1963 Gibson Les Paul Junior
The 1963 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 1963
Final year of the Les Paul Junior designation before SG Junior name.
Collector's Notes
Double-cutaway Juniors are excellent players. Verify original P-90, wrap-over bridge, and tuners.