LP Jr.

lp_junkie · 10-11-2008, 01:02 AM

I bought a new LP Jr. to have for a project, I am going to spend some time experimenting with this one. It's the vintage sunburst.

Some of the ideas.

new tuners are an absolute must (stock ones suck ass).

I am going to make this one a screamer, so it will get a the DP100 Super D pickup, upgraded electronics and hardware.

Knarbens · 10-11-2008, 04:16 AM

So let's see what you can do to a cheapo like the Epiphone LP Junior! What about the intonation for now? Are all frets placed right into the fretboard?

lp_junkie · 10-11-2008, 04:25 PM

the intonation is great and the action feels great, it's a lot better quality than what I had figured the fret edges are smooth and the finish is flawless.

diceman · 10-11-2008, 09:17 PM

Sounds like a fun project. Did you get one of the set necks? I know they were making them for a while...

mitchbob9 · 10-11-2008, 09:18 PM

Lol, that's what I want. A junior with a set neck and the p-100 or whatever pickup. That way it's alot more similar to a proper Junior, and better to mod.

kspeed · 10-11-2008, 09:26 PM

The P100's not all that great, but some people like them. It had an underwound "dummy" coil to help cancel the heavy P90 hum, but also increases the output and midrange response. From what I can tell, MLP is split in terms of favorability - I'm one of the nays.

Try it out and see if you dig it. If you're looking for something more laid back and balanced/vintage sounding, snip the white wire connecting both coils and you're in true P90 territory

mitchbob9 · 10-11-2008, 09:31 PM

Yeah, that's what I would do. But if you get a cheap model with a humbucker, that's alot harder.

lp_junkie · 10-11-2008, 10:55 PM

I have tried P100's before but I am a nay as well.

It's a bolt, I was at the evil GC and just happened to find it when I was looking for a case for a different guitar.

10-11-2008, 01:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
lp_junkie Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 1,129 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	LP Jr. I bought a new LP Jr. to have for a project, I am going to spend some time experimenting with this one. It's the vintage sunburst. Some of the ideas. new tuners are an absolute must (stock ones suck ass). I am going to make this one a screamer, so it will get a the DP100 Super D pickup, upgraded electronics and hardware. __________________ LP_Junkie now on MySpace _____________________________________________ Les Pauls and Marshalls- Hammer of the Gods. EPI/MIJ Modders (Orville-Tokai-Burny-Greco-etc.)

10-11-2008, 04:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Knarbens Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 595 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	Re: LP Jr. So let's see what you can do to a cheapo like the Epiphone LP Junior! What about the intonation for now? Are all frets placed right into the fretboard? __________________ Sorry for my bad english! 1992 Orville Les Paul Standard Plaintop HCS

10-11-2008, 04:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
lp_junkie Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 1,129 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: LP Jr. the intonation is great and the action feels great, it's a lot better quality than what I had figured the fret edges are smooth and the finish is flawless. __________________ LP_Junkie now on MySpace _____________________________________________ Les Pauls and Marshalls- Hammer of the Gods. EPI/MIJ Modders (Orville-Tokai-Burny-Greco-etc.)

10-11-2008, 09:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,454 Thanks: 16 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: LP Jr. Sounds like a fun project. Did you get one of the set necks? I know they were making them for a while... __________________ 1969 Gibson Deluxe / 08 Gibson R8 / Epi Elitists: Standard & Custom / Epi Custom & Studio Goth - '65 Fender Jaguar My Band: www.comeupswingingmusic.com or www.myspace.com/comeupswinging

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mitchbob9 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 166 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: LP Jr. Lol, that's what I want. A junior with a set neck and the p-100 or whatever pickup. That way it's alot more similar to a proper Junior, and better to mod. __________________ 2008 Epiphone Les Paul HCS Standard Plus

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10-11-2008, 09:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
kspeed Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 554 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: LP Jr. The P100's not all that great, but some people like them. It had an underwound "dummy" coil to help cancel the heavy P90 hum, but also increases the output and midrange response. From what I can tell, MLP is split in terms of favorability - I'm one of the nays. Try it out and see if you dig it. If you're looking for something more laid back and balanced/vintage sounding, snip the white wire connecting both coils and you're in true P90 territory __________________

10-11-2008, 09:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
mitchbob9 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 166 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: LP Jr. Yeah, that's what I would do. But if you get a cheap model with a humbucker, that's alot harder. __________________ 2008 Epiphone Les Paul HCS Standard Plus

10-11-2008, 10:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
lp_junkie Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 1,129 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: LP Jr. I have tried P100's before but I am a nay as well. It's a bolt, I was at the evil GC and just happened to find it when I was looking for a case for a different guitar. __________________ LP_Junkie now on MySpace _____________________________________________ Les Pauls and Marshalls- Hammer of the Gods. EPI/MIJ Modders (Orville-Tokai-Burny-Greco-etc.)

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