Charlie Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I have a 57 Reissue LP Junior which I've upgraded with a P90. Just wondering if there any other upgrades worth trying with this model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Welcome to the forum! That's a sweet guitar! Well, as far as upgrades go, maybe the rest of the electronics. But if it sounds ok then I wouldn't worry about it. And unless the tuners don't hold tune, or the intonation is way out, I'd leave it like it is! Post some pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Charlie, Welcome to the forum! +1 on Gearhead. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. If something is not satisfactory to you then do a good job and fix it right. (although I do like to see all of my guitars get some sort of straplocks) Pics please! Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 (although I do like to see all of my guitars get some sort of straplocks) YES! VERY IMPORTANT! I totally overlooked that one. ALL my guitars have some sort of straplock, from cheap (but very workable) $4 a set units to $25 a set Schaller's. You'll never regret straplocks! But you will if you ever drop it................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 Thanks for your replies! Sadly no locks but I'll take your advice and get a set. This guitar is pretty heavy! I'll try and get some pics up later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 The Epi '57 Reissue Jr. is a pretty solid little number right out of the gate. The Grover tuners don't need to be replaced, and the stock bridge is usually pretty close to dead on for intonation, although you can always add a Leo Quan or one of the other fancy intonatable wraparounds that Stew Mac offers. The pickup swap is a good idea, the stock Epi P90 is a little weak IMHO. Also maybe a P90 shim to get it closer to the strings. A new bone, Corian, or Graptech nut might be nice. If I were going to upgrade the electronics, I'd at least upgrade the cheap Asian output jack for a USA Swirchcraft. You could also replace the pots with USA CTS and an orange drop cap, as well as cloth wiring if you were feeling motivated. It's about the easiest guitar to work on there is except maybe a tele. Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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