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A Faithful Reproduction of a Solidbody Classic!





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Strap on Gibson Custom’s 1958 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue solidbody electric guitar and experience a primal instrument that’s perfect for rock. The all-mahogany 1958 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue is a dead-on reproduction of the ’50s axe, from its single dog-ear P90 pickup to its robust neck profile to its simple-yet-sturdy hardware. You’ll love the instantly recognizable design and vintage vibe. Original LP Juniors are now almost impossible to find, but this 1958 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue puts a classic in your hands.





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Double-cutaway mahogany slab body





Gibson Custom built the 1958 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue with one thing in mind: to deliver the feel, sound, and vibe of a genuine ’58 LP Junior to your hands. 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 84380


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One P90 dog-ear pickup in the bridge position





You want a raw, rocking experience? You won’t be able to get enough of the 1958 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue’s lone single-coil P90 dog ear pickup. By the way, it’s called a dog ear because of the mounting flanges, which players jokingly referred to as looking like a pair of dog ears. But how does that single legendary pickup perform? Plug the 1958 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue 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 have come back to it time and time again.





A 1-piece mahogany neck with ’50s profile and rosewood fingerboard





If you’re looking for classic feel, then wrap your hand around the 1958 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue’s ’50s chunky “C” neck profile. With that beefy neck and the extra bite produced by the P90 pickup, you’ll be astounded by how deeply 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 84380


Gibson Custom 1958 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:


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


Single P90 gives you unbelievably big sounds


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


1-piece neck with chunky “C” profile for authentic ’50s feel


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