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First off, I know this is a cheap LP Jr. I just wanted to have some fun modifying a guitar I got for a great deal.

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This guitar doesn't really like to stay in tune. Not terrible, but not acceptable. It has these tuners:

 

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Should I replace the tuners? The plastic nut? Both? If I should replace the tuners, what would be a drop in replacement that wouldn't have any screw holes showing?

 

I'll probably swap out the pickup/electronics. I did that before on my MIM Strat.

 

Thanks for the advice!

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Vipe, here's a few threads to peruse for starters:

 

http://forum.gibson....__1#entry933049

 

http://forum.gibson....__1#entry891832

 

http://forum.gibson....__1#entry829973

 

http://forum.gibson....__1#entry816469

 

http://forum.gibson....__1#entry783175

 

http://forum.gibson....__1#entry762495

 

Let us know what you decide, these Jrs are fun to mod, we have a lot of them here.

 

(And yes the tuners should be the first thing to go...)

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I saw that picture of putting plate tuners on the Jr. That is my first choice, and it looks like it fits on there. I assume that would also cover up all/majority of old screw holes as well.

 

I just haven't seen any other tuners (yet) by the major brands that have the two opposite/diagonal screws like this Jr. has.

 

I don't think I'll be going with a humbucker sized p90, simply because I already have a single coil guitar.

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'Maria' is a hottie... Just sayin' [blush]

 

Vipe155: WT# does it say on that headstock???

 

 

Yeah she is, she's been up for sale for 2-3 months, been on ebay and everything. People were interested but not willing to pay £120. So I have restrung and gonna keep her.

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'Maria' is a hottie... Just sayin' [blush]

 

Vipe155: WT# does it say on that headstock???

 

You mean the word? It's an Epiphone "Invader." I looked at the guitar and said that's a Epiphone Junior, right? I tried to find info on the "Invader" thing, and I guess it was some run of juniors that were packaged with an amp. The "Invader" pack lol.

 

I thought it was unique, and I got it even cheaper than a cheap Junior costs anyway.

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You mean the word? It's an Epiphone "Invader." I looked at the guitar and said that's a Epiphone Junior, right? I tried to find info on the "Invader" thing, and I guess it was some run of juniors that were packaged with an amp. The "Invader" pack lol.

 

I thought it was unique, and I got it even cheaper than a cheap Junior costs anyway.

 

If there is any difference between a 'Junior' & an 'Invader' someone here will know [biggrin]

 

IMO 'Junior Invader' sounds totally wrong [scared]

 

 

EDIT: Found this on RTH & Sjael's eggcellent Epi resource

 

http://www.epiphonewiki.com/index.php?title=Les_Paul#Les_Paul_Invader

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You mean the word? It's an Epiphone "Invader." I looked at the guitar and said that's a Epiphone Junior, right? I tried to find info on the "Invader" thing, and I guess it was some run of juniors that were packaged with an amp. The "Invader" pack lol.

 

I thought it was unique, and I got it even cheaper than a cheap Junior costs anyway.

 

 

found this for ya, hope it helps :)

 

http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/67962-epiphone-invader-what-else-is-known/

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One designed in the USA humbucker

Chrome hardware

Laminate mahogany/alder body

Mahogany neck

Rosewood fingerboard with "dot" inlays

Colors:

Vintage Sunburst

E-Guitar Pack Includes:

Epiphone Invader electric guitar

Epiphone Studio-10CDx 10W or Harley Benton GA5 amplifier

Heavy-duty nylon gigbag

Electronic tuner

Nylon strap and cable

Epiphone Guitar and Bass Basics instructional DVD from Warner Home Video

3 guitar picks

2 sets of strings

 

 

and hopefully this might as well.

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