1961 Gibson Les Paul Junior
The 1961 Les Paul Junior — double cutaway mahogany slab with a single P-90. Simple, raw, and increasingly collected.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$5,600–$8,000
Very Good
$3,200–$5,600
Good
$1,600–$3,200
Fair
$800–$1,600
* 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, Cherry Red |
| Est. Production | 4,000 |
Pickups & Electronics
Single P-90 dog-ear pickup at bridge position. Simple volume and tone controls. The raw, unfiltered Gibson sound.
What Changed in 1961
Full SG-style body shape. Now essentially an SG Junior.
Collector's Notes
Double-cutaway Juniors are excellent players. Verify original P-90, wrap-over bridge, and tuners.