Up for sale is a Gibson USA Charlie Starr Les Paul Junior Limited Edition Walnut, an extremely limited model with only 250 pieces produced worldwide.
Purchased brand new in 2024, this guitar includes all original paperwork, hard case, and case candy.
As someone who also owns a Les Paul Standard, I can confidently say this guitar offers a completely different kind of charm. It carries the rawness, immediacy, and organic resonance that make great Les Paul Juniors so addictive.
About the Model
This limited edition was created based on a digitally scanned recreation of the actual Les Paul Junior used by Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke, capturing both the feel and tonal philosophy of his personal instrument.
The simplicity of the Junior design is exactly what makes it special:
- One pickup
- Straightforward controls
- Maximum resonance and responsiveness
The Mahogany body and neck, combined with Gibson’s High-Build Premium Satin Nitrocellulose finish, deliver the thick, resonant midrange that defines a great Les Paul Junior.
The Artist Spec 50s neck profile feels substantial yet extremely comfortable, paired with a quality Indian Rosewood fingerboard for a balanced and articulate response.
Tone
The standout feature is the Overwound Dogear P-90.
Compared to a traditional P-90, it retains the vintage sparkle and touch sensitivity while offering:
- More output
- Fuller mids
- Better drive response
It genuinely feels like a perfect midpoint between:
- The raw aggression of a Les Paul
- And the snap and openness of a Strat-style guitar
Clean tones are glossy, dynamic, and incredibly lively, while driven sounds remain punchy and articulate.
Condition
The guitar has been:
- Regularly cleaned and professionally set up
- Carefully maintained overall
Condition notes:
- General signs of use present
- No cracks or major damage
- Front is very clean
- Back shows slightly more wear, though it is difficult to notice unless under direct light
Overall, it remains in excellent player and collector condition.
Specifications
- Model: Gibson USA Charlie Starr Les Paul Junior Limited Edition
- Finish: Ebony
- Production: Limited to 250 Worldwide
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Artist Spec 50s Shape
- Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
- Pickup: Overwound Dogear P-90
- Controls: 1 Volume / 1 Tone / 3-Way Selector
- Capacitors: Orange Drop
- Bridge: Adjustable Wraparound with Locking Studs
- Tuners: Grover Rotomatics with Kidney Buttons
- Finish: Premium Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Included
- Original Gibson hard case (“Gator Skin” style)
- Full original case candy and documents
A fantastic limited-run Les Paul Junior that captures the soul of vintage Gibson simplicity with Charlie Starr’s unmistakable southern-rock character.
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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