This video did me in and it’s now in the stand as I could pick one up a few months old for a total bargain. It punches way above its weight and sounds and plays absolutely amazing! Thanks for the great review!
I just picked up one of these bad boys! Love the baseball bat neck . It’s a slab of mahogany , nice fretting solid built good hardware. You really can’t go wrong with this one. This is Epiphone s guitar for the people. This would be a great guitar to start a collection with.
Got one of these when they first released. Spot on review! It does everything a proper Junior should do. Fat neck, fat P90 tone, just pure rock n' roll! I did use a Lollar P90 shim to raise the pickup a little bit and found the sweet spot. Also got the 2020 Epiphone Special and that guitar is awesome as well. Now I just need Epiphone to make a double cutaway model!
I lowered the the bridge on mine and actually raised the poles in the pickup and it really honks now especially with a transparent overdrive or a germanium fuzz what a machine! this thing came to life with just those two adjustments
Thanks. Your videos are among the few that I love watching your intros and jam outs because they are natural and free feeling. I also appreciate how you show the details that most channels don't in a very natural way. Thanks for being one of the very best guitar channels on the vast internet.
Dear, excuse me, are the P-90 pickups or P-90 microphones of the Epiphone Junior and the Epiphone Wilshire the same? Thanks as always for inspiring us.
Thanks for an excellent review! After watching a few reviews of this guitar, yours was the one that convinced me to buy one. My volume pot did not work like yours unfortunately, (Feb '21 model), but after countless guitar rewires and amp builds over the years I have come to the realisation that cts pot tapers are highly inconsistent, I replaced mine with a linear taper and it works through the whole range very nicely now, and whilst I was in there I pulled the cheapo brown .022 "greencap" and put in a nice juicy P.I.O. .033 cap and now it's perfect for my tone taste. I did change the bridge for a Wilkinson with adjustment just because I happened to have one spare, but it made it buzz and didn't feel as good under the hand so off with that and back to the stock bridge. The intonation with the stock bridge is perfect on mine anyway, and feels fine under the hand. I was pleasantly surprised to see that my example only has a 2 piece body joined in the middle under the veneers, nicely flat sawn, so great sound transference and very resonant. All in all I think they are a great value for $$ guitar that you don't need to be precious about and can really let go and hook in. The neck is better than the standard Epiphone D shape but still has a bit of D going on, I prefer the roundness of the Gibson version. How does this neck compare to the tv yellow Epi special neck? Thanks again my friend. Cheers from a happy new Epi Jnr. player. ;)
Hey Stevie, nice one man! I guess you are right about inconsistent pots but glad you got that dialled in nicely in the end. I haven’t felt need to change anything on mine yet but may do in future.... did you check out the 4 way p90 shoot out I posted this week? Careful though you may end up wanting another! Re the necks... the neck on the yellow LP Special is fatter, that’s assuming your junior is same as mine of course which it should be I guess? Anyway cheers man thanks for the support catch you later! 😎👍🎸
@@theguitaristas Thanks, and yes I did check that vid out, and very well done it was too, but the Epi seemed a cut above the others to me. Haha, another guitar, well if it wasn't mustard/TV yellow I'd go for the Special, can't have too many p90's ;) hmmm, maybe I could live with the colour...
Cool guitar. I’m between this, the tv yellow special, and the Gretsch Streamliner P90. All seem like great guitars for the money! I’m leaning towards the simplicity factor of this guitar. Just picked up a Vox Cambridge 50. Plenty of cool tones for this guitar. Nice review. Enjoy your vids and subbed ✌🏽🎸
Cheers man that’s appreciated! Tough choice but this is such a cool tone machine and really there’s not much the others can do that this little dude can’t... with that Vox wound up your in P90 heaven! 👍😎🎸
@@benallmark9671 haven’t pulled the trigger yet, but pretty sure I’m going with the Epiphone! Haven’t played electric for years. My number one was an American standard tele with a added humbucker in the middle. Just finished refurbishing a Squire strat that plays great now. I really love the stripped down simplicity of this guitar.
Great vid! I have the same Epi LPJ, it's incredible and now my favourite! But I was surprised at the height of the strings above the P90, I could get my finger in mine and it looks the same on your vid. Then I discovered Gibson say it should be 3/64" so mine was way out! However, you can get shims, they're the same colour and profile as the P90 so not noticeable .I got a set and raised the P90 to the right height, there's an obvious increase in volume and a slight improvement tone.
Bought one of these hoping for a deal. I returned it after 2 days. It was fretting out in 3 places and it just doesn't have that gibson p90 sound. I then bought the Gibson model and I love it.
I said no more guitars this year but have somehow managed to buy a strat, les paul and this les paul Jr 😂😂😂. All second hand and for less than £200 a piece. They all sound AMAZING! Keep the great vids coming ⚡️
Great video. Have recently discovered the channel and it really is uplifting for honest and accurate reviews of stuff instead of the usual biased ones. Could you advise me. After single p90 single/double cutaway . I really want Billie joe model but can’t track one down. So can you suggest something. Was looking at the vintage v120/v130 or epiphone as in your review. It won’t be my main guitar and for Gigging with. We play classic rock through to greenday etc thanks
Hey David, shame you can’t find BJ Junior I love mine and reckon it’s worth the extra $$ but this standard one as reviewed is great too and I’d probably choose over the Vintage… one’s although they are also good. So much choice these days we are spoilt! 😎👍
Acoustic guitar background - love the feel of the wraparound bridge. I simply dropped the 2nd and 3rd string down to a thinner gauge and intonation is spot on. Replaced the machines with Grovers and may change the electronics. Aesthetically the pickguard and veneers don't appeal. A 3-4 piece body isn't a bad thing; the saved $ going sans pickguard and veneers may pay for better quality wood. As always, a thorough and entertaining review by Colin.
I just picked one of these up yesterday...... wow what a nice little guitar ....... I did order a p90 pickup shim to raise it a tad and a tortoise shell pick guard..... I agree with the pickguard being a tad wonky .... still very impressed. Cheers from Ohio Colin!!
Thanks for the tips. I got mine from Sweetwater and the set up also seemed to have the strings high and i did the half turn trick and it fixed the action.
Torn between one of these and a Vintage version. Anyone have a recommendation? Thanks man for the single P90 goodness you always give us and Best Regards and Best Wishes!
Just got one of these last Thursday after seeing Green Day in concert 2 weeks ago. Love the fat neck for playing chords. The frets are well done. There are no sharp fret ends and feel rolled. And it just rocks.
had to just brag on the one i bought recently WHAT A VALUE !!! I sent 2 Gibby's back they were terrible . . . so i bought Billy Joe version then this version because they are an extremely good value for what you get
I have one color black piano from 2004. Mine had a humbucker, I've replaced that this week with a dimarzio dp159 evolution, it's quite beter now. Nice video.
Nice review! (your reviews are always good, tho, lol) I'm normally a HH guitar kinda guy, but looking at dipping my toe into the P90 world with this guitar. What's the deal with the bridge and intonation? Obviously you can't adjust it...just gotta be happy with "close enough"?
Fantastic sounding... I have two guitars, but I admit yes, I would like to have a third guitar... an LP jr., Epiphone or Harley Benton style... my ultimate dream... 👏👏👏👏
Great review and display of the amazing P90. What's your opinion or comparison between this guitar and the Epiphone Billie Joe Armstrong Epiphone Les Paul Jr. Thanks again cobber
Hey Allan! I think they are pretty much same except I prefer the BJ one simply because of the colour… no so keen on the veneer finish. But both kick ass!! 😎👍
Love these reviews I got the epiphone flying v inspired by Gibson and the epiphone explorer impressed with both next guitar is a single dog ear p90. I can't decide between the epi junior or the cornet nice to hear a bit of sweet Jane best guitar channel glad I found it
Cheers Mark... have heard the live version of Sweet Jane from Lou Reed Rock n Roll Animal?... if not you MUST check that out! Glad you found us man...it's a real pity Epiphone don't make an SG junior that would make it even harder! ;)
@@theguitaristas yeah with Steve hunter with a junior I think and dick Wagner great live album loved the Mick Ronson riffs on the gold top review keep up the good work 👍
Good shout really... they are surprisingly versatile guitars and so many people agree that a single P90 is all you really need. Thanks for comment and happy guitar hunting!
@@theguitaristas I just have a phobia of one pickup cutting out and i'd at least have a backup to rely on...just my mom's way of thinking about life...and her influence on me...
@@b.j.thomas3264 that's unlikely though... these are built like telecasters and could withstand anything as long as you don't drop it on the headstock 🙂👍
My Epiphone Les Paul Jr is one of the cheapest guitars I own. And one of my favorite guitars. And my Gibson Les Paul Jr is the most expensive guitar Ive ever bought. And also one of my favorite guitars. 🤷♂️
A bit… I think the neck is nicer and personally I prefer the colour on the BJ. It also has a fabulous hard case. I think the Billie Joe version which is on discount offer everywhere right now is one of the best value guitars out there today. Mine features in this weeks forthcoming video 🔥👍
I came upon a used MIJ Epi Junior for 210 British Pounds, and I’m thrilled. I’ll sell something to fund it, of course. One in, one out. Johnny Tidepool, I call myself. Brilliant guitar.
Great sound - Epiphone is the way to go , for sure. Amazing value , even with our government taking 20% stealth tax ! I have a 1989 sg - 400 Samick & a 2009 thunderbird - both great machines!
I'm embarrassed to admit I just bought my very first Gibson LPJ (tobacco burst) this year. My only regret is all the time wasted over the years NOT playing a Junior. I had no idea what I was missing. 😵
@@theguitaristas Yeah. Too good. What a great sound. The body is thicker than I was expecting, for some reason. Also, I never knew I was a fan of chunkier necks. 🤷♂️
bought one of these and a TV special on a great deal. thought i would keep the one i like the most and resell the other..i still have both. just an FYI, you can by shims to raise the pick up for about $10 CAD. it is a very clean pick up and if you want some dirt, its just gotta be done..
Cheers Rob, you always need both! :) I will try the shims soon I think. Also we have another cool junior film review this coming Friday so stick around! :)
Oh and I’m not being critical it’s just I’ve painted just about everything from working as head painter at aston martins in Newport pagnel to spraying guitars for a luthier I worked for at weekends to help the guy out.
Just got one these epiphones on sale for being blemished.though it def wasn't blemished it is scraped up quite a bit in places. And it buzzes a bit so I can see why someone didn't want ot
I Own One ,,, The Only Major Thing It Needed Other Than A Nice Setup Was To Shim The Pickup Up ( I Made A 1/8" Shim Out Of Plexiglass, But Lollar Will Sell You One ) Afterwards It Sounded Amazing :) Bing On Your Best Leslie West Or Charlie Starr :)
@@theguitaristas LOL. Tell you what. I'm mainly a Strat guy. However there's nothing in the world that sounds like a slide being played on a Les Paul. It has it's own heart and lungs. And I too am not a slide player.
Easy bro 😎 I own this guitar and I love ❤️ it with both knobs at 10 doing the New York Dolls thing but could you please give me a bit of advice in music 🎵 to use the other gentle side of the p90 plz? 👍
Hey Jason, check out some of our other films... Gibson LP Special Tribute and then the Les Paul Specials shootout... we explore the controls in both those so should give you some inspiration! Cheers dude thanks for comment! 😎👍🎸
Yeah I will do thanks 🙏 for the advice, I’ve just got stuck in a rut with guitar 🎸 even though I have my dream 🛌 guitar, I love ❤️ your channel I watch the same videos all the time, Kind regards Jason , keep on rocking in the 3 world 🌎.
I own several Epis not and love them both, a old LP with Seymour Duncans (the old Epi pups were muddy) and a new 339 that sounded great out of of the box. The new Epi pups are very good and have no plans to switch the 339 pups.
When you compare this Epi with the hassle you had with the Gibson junior makes me wonder why anyone ever buys Gibson's anymore. No problem with the finish, sounds nearly as good and costs peanuts in comparison. Not a fan of the veneers though.
@@theguitaristas Got it today. Managed to intercept the delivery guy and sneak it into the house without the wife seeing, she won't notice a new one there are too many around the place. My only con is that the neck is a little thicker than I would prefer but apart from that it is a really bloody good guitar. Coming from Peach, the strings were detuned but are excellent strings and the guitar seems to have been set up really well. It plays well and sounds great. Been playing through my Katana and I'll try some valve amps tomorrow but this is an amazing guitar. I'm chuffed to bits!
I use epiphone les paul too sir.. I think it the best guitar in affordable price... Just swap the pickup with your favourite, it become killer guitar...more closer/like the gibson 😁🤘
I’ve got to put my oar in as regards poly and nitro cellulose nitro is much harder to work with if you have faults like scratches as poly has a hardener that makes it go off quickly and once it’s gone hard polishing can be very hard where as cellulose is normally air dry and it’s never truly hard so it’s way easier to polish.
@@theguitaristas Oh I see. I thought so. I'm the same way. If you expect me to drop several hundred or even thousands of my hard earned cash with you I expect some kind of fairness and service from them.
If you want an idea for a shootout get an eastman SB59 VS Gibson les paul standard I think you will be shocked by how good the Eastman is for two thirds of the price of the les paul std.
Well Colin, I must be honest to me self, I love Gibson, but me purse always says are you fucking MAD,!?!🤣 well but how many of us know and feel that? As you said, it's that feeling
Trying to get one of these in a lefty, they do make them but sold out everywhere....if anyone has one for sale please reply in the comments, cheers....
If I don't stop watchin your schtick I'm going to be broke and divorced. 🤣 Epiphone sent me the whole tail piece assembly free for the missing intonation screw on my LP Special. js
Cheap prices are not all that amazing when you consider the wages paid in China. Plus the lack of essentially any OSHA/environmental regulations. I'm not getting political, just stating the truth.
Hey young man ..Help me on this one...Why do you and 99% of you tube reviewers mention every aspect of a guitar in great detail ..but..never mention the actual weight ?! .. it’s not like a hand scale is a big investment . 😎🎸
Cheers Ed, you say 'you and..' so I am wondering did you notice I was the 1% that actually weighed it?... I quickly discovered that my guitar weight guessing skills were no match for the correct equipment! 👍🎸😎
Now you've gone and done it. I want an Epiphone Les Paul Jr with a P90. I dunno how you pull off those sustain notes... I'm trying to riff some off on the Reverend HPP put haven't figured it out yet. Great playing again!
Cheers!... you may need to unsubscribe as I plan to keep rolling out guitars you are gonna need! :) The fixed wraparound bridge on old skool Juniors helps the tone on these things... whatever people may say about them they are killer and with added P90 it's pure rock n roll heaven! Thanks as usual for supporting the channel! :)
@@theguitaristas hahahaha, never gonna unsubscribe! I'll just have to work harder and support my guitar collection. P90's are a marvelous musical invention.
You’re becoming one of my favorite guitar reviewers, especially for guitars available for a price is mere mortals can handle. ✌️🤙
Thanks supporting! 😎👍🎸
I bought one back in 2013, with a bolt-on neck. It's an absolute beast in a beautiful black poly finish. One of my favourite axes. Cheap, simple fun.
Excellent review. Calm, relaxed and to the point. And I enjoy listening to you, unlike most other reviewers.
Cheers Robert your support appreciated! 👍😎
This video did me in and it’s now in the stand as I could pick one up a few months old for a total bargain. It punches way above its weight and sounds and plays absolutely amazing! Thanks for the great review!
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I just picked up one of these bad boys! Love the baseball bat neck . It’s a slab of mahogany , nice fretting solid built good hardware. You really can’t go wrong with this one. This is Epiphone s guitar for the people. This would be a great guitar to start a collection with.
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Got one of these when they first released. Spot on review! It does everything a proper Junior should do. Fat neck, fat P90 tone, just pure rock n' roll! I did use a Lollar P90 shim to raise the pickup a little bit and found the sweet spot. Also got the 2020 Epiphone Special and that guitar is awesome as well. Now I just need Epiphone to make a double cutaway model!
Hey Jonathan, yes I am with you on that we need SG and DC Juniors in the lineup! 😄👍🎸
@@theguitaristas Oh I've always wanted to try a SG Junior but I've never had the dough. Please Epiphone!
@@JonathanRodriguez-lh5mb I really hope it's a 2022 release! 🙏
A DC or SG Junior is a big empty spot in the Epiphone line.
I lowered the the bridge on mine and actually raised the poles in the pickup and it really honks now especially with a transparent overdrive or a germanium fuzz what a machine! this thing came to life with just those two adjustments
Thanks. Your videos are among the few that I love watching your intros and jam outs because they are natural and free feeling. I also appreciate how you show the details that most channels don't in a very natural way. Thanks for being one of the very best guitar channels on the vast internet.
🌟 Thanks for the kind words and support Joe it’s really appreciated! 😁🙏
Pure Junior tone. I may have to get one of these. I have a couple of Gibson SG Juniors. And I love them.
Hey Jeff, this is a great little affordable addition to those Gibson SG Juniors.... that’s my favourite guitar of all time! 🙌🙌
i know this video is 3 years old but you sold me on this! mine showed up in the mail 2 days ago and i havent put it down
This channel is new to me, but man, I love it, keep moving forward man, you are doing it great!
Thanks Kevin! 🎸👍😎
Geez man, I love your demos! I picked up the 2020 Epi Special because of your demo. Now I’ll need this one - Cheers from Houston TX
Ah cheers dude that’s appreciated! 👍🎸🎸🎸😂
Dear, excuse me, are the P-90 pickups or P-90 microphones of the Epiphone Junior and the Epiphone Wilshire the same? Thanks as always for inspiring us.
Thanks for an excellent review! After watching a few reviews of this guitar, yours was the one that convinced me to buy one.
My volume pot did not work like yours unfortunately, (Feb '21 model), but after countless guitar rewires and amp builds over the years I have come to the realisation that cts pot tapers are highly inconsistent, I replaced mine with a linear taper and it works through the whole range very nicely now, and whilst I was in there I pulled the cheapo brown .022 "greencap" and put in a nice juicy P.I.O. .033 cap and now it's perfect for my tone taste. I did change the bridge for a Wilkinson with adjustment just because I happened to have one spare, but it made it buzz and didn't feel as good under the hand so off with that and back to the stock bridge. The intonation with the stock bridge is perfect on mine anyway, and feels fine under the hand. I was pleasantly surprised to see that my example only has a 2 piece body joined in the middle under the veneers, nicely flat sawn, so great sound transference and very resonant. All in all I think they are a great value for $$ guitar that you don't need to be precious about and can really let go and hook in. The neck is better than the standard Epiphone D shape but still has a bit of D going on, I prefer the roundness of the Gibson version. How does this neck compare to the tv yellow Epi special neck? Thanks again my friend.
Cheers from a happy new Epi Jnr. player. ;)
Hey Stevie, nice one man! I guess you are right about inconsistent pots but glad you got that dialled in nicely in the end. I haven’t felt need to change anything on mine yet but may do in future.... did you check out the 4 way p90 shoot out I posted this week? Careful though you may end up wanting another! Re the necks... the neck on the yellow LP Special is fatter, that’s assuming your junior is same as mine of course which it should be I guess? Anyway cheers man thanks for the support catch you later! 😎👍🎸
@@theguitaristas Thanks, and yes I did check that vid out, and very well done it was too, but the Epi seemed a cut above the others to me.
Haha, another guitar, well if it wasn't mustard/TV yellow I'd go for the Special, can't have too many p90's ;) hmmm, maybe I could live with the colour...
Cool guitar. I’m between this, the tv yellow special, and the Gretsch Streamliner P90. All seem like great guitars for the money! I’m leaning towards the simplicity factor of this guitar. Just picked up a Vox Cambridge 50. Plenty of cool tones for this guitar. Nice review. Enjoy your vids and subbed ✌🏽🎸
Cheers man that’s appreciated! Tough choice but this is such a cool tone machine and really there’s not much the others can do that this little dude can’t... with that Vox wound up your in P90 heaven! 👍😎🎸
Well have you made a decision , I’m curious?
@@benallmark9671 haven’t pulled the trigger yet, but pretty sure I’m going with the Epiphone! Haven’t played electric for years. My number one was an American standard tele with a added humbucker in the middle. Just finished refurbishing a Squire strat that plays great now. I really love the stripped down simplicity of this guitar.
@@nuthinfancy78 Squire are total gems , diamonds in the rough a lot of them are. Truly.
Great vid! I have the same Epi LPJ, it's incredible and now my favourite! But I was surprised at the height of the strings above the P90, I could get my finger in mine and it looks the same on your vid. Then I discovered Gibson say it should be 3/64" so mine was way out! However, you can get shims, they're the same colour and profile as the P90 so not noticeable .I got a set and raised the P90 to the right height, there's an obvious increase in volume and a slight improvement tone.
Cheers Doug, yes these pickups have never been adjustable I've never worried personally as I've never found them lacking they always sound killer!
Lollar makes dog ear P90 shims for the pickup height. Lindy Fralin might , too. That Epi pickup sounds nice.
Thanks David, I didn’t know that... good idea! Yes this sounds great nothing wrong with it! 😎🎸👍
Bought one of these hoping for a deal. I returned it after 2 days. It was fretting out in 3 places and it just doesn't have that gibson p90 sound. I then bought the Gibson model and I love it.
Hey stratmagic, sorry to hear you didn’t get on with it but glad you love the big brother 👍🎸
Always interesting... You show and describe us some guitars that we've never thoght we can be interested in one day... Very well done👍👍👍😎😎😎👌👌👌
So much nicer than the old Epi Juniors, with the bolt on necks and humbuckers. Really tempted to nab one of these.
You should... this is a proper junior and get's so close to the sound and vibe most would hardly notice. Cheers James, happy guitar hunting! 👍😎🎸
Thanks Dude, glad to have the knowledge about the guitar string's height maintenance. I have one 1997 version and still going strong. Thanks Again.
I said no more guitars this year but have somehow managed to buy a strat, les paul and this les paul Jr 😂😂😂. All second hand and for less than £200 a piece. They all sound AMAZING!
Keep the great vids coming ⚡️
Great video. Have recently discovered the channel and it really is uplifting for honest and accurate reviews of stuff instead of the usual biased ones. Could you advise me. After single p90 single/double cutaway . I really want Billie joe model but can’t track one down. So can you suggest something. Was looking at the vintage v120/v130 or epiphone as in your review. It won’t be my main guitar and for Gigging with. We play classic rock through to greenday etc thanks
Hey David, shame you can’t find BJ Junior I love mine and reckon it’s worth the extra $$ but this standard one as reviewed is great too and I’d probably choose over the Vintage… one’s although they are also good. So much choice these days we are spoilt! 😎👍
Acoustic guitar background - love the feel of the wraparound bridge. I simply dropped the 2nd and 3rd string down to a thinner gauge and intonation is spot on. Replaced the machines with Grovers and may change the electronics. Aesthetically the pickguard and veneers don't appeal. A 3-4 piece body isn't a bad thing; the saved $ going sans pickguard and veneers may pay for better quality wood. As always, a thorough and entertaining review by Colin.
Great ! I've had mine for almost a year. Worth the wait. Killer axe.
Question mate , you like this one better or the yellow one from Epiphone?
The yellow special 👍
I just picked one of these up yesterday...... wow what a nice little guitar .......
I did order a p90 pickup shim to raise it a tad and a tortoise shell pick guard..... I agree with the pickguard being a tad wonky .... still very impressed. Cheers from Ohio Colin!!
Cheers mate! 😁👍
Thanks for the tips. I got mine from Sweetwater and the set up also seemed to have the strings high and i did the half turn trick and it fixed the action.
Torn between one of these and a Vintage version. Anyone have a recommendation? Thanks man for the single P90 goodness you always give us and Best Regards and Best Wishes!
so this or the Billy Joe Armstrong Jr., or a Vintage V120? Which would you pick?
Billie Joe for the colour and neck 👍👍
Just got one of these last Thursday after seeing Green Day in concert 2 weeks ago. Love the fat neck for playing chords. The frets are well done. There are no sharp fret ends and feel rolled. And it just rocks.
Nice one Harold... its a great little tone monster!
This is now my go-to YT channel. Your English accent denotes one that absolutely has to know his rock guitar shizzle.
Cheers man, glad you found us! 😎👍
I've one of these. Big fat neck.
Shimming the pickup up a bit made an improvement.
Cheers dude... nice neck but not too fat! 👍
299 gets it done. Love it!! Yeah from michael t wyman . Rock guitarist in LA.
Cheers Michael! 😁👍
had to just brag on the one i bought recently WHAT A VALUE !!! I sent 2 Gibby's back they were terrible . . . so i bought Billy Joe version then this version because they are an extremely good value for what you get
SAVED A FUCK TON OF MONEY . . . YEEHAW
I have one color black piano from 2004. Mine had a humbucker, I've replaced that this week with a dimarzio dp159 evolution, it's quite beter now. Nice video.
Thank you! :)
Nice review! (your reviews are always good, tho, lol)
I'm normally a HH guitar kinda guy, but looking at dipping my toe into the P90 world with this guitar.
What's the deal with the bridge and intonation? Obviously you can't adjust it...just gotta be happy with "close enough"?
You can adjust it enough so it’s really not something a blues or rock player needs to worry about 👍
Fantastic sounding...
I have two guitars, but I admit yes, I would like to have a third guitar... an LP jr., Epiphone or Harley Benton style... my ultimate dream... 👏👏👏👏
Great review and display of the amazing P90. What's your opinion or comparison between this guitar and the Epiphone Billie Joe Armstrong Epiphone Les Paul Jr. Thanks again cobber
Hey Allan! I think they are pretty much same except I prefer the BJ one simply because of the colour… no so keen on the veneer finish. But both kick ass!! 😎👍
Thanks mate
This was an amazing in depth review of this guitar. You have got a new subscriber and fan!!! Also this guitar is on its way to my house lol
Cheers Chris thanks for supporting! 👍😎🎸
Love these reviews I got the epiphone flying v inspired by Gibson and the epiphone explorer impressed with both next guitar is a single dog ear p90. I can't decide between the epi junior or the cornet nice to hear a bit of sweet Jane best guitar channel glad I found it
Cheers Mark... have heard the live version of Sweet Jane from Lou Reed Rock n Roll Animal?... if not you MUST check that out! Glad you found us man...it's a real pity Epiphone don't make an SG junior that would make it even harder! ;)
@@theguitaristas yeah with Steve hunter with a junior I think and dick Wagner great live album loved the Mick Ronson riffs on the gold top review keep up the good work 👍
Cheers man! 👍😎🙌
I was thinking of getting the Special, but now I'm thinking this might be the ticket!
Good shout really... they are surprisingly versatile guitars and so many people agree that a single P90 is all you really need. Thanks for comment and happy guitar hunting!
@@theguitaristas I just have a phobia of one pickup cutting out and i'd at least have a backup to rely on...just my mom's way of thinking about life...and her influence on me...
@@b.j.thomas3264 that's unlikely though... these are built like telecasters and could withstand anything as long as you don't drop it on the headstock 🙂👍
My Epiphone Les Paul Jr is one of the cheapest guitars I own. And one of my favorite guitars.
And my Gibson Les Paul Jr is the most expensive guitar Ive ever bought. And also one of my favorite guitars.
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is there any difference between this and Billie Joe version
A bit… I think the neck is nicer and personally I prefer the colour on the BJ. It also has a fabulous hard case. I think the Billie Joe version which is on discount offer everywhere right now is one of the best value guitars out there today. Mine features in this weeks forthcoming video 🔥👍
Love the video! Thanks for another one! Rock on friend
What are your superpowers!!!! ;)
(I just picked up one of these - came to your video to see what you said, cuz you always give good advice. :) )
Nice one! 😎👍
I came upon a used MIJ Epi Junior for 210 British Pounds, and I’m thrilled. I’ll sell something to fund it, of course. One in, one out. Johnny Tidepool, I call myself. Brilliant guitar.
Nice one John that’s a bargain and worth the pain of getting rid of another I hope!
Great sound - Epiphone is the way to go , for sure.
Amazing value , even with our government taking 20% stealth tax !
I have a 1989 sg - 400 Samick & a 2009 thunderbird - both great machines!
Cheers Eminor... I am definitely a convert!!
Since 2020 it seems that Epiphone have stepped up into guitars that people are gonna want , especially after they play them. Good times folks !
Fantastic review - really enjoyed it 👍
Cheers Simon!
I'm embarrassed to admit I just bought my very first Gibson LPJ (tobacco burst) this year. My only regret is all the time wasted over the years NOT playing a Junior. I had no idea what I was missing. 😵
😆👍👍 they are just amazing eh?
@@theguitaristas Yeah. Too good. What a great sound. The body is thicker than I was expecting, for some reason. Also, I never knew I was a fan of chunkier necks. 🤷♂️
Here in the States, the Gibson Les Paul Junior costs as much as the Gibby LP Studio. Wonder how that works?!
Same here in UK pretty much!
Excellent Review. Well Done Mate.
Cheers Andrew! 😎🎸👍
bought one of these and a TV special on a great deal. thought i would keep the one i like the most and resell the other..i still have both. just an FYI, you can by shims to raise the pick up for about $10 CAD. it is a very clean pick up and if you want some dirt, its just gotta be done..
Cheers Rob, you always need both! :) I will try the shims soon I think. Also we have another cool junior film review this coming Friday so stick around! :)
@@theguitaristas don't know where you are in the world, but I got a 3 size shim set at mojotone..
Oh and I’m not being critical it’s just I’ve painted just about everything from working as head painter at aston martins in Newport pagnel to spraying guitars for a luthier I worked for at weekends to help the guy out.
Love this channel. Thanks for the great video!
Cheers Sean thanks for the kind words and support!
Just got one these epiphones on sale for being blemished.though it def wasn't blemished it is scraped up quite a bit in places. And it buzzes a bit so I can see why someone didn't want ot
Set it up nice and you’ll be buzzing! 😁👍
I Own One ,,, The Only Major Thing It Needed Other Than A Nice Setup Was To Shim The Pickup Up ( I Made A 1/8" Shim Out Of Plexiglass, But Lollar Will Sell You One ) Afterwards It Sounded Amazing :) Bing On Your Best Leslie West Or Charlie Starr :)
Les paul jrs are my favorite guitar ❤😻
I really like it. I kept thinking I'd like to hear a glass slide on that. Really a nice guitar. Cheers Colin. Thx
Cheers man, I am so rubbish at slide you would not want to hear that trust me! 😂
@@theguitaristas LOL. Tell you what. I'm mainly a Strat guy. However there's nothing in the world that sounds like a slide being played on a Les Paul. It has it's own heart and lungs. And I too am not a slide player.
@@jmartini8875 About time I should learn some Keef licks really...
What are the tuners like?
Absolutely fine 👍
Easy bro 😎 I own this guitar and I love ❤️ it with both knobs at 10 doing the New York Dolls thing but could you please give me a bit of advice in music 🎵 to use the other gentle side of the p90 plz? 👍
I’ve got a 15 watt marshal amplifier
Hey Jason, check out some of our other films... Gibson LP Special Tribute and then the Les Paul Specials shootout... we explore the controls in both those so should give you some inspiration! Cheers dude thanks for comment! 😎👍🎸
Yeah I will do thanks 🙏 for the advice, I’ve just got stuck in a rut with guitar 🎸 even though I have my dream 🛌 guitar,
I love ❤️ your channel I watch the same videos all the time,
Kind regards Jason , keep on rocking in the 3 world 🌎.
@@jasoncolley4102 Cheers man! 👍
I own several Epis not and love them both, a old LP with Seymour Duncans (the old Epi pups were muddy) and a new 339 that sounded great out of of the box. The new Epi pups are very good and have no plans to switch the 339 pups.
Johnny thunders never complained about a the single coil guitar, he had a monster sound from his les Paul juniors
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First view of this and I can’t help but think that the bridge is so high it should be asking for an ATC clearance!!
When you compare this Epi with the hassle you had with the Gibson junior makes me wonder why anyone ever buys Gibson's anymore. No problem with the finish, sounds nearly as good and costs peanuts in comparison. Not a fan of the veneers though.
Veneers are the weak link for sure.... solid black or white would be very cool!
Out of this Epiphone Les Paul Junior and your Epiphone Coronet, which did you find better?
I think the coronet.
Another great demo I can’t watch anymore I think I have a disease more guitar syndrome thanks for having a great channel
Thanks Mrjfeb 👍 😂 ... just one more guitar maybe?? 🤣
just boughtan Epiphone one. Watching youtube guitar review videos and drinking shouldn't be allowed! Got it from Peach as well
Nice one Paul!... at least you bought the affordable version, that hangover could have been a lot worse! 😂
@@theguitaristas Got it today. Managed to intercept the delivery guy and sneak it into the house without the wife seeing, she won't notice a new one there are too many around the place. My only con is that the neck is a little thicker than I would prefer but apart from that it is a really bloody good guitar. Coming from Peach, the strings were detuned but are excellent strings and the guitar seems to have been set up really well. It plays well and sounds great. Been playing through my Katana and I'll try some valve amps tomorrow but this is an amazing guitar. I'm chuffed to bits!
@@paulmckeown5672 Nice one! 😀👍
I use epiphone les paul too sir.. I think it the best guitar in affordable price...
Just swap the pickup with your favourite, it become killer guitar...more closer/like the gibson 😁🤘
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I think this pickup is great , am I just rook or ? Would I be amazed with an upgrade or something ?
@@benallmark9671 I think so...but change the pickups really depends on your music needs 😀
Great video! Thank you.
Thanks man that’s appreciated 😎👍
I’ve got to put my oar in as regards poly and nitro cellulose nitro is much harder to work with if you have faults like scratches as poly has a hardener that makes it go off quickly and once it’s gone hard polishing can be very hard where as cellulose is normally air dry and it’s never truly hard so it’s way easier to polish.
Cheers for this, but Nitro can be polished out properly right if you put the time and right materials into it? 🎸✌️
Colin: "If you're still here..."
Me, still here: 😎🎸
Idk there’s something about British blokes talking guitars that makes me listen hence why I bought one 🤣🤣🤣
I have an Indonesian made Epiphone Custom Shop LPJ, ltd edition. Every bit as good as this
👍🏻👍🏻 Good job!
Cheers dude! 👍
Looks like you resolved the issue with that music store.
Not as far as I’m concerned... what makes you say that? 🤔
@@theguitaristas Weren't they the ones that sent you the dinged up Gibson? Or am I mistaken?
@@justiceforall6412 oh yes, I bought this and the Gibson from them together to review... definitely the last time I buy from them!
@@theguitaristas Oh I see. I thought so. I'm the same way. If you expect me to drop several hundred or even thousands of my hard earned cash with you I expect some kind of fairness and service from them.
Oh man. I can't decide between this lp jr or Epi sg special.🤔
Oooh... I am on the side of the SG Special. Both is better though! 😆👍
either, SG Special, but put in a 3way switch and discard 2 knobs ! or LP Jr and route in a p90 at the neck ! .... 4 knobs R useless!
If you want an idea for a shootout get an eastman SB59 VS Gibson les paul standard I think you will be shocked by how good the Eastman is for two thirds of the price of the les paul std.
Cheers dude, hope to get to try an Eastman at some point for sure! 🎸😎
@@theguitaristas cool thanks for responding btw great channel I love geeking out on guitars and stuff.👍
I love this channel
Peach guitars rule, baby.
ps: Love the British accent. ; )
Thanks fella! 😜🎸🎸🎸
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The original king nerd of guitar nerds!!.... We love the troglodyte! 🙌
If you want to raise the height of the pick-up, you can get a shim quite easily.😅
Top review
Thanks James! 👍🎸😎
Well Colin, I must be honest to me self, I love Gibson, but me purse always says are you fucking MAD,!?!🤣 well but how many of us know and feel that? As you said, it's that feeling
Trying to get one of these in a lefty, they do make them but sold out everywhere....if anyone has one for sale please reply in the comments, cheers....
Sweetwater has a good lefty selection.
There is really no reason gibson charge 1599 for that guitar, the junior should be the ultimate sub 1k american made guitar
“I know if they’re over 10lbs because…” 😹
If I don't stop watchin your schtick I'm going to be broke and divorced. 🤣
Epiphone sent me the whole tail piece assembly free for the missing intonation screw on my LP Special.
js
Some people are just too British
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Cause they’re fuckin heavy hahaha
Cheap prices are not all that amazing when you consider the wages paid in China.
Plus the lack of essentially any OSHA/environmental regulations.
I'm not getting political, just stating the truth.
Hey young man ..Help me on this one...Why do you and 99% of you tube reviewers mention every aspect of a guitar in great detail ..but..never mention the actual weight ?! .. it’s not like a hand scale is a big investment . 😎🎸
Cheers Ed, you say 'you and..' so I am wondering did you notice I was the 1% that actually weighed it?... I quickly discovered that my guitar weight guessing skills were no match for the correct equipment! 👍🎸😎
@@theguitaristas I forgot to say ...your channel rocks ! Keep on keeping on young man 👍😎🎸
He did weigh it.
Now you've gone and done it.
I want an Epiphone Les Paul Jr with a P90.
I dunno how you pull off those sustain notes... I'm trying to riff some off on the Reverend HPP put haven't figured it out yet.
Great playing again!
Cheers!... you may need to unsubscribe as I plan to keep rolling out guitars you are gonna need! :) The fixed wraparound bridge on old skool Juniors helps the tone on these things... whatever people may say about them they are killer and with added P90 it's pure rock n roll heaven! Thanks as usual for supporting the channel! :)
@@theguitaristas hahahaha, never gonna unsubscribe! I'll just have to work harder and support my guitar collection.
P90's are a marvelous musical invention.
hey man, Nice demo ! P90s should be under Websters for " Articulate " /ärˈtikyələt/
Appropriate riff, to demo a Junior. Steve Hunter and Dick Wagner used Juniors, on Lou Reeds live album, Rock and Roll Animal, track, Sweet Jane.
Outstanding album that! 🙌🔥