Gibson Les Paul Junior (stated 2012) — Tobacco Sunburst, $1,482.85 (Used)

A straightforward Les Paul Junior in a classic single‑pickup format; the listing states 2012 and the guitar appears in the simple, player‑focused Les Paul Junior family.

Why we selected it today

The Les Paul Junior is a deliberately simple solid‑body design, traditionally centred on a single P‑90 and straightforward controls. This example is notable because the asking price of $1,482.85 sits below a live like‑for‑like eBay median of $1,710 — a difference of about 13% — making it a competitively priced option for someone after that pared‑back Junior feel. The pricing evidence helped too: AG currently rates the asking price as Great Price against its like-for-like comparison set.

The model’s pedigree

Model family: Gibson Les Paul Junior — a single‑pickup, no‑frills Les Paul variant historically prized for its direct tone and player appeal.

How we matched this guitar

Detected identity: Gibson Les Paul Junior. The listing states the year as 2012; that year is reported by the seller and not independently verified here. Check the headstock and neck joint to confirm maker details and date claims.

Key features

Traditionally centred on a single P‑90 pickup and simple control layout — the Les Paul Junior’s selling point is its immediacy and ease of use.

How the asking price compares

At $1,482.85, this sits against a current median asking price of $1,710 across 9 other closely matched listings. For now, the current market median remains the main AG benchmark at $1,710. The featured guitar is about 13.3% below that level. That earns AG’s Great Price rating: on the evidence available, it is notably keener than the centre of the current asking-price market. These are observed eBay asking prices, not confirmed sold prices.

What a buyer should check

Check the headstock and neck joint, verify the pickup and bridge, and distinguish vintage, reissue and modern production versions.