Les Paul · Original
Les Paul Junior
A stripped-down, single-cut slab-mahogany Les Paul with one P-90 and a wraparound bridge — the original working-player's Gibson. Raw, resonant and direct, with no carved top, no binding and no extra switches.
Quick Specs
- Model Family
- Les Paul
- Production Years
- 1954–Present
- Body Shape
- Single Cut
- Neck Profile
- 50s-rounded
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Nut Width
- 1.695"
- Fingerboard
- Rosewood
- Pickups
- S
- Typical Weight
- 7 lbs
- Country of Origin
- USA
Overview
A stripped-down, single-cut slab-mahogany Les Paul with one P-90 and a wraparound bridge — the original working-player's Gibson. Raw, resonant and direct, with no carved top, no binding and no extra switches.
Body
- Body Shape
- Single Cut
- Body Material
- Mahogany (slab)
- Top Material
- None
- Binding
- None
Neck
- Neck Material
- Mahogany
- Neck Profile
- 50s-rounded
- Thickness Notes
- —
- Fingerboard
- Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius
- 12"
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Nut Width
- 1.695"
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Fret Type
- Medium Jumbo
Pickups & Electronics
- Neck Pickup
- —
- Bridge Pickup
- P-90
- Configuration
- S
- Controls
- 1 Volume, 1 Tone
Related Pickups
Hardware
- Bridge
- Wraparound
- Tailpiece
- —
- Tuners
- Vintage Deluxe
Weight & Feel
- Weight Minimum
- 6.5 lbs
- Weight Maximum
- 7.5 lbs
- Typical Weight
- 7 lbs
- Left-Handed Available
- No
Who Is It For?
Rock, punk, blues and garage players who value raw tone and simplicity over features.
Strengths
Raw resonant tone, simple and direct, lightweight, affordable USA Gibson.
Things to Consider
Single pickup limits flexibility, no binding, wraparound intonation.
Production History
- Production Years
- 1954–Present
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Notes
- Introduced in 1954 as an affordable, single-pickup student Les Paul with a slab mahogany body.
Similar Models
Les Paul Special
1955–Present- Family
- Les Paul
- Neck
- 60s-slimtaper
- Pickups
- SS
- Weight
- 7.5 lbs
A double-cut slab-mahogany Les Paul with two P-90s and a wraparound bridge. It adds a second pickup and a 3-way toggle to the Junior's formula, giving more tonal flexibility with the same raw, resonant simplicity.
SG Junior
1961–Present- Family
- SG
- Neck
- 60s-slimtaper
- Pickups
- S
- Weight
- 6 lbs
A single-P-90 SG with a wraparound bridge and no binding — the simplest, most direct SG. Light, resonant and raw, with one pickup and one volume.
Les Paul Modern
2019–Present- Family
- Les Paul
- Neck
- modern
- Pickups
- HH (coil-splitting)
- Weight
- 8 lbs
A contemporary Les Paul built for modern playability: a weight-relieved mahogany/maple body, a maple neck with an asymmetric SlimTaper profile, and Burstbucker pickups with push-pull coil-splitting. Lighter and more versatile than the Standard, it pairs vintage humbucker tone with single-coil sounds and a fast, comfortable neck.
Common Questions
- What is the Les Paul Junior?
- A stripped-down, single-cut slab-mahogany Les Paul with one P-90 and a wraparound bridge — the original working-player's Gibson. Raw, resonant and direct, with no carved top, no binding and no extra switches.
- Who is the Les Paul Junior best for?
- Rock, punk, blues and garage players who value raw tone and simplicity over features.
- What neck profile does the Les Paul Junior have?
- The Les Paul Junior features a 50s-rounded neck profile. Learn more about the 50s Rounded.
- How much does the Les Paul Junior weigh?
- The Les Paul Junior typically weighs around 7 lbs.
- Is the Les Paul Junior still in production?
- Yes, this model is currently produced.
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