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Full-length view of a cherry red electric guitar with a single black P-90 pickup, tortoiseshell pickguard, and two black control knobs.
01 / 26Full-length view of a cherry red electric guitar with a single black P-90 pickup, tortoiseshell pickguard, and two black control knobs.
The cherry red electric guitar, viewed from the front, shows a single P90 pickup, a tortoiseshell pickguard, and two black control knobs.
02 / 26The cherry red electric guitar, viewed from the front, shows a single P90 pickup, a tortoiseshell pickguard, and two black control knobs.
Full rear view of a cherry red guitar with a glossy finish, showing the headstock, neck, and body with a black control plate.
03 / 26Full rear view of a cherry red guitar with a glossy finish, showing the headstock, neck, and body with a black control plate.
The back of a cherry red guitar with a glossy finish, showing the neck joint, a black control cavity cover, and light checking.
04 / 26The back of a cherry red guitar with a glossy finish, showing the neck joint, a black control cavity cover, and light checking.
Close-up of the black headstock, showing six cream-colored tuners, brass string posts, and wear along the edges.
05 / 26Close-up of the black headstock, showing six cream-colored tuners, brass string posts, and wear along the edges.
Rear view of the headstock, showing six cream tuning pegs, chrome tuners, a black finish with wear, and a "Cliff Smith Music" plaque.
06 / 26Rear view of the headstock, showing six cream tuning pegs, chrome tuners, a black finish with wear, and a "Cliff Smith Music" plaque.
Close-up of the guitar's black headstock with a gold "7073" serial number and two tuners with cream buttons.
07 / 26Close-up of the guitar's black headstock with a gold "7073" serial number and two tuners with cream buttons.
Close-up of the back of the headstock, showing two tuners, a "Cliff Smith Music" sticker, and finish wear.
08 / 26Close-up of the back of the headstock, showing two tuners, a "Cliff Smith Music" sticker, and finish wear.
Close-up of the cherry red guitar body, showing two black numbered knobs, a tortoiseshell pickguard, and output jack.
09 / 26Close-up of the cherry red guitar body, showing two black numbered knobs, a tortoiseshell pickguard, and output jack.
Close-up of a cherry red Gibson Les Paul Junior's body, showing the pickguard, P90 pickup, bridge, volume knob, and fretboard.
10 / 26Close-up of a cherry red Gibson Les Paul Junior's body, showing the pickguard, P90 pickup, bridge, volume knob, and fretboard.
Close-up of the guitar's cherry red body, showing a P90 pickup, wrap-around bridge, tortoise pickguard, and finish checking.
11 / 26Close-up of the guitar's cherry red body, showing a P90 pickup, wrap-around bridge, tortoise pickguard, and finish checking.
Close-up of the cherry red body with heavy finish checking, showing the P90 pickup, bridge, two black knobs, and endpin.
12 / 26Close-up of the cherry red body with heavy finish checking, showing the P90 pickup, bridge, two black knobs, and endpin.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the cherry red finish with visible checking, a chip on the edge, and the strap button.
13 / 26Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the cherry red finish with visible checking, a chip on the edge, and the strap button.
The guitar's cherry red back shows heavy finish checking, a black control cavity cover, and a chrome output jack.
14 / 26The guitar's cherry red back shows heavy finish checking, a black control cavity cover, and a chrome output jack.
The guitar's cherry red body and neck join are visible from the back, showing a strap button and finish wear near the cutaway.
15 / 26The guitar's cherry red body and neck join are visible from the back, showing a strap button and finish wear near the cutaway.
The back of the cherry red guitar body, showing the neck joint, strap button, and a few small dings on the lower bout.
16 / 26The back of the cherry red guitar body, showing the neck joint, strap button, and a few small dings on the lower bout.
The back of the cherry red guitar body shows a black control cavity cover and wear along the lower edge.
17 / 26The back of the cherry red guitar body shows a black control cavity cover and wear along the lower edge.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard from the side, showing frets, strings, and a single cream dot inlay.
18 / 26Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard from the side, showing frets, strings, and a single cream dot inlay.
Close-up of the guitar's dark rosewood fretboard and frets, showing white dot inlays and yellowed side markers.
19 / 26Close-up of the guitar's dark rosewood fretboard and frets, showing white dot inlays and yellowed side markers.
Close-up of the guitar's cherry red neck, showing finish wear, checking, and a notable ding with exposed wood near the headstock.
20 / 26Close-up of the guitar's cherry red neck, showing finish wear, checking, and a notable ding with exposed wood near the headstock.
Close-up of the guitar's headstock, showing the worn cherry finish, brass tuners, and cream-colored tuning pegs.
21 / 26Close-up of the guitar's headstock, showing the worn cherry finish, brass tuners, and cream-colored tuning pegs.
The guitar's dark green body is seen under UV light, revealing a purple "Cliff Smith Music" sticker and some dark marks.
22 / 26The guitar's dark green body is seen under UV light, revealing a purple "Cliff Smith Music" sticker and some dark marks.
Close-up of the dusty black P-90 pickup with tarnished pole pieces and mounting bracket, on the cherry red body.
23 / 26Close-up of the dusty black P-90 pickup with tarnished pole pieces and mounting bracket, on the cherry red body.
Close-up of the guitar body, showing the pickup cavity with a removed P90 pickup and a detached bridge post.
24 / 26Close-up of the guitar body, showing the pickup cavity with a removed P90 pickup and a detached bridge post.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard, showing five frets with pearloid dot inlays and visible wear on the wood.
25 / 26Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard, showing five frets with pearloid dot inlays and visible wear on the wood.
Close-up of the guitar's control cavity, revealing two tarnished pots, a black capacitor with red and yellow bands, and wiring.
26 / 26Close-up of the guitar's control cavity, revealing two tarnished pots, a black capacitor with red and yellow bands, and wiring.

Gibson

1958 Gibson Les Paul Junior Cherry Red Finish w/HSC

$7,995.00

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  • ConditionGood
  • StoreSherman Oaks
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Specifications

Instrument

Condition
Good
Made in
United States
Store
Sherman Oaks

Measurements

Scale length (in)
24.75
Nut width (in)
1.688
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.9
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
1.02

Construction

Body
Mahogany
Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Brazilian Rosewood
Frets
Original Narrow Frets Show Some Play Wear, Fingerboard Shows Notable Pitting In Several Areas (See Photos)

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Dogear P-90 Single-Coil Pickup With Black And White Leads, Also Likely Replaced In The Early 1960's
Tuners
Original Kluson Single-Line 3x3 Tuners With Oval Buttons

Description

1958 Gibson Les Paul Junior In Cherry Red Finish

This Guitar Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks

In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

We Believe The Very Old And Expertly Repaired Headstock Crack May Have Been Gibson Factory Work Or Authorized Warranty Repair From Cliff Smith Music (Which Rebranded Circa 1965) 

Repair Includes: Holly Veneer Reinforcement On Back, Added Stinger And Correct Typeface 4-Digit Serial Number Stamp In Yellow Ink (Dating To 1961)

Back Of Neck Shows Partial Refinish Touch-Up/Overspray

Made In Kalamazoo, MI

Solid Slab Mahogany Body

Dogear P-90 Single-Coil Pickup With Black And White Leads, Also Likely Replaced In The Early 1960's

Pickup Cavity Slightly Altered To Accommodate Baseplate Feet (See Photos)

Original Nickel-Plated Wraparound Bridge

One Replaced Tuner Bushing As Shown

Mahogany Neck With Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard And Mother Of Pearl Dot Inlays

Original Narrow Frets Show Some Play Wear, Fingerboard Shows Notable Pitting In Several Areas (See Photos)

Original Kluson Single-Line 3x3 Tuners With Oval Buttons

Original Electronics Including CentraLab Volume/Tone Potentiometers And Sprague 'Bumblebee' Tone Capacitor 

Original Black Bonnet Knobs

24.75" Scale Length

1 11/16" Nut Width

Large '58 D Shape Neck Profile

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: 0.90"

Neck Depth At 12th Fret: 1.02"

Weighs 6lbs 6oz

Includes Non-Original SKB Hard Shell Case

 

A 1958 Gibson Les Paul Junior is a quintessential golden-era Gibson solidbody, prized for its stripped-down design, lightweight mahogany construction, and powerful tone. Featuring a single P-90 pickup, wraparound tailpiece, and set mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard, the Junior delivers the raw, articulate sound that made these guitars legendary. Its simple controls and no-frills construction make it an iconic vintage Gibson with exceptional character and playability.

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