Ale84 Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Hi, Is there anyone who tried or own the new lp jr special and the les paul special from the 90's? Which are the differencies? How do you compare them? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale84 Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share Posted December 30, 2014 no one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPGTCat33511 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I have a 2011 LP Jr Special exclusive with P90s ITs great You like it Wanna buy it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale84 Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 yes but i've heard great things about the special made in the 90's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 The best one I've ever owned was the 75/55 (produced 1975, 1955 reissue model) if you can deal with just a stop tail piece and P100 pick ups. Here's a recent model which I know is really good as I own one - no affiliation: http://www.ebay.com/...=item3cefdac3b2 The frets on mine needed some attention from emery cloth on the beveled section as they left them pretty rough to the touch. I can't be of much help with the 1990s models but I have tried the 2015s and they hold no interest for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 If you are still here, the 90's models are kinda a step up compared to a lot. Of corse, unless we are comparing specific models, we can only make generalizations. Basically it's like this: Externally, the 90's models tend to be more "correct" and have a more fuller spec as far as the model is concerned. Binding on the neck, gloss finish, etc. By "fuller" spec, I mean to say closer to what a "Special" would be, according to what a 50's or 60's Special is. Compared to a lot of the modern ones, depending on the model and year, there would be corners cut to make it more affordable, like skipping the binding or having a matte finish. Another thing that might make the 90's ones more desirable is that it is sort of like a "reissue" without it being a custom shop, while in the later years the Special label applies to a lot of different guitars and configurations that, while still of a certain level of quality, still means a cheaper guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale84 Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 If you are still here, the 90's models are kinda a step up compared to a lot. Of corse, unless we are comparing specific models, we can only make generalizations. Basically it's like this: Externally, the 90's models tend to be more "correct" and have a more fuller spec as far as the model is concerned. Binding on the neck, gloss finish, etc. By "fuller" spec, I mean to say closer to what a "Special" would be, according to what a 50's or 60's Special is. Compared to a lot of the modern ones, depending on the model and year, there would be corners cut to make it more affordable, like skipping the binding or having a matte finish. Another thing that might make the 90's ones more desirable is that it is sort of like a "reissue" without it being a custom shop, while in the later years the Special label applies to a lot of different guitars and configurations that, while still of a certain level of quality, still means a cheaper guitar. so it seems i took the right decision because i placed the order for the 1994..i'll report back as soon as i get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale84 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 Got the guitar...it's great! screaming rock machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale84 Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 Those p90's are unbelievable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAC Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I have a 1998 Les Paul Special SL with 490/498 pickups that sounds and plays excellent. I also have a 2012 Les Paul Junior Special with P90s with the P90 tone I love. The only thing is they generate slight noise. Both guitars have the singing sustain I like from good pickups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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