swamprock Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Since I have a Junior with a Mean-90 and a LP100 with a SD JB bridge and Mean-90 neck, I wanted a dual P-90 guitar to round out my arsenal and give me more tone options. Having read the posts here praising these low-cost wonders, I grabbed one in Worn Cherry. Unfortunately, I missed the $99 instant rebate by a couple of days, and my local GC adamantly won't honor coupons due to the Epi/Gibson exclusion, but oh well... I played her a bit at rehearsal, but I've got some setup (string change, smooth out fret ends) and mods (Tusq nut, locking tuners, new cap and possibly new pots) to do before she's ready for prime time. I played a floor model and dug it, but it was pretty beat, so I took my chances with a boxed guitar. From the box, the setup was quite nice once tuned, and she sounded and played great! I love the mid-switch honk she has! The grain through the (really thin) finish is a nice touch, although you can see the various seams from the body pieces on the edges. Big deal. I like her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennc Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Since I have a Junior with a Mean-90 and a LP100 with a SD JB bridge and Mean-90 neck, I wanted a dual P-90 guitar to round out my arsenal and give me more tone options. Having read the posts here praising these low-cost wonders, I grabbed one in Worn Cherry. Unfortunately, I missed the $99 instant rebate by a couple of days, and my local GC adamantly won't honor coupons due to the Epi/Gibson exclusion, but oh well... I played her a bit at rehearsal, but I've got some setup (string change, smooth out fret ends) and mods (Tusq nut, locking tuners, new cap and possibly new pots) to do before she's ready for prime time. I played a floor model and dug it, but it was pretty beat, so I took my chances with a boxed guitar. From the box, the setup was quite nice once tuned, and she sounded and played great! I love the mid-switch honk she has! The grain through the (really thin) finish is a nice touch, although you can see the various seams from the body pieces on the edges. Big deal. I like her! I found them to be a good sounding guitar, enjoy! Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I got the TV yellow version. I dig the "worn" finish and the unadorned simplicity. Sounds great too. Very cool instrument Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Rocker 59 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I am seriously considering getting one of those in the TV Yellow finish but would like to know how the stock tuners are on them. I'm not a fan of the trapezoid style tuners and if I do get one, I'd like to know if the tuners are any good or if I should swap them out for a set of Grovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamprock Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 I am seriously considering getting one of those in the TV Yellow finish but would like to know how the stock tuners are on them. I'm not a fan of the trapezoid style tuners and if I do get one, I'd like to know if the tuners are any good or if I should swap them out for a set of Grovers. They're the same cheapo diecast tuners as the Juniors and Special IIs. I've read reports that they're decent, but I'm going to swap the ones in my guitar with locking Sperzel-type tuners anyway, along with the nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magneezo Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 They're the same cheapo diecast tuners as the Juniors and Special IIs. I've read reports that they're decent, but I'm going to swap the ones in my guitar with locking Sperzel-type tuners anyway, along with the nut. I might replace the tuners with Ping's p2650 $30 type but after uncovering the one's that are already on it they are quite nice aesthetically, but I'm not sure I trust them completely. I am getting a wiring kit for that vintage tone http://www.ebay.com/itm/Les-Paul-Jr-reproduction-bumble-bee-wiring-harness-/250848877605?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item3a67c21c25 that will be about all this street banger will get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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