Orville Les Paul Junior | 1997 Made in Japan (Terada)

1997 Orville Les Paul Junior in Cherry. Solid mahogany body. Mahogany set-neck. Rosewood fingerboard. Single dogear P-90 pickup. Wrap-around tailpiece. 3.6kg. Gig bag included.
 
The Orville brand was Gibson's Japanese domestic market line, produced in partnership with master luthiers. This Terada factory example dates to 1997. The brand was retired in 1998, making late examples increasingly rare. Stripped back to essentials: one pickup, one volume, one tone. 
 
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In stock at Guitar Garage Sydney. $2,100
 
Key Features
Year: 1997
Made in: Japan (Terada factory)
Serial: K016750 
Model: Les Paul Junior
Finish: Cherry (gloss)
Body: Solid mahogany
Neck: Mahogany set-neck
Fingerboard: Rosewood with dot inlays
Scale: 24.75"
Pickup: Original dogear P-90
Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone
Bridge: Wrap-around tailpiece
Hardware: Vintage-style tuners
Weight: 3.6kg
Case: Gig bag
Condition: Outstanding
 
Sound and Tone
The single dogear P-90 delivers signature growl and bite. The solid mahogany body provides resonant, full-bodied tone. The wrap-around tailpiece adds sustain and punch.
 
Feel and Playability
Mahogany set-neck. No fretwear ensures smooth playability across the rosewood fingerboard. Lightweight 3.6kg body reduces shoulder fatigue.
 
Condition
Outstanding condition. Minimal signs of wear. Gloss Cherry finish is beautifully preserved. Mahogany body and neck remain in great shape. Rosewood fingerboard shows no fretwear. Completely original except for one replacement strap button. Exceptionally clean example of golden-era Japanese craftsmanship.
 
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