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A Faithful Reproduction of a Solidbody Classic!





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Strap on Gibson Custom's 1957 Les Paul Junior Single Cut Reissue VOS solidbody electric guitar, and experience a primal instrument that's been rocking for over half a century. The all-mahogany 1957 Les Paul Junior Single Cut Reissue VOS is a dead-on reproduction of the '50s axe, from its single dog ear P-90 pickup to its robust Chunky "C" neck profile to its simple-yet-sturdy hardware. You'll love the instantly recognizable LP single-cutaway design and vintage vibe. Original LP Juniors are now almost impossible to find, but this 1957 Les Paul Junior Single Cut Reissue VOS puts a classic in your hands!





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Single-cutaway mahogany slab body





Gibson Custom built the 1957 Les Paul Junior Single Cut Reissue VOS with one thing in mind: to deliver the feel, sound, and vibe of a genuine '57 LP Junior to your hands. This axe features a premium-quality mahogany slab body that retains the distinctive Les Paul shape. The combination bridge and tailpiece is now standard equipment on many upper-level instruments, proving that sometimes simple is better. It's the perfect example of a purpose-built instrument, and a real blast from the past!





Serial 741102


Serial 741102


One P-90 dog ear pickup in the bridge position





You want a raw, rocking experience? You won't be able to get enough of the 1957 Les Paul Junior Single Cut Reissue VOS's lone single-coil P-90 dog ear pickup. Plug the 1957 Les Paul Junior Single Cut Reissue VOS into your favorite amp, and prepare to be astounded by the sound. It's no coincidence that leagues of players got their start with this guitar ? and came back to it time and time again.





1-piece mahogany neck with '50s profile and rosewood fretboard





If you're looking for classic feel, then wrap your hand around the 1957 Les Paul Junior Single Cut Reissue VOS's '50s rounded neck profile. With that beefy neck and the extra bite produced by the P-90 pickup, you'll be astounded at how you can really dig into big power chords and screaming lead sounds. You'll also love how the unbound rosewood fingerboard and dot position markers give this axe a straightforward look that matches this guitar's sonic character.





Serial 741102


Serial 741102


Vintage Original Sheen finish, for the look and feel of a classic





Gibson Custom's Vintage Original Sheen finish option comes standard on Custom Shop Historic Reissue models. The VOS finish package includes lightly aged parts that imparts an authentic vintage patina. The nitrocellulose finished it buffed to a light matte appearance, giving a look and feel of a guitar that has been lovingly played and cared for over the years.





Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Junior Single Cut Reissue VOS Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:


Faithful reproduction of a classic Les Paul Junior with great rock tones and stripped-down looks to match


Single P-90 gives you unbelievably big sounds


Great sustain and midrange character, thanks to premium mahogany slab body


1-piece neck with '50s rounded profile for authentic '57 feel


Super-simple hardware for authentic looks and feel plus great tuning stability


Vintage Original Sheen finish package with light matte nitrocellulose and aged hardware