A trailblazer waiting to be unleashed. The Gibson Les Paul Junior is the guitar youve been waiting for. Used by The Clashs legendary guitarist Mick Jones its come to symbolise a punk and non-conformist attitude. Stripped back with one seriously primal P-90 DogEar pickup a volume and tone control – this guitar keeps it simple. Much like that punk sound. No nonsense. Mammoth tones. Crafted from some of the finest and rarest tonewoods available to provide you with a sound that is unlike any other. Vintage authentic and packed with a classic 1950s Gibson tone its a masterpiece ready for action. Come alive onstage and experience the raw power of the Junior…
Pickup and away Despite its junior title this Les Paul classic is far from inferior. Equipped with the dangerous P-90 DogEar pickup it provides you with a liberating tone that roars out of your amp. Rich and full bodied – this a pickup that will tear through those choruses whilst having the ability to remain well balanced. As soon as you play your first chord youll be transported back to the golden age of rock n roll. The decade where it all began… Its the vintage tones packed inside that makes the Jr so special. Simply add a little bit of distortion combined with high volume and youll have that definitive crunch sound. Assembled closer to the bridge its what produces the aggressive voice of the guitar – excellently suiting Mick Jones thrashy punk style. So whether youre playing in a cafe or the Casbah make no doubt – youll be heard with absolute definition. Exceptional tonewoods Tones this good fly out of your guitar. The expertly engineered mahogany body is the engine of this guitar. Along with the pickups its what gives the Les Paul Junior that powerful intense sound. Youll have an authentically rich tonal quality thats archetypal of Gibson – craftsmanship at the highest level. From blues to classic rock the Juniors range allows it to adapt to any genre. With a sonic depth and soaring highs your riffs are truly going to take off. Every nuanced note bend will be heard with clarity. Make the most of this guitars dynamism – its phenomenal. Comfort epitomised Perform effortlessly. Those fast paced riffs can be difficult at times – no one wants cramp ruining their performance. Thanks to some Gibson ingenuity theyve crafted a rosewood fingerboard to allow your fingers to glide up and down the neck. Free of any straining alleviating any aches and pains. We all know how good it feels to solo. The single cutaway body allows you to reach higher up the fretboard – so you can perform with complete ease and get to those irresistible notes. Built for you to express yourself – youll have the freedom to play your heart out. Junior legacy For over 60 years the impact this instrument has had in the music world is truly remarkable. Revered for it its highly recognisable attacking tone and its simplicity. It has since been used by iconoclasts – artists who refuse to follow the crowd. From punk icon Billie Joe Armstrong to Bob Marley the Junior is jam-packed with that classic Les Paul sound but with an added edge. It was even used by the great John Lennon upon his departure from The Beatles. This is an instrument used by the very best. Make a statement. Guard your instrument Keep your pride and joy safe. Transporting your guitar from venue to venue can be a stressful period and can sometimes lead to damaged gear. Gibson have provided you with a super durable hard shell case. Protected from all the elements you can relax and ensure your axe is in the pristine condition you left it in. Specifications Body Model Name: Gibson Les Paul Junior Vintage Tobacco Burst Series: Les Paul Junior Body Material: Mahogany Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Colour: Vintage Tobacco Burst Body Shape: Junior Single Cutaway Neck and Fingerboard Neck Material: Solid Mahogany Neck Shape: Vintage 50s Fret Size: Medium-Jumbo Fretboard: Rosewood Fretboard Radius: 12″ Scale Length: 24.75″ Frets: 22 Position Inlays: Acrylic Dots Hardware and Electronics Tuning Machines: Vintage Deluxe w/ White Buttons Jack Plate Cover: Black Pickguard: Black Bridge Pickups: P-90 DogEar Controls: 1 Volume 1 Tone (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors) Pickup Configuration: Bridge Control Knobs: Black Top Hats Bridge: Wraparound Hardware Colour: Nickel Nut: Graph Tech Nut Width: 1.695 IN Miscellaneous Strings: .010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046 Case: Hard Shell Case Included Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
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