1987 Les Paul JR

• Oct 22, 2016

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I am a new member here and hope to become a Gibson owner. I am interested in buying a 1987 Les Paul Jr from the original owner. It is in excellent condition and shows no wear to speak of. It also comes with the original case. My problem is that I cannot find the value or any that have sold. Any suggestions on where to find more information?

 

• Oct 27, 2016

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Surfecho said:

I am a new member here and hope to become a Gibson owner. I am interested in buying a 1987 Les Paul Jr from the original owner. It is in excellent condition and shows no wear to speak of. It also comes with the original case. My problem is that I cannot find the value or any that have sold. Any suggestions on where to find more information?

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Here's a listing from 2015 for perhaps the same model. Asking $1,100.

https://reverb.com/item/895944-gibson-les-paul-junior-1987-tobacco-suburst

 

• Oct 27, 2016

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Perry Underwood said:

Here's a listing from 2015 for perhaps the same model. Asking $1,100.

https://reverb.com/item/895944-gibson-les-paul-junior-1987-tobacco-suburst

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I'd say this is ballpark.... I'd expect to see them between 800 and 1500... I'd probably look to buy one for 900 or less though unless it was a special/particular model I was looking for. Lots of Juniors out there to compare, and there isn't anything particular special about '87...

 

• Oct 27, 2016

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The fact that it has a bridge and not just a wrap tail would put me off. Part of the Junior charm is missing

 

• Nov 11, 2016

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Bought my son an '87 Junior a few weeks ago in mint condition from a highly reputable independent dealer for $750. Yeah, it doesn't have the single wrap around. The Junior reissues from '86 to '92 all had the two piece bridge. Regardless, it's a heck of player and he loves it. Many would argue that the stopbar/tuneomatic set up is functionally superior and would explain why Gibson made it the standard on all its electrics beginning around 1955. I understand the allure of a historically correct Junior with single piece wraparound, but what matters at the end of the day is how it plays and sounds, in my opinion.

 

• Nov 11, 2016

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Actually, the wraptail is the superior sounding bridge. Sustain is better, too.

 

• Nov 11, 2016

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Cream Fan said:

Actually, the wraptail is the superior sounding bridge. Sustain is better, too.

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Might be. I'm no expert. If its better, Gibson should have stuck with it, especially since its cheaper and less complicated.

 

• Feb 27, 2018

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Hi,

please could you tell me if 1987 Gibson Les Paul Junior has a slim profile neck ???

Thanks.

Kind regards.

 

• Aug 30, 2018

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agemaia said:

Hi,

please could you tell me if 1987 Gibson Les Paul Junior has a slim profile neck ???

Thanks.

Kind regards.

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I have a 93 Junior and compared to my 2011 Junior and various other Les Paul Standards, id say its a slim profile neck. The width is also on the narrow side. However it sounds great and is one of my favourite guitars I own.