1961 Gibson Les Paul Jr.

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1961 Gibson Les Paul Jr.

Serial # 188; pot codes 1346041 and 1346043. Lightweight and resonant, at 6.7 pounds. One piece mahogany body and set-in one piece neck, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. Fantastic sounding and super-hot P-90 with a DC resistance of 10kOhms! Original lightweight aluminum wrap around tailpiece. Original pots, knobs and capacitor. A few re-soldered joints, but mostly original, including output jack. Finish and plastic parts are completely original. Original vintage Kluson single line tuners, but there were Grover Roto's on it in the past. Neck and body are in great shape and crack-free; finish is also in good shape - with normal crazing in the lacquer and a slightly faded top. No belt rash, but the finish is worn through to the wood where your arm would rest on the bass-side edge. A small amount of material was removed under the pickup at some point in the past - we suppose to make room for the pickup to fit properly (see photo). . Professionally refretted with jumbo wire, and a new bone nut. The instrument plays very nicely and is well set up with 11's. Fat and bright P-90 tone will make you not want to put this one down! The '61 neck profile is very comfortable and more manageable than the earlier larger necks, but still has a 1-11/16" wide nut. It's a great sounding guitar, and a good investment.
With 70's Les Paul Case
On Consignment
NOT FOR SALE
1961 Gibson Les Paul Jr.
  • 1961 Gibson Les Paul Jr.
  • 1961 Gibson Les Paul Jr.
  • 1961 Gibson Les Paul Jr.
  • 1961 Gibson Les Paul Jr.
  • 1961 Gibson Les Paul Jr.
  • 1961 Gibson Les Paul Jr.
  • 1961 Gibson Les Paul Jr.
  • 1961 Gibson Les Paul Jr.
  • 1961 Gibson Les Paul Jr.
  • 1961 Gibson Les Paul Jr.
  • 1961 Gibson Les Paul Jr.
  • 1961 Gibson Les Paul Jr.

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