone controls, simplicity is the name of the game—just plug in, dial up your tone, and unleash classic rock, blues, or punk riffs without any fuss.

    At the heart of the Les Paul Junior’s design is a mahogany neck with a fat, 50s Vintage profile that gives players a substantial yet comfortable feel perfect for everything from big chordal strums to intricate lead work. The 22-fret rosewood fingerboard has a 12” radius, making string bends smooth and fretting easy at every position. A Wraparound bridge anchors the strings, ensuring rock-solid intonation and sustain despite its no-frills aesthetic. Together with the P-90, this setup delivers tones ranging from warm cleans to crunchy overdrive with just a twist of the volume knob.

    True to its heritage, the Les Paul Junior’s minimalist design is a reminder that less really can be more. Its lightweight construction provides a comfortable playing experience, whether you’re jamming at home or hitting the stage for a high-energy set. And while the original was designed with beginners in mind, the modern Les Paul Junior has captured the hearts of countless professionals seeking that signature grit and clarity.

    Loaded with vintage charm and workhorse reliability, the iconic Les Paul Junior puts authentic tone and effortless playability above all else, just as it has for nearly 70 years.

    Guitar Specifications

    Body Specs

    Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

    Body Material Mahogany

    Body Shape Les Paul

    Body Styles Les Paul

    Neck Specs

    End Of Board Width 57.4mm / 2.26in

    Fingerboard Material Rosewood

    Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in

    Fret Count 22

    Frets Medium Jumbo

    Inlays Acrylic Dots

    Neck Material Mahogany

    Nut Material Graph Tech

    Nut Width 43.05mm / 1.7in

    Profile 50s Vintage

    Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in

    Electronics Specs

    Controls 1 Volume, 1 Tone (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)

    Neck Pickup P-90 Dogear

    Hardware Specs

    Bridge Wraparound

    Control Knobs Black Top Hats

    finish Nickel

    Jack Plate Cover Black

    Pickguard VT: Black / EB: Tortoise shell

    Tuning Machines Vintage Deluxe with White Button

    Misc Specs

    Accessories Includes Gibson Accessory Kit

    Model: LPJR00EBNH1

    Case Hardshell Case

    Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

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