2023 Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Junior Single Cut Willcutt Exclusive Pelham Blue

This Willcutt–exclusive 1957 Les Paul Junior reissue nails the stripped-down magic of the originals while adding a rare Pelham Blue VOS finish that looks absolutely killer in person. The single P-90 delivers that unmistakable raw, snarling Junior attitude—open, dynamic, and wildly responsive to picking nuance. With its chunky ‘50s neck, hide-glue rosewood board, and 1-piece mahogany body, this one feels every bit like a vintage workhorse, just cleaner, tighter, and beautifully crafted by the Custom Shop.

A killer player’s Junior with serious vibe, premium specs, and a finish you basically never see on a ’57 reissue.

Condition: Very Good — paint chip on side, a few small dings
Neck Depth: .94"–1.06"

Specifications

Body Material: 1-Piece Solid Mahogany
Weight Relief: None
Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)

Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Profile: Chunky C-Shape
Scale Length: 24.75" / 62.865 cm

Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood (Hide Glue Fit)
Fingerboard Radius: 12" / 304.8 mm
Number of Frets: 22
Inlays: Pearloid Dot

Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687" / 42.85 mm
End-of-Board Width: 2.24" / 56.89 mm

Bridge: Wraparound
Tailpiece: Wraparound

Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Switch Washer: Black
Jack Plate: Black Multi-Ply

Bridge Pickup: Custom Soapbar P-90
Controls: CTS 500K Audio Taper Pots | Paper-in-Oil Capacitors

Hardware Finish: Nickel
Case: Custom Shop Hardshell Case