[HOLD] Bizen Works BURNED Jr

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“You’re craving that ultra-simple, raw rock tone produced by a vintage ’50s Les Paul Junior.”
“But genuine vintage models have become too expensive to afford, and current replica guitars just don’t quite cut it.”
Since a single-pickup guitar leaves no room for compromise, aren’t you eagerly seeking one that’s infused with a craftsman’s passion and authentic materials?

A single P-90-type pickup on a solid-body guitar stripped of all ornamentation.The Les Paul Junior is a guitar that leaves nothing to hide—its woody, natural resonance and the player’s nuances are transmitted directly to the amp. That’s precisely why the persuasiveness of its sound varies as much as heaven and earth depending on how closely it replicates the manufacturing methods of the era—including traditional hide glue, all-lacquer finishes, and the use of Honduran mahogany, which has now become a rarity. There is certainly a realm of sound that mass-produced guitars can never reach.

Founded by Yukihiro Sakamoto—who previously served as Master Builder and Plant Manager at the ZEMAITIS Custom Shop—Bizen Works has garnered immense support both domestically and internationally. Their “Burned Jr Sunburst,” packed to the brim with respect for the 1950s, has now arrived. It embodies luxurious specifications, meticulously crafted down to the finest detail by master artisans.

Honduras mahogany—a top-tier tonewood that has become difficult to source today—is used generously for both the body and neck. The sound emanating from this dense, premium material is rich and woody, yet boasts an astonishingly crisp, dry clarity with exquisite projection.

From the hide-glue lamination—which eliminates microscopic gaps between the wood layers to unify string vibration—to the 17-degree headstock angle that creates exquisite tension, the all-lacquer finish that doesn’t hinder the wood’s natural resonance in the slightest, and even the tubular truss rod, this guitar thoroughly adheres to the construction methods of the 1950s.

At its heart is a Bizen Works original pickup, mounted to capture every nuance of this exquisite body resonance. It remains utterly faithful to the nuances of your picking, allowing you to paint a wide range of tonal expressions simply by adjusting the volume and tone controls.

The body back features a contour that fits comfortably against the body, and the neck joint incorporates a heel cut that dramatically improves access to the higher frets. This elevates the supreme tone of the 1950s into a practical, stage-ready instrument perfectly suited for modern live performances.

Bizen Works shines with its unique and exceptional craftsmanship. The Burned Jr, imbued with this superior craftsmanship, is truly a masterpiece for guitarists seeking a guitar to last a lifetime. Balancing vintage depth with modern playability, it is sure to be a wonderful find for guitarists who want to strum authentic rock tones on stage.

[SPEC]
BODY: Honduran Mahogany
NECK: Honduran Mahogany
FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
P.U.: Bizen Original P-90 Type
WEIGHT: 3.73 kg
NUT WIDTH: 43.5 mm
Includes Hard Case
Medium Scale Neck

*Thoroughly set up in-store and comes with a 5-year adjustment warranty for your peace of mind.
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