Gibson Custom Les Paul Junior DC Vintage Cherry Original

The Junior Double Cut: Gibson's 1950s DNA in a Highly Effective Version

Born in the late 1950s with a "simple and effective" philosophy, the Les Paul Junior established itself as a no-frills electric guitar designed to get straight to the point. This Double Cut version retains the essentials: mahogany construction, modern ergonomics thanks to the double cutaways, and a Vintage Cherry finish that highlights the wood grain. A timeless recipe, cherished both by vintage vibe enthusiasts and contemporary guitarists seeking a direct, expressive, and inspiring instrument.

An Electric Guitar to Play Loud, with a Pick... and Instinct

The Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cut "Vintage Cherry" is especially suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists who want a responsive guitar with quick handling. Its minimalist setup (one volume, one tone) encourages lively and nuanced playing: you can go from a sharp clean tone to a biting crunch simply by adjusting right-hand attack and the volume knob. It excels in rock, blues, garage, indie, and punk, both in powerful rhythm and incisive lead.

The Tone

With its single P-90 Dogear bridge pickup, this Les Paul Junior Double Cut delivers an immediately recognizable voice: a crisp attack, prominent mids, and a dense grain that "bites" the mix. In clean tones, you get woody articulation and clear definition; when you push the amp, the P-90 offers a gritty, lively, and highly expressive saturation. The solid mahogany body adds warmth, thickness, and sustain, while the wraparound bridge (mounted directly into the body) enhances resonance and dynamic response. The hand-wired circuit with Orange Drop capacitor maintains smooth tonal progression, ideal for sculpting tight crunch or rounding out singing leads.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the best out of this guitar, you can choose a 10-46 electric string set (balance between tuning stability, attack, and sustain) or 9-46 if you prefer more flexibility. A good quality 6.35 mm instrument jack cable and a sturdy strap are also reliable choices for stage and rehearsals.

Technical specifications

Shape	Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway	Inlays	acrylic dots
Material	solid mahogany	Bridge	wraparound (mounted directly into the body)
Finish	Vintage Cherry	Tuners	Vintage Deluxe with white buttons
Profile	SlimTaper	Control Knobs	black "Top Hats"
Nut Width	1.69" / 43.05 mm	Hardware Finish	nickel
Scale Length	24.75" / 628.65 mm	Bridge Pickup	Dogear P-90
Number of Frets	22 medium jumbo frets	Controls	master volume, master tone
Fingerboard	rosewood	Wiring	hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitor
Nut	Graph Tech	Included Case	Gibson hard case