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September 3, 2006

Photo Gallery: Billie Joe Armstrong Signature Les Paul Jr.

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Billie Joe Armstrong Signature Les Paul Jr. in Classic White
Billie Joe Armstrong Signature Les Paul Jr. in Ebony
Billie Joe Armstrong Signature Les Paul Jr. in Vintage Sunburst

Summary
Gibson Guitar has introduced the Billie Joe Armstrong (BJA) Signature model guitar based on the specifications of Armstrong's vintage 1950's model Gibson Les Paul Jr.

Specs
Manufactured in: Nashville, TN

BODY
Top Species: Mahogany

NECK
Species: Mahogany
Profile: 1960 Slim taper
Peghead Pitch: 17°
Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.810
Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.875
Heel Length: 0.625
Neck Joint Location: 16

FINGERBOARD
Species: Rosewood (Ebony on the Classic White)
Scale Length: 243/4"
Total Length: 18.062
Number of Frets: 22
Nut Width: 1.687
Width at 12th Fret: 2.260
Inlays: Pearloid Dots

HARDWARE
Plating Finish: Nickel
Bridge: Non-compensated wraparound
Knobs: Black Top Hat
Tuners: White Button Strip

ELECTRONICS
Pickups: H-90 stacked double coil
Controls: One volume, one tone

OTHER
Strings: Brite Wires .010-.046

CASE
Case Exterior: Billie Joe Armstrong case

Related Links
Gibson press release
Gibson product page
Order Billie Joe Armstrong Signature Les Paul Jr. from Musician's Friend

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Gibson Billie Joe Armstrong Signature Les Paul Jr. in Classic White. Click photo for larger image and image of Billie's signature on the back of the headstock.


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Gibson Billie Joe Armstrong Signature Les Paul Jr. in Ebony. Click photo for larger image and closeup.


Gibson Billie Joe Armstrong Signature Les Paul Jr., Classic White

Gibson Billie Joe Armstrong Signature Les Paul Jr. in Vintage Sunburst. Click photo for larger image.






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