These guitars started out as 1950s Gibson Les Paul Junior or Les Paul Specials. Why convert them? There are only around 1500 Bursts but there are over 10,000 Juniors and Specials from the same era. Many were not treated well, and even more were abused. We buy guitars that, as they are, are not worth restoring. They’ve been modified with screwdrivers substituting for chisels and are often painted hideous colors, like Signal Orange. These conversions require rebuilding and massaging to the Mahogany body before the Flamed Maple top is added.

1952 Les Paul Conversion

1954 Les Paul Conversion

1957 Les Paul Conversion

1957 Les Paul Conversion