1956 Gibson Les Paul Junior
The 1956 Les Paul Junior — single cutaway mahogany slab with a single P-90. Simple, raw, and increasingly collected.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$7,000–$10,000
Very Good
$4,000–$7,000
Good
$2,000–$4,000
Fair
$1,000–$2,000
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Mahogany (flat top, no maple cap) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 24.750" |
| Frets | 22 |
| Pickup Config | S |
| Bridge | Wrap-over combination bridge/tailpiece |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe single-ring |
| Finish Options | Sunburst |
| Est. Production | 2,800 |
Pickups & Electronics
Single P-90 dog-ear pickup at bridge position. Simple volume and tone controls. The raw, unfiltered Gibson sound.
What Changed in 1956
Continued refinement. The Junior's raw tone attracted players who preferred its directness.
Collector's Notes
Single-cutaway Juniors (1954-1957) are more valuable than double-cutaway. Verify original P-90, wrap-over bridge, and tuners.