{"product_id":"gibson-custom-shop-brian-ray-62-sg-junior-2020-white-fox","title":"Gibson Custom Shop Brian Ray '62 SG Junior 2020 - White Fox","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2020 Gibson Custom Shop Brian Ray ’62 SG Junior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e in White Fox is one of the coolest SG Juniors Gibson has made, mostly because it takes the simplicity of a single-P-90 Junior and quietly packs a surprising amount of thought into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe White Fox finish is the first thing that got me. It’s not just a flat cream or aged white — there’s a subtle pearlescent look to it, and the visible grain underneath keeps the whole guitar from feeling overly polished or sterile. Against the oversized black pickguard, nickel hardware and dark rosewood board, it has a really distinctive early-'60s look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis was designed with Brian Ray, longtime guitarist for Paul McCartney, around the idea of making a Junior that could actually handle a huge range of stage situations. The body is slightly thicker than a normal SG, which gives the guitar a little more substance in your hands and helps keep the single P-90 from sounding thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat pickup is a \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecustom Dog-Ear P-90\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, and it has everything I want from this style of guitar — immediate attack, plenty of midrange bite, and that raw open character that makes a good Junior so much fun. Where this one gets unusual is the hidden passive induction-coil circuit. The push-push control engages it to help cut down the noise normally associated with a P-90 without turning the guitar into something it isn’t.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hardware is another really cool part of this model. Gibson built it around a convertible bridge system, and this one is currently set up with the \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABR-1 and short Maestro Vibrola\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. The large ebony block at the tailpiece with the pearl inlay is one of my favorite details on the whole guitar. It gives it the visual character of some of the oddball early-'60s Gibson hardware without making the guitar feel like a museum piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe neck is a \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1962-style SlimTaper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, so it stays quick without feeling paper thin. Combined with the 12\" radius and big Dunlop 6100 jumbo frets, this thing is ridiculously easy to play. The setup is recent, the action is low, the intonation is spot on, and bends feel almost effortless. The fretwork is still excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat stood out to me:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Fox pearlescent nitro finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGibson Custom Shop construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Dog-Ear P-90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable passive induction-coil noise-reduction circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvertible bridge design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABR-1 bridge with short Maestro Vibrola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare ebony block tailpiece with pearl inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly thicker-than-standard SG body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1962 SlimTaper neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood fretboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom trapezoid inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJumbo frets in excellent condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffortless low-action setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot-on intonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal electronics and pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete case candy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Custom Shop hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrian Ray Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition is \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent overall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e and it presents extremely close to new. I found no major dings, chips, scratches or other meaningful blemishes. There is some very light age-related coloration near the headstock from previously being hung, but it does not break or damage the finish and is easy to overlook in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original P-90 and electronics passed my complete electronics test with no issues. The fretboard and frets are both in excellent condition, and the guitar came through my setup inspection exactly how I would want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe package on this one is also excellent. It includes the \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Gibson Custom Shop hard case and complete case candy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, including the Brian Ray Custom Shop COA and accompanying paperwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those signature guitars where the artist-specific details actually make the guitar more interesting rather than just changing cosmetics. Underneath all the unusual hardware it still feels exactly like a great SG Junior should — direct, lively and uncomplicated — but it has enough clever details to make it genuinely different from a standard Junior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe photos shown are real photographs of this exact guitar. I do not use AI-generated imagery, replacement backgrounds, or image manipulation to misrepresent the condition of my guitars. What you see is the instrument you’ll receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike all my guitars, this one’s been cared for and dialed in—no guesswork, no surprises, just a great instrument that’s ready to play. I personally inspect and test every guitar before it ships, making sure it’s in the exact condition I’d want to receive myself. These guitars come from me, not a shop—each one gets the kind of attention and care only a real guitar lover gives. Ships fast and insured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⏳ Quick note: These guitars don’t usually sit. Most are purchased within 1–5 days, and I regularly hear from watchers after the listing has already sold. If this one’s on your radar, now’s the time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47790217527467,"sku":"AF-10493","price":3440.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/8344\/1579\/files\/b637dba9-d78e-4ae7-ac33-c7510bd9abd5.jpg?v=1789182771","url":"https:\/\/aeonicfrets.com\/products\/gibson-custom-shop-brian-ray-62-sg-junior-2020-white-fox","provider":"Aeonic Frets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}