Further, the P-90 pickup is the same type used on the ES-125 and ES-175 of the period, with a black plastic cover different in dimension from those on typical Juniors. This finish is similar to that on the ES-125 of the time. Additionally, the instrument differs from a typical Les Paul Junior with its darker sunburst, with brown (rather than yellow) stain in the middle. This neck joint (see inset), while obviously original, differs from other Les Pauls. The neck is set into the body such that the fingerboard is significantly higher than the level of the top. Further inspection reveals numerous other differences between this guitar and a typical Junior. But, typical of a Les Paul Junior, it’s black and screwed directly onto the top of the instrument.
On first glance, it’s evident the guitar has a pickguard shaped similar to that of a goldtop Les Paul.
This instrument has no serial number on the back of the peghead, though the tone and volume pot codes indicate they were made in 1953, and the guitar differs in specifications from any other Les Paul Junior. But here we have what appears to be a 1953 example. Gibson’s records say the Les Paul Junior was introduced in 1954. 1953 Gibson Les Paul Junior photo courtesy George Gruhn.
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