Gibson Electric Les Paul Junior Ebony Original
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A Les Paul Designed for Efficiency Since 1954
Introduced in 1954 as a more affordable option aimed at students and beginners, the Les Paul Junior has become, over the decades, a benchmark for guitarists seeking a no-frills instrument with a strong sonic identity. This version retains the hallmarks that made it famous: a mahogany single-cutaway body, a P-90 in Dog Ear format, and deliberately simple electronics, true to Gibson's DNA.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
The Gibson Les Paul Junior is suited equally to motivated beginners wanting a guitar with real character, as well as intermediate and advanced players looking for a direct and inspiring instrument. It excels in rock, punk, garage, blues, and indie: whenever you want a punchy attack, mids that cut through the mix, and dynamics that perfectly respond to right-hand playing and volume control.
The Sound
The combination of mahogany body + Wraparound bridge provides a dense and resonant tonal foundation, with solid sustain and very immediate response. The P-90 Dog Ear at the bridge delivers that characteristic grain: thicker and more biting than a standard single coil, while maintaining clarity and great definition in the attack. The simple electronics (1 volume, 1 tone) emphasize expressiveness: you can easily switch from a sharp, raw sound to a rounder tone by adjusting the tone control, with hand-wired circuitry and Orange Drop capacitors for a smooth and musical response.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay true to the original spirit and respect the supplied string gauges, opt for a set of electric strings 10-46. A strap is also a simple and relevant choice for standing play (rehearsals, stage), as the Les Paul Junior is designed for classic use with strap buttons.
Technical specifications
| Body Shape | Les Paul Junior | Width at Fingerboard End | 57.4 mm / 2.26" |
| Body Material | Mahogany | Inlays | Acrylic dots |
| Finish | Glossy nitrocellulose lacquer | Plating | Not specified |
| Material | Mahogany | Bridge | Wraparound |
| Profile | Vintage 50s | Pickguard | VT: black / EB: tortoiseshell |
| Scale Length | 24.75" / 629 mm | Control Knobs | black knobs |
| Fingerboard Material | Rosewood | Bridge Pickup | P-90 Dog Ear |
| Fingerboard Radius | 12" / 304.8 mm | Controls | 1 volume, 1 tone (hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors) |
| Number of Frets | 22 | Strings | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Frets | Medium Jumbo | Case | Not specified |
| Nut Material | Graph Tech | Accessories | Includes a Gibson accessory kit |
| Nut Width | 43.1 mm / 1.695" | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sound does the P-90 Dog Ear pickup on this Les Paul Junior offer?
The bridge P-90 Dog Ear pickup delivers a thick and biting tone with defined attack. Combined with the mahogany body and Wraparound bridge, it provides a direct response and solid sustain.
Is the Gibson Electric Les Paul Junior Ebony Original suitable for punk and rock?
This model is suitable for rock, punk, garage, blues, and indie genres. Its single P-90 pickup emphasizes present mids and dynamics sensitive to right-hand attack.
What is the neck profile and scale length?
The neck features a Vintage 50s profile and a 24.75-inch (629 mm) scale length. The fingerboard has a 12-inch (304.8 mm) radius, 22 Medium Jumbo frets, and a nut width of 43.1 mm.
Which strings are installed from the factory?
The installed gauge is .010-.046: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, and .046. A set of electric guitar strings 10-46 matches the specified setup.
How are the volume and tone controls configured?
The electronics include a volume control and a tone control, with hand wiring and Orange Drop capacitors. The tone control allows progressive attenuation of the P-90's treble frequencies.
