Just as the Les Paul Custom was the deluxe model of the Les Paul line, the Junior (also introducded in 1954) was the economy model. With its no-nonsense look,a single P-90 pickup, and initial price point of $49.50, the Junior was an instant sensation. In 1958, Gibson changed the Junior's body shape to a double cutaway, and changed the standard finish from Dark Sunburst to Cherry Red. Now part of Gibson's proprietary new Vintage Original Spec series -- the next step in our journey toward perfection. Learn More...

With his scorching riffs and remarkable stage presence, Zakk Wylde has earned a reputation as one of heavy metal's premier lead guitarists. The Custom Shop teamed up with Zakk to create a guitar featuring Zakk's trademark black and antique white bullseye graphics, powerful EMG humbucking pickups, and raw, unfinished necks. Learn More...

The only major change to the Les Paul Standard in 1959 was the addition of wider, fatter, "jumbo" frets, which facilitated more dramatic bends. The real force of this change was not felt until the late 1960s, when rock and blues players like Eric Clapton, Mike Bloomfield, and Peter Green began to discover the fat, warm voice of the '59 Standard. This moment in history marked the beginning of the idealization of the '59 Les Paul as the Holy Grail of guitars in the minds of professionals, collectors, and weekend warriors. Now part of Gibson's proprietary new Vintage Original Spec series -- the next step in their journey toward perfection. Learn More...

Performance, playability and styling are the hallmarks of the Firebird VII. When first introduced in 1965, the Firebird VII was celebrated for its natural feel, fast action and wide range of tone. With its 9-ply Mahogany and Walnut neck-thru-body design, the 6-in-a-line banjo style machine heads and the adjustable ABR bridge and stop bar tailpiece, this guitar became the rage. Learn More...