Vintage 1959 Gibson Les Paul Junior Doublecut in Cherry

The Holy Grail of Golden-Era Simplicity: An Absolute Collector-Grade 1959 Doublecut

The Guitar Sanctuary is incredibly honored to unveil a breathtaking specimen from our owner George’s private personal vault: an investment-grade, entirely original Vintage 1959 Gibson Les Paul Junior Doublecut in its legendary, vibrant Cherry finish. Handcrafted during Gibson's absolute golden era in Kalamazoo, Michigan, this iconic instrument represents the ultimate distillation of rock-and-roll muscle. Beloved by arena legends and studio session masters alike, a true '59 double-cutaway Junior provides uninhibited upper-fret access and an acoustic resonance that must be felt to be believed.

Unmolested Vintage Integrity & The P-90 Raw Power

This 1959 Les Paul Junior exhibits an exceptionally well-preserved, deep Cherry nitrocellulose lacquer finish, retaining its rich, fiery hue with minimal fading and light, beautiful natural finish checking. Beneath the pristine original tortoiseshell pickguard rests the heart of this rock machine: an untouched, original black "dog-ear" P-90 pickup wound with correct vintage wire. Wired directly to its factory-spec Centralab potentiometers and historic "Bumblebee" capacitor, this pickup behaves like a living entity—clearing up beautifully when you roll the volume back, and barking with massive, harmonic-rich midrange bite when pushed wide open.

True 1959 Ergonomics & Precision Validation

Every critical component of this historic asset has been forensically verified for total authenticity:

• The Legendary '59 Neck Profile: Features the highly coveted, robust, yet perfectly carved 1959 chunky neck shape that fills the hand comfortably without feeling overly cumbersome.
• Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard: Fitted with an incredibly dark, premium slab of Brazilian Rosewood boasting original frets showing plenty of remaining life and classic pearloid dot markers.
• Period-Correct Hardware: Completed by its original wrap-around tailpiece/bridge assembly for unmatched string vibration transfer, and factory original three-on-a-plate Kluson Deluxe tuners.

Detailed Technical Specifications Matrix

• Origin: Handcrafted in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA (Gibson Golden Era).
• Year of Manufacture: 1959.
• Body Construction: Lightweight, Premium Solid Slab Mahogany (Double Cutaway).
• Neck Material: Solid One-Piece Mahogany (Robust 1959 Profile).
• Fingerboard: Authentic Historic Brazilian Rosewood with 12" Radius.
• Electronics: 100% Original and Untouched—Master Volume, Master Tone, Centralab Pots, Bumblebee Cap.
• Pickup: Original Gibson Pre-Bridge Dog-Ear P-90 Single-Coil.
• Hardware: Original Factory Wrap-around Tailpiece and Single-Line Tuners.
• Serial Number: 929563
• Comes with original chipboard case 
• Neck Dimensions: .930"- .980" 
• Weight: 7 lbs. 7.5 oz.
• Dunlop strap buttons currently installed.

• Best For: High-End Vintage Curation, Premium Studio Tracking, Investment Portfolios, Classic Rock, Roots Americana, and Raw Vintage Blues.
• Tone Profile: Punchy Midrange, Woody Low-End Bloom, Dynamic Harmonic Bite, Incredibly Touch-Sensitive.
• Compared To: Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Junior Reissue, Vintage 1958 Singlecut Junior, Vintage 1960 Les Paul Special.
• Sanctuary Expert Note: "There is a reason why almost every elite producer keeps a '59 Junior nearby. It is a masterclass in minimalism. George's personal double-cut is a literal lightning bolt—it rings out acoustically like an old acoustic guitar, and when plugged into a hand-wired tube amp, it delivers a rich, raw harmonic bark that modern guitars simply cannot match. This is an investment-grade masterpiece."

*This guitar is part of our owner's collection, as such we are not entertaining any trades.

*Please note the following terms:

• Items from Geo's Vault are sold as All Sales Final, and not subject to our standard store return policy.  Each is accurately decsribed, and we are happy to answer any questions you may have about them prior to purchase to ensure it is the right choice for you.
• Vintage pieces are available to view BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please contact us at (972)540-6420 or email andrew@guitarsanctuary.com to schedule your appointment.