The Best Upgrades For Epiphone Les Paul Jr Guitars

In this video, luthier Erik Ulven talks about his recommendations for taking your Epiphone Les Paul Jr to the next level. He also shows how to swap the nut, tuners, pickup and bridge and how to file those sharp fret ends.
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▶ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro, Suggested Upgrades
6:04 - Nut Swap
6:41 - Tuner Swap
10:36 - Fret Ends, Fretboard Cleaning
13:38 - Bridge Swap
14:41 - Pickup Swap
18:43 - Bridge Install and Setup
21:51 - Final Look
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[@KluteKMP]

Awesome work! Guitar sounds and plays great. Synergy upgrades really made a difference hitting all the various points. Since added a solid black pick guard and pickup mounting ring that really sets off its good looks.🙂

[@erikguitardesigner]

Thank you!!

[@erikguitardesigner]

Thank you!!

[@mason5086]

Can you make a video on just installing a new pickup for this guitar in regular speed

[@erikguitardesigner]

Hey! Unfortunately I don't have the original video anymore... You can change the playback speed to be slower though.

[@TrashCat-1031]

Thanks for sharing this helpful video. I just started teaching myself through TH-cam videos how to setup and perform basic upgrades to my guitar. I have a question... Which TUSQ nut did you buy for the Epi b/c it look like a drop in replacement. Unless you filed it down off camera. Thanks.

[@erikguitardesigner]

I think I did do some filing/sanding off camera. I don't know if I've actually ever bought one that fits perfectly, but i remember this one didn't need much. Most companies make them just slightly bigger than needed it seems. I couldn't find the exact one he ended up buying but always measure and make sure the string spacing is correct too.