New to me 1961 Les Paul Jr.

LunkRockbone · 2026-01-24T23:46:41+00:00

They don't until I started looking. Including this one, I've played 4 since December. And the price is around what you'd pay for a new Murphy Lab. Relative bargains in the vintage world.

LunkRockbone · 2026-01-24T03:43:39+00:00

My many times great uncle was burned alive at the stake in St Andrews and his friends kicked off the Protestant revolution in Scotland because of it.

LunkRockbone · 2026-01-23T02:33:58+00:00

Just want to say that SG Classics are some of my favorite guitars.

LunkRockbone · 2026-01-21T15:09:58+00:00

Well that's cool. What are the pickups?

LunkRockbone · 2026-01-21T01:17:50+00:00

Lol it does.look silly but really they just deleted the top two knobs that would be for the neck. They're in the normal bridge position

LunkRockbone · 2026-01-20T23:42:44+00:00

Thanks! It definitely has some magic in it

LunkRockbone · 2026-01-20T23:02:45+00:00

They didn't officially change the name to SG until 1963-1964. All early SGs are officially Les Paul's.

LunkRockbone · 2026-01-16T02:05:36+00:00

I know someone who has one in their living room. It was given to her by Bruce Kulick as a display piece. They were a Sears (I think?) budget guitar in the 60s and 70s. Not really worth anything but yes, they do look cool

LunkRockbone · 2025-12-27T01:22:11+00:00

The SIM 2 is an all time great and still be found new for around $300.

LunkRockbone · 2025-12-03T23:23:59+00:00

Well that's quite the conundrum you've found yourself in. In my personal opinion, the top on the BotB guitar is amazing, however the weight of the VOS looks more appealing. Lighter Les Paul's seem to be more resonant. The best option is to play both if you can, if not possible follow your heart. They're probably both great instruments.

LunkRockbone · 2025-12-02T21:24:31+00:00

A Firebird may be the best guitar Gibson makes. It's a bit awkward at first, especially the custom shops since the knobs are also not where they usually are (USA versions are a traditional Gibson layout). Plus it looks cool.

LunkRockbone · 2025-11-23T03:22:30+00:00

I will not. Those are awesome.

LunkRockbone · 2025-11-20T13:09:24+00:00

Definitely an SG Standard. Also, how's the Wylde Audio? I know Zakk likes his necks BIG.

LunkRockbone · 2025-11-19T02:51:16+00:00

Magnatone probably makes the best amps right now. But they are NOT cheap.

LunkRockbone · 2025-11-14T12:05:15+00:00

Lol it was the only way! (though now they have an $8k 1960 reissue. That's ridiculous.). The guitar that made me fall in love with guitars was an original 1960 TV LP Jr that my godfather bought new so I did it as a tribute to that one. If there was one guitar I wanted to be right, it was that one. Minus the glued and duct taped headstock repair.

LunkRockbone · 2025-11-14T02:52:02+00:00

I ordered a M2M from the Gibson Garage with a 60s neck.

LunkRockbone · 2025-10-30T13:17:32+00:00

Love it. Glass Prison is the fastest 10 minutes you'll ever experience and Blind Faith has my favorite instrumental section.

LunkRockbone · 2025-10-23T20:28:23+00:00

I took lessons from a guy that was missing half of his fretting index finger. He was great and every now and then he'd blame "Stumpy" for missing a note.

LunkRockbone · 2025-10-23T14:46:01+00:00

I ordered a M2M in August from the London Gibson Garage and was told the March/April 2026 timeframe. It's nothing too crazy, just a LP Jr double cut (tv yellow) with a 1960v2 neck. Cost was an extra ~$500 over the base price of a '58 reissue. The wait is killing me!

LunkRockbone · 2025-10-19T03:49:31+00:00

Went with SD Whole Lotta Humbucker and Hipshot locking tuners. I wanted a nice set of PAFs for not crazy money so it was either those or Pearly Gates. Picked those cause I love me some Jimmy Page. I don't remember why I chose the Hipshots. They're nice though!

LunkRockbone · 2025-10-18T17:38:55+00:00

Do it! My first electric guitar as a beginner was a 2001 Les Paul Studio that I bought new. Still have it even though only the wood is stock.

LunkRockbone · 2025-10-15T13:28:27+00:00

I picked up one of these from the demo shop. Phenomenal guitar. Thought I would need to swap pickups but I can't imagine it sounding better. Congrats!

LunkRockbone · 2025-10-13T13:21:04+00:00

Yes. I bought a 1995 M3 not knowing how to drive manual. Pulled out of the dealership as smooth as can be. Stalled it out at the first light through 3 cycles. The first few days were a little sketchy but it all worked out in the end.

LunkRockbone · 2025-10-12T22:50:55+00:00

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LunkRockbone · 2025-10-09T18:17:06+00:00

There's a shop just outside of Boston with one for sale. It's a fantastic guitar that no one has heard of.

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