model in 1955a stripped down, affordable alternative to the more expensive Les Paul model. At 99.50or 149 with a Gibson amplifier bearing the same namethe Les Paul Junior single cutaway, with its lightweight slab mahogany body and single Gibson P 90 pickup, quickly became Gibsons most popular model, outselling the ES 125 by 142 units in 1955 and peaking at 2,959 units shipped in 1957. It would continue its reign as Gibsons best selling model until 1960. Built primarily as a student model, and later redesigned, the Les Paul Junior of the mid 1950s became the instrument of choice for such legends of the late 60s and 70s as Leslie West, Steve Marriott, Keith Richards, Mick Ralphs, Mick Jones, and Paul Westerberg.Gibson Customs 1957 Les Paul Junior Single Cutaway is a meticulous reproduction of this classic Gibson model at the height of its popularity, faithfully capturing every detail and intensity of the original.Every period correct feature is there24 inch scale length mahogany neck that meets the body at the 16th fret, long neck tenon, 22 fret rosewood fingerboard, pearloid dot inlays, Gibsons traditional 50s rounded neck profile, CTS potentiometers, bumble bee capacitors, white button tuners, and lightweight wraparound tailpiece. This "TV Yellow" model includes a standard Gibson Custom Shop case, custom care kit, and certificate of authenticity.
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