Best LP junior copy?

dastorgguitars · 05-20-2010, 05:26 PM

I have a couple of juniors including "the real one" a vintage 59 double cut, I also have a Tokai and a Edwards relic . As the I consider the jr to be a simple straight forward guitar, I'm convinced that I can find a mij copy close to the original as the concept is less complicated than let's say a LP custom. I was impressed but the quality of the Edwards and the Tokai after having changed all the electronics and pickup. I'm lurking on a OBG or a Greco super real or a Burny.
Any suggestions? Differences in quality, what would be the closest to the original or "the" best?

ledlover01 · 05-20-2010, 05:28 PM

Prs makes one

Roman · 05-20-2010, 05:35 PM

Unabashed self promotion.

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/busi...workhorse.html

dastorgguitars · 05-20-2010, 05:55 PM

Nice single cut Roman! I'm more into DC ones.

Annoying Twit · 05-20-2010, 05:57 PM

Nice Rist guitar. Nice lake too, I'd like to go for a swim in it.

mono · 05-20-2010, 06:05 PM

Tough call, I've never played one myself.
ObGs the nuts though

Sinster · 05-20-2010, 06:06 PM

AGile AD-201 <--- for the price.... If you are limited to funds. Plus they are made for left handed people as well.

River · 05-20-2010, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Roman Rist

Unabashed self promotion.

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/busi...workhorse.html

I haven't played one of these yet, but I'd sure like to.

While technically not a copy, and certainly not "best" in terms of authenticity, the discontinued Epiphone '57 Junior Reissue is one hell of a guitar. Coldsteal and myself, and I believe a couple of others here, have one and love it. With my eyes closed, it's one of my two best guitars.

Roman, allow me to re-post the picture. Damn, that's nice!

brianugly · 05-20-2010, 06:28 PM

Roman's is top quality...dang talk about GAS for a guitar!

Roman · 05-20-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dastorgguitars

Nice single cut Roman! I'm more into DC ones.

I'm sure that could be arranged

joebonsai · 05-20-2010, 07:03 PM

if you're looking for a nice, not so expensive guitar:

Edwards ESP LP Jr TVY W/S DUNCAN PU`S Brand bei eBay.de: Electric (endet 14.06.10 19:31:41 MESZ)

dastorgguitars · 05-21-2010, 05:58 PM

To Joebonzai: I got the relic version of that Edwards, I love it! Though I changed the SD pup that sucked and put a Wolfetone. Sound has improved drastically eventhough I prefer the SD Antiquity on my Tokai made with Alnico II, sounds warmer, the Wolfetone has got that telecaster twang which is kinda strange.

caliban335 · 05-22-2010, 10:49 AM

The Epi Junior '57 Reissue is a very well made guitar. I had a few modifications done on mine to make it even better; P-90 replaces the stock P-100 and the original bridge/tailpiece is replaced with a Tone Pros intonatable model.

River · 05-22-2010, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by caliban335

The Epi Junior '57 Reissue is a very well made guitar. I had a few modifications done on mine to make it even better; P-90 replaces the stock P-100 and the original bridge/tailpiece is replaced with a Tone Pros intonatable model.

Oooh, that's a nice one. I'd love to have one like that to make a matched set with my TV Yellow. What brand of P-90 did you put in it?

Those are replacement knobs, too, aren't they?

macklanders · 05-22-2010, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by River

Oooh, that's a nice one. I'd love to have one like that to make a matched set with my TV Yellow.

EPIPHONE LES PAUL Jr 57 REISSUE SET NECK CUSTOM SHOP - eBay (item 150445881900 end time May-26-10 19:07:42 PDT)

River · 05-22-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by macklanders

EPIPHONE LES PAUL Jr 57 REISSUE SET NECK CUSTOM SHOP - eBay (item 150445881900 end time May-26-10 19:07:42 PDT)

Thanks. Same factory as mine. I don't know if they were all made there or not, but that's a good sign. Guy really needs photography lessons.

macklanders · 05-22-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by River

Thanks. Same factory as mine. I don't know if they were all made there or not, but that's a good sign. Guy really needs photography lessons.

Same as the one I have also. I think they all came from the same factory. If I wasn't waiting for the George M kits I would bid on it.

caliban335 · 05-22-2010, 12:43 PM

River wrote:

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What brand of P-90 did you put in it? Those are replacement knobs, too, aren't they?

The pickup is a Gibson P-90. I may go with a Lollar down the road. I purchased the guitar used, but I believe the control knobs are original.

macklanders wrote:

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Same as the one I have also. I think they all came from the same factory.

Yeah, the Junior in the eBay listing is the same as mine. I believe they were all from the Daewon factory.

mojotop · 05-22-2010, 01:19 PM

The ´08 TOKAI Love Rock TJ-85 DC cherry (not mine) is an excellent LP-Junior model but hard to find. The german TOKAI-dealer/distributor Gottfried Schmid (Golfredo) will help you: Tokai, Guitar, Gitarren, Springy Sound, Breezysound, Goldstar, Silverstar, Les Paul Reborn, Wraparound

My ´95 ORVILLE Les Paul Junior DC LPJD-70 HC cherry is one of the most resonant guitars I ever played. It was a bargain from Yahoo Japan and I´ll keep her for ever.

slapshot · 05-20-2011, 10:14 AM

tokai & orville DC juniors you say?

Udonitron · 05-20-2011, 10:59 AM

This?

slapshot · 05-20-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Udonitron

This?

i rarely agree with you but in this instance I think I might

joebonsai · 05-23-2011, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dastorgguitars

To Joebonzai: I got the relic version of that Edwards, I love it! Though I changed the SD pup that sucked and put a Wolfetone. Sound has improved drastically eventhough I prefer the SD Antiquity on my Tokai made with Alnico II, sounds warmer, the Wolfetone has got that telecaster twang which is kinda strange.

Hi dastorgguitars
I've had the unreliced version, changed pots, cap and the pickup to an Antiquity.......had to sell it

Killerguitar

......but I am working on a new one!!!!!

HOT-BRIT · 05-23-2011, 07:27 AM

should get a good deal on a OBG as the price of them has been falling lately

Mr Teeny · 05-23-2011, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by HOT-BRIT

should get a good deal on a OBG as the price of them has been falling lately

Couple on YJ both under 20K at the moment,

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GammyBird · 05-23-2011, 10:44 AM

The ObG's come with the Gibson P90.

mono · 05-23-2011, 11:21 AM

all the ObG Juniors I've ever seen are Terada... did Fujigen not make em?

alligatorbling · 05-23-2011, 11:25 AM

the best bang for your buck is a PRS SE One imho. while not a true copy, it obviously has the jr vibe.

Mine has a hot dubyabee p90 in it... it truly screams, and plays as good as it sounds.

Mr Teeny · 05-23-2011, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mono

all the ObG Juniors I've ever seen are Terada... did Fujigen not make em?

Seen a few fujigen Orville juniors but don't think I've seen a fujigen ObG junior, probably some out there

GammyBird · 05-23-2011, 11:56 AM

Correct me if I'm mistaken but didn't FujiGen continue making the Les Paul's(excluding Jr's and Specials) and Terada make everything else?

05-20-2010, 05:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
dastorgguitars Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Best LP junior copy? I have a couple of juniors including "the real one" a vintage 59 double cut, I also have a Tokai and a Edwards relic . As the I consider the jr to be a simple straight forward guitar, I'm convinced that I can find a mij copy close to the original as the concept is less complicated than let's say a LP custom. I was impressed but the quality of the Edwards and the Tokai after having changed all the electronics and pickup. I'm lurking on a OBG or a Greco super real or a Burny. Any suggestions? Differences in quality, what would be the closest to the original or "the" best?

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