1955 Gibson Les Paul Junior – Player Grade Vintage (Serial #511072)

Capture the holy grail of vintage tone with this highly resonant, player-grade 1955 Gibson Les Paul Junior. Built during Gibson’s golden era in Kalamazoo, Michigan, this instrument offers the unmatched feel of 1950s old-growth wood combined with road-tested 1970s vintage electronics.

The Story Behind Serial #511072

This guitar is a well-documented "conversion" or "player's grade" vintage piece. Originally rolling out of the factory in 1955 as a traditional Sunburst, it was professionally updated in the mid-1970s. The original sunburst was stripped and refinished in a sleek, translucent Dark Walnut / Chocolate Brown, showcasing the stunning natural grain of the original Honduran Mahogany.

Tone & Playability

If you want museum-quality wood without the museum-level price tag, this is your workhorse. It features the legendary 1955 "Baseball Bat" neck profile, offering incredible sustain and vibration transfer. The electronics were upgraded during its 1970s restoration with a clear-jacket 1970s Gibson P-90 pickup (UC 450-1 cover) and Cherry brand capacitors, delivering a tight, aggressive, and highly reliable vintage growl perfect for the stage or studio. The neck has also been refretted to allow for better playability. The original bridge and studs are included

Why Choose a "Player Grade" Vintage Guitar?

A player-grade instrument like this 1955 Les Paul Junior allows serious musicians to access premium 1950s tonewoods—widely considered the pinnacle of American guitar manufacturing—at a fraction of the cost of a pristine collector's piece. The 1970s-era modifications make this guitar structurally stable, highly playable, and sonically brilliant.

Specifications

• Serial Number: 511072
• Model: Les Paul Jr
• Condition: Very Good
• Finish: Dark Brown (Refinished)
• Body & Neck Wood: 1-Piece Old-Growth Honduran Mahogany
• Fretboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
• Finish: Translucent Dark Brown / Walnut
• Pickup: 1970s Gibson P-90 "Dogear"
• HardwareL Gibson "Deluxe" Tuners (1970s)
• Manufactured Date: 1955
• Manufactured Location: United States
• Weight: 6lbs 12.2oz
• Neck Width: 1.70" at Nut / 2.03" at 12th Fret
• Neck Depth: .92" at 1st Fret / .98" at 12th Fret
• Case: Gibson Hard Shell Case