1955 Gibson Les Paul Junior Sunburst - serial 510492

Offered for sale is this exceptional and great-sounding Gibson Les Paul Junior, crafted in 1955 at the historic Kalamazoo factory. This guitar is a wonderful, lightweight example that comes from the highly coveted mid-1950s production period, where simple construction combined with premium old-growth wood resulted in some of the most resonant and powerful solidbody electric guitars ever built.

This Junior is in overall very good condition, proudly wearing its original sunburst finish with the correct dark brown back and neck. The finish exhibits a beautiful, honest character with typical weather checking and light discoloration on the front face that only adds to its vintage vibe. To keep it performing at its absolute best, the guitar has been professionally refretted and fitted with a high-quality replacement bone nut, making it a spectacular player.

Our bench analysis noted that a light, non-original clear overspray was present on the back of the body over the buckle wear area; this has been meticulously and professionally removed by our ToneTeam luthiers, successfully restoring the original lacquer underneath. The hardware and plastic parts are original. Turning to the electronics, the legendary P-90 pickup is completely untouched and unmolested. The harness is original, though the main ground solder joint on the volume pot has been neatly touched up in the past, likely to address a typical ground issue or minor pot cleaning, while preserving the integrity of the circuit.

Specifications:
Pickup: A spectacular, unmolested original mid-50s P-90 pickup, offering the iconic, fat, and articulate growl these single-coils are legendary for.
Electronics: Original pots and components, with only a minor historical touch-up to the volume pot's ground solder.
Weight & Playability: A lightweight, highly resonant mahogany body paired with a professional refret and bone nut for optimal action and intonation.
Finish: 100% original sunburst lacquer finish, professionally conserved on the back to remove historical overspray.

This 1955 Les Paul Junior is an absolute rock 'n' roll machine that sounds every bit as raw and powerful as it looks. Thanks to the expert conservation work by our team and a flawless refret, it bridges the gap perfectly between a highly desirable investment-grade 1950s Gibson and a world-class, stage-ready instrument. It is resonant, dynamic, and full of that unmistakable mid-50s Kalamazoo character. Included is a high-quality modern reissue black Gibson hardshell case.

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