NHTom Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Hi, My name is Tom and I have a guitar problem.................. so, my R8 is a dream guitar to me......I often stop and look at it before closing the case lid.....simply amazing............. BUT I have a thing for slabs.........Tele's, Specials, heck I even have a PRS Mira, but I've never had a Junior. Most of my hero's have played Juniors at some point. I've always loved them, but just have never come across the right one at the right time. I also happen to be a fan of Pelham Blue............so when opportunity knocked, I answered the door..........lmao. Sorry, the addiction is REAL !!! NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Congrats, I was very tempted to get one of those when they came out, they were selling for a great price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I can cure your guitar problem. Promise. It will cost you........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Nice, congratulations. I too am a fan of the phellam Blue...have fun with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Well now that looks like a whole bunch of fun to play! rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Very nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 That looks awesome, Tom. Congrats! Looking forward to your thoughts on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Love my Jr. Special & I'm sure you'll have a blast with that cool Pelham Blue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 That is a beauty, Tom! Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHenry Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 That's a very nice looking guitar. Maybe you need to go into rehab Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 that is a very cool looking guitar. I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Uh huh!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 smack smack smack smack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerad12 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Nicely done sir! What year she be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 I love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 1521686719[/url]' post='1925209']That looks awesome, Tom. Congrats! Looking forward to your thoughts on it Congratulations, I like the Pelham Blue also. Nice guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelT Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Very cool! Congratulations on your new guitar. Those guitars just look fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 Nicely done sir! What year she be? 2011 Thanks for all the comments everyone. Should be in hand momentarily! NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Cute little thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 "the eagle has landed"............ SO....first impressions...........WOW..........why have I never had a Junior before this? Got it delivered to the shop today. Came in a nice TKL Case that will be just fine for it to rest in. Good fit for the slab body. This was the first time I've ever bought a guitar online......the difference is that I got it from my local shop because I've had some crazy times at home and knew it would sell before I got there. They treat me great and have a 30 day/no questions return policy, so I didn't hesitate. One small ding by the tone knob that was fully shown in pictures, so no problem there. The rest of it is very mint. It looked like in the pics that it had some odd sort of strap locks, but when it arrived it had normal stock looking ones....those came off first thing and a set of chrome schallers went on. Didn't realize until I did some spec searching that it was a "baked maple" board. Here's my honest opinion of it so far.......When that thing is singing and screaming, it feels just like any other good fretboard........I'm fine with it. I've always said it about tele's, but I'm adding Juniors to my list of "Everyone Should Own At Least One". It's brilliance is in it's simplicity. With just the one pickup and one volume/tone, it's amazing......slight (and I do me SLIGHT) roll off the volume and it cleans up to exactly where I like it to. Another slight roll off of the tone and it goes from a bridge P90 to almost a Tele neck tone.......... Action is a little high, but has plenty of room, so this weekend will get a good setup and string change and she'll be ready to rock. I'll get some better pics asap........that blue is awesome....I assume it's the "no grain filler" style as you can see a bit of grain through the blue. Loving It!!! NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Forrest Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Glad you're lovin' it, Tom. She's a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx-ogre Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Excellent choice. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 So.....got some time with it today. Fresh strings and some work on the bridge and it's a joy to play. Dropped the action a little.......may try a little lower after I get the feel of it. Went over it and I'm thrilled with the condition, setup, etc. Interesting enough, I found it's had a pickup swap. Not much info out there on it. I've joined a facebook group (waiting approval) that seems to know about the maker. Either way, It sounds great. NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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