These guitars started out as an early 1950s Gibson Les Paul Junior or Les Paul Special, but why convert them? There are only around 1500 Bursts but there are over 10,000 Juniors and Specials from the same era. Many of these Juniors and Specials were not treated well, and even more were abused. Why do we go through all this work? It fills a niche for the discerning Vintage Guitar Connoisseur who appreciates the vibe of the aged,