This is a Superb Gibson original 1959 vintage Les Paul Junior double cutaway in beautiful vibrant un-faded cherry red with HSC which has all the important original bits, including frets and has the classic ’59 neck profile for a classic vintage Gibson year.

So why is it so cheap? Well hardware wise the pots and jack have been replaced but it still has an original bumble bee capacitor and although is has 100% original, unfaded paintwork, some misguided owner or luthier decided to overspray it in clear lacquer, probably to protect checking on the original finish which had just started to form. If you have the time, patience and inclination, you could take that overspray off but personally, I would leave it. It is not too bad and in time it will naturally wear off anyhow.

Serial number is 936167 and it even has a small ‘2’ above the number which would probably indicate it came from the factory with some kind of finish blemish that after 56 years is impossible to detect. As far as I can tell, everything else is all there and original including strong P-90 pickup, tuners pick guard and bridge etc. It has a bit of a small ding on the side about 12cm from the jack but apart from that it is good. Included is a non original hard case that to be honest has seen way better days and is falling apart.

A great bargain for the player - where else can you get an original 1959 Les Paul for under 3 grand…? it plays well, good intonation and a killer vintage P-90. Weight is just 3.1Kg and it has a nice, classic, medium chunky, 59 profile neck.