bhphp Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 So I've playing guitar for over 2 years now and been thinking about upgrading to a new guitar from my Squier. And I had found a second hand 2013 LPJ, and the guitar is a bit worn out but it has 61 tribute zebra coils and it's little over 500$. Well I know a bit about guitars but not a thing when it comes to pickups. The owner says the pickups were from les paul tradional and offers to give me the guitar with it's stock pickups (490-498) if I wish. So what can you say about both the guitar and the pickups? And is the price good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I can't speak much about the guitar, esp. without photos to see condition. But the 49x is a good pickup combo, I have 2 gibbies (which I've had for quite some time now) with these pickups. Great for just about everything I've ever put them to use for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 If you decide to get it definitely get the 490R & 498T Pickups from him... They are great Pickups... You might like them better or be able to use them in another a Guitar later... Definitely a better buy with them... L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtim Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 It will do two things for you if you get that LPJ. The LPJ is a way better quality guitar than the squire and it will be a better investment than the little squire too. Then you would have an extra set of pick ups too worth at least 150.00 for the pair. You would be coming out ahead especially if you could talk the LPJ seller down a few bucks too before you made the purchase. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 You cant go wrong for $500. You have to post some pic when you bring it home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeman Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Good luck. I like the 490/498 setup too. I don't have much experience with the 61 pickups you have but people seem to either love or hate the 490/498s. Try going to a store and try a guitar that already has them fitted and see what you think. My memory serves me that the LPJ had some sort of black plastic cover over the pickups, so that look may not be for everyone either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 The only downside of the 490/498 combo in this particular case is that they are the version that comes with the black plastic covers, the cover also acts as the tabs that hold the screws for the the pickup to stay in place. Not a real issue I guess, just the faux EMG pickup look. On my 2013 SGJ I removed the covers, added a normal baseplate with tabs and added nickel no-hole covers since this version of the pickup does not have adjustable pole pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelDeVille Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 With two sets of pickups it sounds like an ok deal, not stellar but ok. If it has a hard case it’s looking like a better deal. But it’s a quality guitar, and won’t get any cheaper with time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Bill 212 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 So I've playing guitar for over 2 years now and been thinking about upgrading to a new guitar from my Squier. And I had found a second hand 2013 LPJ, and the guitar is a bit worn out but it has 61 tribute zebra coils and it's little over 500$. Well I know a bit about guitars but not a thing when it comes to pickups. The owner says the pickups were from les paul tradional and offers to give me the guitar with it's stock pickups (490-498) if I wish. So what can you say about both the guitar and the pickups? And is the price good? Its NOT a GREAT Price, but not terrible either if the frets aren't dented, the neck is straight and the Guitar is in good shape.......it just might be what someone playin for two years needs to up your game....go to him with $450-$475, if he is smart, he will grab it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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