1954 Gibson Les Paul Junior
The first Les Paul Junior — a 'student' model that became a rock and roll classic. Single P-90, slab mahogany body, wraparound bridge. Raw and powerful, these guitars punch far above their original price point.
Current Market Value
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Mahogany (slab body — no carved maple top) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 24.750" |
| Frets | 22 |
| Pickup Config | S |
| Bridge | Combination wraparound bridge/tailpiece |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe |
| Finish Options | TV Yellow (Limed Mahogany), Cherry Red |
| Est. Production | 3,433 |
Pickups & Electronics
Single P-90 dog-ear pickup at bridge position. Simple and direct — the essence of the Junior's character.
What Changed in 1954
First year of the Les Paul Junior. Single-cutaway slab mahogany body with single P-90 — designed as a student model but became beloved for its raw, powerful tone. TV Yellow finish was distinctive.
Collector's Notes
Single-cutaway (pre-1958) Juniors are less collectible than the later double-cutaway models. TV Yellow finish commands a premium over Cherry. Wraparound bridge should be original.