NGD..$500 worth of P-90 Goodness.....

blsplyr · 07-07-2012, 11:17 PM

Used 2010 Gibson LP Jr./Special w Gibson HSC. I think these were GC only, has a belly cut, a little bit thinner body than than a Jr., Nickle Tone Pros locking studs and aluminum tailpiece, Gotoh ABR-1. A light, good sounding and good playing guitar, for short $

crapthatsloud · 07-08-2012, 12:23 AM

Nice!! Congrats my friend.

This is not helping my Jr. GAS....

politenessman · 07-08-2012, 12:28 AM

really nice. my next guitar is looking to be a jr or spec.

jeffy · 07-08-2012, 01:02 AM

Congrats!

Seems like more people are getting Jr's and Special's recently.

Dirtyclinic · 07-08-2012, 01:14 AM

I really like those. They are selling those again this year. The gloss yellow is very cool too.

hidetox · 07-08-2012, 01:16 AM

looks good. congrats! hope my P90 days would come soon.... ha`

mysquaredontfit · 07-08-2012, 01:26 AM

What a beauty! "Budget" models with neck binding always look so cool.

Clump · 07-08-2012, 08:51 AM

Very nice!

Mine was worth every penny and didn't get near the deal you got.

axepilot · 07-08-2012, 09:42 AM

Sweet guitar!

Slater529 · 07-08-2012, 10:54 AM

Wow! You got a deal on that guitar! I picked up a 2011 model for $650 3 days ago without case, and I thought I got a great deal.

Mines the same color with the belly cut, weighs a little over 7 lbs. Great sounding and playing guitar!

Do you by any chance know what the differences are between this guitar and the Junior Special P-90, besides the belly cut and the darker cherry color?

Kezman · 07-08-2012, 11:26 AM

HNGD! Looks real nice!

HenryHill · 07-08-2012, 11:36 AM

WOW! Gorgeous! Happy NGD!

blsplyr · 07-08-2012, 09:41 PM

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Do you by any chance know what the differences are between this guitar and the Junior Special P-90, besides the belly cut and the darker cherry color?

I think the body thickness is different (mine is slightly thinner), and mine has what I believe to be a very dark rosewood fretboard, newer ones have an obeche, or baked maple board, and I've played a few new Jr.'s with richlite boards. Another difference is no neck binding and white button style Klusons

I'd like to clarify the $500 price, actually paid $540 + tax w/ Gibson gear LP HSC
rounded to $500 for effect. The Tone Pros parts and bridge were in my parts box, and I added them. It's my Gibson Tele : ). I also have an R6 Gold Top and this one sounds a little more" alive "to me.

Slater529 · 07-08-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by blsplyr

I think the body thickness is different (mine is slightly thinner), and mine has what I believe to be a very dark rosewood fretboard, newer ones have an obeche, or baked maple board, and I've played a few new Jr.'s with richlite boards. Another difference is no neck binding and white button style Klusons

I'd like to clarify the $500 price, actually paid $540 + tax w/ Gibson gear LP HSC
rounded to $500 for effect. The Tone Pros parts and bridge were in my parts box, and I added them. It's my Gibson Tele : ). I also have an R6 Gold Top and this one sounds a little more" alive "to me.

Still a great price!

Actually, the L.P. Jr. Special does have neck binding and tulip tuner buttons. Also says "Special" on the TRC. This is the one I'm talking about - with gloss finish $799 at G.C.: Gibson Les Paul Junior Special Electric Guitar with P-90 Pickups | GuitarCenter

Your guitar and mine - L.P. Special P-90 (with the belly cut) is $200 more new: Gibson Les Paul Special Electric Guitar with P-90 Pickups | GuitarCenter

I guess I'd just like to know what makes the Special cost $200 more than the Jr. Special...

Les Paul Newb · 07-08-2012, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Slater529

Still a great price!

Actually, the L.P. Jr. Special does have neck binding and tulip tuner buttons. Also says "Special" on the TRC. This is the one I'm talking about - with gloss finish $799 at G.C.: Gibson Les Paul Junior Special Electric Guitar with P-90 Pickups | GuitarCenter

Your guitar and mine - L.P. Special P-90 (with the belly cut) is $200 more new: Gibson Les Paul Special Electric Guitar with P-90 Pickups | GuitarCenter

I guess I'd just like to know what makes the Special cost $200 more than the Jr. Special...

Different FB material, looks like the JR special has a thinner nitro finish, and the Jr doesn't say anything about a gig bag.

Is that 200 worth of difference tho??? IDK.

Les Paul Newb · 07-08-2012, 10:17 PM

Also, like you said the belly (fender type) cut. The other thing that might differ is body thickness?

nutsauce · 07-10-2012, 08:17 AM

Damn, that's a looker...congrats!!

Clump · 07-10-2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Les Paul Newb

Different FB material, looks like the JR special has a thinner nitro finish, and the Jr doesn't say anything about a gig bag.

Is that 200 worth of difference tho??? IDK.

My Jr. Special came with the craptacular Gibson gig bag. Bound baked maple board. I can measure the body thickness if anybody wants to know.

The belly cut probably costs some finishing time. I don't know if there's a difference in the finish thickness. I got gloss heritage cherry, I like to see the grain.

Appears to be 1 piece body??

$725 delivered from Sweetwater. I thought that was pretty reasonable (Hell, I bought it

).

Slater529 · 07-10-2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Clump

I can measure the body thickness if anybody wants to know.

If you don't mind... I'd like to know.

TIA

Clump · 07-10-2012, 05:09 PM

My Jr Special is 1 3/4" thick at the strap pin.

Cuz I had the tape out already:

Trad + is 2"
Double Cut Junior is 1 3/4"
Melody Maker is 1 1/2"

Bing17 · 07-10-2012, 05:14 PM

I'm pretty sure those were just Les Paul Specials, not Junior/Specials. I have one, too. They were GC exclusives, bound fretboards.

Gibsonrocknroll · 07-10-2012, 05:27 PM

Very nice congrats.

christophervolume · 07-10-2012, 05:38 PM

looks like some p90 goodness for a great deal. turn it up!

Slater529 · 07-10-2012, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clump

My Jr Special is 1 3/4" thick at the strap pin.

Cuz I had the tape out already:

Trad + is 2"
Double Cut Junior is 1 3/4"
Melody Maker is 1 1/2"

Thanks Clump. My 2011 Special w/belly cut is 1-11/16" at the bottom strap pin.

blsplyr: I think you actually have the more expensive L.P. Special instead of the Jr. Special. The Jr. Special does not have the belly cut. FWIW.

92Standard · 07-10-2012, 07:17 PM

They apparently make a couple different models. Mine has an Ebony board with no binding nor tummy cut. It was $1,299 and is now like $949!!! (I got 15% off from MF) One hell of a deal. The other one was list for $999 and had an obeche board with binding. I can't even keep track anymore!!! LOL All are just incredible guitars for the $$$!!!

blsplyr · 07-10-2012, 11:09 PM

Mine is 1 3/4 " thick at the pin

Slater529 · 07-11-2012, 08:21 AM

Geez, maybe I should measure with calipers.

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