mud guy Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Hi folks- I have been longing for a p90 guitar...there are two for sale around here. One is an Epiphone les paul special with 2 p90s that looks to be in nice shape for $325 (limited edition and I can't find any info on this model, it's in a cherry finish). The other is an epi 1957 reissue LP Jr in TV yellow that looks to be in really nice shape, with all the eletronics upgraded for $375. I would think there would be more tonal range with the Special, but the Jr looks sweet. Any suggestions? -Cal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icantbuyafender Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 the jr was soooo good they discontinued it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peeper Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Holy moly both those seem highly over-priced to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyseven Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Go for the Special.I don't think this one's a bolt on neck.I had a Junior in TV Yellow.It looked great but the sound was much too thin no typical P90/Les Paul Jr. sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrmatt Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Just an opinion but for that $$$ amount you could get a used LP 56GT or for a little more get a new one, they have alot of tonal variety. mgm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyseven Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Just an opinion but for that $$$ amount you could get a used LP 56GT or for a little more get a new one' date=' they have alot of tonal variety. mgm [/quote'] Yeah, right.That's another option.Depends on what you're looking for.A flattop Junior/Special or a carved Standard... It's up to you.But a nice Goldtop is unbeatable....GAS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mud guy Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 Yes, the special is a set neck "Custom shop" model. I have to control my gas...used epiphones are not cheap here (whether or not they sell for the posted price is another question), for example used LP standards typically go for $400 and up and are ~$600 new plus tax. I was at the guitar store friday and the guy was steering me towards a PRS SE single cut with soapbars...then he suggested that I pick up a cheaper used LP and try installing some P94s or the like that would fit the humbucker. I would really love a 56GT or a WildKat, but will need to be patient. On a somewhat different topic, the guy at the guitar store said they had a Swingster in last week which sold right away...he said he loved it and it put the Gretsch Electromatics to shame...a lot more balls. Thanks for your comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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