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1956 Gibson Les Paul Junior, Sunburst
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Model: Gibson Les Paul Junior
Year: 1956
Finish: Sunburst (original; correct under blacklight)
Body: One-piece mahogany
Neck: One-piece mahogany; soft V profile
Fingerboard: Unbound rosewood with dot inlays
Pickups: Single P-90
Controls: Volume / Tone
Bridge / Tailpiece: Wraparound (bridge & studs replaced, chrome)
Tuners: Replaced
Plastics: Single-ply black pickguard
Logo / Decals: Correct Gibson logo; non-original Les Paul model decal
Modifications: Volume pot & capacitor changed; repro knobs; repro tuners; repro bridge & studs, rewound P90 pickup, refretted, fingerboard planed.
Condition: Worn throughout, visually striking
Case: Original croc-style card case
Weight: 3.02kg
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
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1956 Gibson Les Paul Junior, Sunburst
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A sure-fire candidate for the coolest looking Junior around?! This is a wonderfully worn and characterful example of Gibson’s most direct and uncompromising solidbody design. Very much in the 'player-grade' category but with good wood - break and repair free! Finished in sunburst, the lacquer shows honest wear throughout and reacts correctly under blacklight, with no signs of overspray or later refinishing. Built with a single-piece mahogany body and neck, it has all of the resonance and punch this model is famous for.
The neck is a particular highlight here, carved to a soft V profile that feels substantial yet comfortable in the hand, and pairs beautifully with the unbound rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays. At just 3.02kg, it’s lively and resonant, with that unmistakable immediacy that only a slab-body Junior delivers.
Electronics are centred around a single P-90 pickup, controlled by straightforward volume and tone controls. All components have been changed over the years: the volume pot and capacitor, knobs, tuners, wraparound bridge and studs (now chrome) and a rewound P90 pickup. The headstock bears the original Gibson logo and an unusual/non-original Les Paul decal on the headstock in place of the original silkscreen.
Cosmetically, this Junior is worn but undeniably cool, with the sort of patina that only decades of use can produce. It comes complete with its original croc-style card case, which is a lovely period touch and increasingly rare in its own right.
In terms of tone and feel, this guitar delivers exactly what you’d hope for: a great neck, strong acoustic response, and a raw, direct P-90 voice that’s dynamic, punchy and full of attitude.
A superb player’s ’50s Junior with real vintage mojo, ideal for someone looking for a golden era Les Paul on a budget with great bones and potential for improvement originality wise.
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At a Glance:
Model: Gibson Les Paul Junior
Year: 1956
Finish: Sunburst (original; correct under blacklight)
Body: One-piece mahogany
Neck: One-piece mahogany; soft V profile
Fingerboard: Unbound rosewood with dot inlays
Pickups: Single P-90
Controls: Volume / Tone
Bridge / Tailpiece: Wraparound (bridge & studs replaced, chrome)
Tuners: Replaced
Plastics: Single-ply black pickguard
Logo / Decals: Correct Gibson logo; non-original Les Paul model decal
Modifications: Volume pot & capacitor changed; repro knobs; repro tuners; repro bridge & studs, rewound P90 pickup, refretted, fingerboard planed.
Condition: Worn throughout, visually striking
Case: Original croc-style card case
Weight: 3.02kg
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
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