Gibson Les Paul Junior VTB
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Gibson
Les Paul Junior VTB
Product Info
Article Number:
462521
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul Junior VTB
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$1,428.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Les Paul Junior VTB is a fantastic entry point into the Gibson legacy. The vintage-inspired neck and raw P90 tone offer a surprisingly versatile platform for rock, blues, and even garage punk. It’s a great choice for players seeking a simple, powerful, and undeniably cool instrument.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul Junior VTB
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck profile: Vintage '50s
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Graph Tech nut
- 22 Frets
- Pickup: P90 Dogear single coil
- Compensated wraparound bridge
- 1 Volume and 1 tone control
- Hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitor
- Colour: Vintage Tobacco Burst
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warmth and sustain, a classic Les Paul feel
- • Vintage '50s neck profile is exceptionally comfortable and fast
- • P90 pickup provides a raw, aggressive tone perfect for rock and blues
- • Hand-wired electronics with Orange Drop capacitor enhance signal clarity
CONS
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to guitars with humbuckers
- • Mahogany construction contributes to a potentially heavy feel
- • Rosewood fretboard may require occasional oiling to prevent dryness
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
P90 Dogear Single Coil
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22
Bridge
Compensated Wraparound
Weight
Approximately 9 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The P90 is thinner and more raw than a humbucker, lacking the latter's thick low-end and hum-canceling properties. It’s got more bite and character, but less overall output.
Yes, Gibson has done a commendable job replicating the comfortable, rounded '50s neck profile – it's noticeably slimmer and more rounded than later Les Paul neck designs.
The wraparound bridge simplifies adjustments somewhat, but fine-tuning intonation can be a bit more challenging than with a traditional tune-o-matic. It’s manageable, though, especially for experienced players.
