Les Paul Jr Lite

This guitar is based on the classic 1950's original Les Paul Junior design (which later transformed into the SG while the standard Les Paul settled on the better known single cutaway design). This "sort-of re-issue" has the look without the weight (thanks to a thinner body design and slab construction), and the sound without the noise (thanks to stacked coil P100 pickups instead of the classic P90 single coils).

I guess most people want a Les Paul to look like a Les Paul, because this model was only made for a couple of years, from '99 to '01.

I personally consider this to be the most appealing body style that Gibson has created. Changes from the original 50s LP juniors include two P100s instead of the original one P90, plus additional tone/vol controls and a selector switch. Also, the pick guard is a different style now, and the bridge is a tune-o-matic for better intonation.

The mini-trapezoid neck inlays also mark it apart from the original.

This one was made in '01 in Nashville. 22 frets. Solid Mahogany body and neck. 2 vol/2 tone. 3 way selector. Two P-100 pickups. Natural finish - beautiful! Double cutaway. Tune-O-Matic with stop tailpiece. Kluson style Gibson deluxe tuners.

Sound is brighter and more twangy than standard humbucker equipped LPs - but not too much (like a tele) The tone is very ballsy but never muddy, and cuts with even the hardest distortion. Many reviewers on Harmony Central rated the tone (and finish) of these models higher than many more expensive fancy Les Paul and SG models!

Cool Features:
    - It's a real Gibson Les Paul
    - Stacked single coil P100 pickups
      . Single coil sound BUT no noise
    - Warm LP sound
    - Slim 60 taper neck design
    - Mini trapezoid neck inlays
    - Light weight: Won't break your back!
    - Simple no-frills workhorse

Gibson Les Paul Junior Lite