The Les Paul Junior began in the 1950s with humble origins. However, like other Gibson models from that era, it went on to gain stature and immense popularity among guitar enthusiasts worldwide. While this striking model pays tribute to its traditional counterparts in both design and functionality, it benefits from a simpler, performance-oriented format. Its slim, lightweight mahogany body and '50s-style mahogany neck enable hours of comfortable play without back pain, offering an authentic fretting experience. True to the original Les Paul Juniors of the era, it is equipped with a single P-90 pickup and an Orange Drop capacitor, providing a wide range of sonic textures suitable for various music genres. To complete the package, a traditional nitrocellulose finish gives the Les Paul Junior a fresh factory lacquer that allows it to breathe and resonate naturally, aging beautifully over time — just like the storied instruments of the past. Slim, classic Les Paul body shape that sits comfortably in your lap or with a strap Mahogany body and neck set the standard for a warm, harmonically-rich sonic profile Period-correct ’50s-style mahogany neck brings authenticity to a vintage Les Paul feel Rosewood fingerboard with medium-jumbo frets provides a slick playing experience Potent P-90 pickup delivers a blend of piercing highs and grit not found in other styles of pickups Handwired with an Orange Drop capacitor to further expand on the tonal capabilities of the P-90 Glossy, breathable nitrocellulose lacquer finish encapsulates a "fresh" vintage aesthetic that gets better with age