truetone6 Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 This is a new model sorta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis_dee Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 This is a new model sorta Wasn't there the exakt same model as a japan exclusive a while ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truetone6 Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 Wasn't there the exakt same model as a japan exclusive a while ago? Yes it is only available from Musicians Friend and Dealers in Japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truetone6 Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 Wasn't there the exakt same model as a japan exclusive a while ago? Here is the link to the "Japan Limited Run" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truetone6 Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 What is this guitar at Guitar Center? Gibson USA is making 2 different versions of the Les Paul Junior Special ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesguitar65 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 What is this guitar at Guitar Center? Gibson USA is making 2 different versions of the Les Paul Junior Special ? That is an exclusive GC limited edition run Special. I've posted that guitar a week ago on this thread. http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/56608-les-paul-special-is-here/ I played it and compared the special that was selling for $1200. The GC limited run was much better IMHO, glossy Nitro instead of satin and it had neck bindings like the original 55 did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truetone6 Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 That is an exclusive GC limited edition run Special. I've posted that guitar a week ago on this thread. http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/56608-les-paul-special-is-here/ I played it and compared the special that was selling for $1200. The GC limited run was much better IMHO, glossy Nitro instead of satin and it had neck bindings like the original 55 did. Wait...there are 3 different Les Paul specials? these 2 at GC and this one at MF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesguitar65 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Pics 1 and 2 from top to bottom are the same guitar. Pic 3 is the current run priced at $1200. So, only 2 different les paul specials, not including the custom shop versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truetone6 Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 Pics 1 and 2 from top to bottom are the same guitar. Pic 3 is the current run priced at $1200. So, only 2 different les paul specials, not including the custom shop versions. Ok,but the guitar in picture 1 has a satin finish and neck binding The guitar in picture 2 has a gloss finish and neck binding Then to add to the confusion Wildwood has another version with satin finish and no binding. Also,did the guitar you played at GC have a contoured back like this one at Wildwood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesguitar65 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 I was just at GC today and I confirm that the pic 1 and 2 are the same guitar, both are nitro gloss finish. The satin finish is the one that was made for the Japn market and costing more, $1200, no neck bindings. Actually, the GC special for $999 comes in two colors, heritage cherry like pic1 and walnut, more of a dark brown color. Yes, it has a contoured back like wildwoods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truetone6 Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 I was just at GC today and I confirm that the pic 1 and 2 are the same guitar, both are nitro gloss finish. The satin finish is the one that was made for the Japn market and costing more, $1200, no neck bindings. Actually, the GC special for $999 comes in two colors, heritage cherry like pic1 and walnut, more of a dark brown color. Yes, it has a contoured back like wildwoods. Ok thanks. The reason I thought Guitar center had a satin one too is because that is what their ad(below)says. "Solid Mahogany body with satin natural finish" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truetone6 Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 The satin finish is the one that was made for the Japn market and costing more, $1200, no neck bindings. Ok but the one that Musician's Friend is selling has a gloss finish: "The Les Paul Jr Special Exclusive is finished in either Cherry, Alpine White, or Gloss Yellow. A gloss finish with 90-sheen lacquer gives the Les Paul Jr Special Exclusive a look that is consistent with its heritage, and a smooth, comfortable playing feel." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibSinCity Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Probably an exclusive including G.Center, M. Friend, and Music-123. All the same company. Sometimes those ads are wrong on finishes etc. I was at a G.Center the other day and played a Cherry gloss finish with neck binding. Nice guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truetone6 Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 Ok thanks! Music123 is sending me a Yellow one. UPS will deliver tomorrow. I am not sure which model it is because my invoice still says that it is the Les Paul Studio Goldtop which they couldn't get. That is why they are sending the Les Paul Special but that guitar isn't on their website. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK-Vjyo5ejo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehuti Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 This is the one that GC was selling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truetone6 Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 This is the one that GC was selling. Looks great! This is the one I got from Music123. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatnecksrule Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I just bought a cherry one yesterday from GC...nice guitar! Fingerboard binding makes it more refined, but the P-90's still have balls. Also, the tuners are the "green key" type instead of the "white button" type...so a little better quality. Fretboard is rosewood instead of the ebony of the $1300 model. Gloss finish instead of satin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibSinCity Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Probably an exclusive including G.Center, M. Friend, and Music-123. All the same company. Sometimes those ads are wrong on finishes etc. I was at a G.Center the other day and played a Cherry gloss finish with neck binding. Nice guitar. Went back to visit again today and they got another one in, neck binding, this time in the gloss Walnut finish. The black P-90's and pickgaurd stand out better against the lighter walnut wood than the Cherry. Not as dark as the brown faded studio mahogany, more like an old Firebrand type color. Kinda like this: http://images.miretail.com/products/optionlarge/GibsonCustomShop/512968.294_sn-762415_back.jpg Again, nice guitars that let you add some P-90's to your tone arsenal without completely breaking the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truetone6 Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 Went back to visit again today and they got another one in, neck binding, this time in the gloss Walnut finish. The black P-90's and pickgaurd stand out better against the lighter walnut wood than the Cherry. Not as dark as the brown faded studio mahogany, more like an old Firebrand type color. Kinda like this: http://images.miretail.com/products/optionlarge/GibsonCustomShop/512968.294_sn-762415_back.jpg Again, nice guitars that let you add some P-90's to your tone arsenal without completely breaking the bank. a guy on the LPF has one. Looks nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibSinCity Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 That's the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesguitar65 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 a guy on the LPF has one. Looks nice That looks great! GC just sent me a black friday catalog and they have that same LP special in cherry and that color for $999. While you are GC check out the Jet City amps as they sound great with P90 pickups. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIOC138P4Bo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvmaparadog Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I just picked up a 2012 Gibson Les Paul Jr Special with 2 humbuckers in gloss Tobacco Burst. Picked it up at Island Guitars in Honolulu, Hawaii. I checked the web and can only find photos of this model from NAMM. It comes with a bound baked maple fretboard. I actually own several Gibson Les Pauls and only stopped by Island Guitars to see Peter, the on-staff guitar tech who has worked on several of my Les Pauls and one of my PRS. Since my wife was shopping elsewhere, I thought I'd pick up a gutiar and jam a little while Peter helped another customer. I was absolutely amazed at the quality of this guitar...especially with the bound fretboard. When my wife came by, she said "that guitar is beautiful...we need to take that home"...so we did. Jammed it through my Mesa for about 2 hours and really like the tone that comes from it. It came with a gigbag, but thankfully I had an extra SKB Les Paul hardcase, so this baby is now protected. This new model is certainly worth checking out...it's definitely worth the money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic Tooth Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I just picked up a 2012 Gibson Les Paul Jr Special with 2 humbuckers in gloss Tobacco Burst. Picked it up at Island Guitars in Honolulu, Hawaii. I checked the web and can only find photos of this model from NAMM. It comes with a bound baked maple fretboard. I actually own several Gibson Les Pauls and only stopped by Island Guitars to see Peter, the on-staff guitar tech who has worked on several of my Les Pauls and one of my PRS. Since my wife was shopping elsewhere, I thought I'd pick up a gutiar and jam a little while Peter helped another customer. I was absolutely amazed at the quality of this guitar...especially with the bound fretboard. When my wife came by, she said "that guitar is beautiful...we need to take that home"...so we did. Jammed it through my Mesa for about 2 hours and really like the tone that comes from it. It came with a gigbag, but thankfully I had an extra SKB Les Paul hardcase, so this baby is now protected. This new model is certainly worth checking out...it's definitely worth the money! Hi, I'm new on this forum. Since I've seen of few pictures of this particular guitar (but in Gloss yellow), I want one, especially because I'm looking for my first LesPaul after having been playing for one year and a half on a Jazzmaster. Do you guys know if the Les Paul Junior Special Humbuckers is to be released soon in Europe? I can't find any further info about it. Thanks! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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