2012 Gibson Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior Double Cut – Very Good+ / All Original / w/ Leopard-Skin Gig Bag

Up for sale is my 2012 Gibson Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior Double Cut, in very good+ condition and 100% original — including the rare Gibson soft-shell leopard-print gig bag that came with this signature model.

This U.S.-made Les Paul is a killer example of Gibson’s short-run collaboration with Green Day’s frontman, delivering that unmistakable punk bite and vintage rock feel.

Key Specs

• Model Year: 2012
• Body: Solid mahogany
• Neck: Mahogany, slim ’60s profile but fairly broad like a great C shape early 60’s Telecaster.
• Weight: 6lbs., 6oz. Super light. A total ringer—very resonant & loud acoustically.
• Fingerboard: Granadillo, dot inlays. This fingerboard appears not as reddish as others of same wood species. Very Rosewood-like in terms of aesthetics, feel & resonance. Super hard species & phenomenal grain characteristics.
• Pickup: Gibson H-90 (Billie Joe spec — hum-canceling P-90 character). Original H-90 included in sale (see pics) along with current Gibson CS P90 which is installed. Many folks have probably not had the opportunity to try the H-90 which came stock in this guitar!?! It’s a pretty “rare bird”, so to speak. Good sounding p’up, w/ no hum thanks to its “dummy coil” installed below the baseplate & magnets (see pics). It shouldn’t be confused w/ the P100 humbucker as it’s still a single coil design. I just prefer a P90, is all, & I don’t mind dealing with the noise as I’ve used them in many of my guitars for years & prefer the sound. The H-90 is pretty cool in its own right & sounds great. Just a little bit “muffled” sounding to me as it seems to lose a bit of the mid-range “spank” of classic P90? But if you dig a P90 sound w/ no feedback issues, then pop the original H-90 back in & you’re all set! Again,… not a bad alternative to classic P90.
• Bridge: Vintage-style wraparound. Included in case is original Gibson aluminum vintage style wraparound, however, a Music City “Savvy” is currently in place. The intonation of original bridge was almost perfect, but would not intonate as well as the “Savvy”. I played her for years w/ the original Gibson design w/ little issues but the Savvy ticks all the boxes. Looks the same from stage but intonates perfectly. $150 improvement seemed worth it to me?
• Finish: TV Yellow, nitrocellulose
• Controls: Volume / Tone. Original black “witch hat” knobs are intact. I did add dial indicators which may be easily removed if so desired.

Condition

This one’s been played & gigged with a fair amount but very well cared for. There are some usual nicks & dings in the finish that she’s suffered from use (see pics). Frets show minimal use, neck is straight, truss rod fully functional, and electronics are clean. No cracks, breaks, or repairs.

Included

• Original Gibson leopard-skin lined gig bag
• All original parts and hardware included (pickguard, stop bar, strap buttons, H-90)
• Zippers, lining, and hardware on gig bag in great shape
• Tortoise guard, specific to this model, currently installed. Original BJA guard included in sale.

Sound & Feel

Classic single-pickup Les Paul simplicity with attitude — articulate mids, big low-end bark, and punchy P90/H-90 (again, your choice) response that sits perfectly in a mix. She is also extremely lightweight at just over 6lbs so,… your back will appreciate.!?! Very resonate guitar that is lively & loud even acoustically. Very nice instrument that is so versatile, intuitive & simplistic. It kinda reminds me of a 50’s era sports car. Simple lines, iconic design & exhilarating performance.

Price

$3,795 OBO

Comparable listings on Reverb and Resyn run between $3,500 and $5,000.

You won’t find many 2012s this clean with the original gig bag still intact.

Shipping

Fully insured, professionally packed. Will ship fast or meet locally if preferred.