Shell Shock
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Hi all' date=' my son has eyes for a les paul junior in vintage sunburst to go with his epi g400, should he do it??? We can get one new for a very good price from the nice folks he bought the epi from, all advice and opinions gratefully accepted,
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Hey there,
To me, no Gibson collection would be complete without a "junior" in it. They have a unique and distinct sound which I love and use a lot in my cover band; however, that being said.....
I am also into "variety" and having the flexibility to play a huge range of songs. To me, this means owning at least one Les Paul (Standard, Custom, Historic....doesn't matter.), one Junior and maybe, if money allows, SG or other cool and unique Gibson (ie: Firebird, V etc.).
This list, to me, has to include a Fender (Strat & Tele), any Gretsch semi-hollow "rock-a-billy" tone guitar and a 12 string electric.
I know this may come across wrong; however, you asked a very good and honest question....so I thought that I would give you my honest answer.
My opinion: If you only have limited funds like most of us (I am old and started buying guitars a long time ago.), you may want a more "versatile" guitar to start filling out his collection. Although the Junior has a killer tone...a really killer tone......it is just that.....one basic tone (or a bit more with 2 pick up's). I might be looking for a nice Les Paul Standard in a cool sunburst finish since you mentioned the Junior's sunburst.
Just my 2Cents
Steve
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Hey there,
To me, no Gibson collection would be complete without a "junior" in it. They have a unique and distinct sound; however, that being said.....
I am also into "variety" and having the flexibility to play a huge range of songs. To me, this means owning at least one Les Paul (Standard, Custom, Historic....doesn't matter.), one Junior and maybe, if money allows, SG or other cool and unique Gibson (ie: Firebird, V etc.).
This list, to me, has to include a Fender (Strat & Tele), any Gretsch semi-hollow "rock-a-billy" tone guitar and a 12 string electric.
I know this may come across wrong; however, you asked a very good and honest question....so I thought that I would give you my honest answer.
My opinion: If you only have limited funds, you may want a more "versatile" guitar to get it started. Although the Junior has a killer tone....it is just that. One tone (or a bit more with 2 pick up's).
Just my 2Cents
Steve
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Hey there,
Love these too. Here's my 56.
Steve
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Hey there,
Very cool guitar! I didn't hear about these Widow Bursts until I found my Cobra Burst!
Now I have a Cobra and wouldn't mind having a Widow too.
I have never owned a weight relieved LP until this one....and I must say that I was very pleasantly surprised by how warm and loud the guitar is live on stage! AND confort.....dang, at a mere 7.1 lbs....I forgot I had it on!
Very nice guitars.....all 50 of them!
Enjoy them
Steve
BLACK WIDOW OWNERS
in Gibson USA
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Sweet!