1959 Gibson Les Paul TV Model

[Phil 52]

About a couple of months agao I was offered this 1959 Gibson Les Paul TV Model.
This was one of Rich Robinson's main recording and gigging guitars.
e.g. it was used when The Black Crowes toured with Jimmy Page in
the 90s.
The Pro-Seller mentioned that this model sometimes is mistaken for
a Les Paul Junior. Can somebody please tell me the difference between
this one and a Junior.

Pics are from the sellers email I got.

 

[keef]

No difference but the color (in '58-'61 yellow vs red). TVs are considered cooler and cost more.

 

[mbowen]

The Yellow color is the difference.It has later knobs on it if it is a 1959 should have bonnet knobs.Mike B.

 

[Phil 52]

Thank you guys. That was fast.

The knobs, yes. The seller listed that along with a few other "issues".
The p/up cavity once was slightly widened to house another p/up and it had
Grovers installed for a while. Originals are back on now. Finish is original.

 

[Kris Ford]

I'd LOVE to have an ex RR guitar....vintage or not! Hope this works out for you!

 

[abalonevintage]

That Les Paul certainly looks like a legit Rich Robinson / Black Crows guitar, BUT I would be very weary about an RR guitar or gear without clearly identifiable photographic proof.

Heavily rumored that a LOT of fake docs surround his gear. :fc

 

[Tom Wittrock]

There is one other difference that almost everyone forgets ... the TV Model silkscreen on the headstock, instead ot the Junior silkscreen. :ganz

 

[andreja marovic]

There is one other difference that almost everyone forgets ... the TV Model silkscreen on the headstock, instead ot the Junior silkscreen. :ganz

This is very correct.
It's a TV model not a Jr.:applaude :applaude :applaude

 

[solsurfr]

Very cool TV! I also have a '59 and love it. Came from Vic Dapra's shop back in 2007 - 100% original.

 

[Phil 52]

Very cool TV! I also have a '59 ...

To set things correct. I did'nt buy it.
Right offer, alas, wrong time.

And solsurfr, congrats on yours! Beautiful guitar. Pure Rock & Roll.