Gibson 1991 Custom Shop 'Promo' Les Paul Special w/HSC

Offered here is an exceptionally clean 1991 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Junior, complete with its matching Gibson hardshell case. This is a particularly interesting example from Gibson's early Custom Shop era, made all the more desirable by the unusual “PROMOTIONAL NOT FOR SALE” stamp found on the back of the headstock.

The promotional designation indicates that this particular instrument was produced for Gibson's promotional and dealer-development purposes, rather than as an ordinary retail-floor example. Guitars carrying this designation are especially intriguing to collectors because they represent instruments used to showcase Gibson's craftsmanship and product to prospective dealers and industry representatives. The result is a guitar with a compelling place in Gibson's history and a pedigree that goes beyond the standard production model.

This Junior is in near-mint condition, presenting beautifully with an exceptionally clean overall appearance. The guitar retains the classic simplicity and attitude that makes the Les Paul Junior such an enduring Gibson design, while its Custom Shop origin places it in a distinctly different category from a typical production-line Junior.

The original pickups have been replaced with a pair of Seymour Duncan Vintage Custom Shop P-90s, an excellent upgrade that retains the unmistakable raw, articulate character of the P-90 while giving the instrument a premium modern pickup complement. The replacement pickups are particularly well suited to the Junior's straightforward, no-nonsense design and provide the punch, clarity, and harmonic response associated with a great P-90-equipped Gibson.

• 1991 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Junior
• Promotional / “NOT FOR SALE” headstock stamp
• Early Gibson Custom Shop-era instrument
• Near-mint condition
• Matching Gibson hardshell case included
• Seymour Duncan Vintage Custom Shop P-90 pickups
• Historically significant and highly collectible example
• Classic Les Paul Junior construction and aesthetics
• An exceptionally clean example with an unusual dealer/promotional pedigree
• This instrument weighs in at 8.8 pounds

For the collector, this is much more than simply a clean early-'90s Les Paul Junior. The Custom Shop provenance, unusual promotional designation, exceptional condition, upgraded Seymour Duncan Custom Shop P-90s, and matching case combine to make this a particularly compelling example for the serious Gibson enthusiast.

Please note: the “PROMOTIONAL NOT FOR SALE” designation is presented as a historical feature of the instrument. It should not be interpreted as a guarantee that the guitar received specific undocumented factory modifications or inspection procedures beyond its promotional status.