Gibson Les Paul Junior Vintage Electric Guitar (with Case)
Overflowing with old-school cool and stripped-down style, the modest Les Paul Junior cranks out rich, complex tones from a single dogear P-90 pickup.
Comes in 3 Colors
$1,599.00
- 12 payments of$133.25/mo
Overall User Ratings (based on 12 ratings)
Submitted June 10, 2020 by John Page in Littleton, NH
"Wow is this amazing!"
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I bought this because I am a big green Day fan and wow am i glad I did. Right out of the plush case this thing is beautiful! It was almost in tune and not a single blemish. Super low action jusy how I like it. Case candy includes a strap, tool kit and build sheet.card and picture of your guitar. This thing is nasty! The p90 cuts right thru. A really amazing guitar and a great price! Buy this if you can, you won't be sorry you did!
Musical Background:
30 years off and on
Musical Style:
Anything but mainly rock
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Submitted August 16, 2019 by Michael M in Evergreen, AL
"A Plus for Gibson"
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The smell of the nitro before I opened the Gibson box set up a nice foreshadowing of what was to come when I opened the case. Upon opening the case, just looking at the appearance it had the classic 50's junior look down perfectly. It was almost in perfect tune as well. The neck shape is a nice thicker size it fits great in my hands, and the fretwork was done really well. Not quite as nice as my Prs's but still really good, the finish on the guitar is perfect. I was kind of hoping for a one piece body but a two piece center seam is nothing to complain about. As far as the tone goes, I wasn't expecting it to be so telecaster like but let me just say I'm a fan. You can nail the classic country tones as well as the newer mainstream stuff. My main guitar is a Prs 513 so going from that to the simplicity of one pickup was actually kinda fun. The tone knob allows you to get a pseudo neck position tone pretty well. The guitar handles overdriven tones really good, which was no surprise. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone, the quality is there again. Good job Gibson. My only complaint is the plastic input jack holder is already cracked. But it's a $10 dollar fix to order a metal one. In short try out this guitar at the very least, maybe you'll be pleasantly surprised as well!
Sound
Actually really versatile depending on how you play it, your dynamics will have a big effect on your tone and what you can get out of the guitar. It's a nice workout.
Features
A single P-90 one volume and one tone knob. The features are pretty much as simple as it gets, but if you're buying this guitar you already know what you're getting. Don't let the lack of features steer you away this guitar is a tone machine. Definitely puts you to the test to get the most out of it.
Ease of Use
Extremely easy to use, but it's all on you to get all the tones you want from it.
Quality
Seems to be built very well, I liked the fact that it came with a picture of it on the finally test bench from Gibson. Also all the case candy was very nice, you can tell Gibson has stepped it up.
Value
I feel like it's a little pricey in terms of it being just a single pickup guitar and basically a slab of mahogany but hey at least Gibson stepped up their quality. That's really nice to see them making an effort to bring back that good name.
The Wow Factor
I mean it's just old school cool. That's wow enough right?!
Musical Background:
Working Musician
Musical Style:
Rock, country, blues, alternative.
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Submitted April 16, 2022 by a customer from live.com
"Just Amazing"
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I was scavenging the used market for weeks unable to find a “good deal” on any Juniors when I finally decided to purchase new which I was unsure of at first given how much Juniors are priced at these days but WOW. This guitar couldn’t have been any more perfect in my experience. The feel of this guitar specifically is just incredible, the neck is so comfortable and the frets are perfect and smooth. It feels better than any other guitar I own by a mile, some of which I’ve had professionally setup very recently. The finish looks amazing and feels great on the neck as well. I got the ebony with the tortoise shell pickguard which looks even better than Id hoped as well. The stock pickup in it leaves nothing more to be desired, plenty of growl and punch, sounds absolutely incredible on an open D chord. Nothing like it.
Sound
Sounds exactly as you’d want a Les Paul Junior to sound. Plenty of bite and cleans up extremely well. Very versatile in sounds with just the 2 knobs.
Features
The bridge feels great and looks great, and makes the guitar so resonant and easy to play.
Ease of Use
The easiest to use that you could ask for, sounds great with drive or clean.
Quality
Very well made, parts seem top quality.
Value
This is expensive for a Les Paul Junior compared to their former price points but I would pay it again if I knew the guitar was this good.
Manufacturer Support
No
The Wow Factor
Very high, I have plenty of guitars and didn’t REALLY need this one but I bought it and I have no regrets at all.
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Submitted August 26, 2022 by Jorge S in Horizon City, TX
"Fat, Huge Tone"
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I got this guitar from zZounds about 2-3 weeks ago and let me say... it has a HUGE sound. Don't let the 1 P-90 fool you. I am also surprised how versatile it is. Rolling back the vol really cleans up your tone but retains the fat LP sound we all love. The Tone knob does a great job of warming up the pickup to where it sounds like a neck PU.Overall, it feels so damn good and looks even better. Such a great guitar!
Musical Background:
Professional Session/Touring Guitarist
Musical Style:
Latin, Rock, Pop
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Submitted May 29, 2019 by johnny Kainu in newport, NH
"Gibson is Back"
For the last few years I owned a few new Les Pauls and I didn't like any of them. I got stuck with weird specs and the playability seemed off and has a lot of tuning issues. When I heard Gibson was going back to their roots I got so excited. I ordered this 2019 Les Paul Junior and I was a little nervous that it was gonna be like the previous years. But let me tell you!!! When I opened that case and got a smell of the fresh nitro and played it for the first time WOW!!! I cant put the junior down. Gibson went back to being Gibson, The guitar is well worth the $1500. The tone and playability is the best. Good job Gibson it's great to have the legends back in the building.
Musical Background:
15 years
Musical Style:
Punk Rock, rock n roll, blues, jazz, country, metal, everything really
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Submitted May 17, 2020 by Tim M in New Orleans, LA
"A Wonderful Little Guitar"
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This is my second Gibson. I had a gold top a few years ago that I just couldn't bond with. Being a "Telecaster guy" I loved the idea of one pickup and two knobs, like an Esquire without the switch. The shorter scale made it more enticing.The fit and finish is perfect. What I thought was black around the tobacco center and back is actually a maroon tinted mahogany. I didn't notice this until I took it outside in direct sunlight.The fretwork and tuners feel very nice as does all of the hardware. The case is very solid and there is a nice Gibson strap and multi-tool inside.Shipping was next day and free! I didn't leave a Manufacturer Support rating as I just recently received the guitar, and to be honest, I don't think I'll ever need it.Submitting the review I was notified that I needed a Manufacturer Support rating, so I'll give it one star.
Musical Background:
Just a home player
Musical Style:
Rock, country, blues, pop.
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Submitted December 13, 2023 by a customer from gmail.com
"Sometimes you can meet your heroes"
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This is an absolutely phenomenal little guitar. She sings, cries, screams, moans, everything you need, all from a single pickup and two knobs.
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Submitted September 6, 2025 by Matthew M in Munhall, PA
"Best offering from Gibson in 2025?"
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This guitar is truly impressive, it's got a lot of vintage mojo without the vintage pricetag. I bought the TV Yellow model and the finish has a nice aged look while still being full gloss. It's transparent too and the wood grain really shows. I've played many of the '25 Gibsons and this one is easily my favorite.
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Submitted June 6, 2022 by Nathan H
"Great guitar"
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I have owned this guitar for 5 months and I love it. I have to admit I have not played many guitars (I was drawn to this one because of Lukas Nelson and the sound he has). I really like the P90 pickup and how this guitar has nice simplicity and yet versatility at the same time. You can really make different tones despite having one pickup. It combines very well with the pedals I like to use, and when also adjusting the tone knob you can really do a lot of things to adjust your tone. It's an awesome guitar to hold and feels very high quality. It came set up well and was ready to go right out of the box. Overall I'm a big fan and I'm really glad to have this guitar which I foresee as my go-to for years to come.
Ease of Use
Easy to get good sounds. Combines well with pedals. Very playable.
Quality
Feels very well constructed.
The Wow Factor
It looks amazing.
Musical Background:
~2 years of more committed playing, several years of occasional play prior
Musical Style:
Rock, blues, Americana
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Submitted August 25, 2025 by a customer from outlook.com
"Rock N' Roll Machine"
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Simplicity at its finest. This guitar is a joy to play, extremely resonant and articulate, with a comfortable 50's neck profile. The P90's exceeded my expectations. And of course, zZounds came through for me with fast shipping, and quality inventory when their competitors COULD HAVE, but REFUSED. Cheers!
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Submitted June 25, 2026 by Ray G in Nashville, TN
"Most important part of my sound"
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There's a million and 1 pickers in Nashville. If I didn't play Gibson and Marshall, one of them may not realize the mistake being made by attempting to go on after us.
Musical Background:
Better than you
Musical Style:
The funk
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Submitted May 4, 2026 by Gary B in Covington, KY
"Great Service from Zzounds… but This Gibson Les Paul Junior Was a Huge Letdown"
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I just purchased a Gibson Les Paul Junior through zZounds, and unfortunately, it arrived in pretty disappointing condition.The box from Gibson was unopened, undamaged, and all the case candy was there, which made what I found even more surprising. The strings were completely dead—honestly looked and felt old—and the guitar played terribly right out of the case.I really wanted to like this guitar. I have played Jrs from the early 2000s that were great. Those guitars sparked my love for P-90s. Plus I had gigs that weekend and really wanted to use it, so I put on a fresh set of strings and made a small truss rod adjustment. That’s when things went from bad to worse. Once plugged in, the pickup was only putting out about half volume, and the volume knob did absolutely nothing. The guitar basically stayed stuck around a “5 or 6” no matter where the knob was set.I’m genuinely trying to find something positive to say about the instrument itself, but the best I can come up with is that it came in a really nice case.To be clear, none of this reflects poorly on zZounds. As soon as I called, their customer service was outstanding. The rep immediately offered a return label and to ship a replacement as soon as this one is dropped off at FedEx. He even offered to include a new set of strings since I used mine trying to make the guitar playable. He sounded almost as disappointed as I was… almost.That said, this experience really raises concerns about Gibson’s quality control. For a brand with this kind of legacy, it’s frustrating to receive an instrument that clearly should never have left the factory.At this point, I’m honestly debating whether to try another one or just walk away and get a refund.Such a shame for a name that’s been so iconic in the guitar world.
Musical Background:
Weekend Warrior
Musical Style:
Southern RockCountryClassic Rock
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