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Description

Experience the blend of classic craftsmanship and modern performance with the Orville by Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway. This electric guitar is a nod to the iconic designs of the late 1950s, merging vintage allure with contemporary playability. Perfect for both seasoned professionals and budding guitarists, its double cutaway body offers easy access to higher frets, making it ideal for dynamic solos and intricate fingerwork.

The Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway is known for its straightforward yet versatile sound profile. The combination of a single P-90 pickup and simple controls ensures that you can dial in everything from clean jazz tones to gritty rock riffs with ease. Crafted with a solid mahogany body, this guitar delivers a warm, resonant tone that is unmistakably rich and full-bodied. Its rosewood fingerboard provides a smooth playing surface, enhancing playability and comfort.

Whether you're on stage or in the studio, the Orville by Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway stands out as a reliable workhorse. Its minimalist design is both stylish and functional, offering a pure, unadulterated sound that guitar purists will appreciate. The quality craftsmanship ensures durability, so you can count on this guitar for years of musical adventures.

Key Features:

  • Solid mahogany body for a resonant, full-bodied tone
  • Double cutaway design for easy access to upper frets
  • Single P-90 pickup for versatile sound shaping
  • Rosewood fingerboard for smooth playability
  • Simple, intuitive control layout
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Build quality

  • The serial numbers on Orville by Gibson guitars are prone to wear as they are printed on top of the finish.

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  • Terada-made Orville guitars are well-constructed, though the rosewood fretboards may not be finely sanded.

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  • Some owners report issues with the aluminum SG-branded bridge decaying, causing strings to slip and detune.

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Setup and maintenance

  • The truss rod requires a specific-sized tool, which is not the standard 4mm Allen key commonly used on other imports.

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Comparisons

  • Comparable to Univox Limited Edition models, sharing a similar body and neck shape, particularly with P90 pickups at the bridge.

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  • The Orville by Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway is considered by some players to have superior build quality compared to contemporary Gibsons.

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Features and functionality

  • Originally equipped with USA electronics, distinguishing the "by Gibson" models from standard Orville guitars.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Owners recommend replacing the stock P90s with Seymour Duncan Fantom P90s for improved performance and reduced noise.

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  • Kluson tuners are suggested as a replacement to improve tuning stability on Orville by Gibson models.

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User experience

  • Players appreciate the wraparound bridge for its ease of intonation, despite initial skepticism regarding vintage spec.

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See how Billie Joe Armstrong uses Orville by Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway

Billie Joe Armstrong

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Green Day

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Billie Joe Armstrong owns an Orville by Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway, as noted on Reverb, where it is listed as part of his private guitar collection.

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