4Hayden Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Never had or even checked on a Les Paul Junior , what's the difference in a reg. LP ,size,weight . Just curious , how much do they cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody78 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Never had or even checked on a Les Paul Junior , what's the difference in a reg. LP ,size,weight . Just curious , how much do they cost Juniors have the usual Les Paul size/ shape dimensions, but have flat tops without the cap just like the Les Paul Special. Not having this reduces the weight considerably and therefore they are very comfortable guitars to play. I've never weighed my own, but there is a big difference between a Junior and a regular LP. The one I have has a slim taper neck, but it actually feels more rounded than other 60's necks Gibson's I own - a bit of a hybrid between the two. You should definitely try a Junior or a Special at some point if you get the chance as they are great and (sometimes) overlooked guitars. The P-90's have lovely bright, cutting tonal characteristics that are a nice change from the usual humbucker or single coil tone. Here's my Junior (on the right). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hayden Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Juniors have the usual Les Paul size/ shape dimensions, but have flat tops without the cap just like the Les Paul Special. Not having this reduces the weight considerably and therefore they are very comfortable guitars to play. I've never weighed my own, but there is a big difference between a Junior and a regular LP. The one I have has a slim taper neck, but it actually feels more rounded than other 60's necks Gibson's I own - a bit of a hybrid between the two. You should definitely try a Junior or a Special at some point if you get the chance as they are great and (sometimes) overlooked guitars. The P-90's have lovely bright, cutting tonal characteristics that are a nice change from the usual humbucker or single coil tone. Here's my Junior (on the right). Went to a few guitar sites and checked them out , for some reason I thought "junior" was for a child or smaller guitar. Not bad price wise and a good looking guitar,will have one in the future good lord willing and the creek doesn't rise. Noticed some have one pickup and others have two 4H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody78 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Went to a few guitar sites and checked them out , for some reason I thought "junior" was for a child or smaller guitar. Not bad price wise and a good looking guitar,will have one in the future good lord willing and the creek doesn't rise. Noticed some have one pickup and others have two 4H In the 50's they did make 3/4 size Juniors and Melody Makers which I assume were aimed at children and were also cheaper than the normal size instruments. The normal size Junior was the least expensive of the main 4 offered at the time - the Custom, the Standard, the Special and the Junior. There was also a Les Paul TV model which was very similar to the Special produced for a few years in the 50's. The Junior was aimed at beginners and the Special was a step up for the beginner who wanted the extra neck pickup. Over the years these guitars obviously were used by many pro players and lost their identity as instruments 'for beginners' as they play and sound just as well as Standards and Customs, but have different tonal qualities and also feel slightly different having no cap and reduced weight. All true Juniors should only have 1 pickup at the bridge, Specials have 2 and the more recent Junior Special also has 2 and looks identical to the normal Special. When/ if you get one I am sure you will enjoy it very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajay Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 I would really like to join the club. I just bought this 2014 Junior two days ago, and even though I had some good callouses, my fingers are sore and so are my forearm muscles. This little JR will never be sold. I love it. By the way, how and where do we sign up for The Junior Club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajay Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 1420567439[/url]' post='1611495']Juniors have the usual Les Paul size/ shape dimensions, but have flat tops without the cap just like the Les Paul Special. Not having this reduces the weight considerably and therefore they are very comfortable guitars to play. I've never weighed my own, but there is a big difference between a Junior and a regular LP. The one I have has a slim taper neck, but it actually feels more rounded than other 60's necks Gibson's I own - a bit of a hybrid between the two. You should definitely try a Junior or a Special at some point if you get the chance as they are great and (sometimes) overlooked guitars. The P-90's have lovely bright, cutting tonal characteristics that are a nice change from the usual humbucker or single coil tone. Here's my Junior (on the right). My 2014 has a mahogany body and a contoured Maple cap just like a real Les Paul. I wish that it weighed what Your Juniors do. It is a fun guitar to play. I traded an Epihone Les Paul Junior Special on it. That little guitar was a lot of fun for a bolt on neck and one Pup. An amazing guitar for 100 bucks. I can only imagine how nice the Gibson Juniors are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old mark Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 OK, finally adding a pic of my 2011 Junior, glossy Tobacco Sunburst. I replaced the adjustable tailpiece with a steel Callaham and the knobs with amber speed knobs...here it is when I first got it... I like this one so much, I just bought another Junior, a 2010, also tobacco burst, with a hard case...no pics, on the way here from California. Pic of both just posted below... mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG player Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 My Junior Pelham Blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old mark Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 My 2... On the left is a 2010 "faded" or whatever the non-glossy finish models were called, with it's original gig bag and all paper goodies, and on the right is a glossy 2011 that came in a Gibson USA hard case with pink lining and a shroud and all original paperwork... The 2011 has a Callaham steel stop tailpiece and it is worth every dime. I will get one for the other one as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcoats1976 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 what is the callaham tailpiece,and how does it differ from stock? just got my junior a few weeks ago,and intonation is close but not adjustable like a strat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old mark Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 what is the callaham tailpiece,and how does it differ from stock? just got my junior a few weeks ago,and intonation is close but not adjustable like a strat... It is made by Callaham, machined from a steel block that looke slike the original Gibson zinc tail piece, but with a curved ridge along the top that intonates the strings. I use Ernit Ball Slinky 10's on my Juniors and the Callaham works much better than the newer Lightning Bolt Gibson TP's or any of the other replacements I have tried...and I have a bag full of them. It is $107, but it works and sounds great and it does seem to improve sustain and maybe some tone. I love playing Juniors and they are much better when they are in tune...this does it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old mark Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 what is the callaham tailpiece,and how does it differ from stock? just got my junior a few weeks ago,and intonation is close but not adjustable like a strat... It is made by Callaham, machined from a steel block that looke slike the original Gibson zinc tail piece, but with a curved ridge along the top that intonates the strings. http://www.specialtyguitars.com/callaham-les-paul.html I use Ernit Ball Slinky 10's on my Juniors and the Callaham works much better than the newer Lightning Bolt Gibson TP's or any of the other replacements I have tried...and I have a bag full of them. It is $107, but it works and sounds great and it does seem to improve sustain and maybe some tone. I love playing Juniors and they are much better when they are in tune...this does it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old mark Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I have sometimes read this...Those crummy Juniors...Nothin but junk... :) Well, no... In the hands of a master...What more could you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old mark Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Duplicate - please delete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcoats1976 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I have sometimes read this...Those crummy Juniors...Nothin but junk... :) Well, no... In the hands of a master...What more could you want. maybe another junior in cherry?but looks like they are sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody78 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 It is made by Callaham, machined from a steel block that looke slike the original Gibson zinc tail piece, but with a curved ridge along the top that intonates the strings. http://www.specialtyguitars.com/callaham-les-paul.html I use Ernit Ball Slinky 10's on my Juniors and the Callaham works much better than the newer Lightning Bolt Gibson TP's or any of the other replacements I have tried...and I have a bag full of them. It is $107, but it works and sounds great and it does seem to improve sustain and maybe some tone. I love playing Juniors and they are much better when they are in tune...this does it. With mine I have found if you adjust the two tiny screws on the stock Gibson tailpiece, pushing it quite far away from the anchors, it intonates really well. When I got mine the stopbar was flush to the anchors and the intonation past the 12th fret was way off, but fiddling around I got it playing great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcoats1976 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 With mine I have found if you adjust the two tiny screws on the stock Gibson tailpiece, pushing it quite far away from the anchors, it intonates really well. When I got mine the stopbar was flush to the anchors and the intonation past the 12th fret was way off, but fiddling around I got it playing great. yep.the screws on mine are almost flush with the tailpiece but it sounds great all the way up the neck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaygl Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Hey, It's a junior, right? LOL...couldn't resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hayden Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Really like the one on the right 4H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearhead88 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 2015 Junior , I thought I'd try out the G force tuning . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Hey, It's a junior, right? LOL...couldn't resist. Never been much of an SG guy, but thats cool!!!! NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG player Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 My Les Paul Jr with new pickguard and new knobs : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobK Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPJNoob Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 My 2009 Junior. Does yours have an ebony fretboard, like my 2011(same color)does? These are pretty freakin: sick/bad was/ etc aren't they? Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPJNoob Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Ok here I go this is my little Girl Called "Faith". It's the most important thing in my life =) the only Gibson I have. Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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