Gibson 2019 Les Paul Junior p90 Mild Relic Sunburst 90308
— Mahogany body/neck, great tonal combo
— Renown dog-ear P90 pickup for cutting tone
— Upgraded adjustable bridge = better intonation
I like the relic on this because whoever did it didn’t take it too far. Just shows the kind of marks a guitar gets with age, and the back of neck is nice and satin, along with the gloss being taken down to matte look all over. Feels/plays like a well-worn pair of blue jeans.
The adjustable wraparound looks to be a TonePros, which is a $90 bridge piece. It will let you dial in exact intonation. However, if you are old school and just want a standard Gibson wraparound tailpiece, I can change it out for you. Cosmetically, it’s got dings and scuffing all over, made to look like a road worn instrument. Frets are in perfect condition and it plays great all over the neck. No case. Weight is 7 pounds, 15 ounces. (Details on my setups and packing at bottom.) Thanks!
-- Full setup, cleaning, and new strings.
-- FREE USA shipping.
-- 30-day return policy.
-- Ship within 1 business day--pro packing.
Setup includes new strings (9s or 10s depending on what the nut is cut for), overall polish, cleaning any gunk off fingerboard, oiling neck, and polishing frets when necessary. We spray out any pots that are noisy, turn the truss rod (if necessary) and set string height at low-to-medium action depending on string buzz present. Since setup is highly subjective you may need to get it set to your particular needs by your personal luthier. Basses get the same treatment minus the string change. Thanks!
Packing
I use quality boxes, thick bubble wrap, and peanuts to pack guitars. I have a very high rate of successful guitar and bass shipping (meaning few damaged instruments). I have been doing this 15 years and know how to pack well--with or without a hard case. I wrote a detailed story with photos on how I pack a guitar, which you can find on my StillKickinMusic site blog. If you Google "Still Kickin - How to Pack a Guitar" you will find it. Thanks.
Mahogany body; gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish
Mahogany neck, vintage ’50s profile, gloss nitro finish
Rosewood fingerboard, 12" radius, acrylic dot inlays
24.75" scale length; 22 medium jumbo frets
P-90 single-coil bridge pickup, volume and tone controls
1.695" Graph Tech nut (proprietary Gibson formula)
Wraparound bridge; Vintage Deluxe tuners
Single-action truss rod
P-90 pickups: dare to sound different
Guitarists know that the P-90 offers a unique tonal palette that is distinct from — and complements — humbuckers and traditional single-coils. Gibson’s first successful single-coil pickup, the P-90 can be heard on countless classic recordings. With its biting treble and high output, the P-90 cleans up nicely when you roll back your guitar’s volume pot. It’s an amazingly versatile pickup with its own brand of grit — a bit brighter, leaner, and less refined than a humbucker and almost as hot. Hit your amp hard, and the P-90 really wails. Plugged into a proper high-gain tube amp, you can elicit grind, sizzle, and bark that would be impossible with humbuckers — or with other single-coils, for that matter. To hear P-90s brilliantly deployed in historical context, check out Santana’s fiery Woodstock performance or the Who’s masterful Live at Leeds album.
Vintage ’50s neck and Plek’d frets for optimized playability
Comfort and playability were two of Gibson’s primary concerns when they were designing the Les Paul Junior. You’ll be delighted by how this guitar’s vintage ’50s neck profile comfortably fills your hand in just the right way. For your playing pleasure, the rosewood fingerboard is buffed to silky smoothness and the frets are dressed to perfection using a Plek Pro machine for optimized playability. Typically reserved for top-dollar custom guitars, this process levels the frets with pinpoint precision, providing you with the most playable fretboard you’re likely to own.
Nitro finish for the look and feel of a classic
Gibson gave the Les Paul Junior a gorgeous nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Nitro finishes — standard back in the day — are significantly thinner than today’s polyurethane finishes, allowing the guitar to “breathe.” Nitro finishes not only look amazing, but they also enhance the instrument’s tonal qualities. The Les Paul Junior has the look and feel of a lovingly cared-for classic — one that will only improve with age.
