Gibson Les Paul Junior (1957)
Vintage
Classic single-cut tone with some modern enhancements make this 1957 Gibson Les Paul Junior the perfect player.
Why We Love This
The vintage Les Paul Junior tree continues to bear some incredible fruit! We just got this monster of a guitar in from a local customer, and it's everything you want in a great late 50s single-cut along with some slight refinements that make it the perfect player.This is a nice, relatively clean example of a '57 LP Junior that retains its original Sunburst finish and is free of any cracks or breaks. In a previous life, it had an old Bigsby on it that's since been removed; a MusicCity Bridge 'Studfinder' wraparound bridge is currently installed and works perfectly, offering up excellent intonation and fundamental power.
A fresh set of medium vintage frets and a recent PLEK job by our fellow guitar guru TJ Thompson adds even more in the playability department. The full C neck carve is exactly what you want to feel with one of these guitars - meaty, but lean on the shoulders to make it super comfortable.
Single notes and chords alike ring out with great acoustic energy, and the slightly hot original P90 pickup hangs right along, with some beautiful sparkle, chime, and punch that these are famous for. All packaged up and weighing in at nearly 7 1/4 lbs, it's just a great example of how special these guitars can be.
Priced with a later 60s Gibson LP case.
| Style | Solidbody |
| Body | Mahogany |
| Finish | Nitrocellulose |
| Color | Sunburst |
| Pickups | Original P90 (8.18k) |
| Electronics | Original Centralab pots (13th week of 1957 tone pot visible) |
| Controls | Volume (x1) / Tone (x1) |
| Bridge | MusicCity Studfinder wraparound |
| Tuners | Original Kluson Single Line w/ replaced buttons |
| Pickguard | Original |
| Knobs | Original Amber bonnet |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Binding | None |
| Carve | '57 Full C .89-.97" |
| Fingerboard | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Radius | 12" |
| Inlays | Dots |
| Frets | Medium Vintage (refret / PLEKed) |
| Nut | Nylon (replacement) |
| Scale Length | 24 3/4" |
| Condition | Very Good | Great overall condition with lacquer checking / light dings and scratches throughout / Evidence of old Bigsby mounting holes |
| Serial # | 7 3623 |
| Weight | 7lbs 5oz |
| Case | Vintage 1960s Gibson LP Case (in Fair/Good condition) |
Every instrument is thoroughly checked and set up before shipping fully insured via UPS with tracking to your door. We reuse boxes and materials to cut waste when they meet our protection standard.
Inspect it, play it, and if it isn't right, contact us within 48 hours of delivery to arrange a return or one-time exchange. Returns are subject to a 5% restocking fee, and the buyer covers shipping both ways.
Pricing
We price vintage instruments using current market trends and our extensive in-house sales history, ensuring each piece is accurately valued and fairly positioned.
Tasteful Restoration
When restoration is needed, we approach it with respect and restraint - always in service of preserving the instrument’s integrity and extending its musical life for decades to come.
Accurate Listings
Every vintage guitar we list is authenticated by our seasoned team and photographed in high detail, with clear, honest descriptions that show exactly what you’re buying - no surprises.
Shipping
With decades of experience shipping high-value guitars, we know how to pack and protect vintage instruments so they arrive exactly as they should: safe, sound, and ready to play.