Gibson SG Junior, satin canary yellow, made in USA 2006. This is such an exceptionally cool guitar. Back in the day, Gibson's Japan distributor Yamano would order limited runs of unusual models in fun finishes for the Japan market. These would have to pass both the standard USA quality control process as well as a notoriously rigorous extra QC schedule on arrival in Japan lest they be sent back to the USA for another try, so the 'Yamano Gibsons' are rightly revered for exceptional build quality. They did these '66 style SG Juniors with the cool 'batwing' guard in pink, blue and yellow. This feels awesome in the hands: it's light and super lively with great balance and no neck dive, the neck is arrow-straight and super comfy and it rings like a bell at the lightest touch. Plugged in, you get an aggressive punchy midrange with oodles of attack and presence, balanced by a sweetness and clarity on the top end you never get from a humbucker... P-90s are so glorious in the right guitar, and this is definitely the right guitar. The yellow finish is lighter and cheekier than the standard TV yellow you see on LP Juniors, it's got a real lemon cheesecake quality to it and looks all the better for a little but of honest play wear around the edges. We scored one of these around three years ago and have been hankering for another one ever since, and finally... it's here. It might well be the last one we ever manage to score, so don't dither if you're keen.

Model: Gibson SG Junior
Made: 2006, USA (serial 003260438)
Finish: yellow, satin nitro, 1-ply cream guard
Body: mahogany
Neck: mahogany, rosewood board, 24.75" scale, 12" radius, slim 60s profile
Weight: 3.230kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Gibson P-90 single coil
Case: basic non-original gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. Headstock has some minor marks on the end. The neck has some rub wear and scuffs from play, no major marks and it's smooth in the hands. The back has some scuffs near the neck joint and the centre of the body, plus a few dimples around the edge of the body, no major marks. The sides have minor dimples around the whole body, no major marks. The front has some dimple son the back edge, near the knobs and up from the bridge, as well as some standard play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: very good condition (8/10).

Playing condition notes: Neck is straight, action is low, intonation is good, truss rod works. Frets have some minor wear but are in reasonable shape, 7/10 for fret life left. Setup with fresh 10/52 Moonshiners strings.