View all results for gibson les paul lpj at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. As for hanging thats is by far the best way to store any guitar. The 50s rounded profile maple neck with rosewood fretboard feels fast and smooth. Dec 14, 2015 i have a 20 gibson lpj, and play every style of music known to man. Soap format, our apis come with critical taxonomy and data attributes. Inspired by slash, built by gibson, and now, played by you. Whats the real differences between the sgj 20 and 2014. He likes playing it and its sound but is a bit underwhelmed by its utilitarian look. A pair of gibson humbucking pickups deliver that classic paf sound youve been looking for. I wrote down my thoughts on this amazing new instrument back then, but gibson went and made a few changes for 2014, improving on a guitar that had already started to gain almost mythical status. Genuine gibson humbucking pickups backed by classic tonewoods, a sublimely comfortable 50s neck profile, and many innovative features for 2014 mean the new lpj is ready to rock and rock hard. Gibson 20 lpj refinish in progress and finished work.
I think with the lpj, you are paying a bit to have a gibson compared to a. Gibson lpj pro dealer exclusive limited edition 2014. I still think they are outstanding instruments that offer tremendous value, and if you have the opportunity to land one in good condition you should seriously consider it. Ive played the lpj many times, it is a great instrument and unless you get a total lemon, will be a superior instrument to the.
Published on jun 5, 2014 trying some guitars in my local music store flibotte musique. There are no dings throughout the body of the guitar and the fingerboard is in excellent shape minimal to no fret wear at all on this one. The gibson lpj has a genuine mahogany body with carved, solid gradeaa figured maple top, a genuine mahogany neck with a rounded 50s profile and authentic rosewood fingerboard. It was first released with a singlecutaway body style. This is the 20 version as the 2014 version apparently ditched us lefties which is a shame because i prefer the zebra pickups in the 2014 version, however the hardware of this guitar is nice and the weight feels good.
Discussion in other guitars started by skullverizor, feb 28, 2016. I wanted to try and get the lpj because thats the only one thats fairly new where you can get it in white, but honestly, i cant handle the thicker neck. I wish they had prices like this back in the 80s for this quality of a starter guitar. I tried a gibson les paul standard once a 20042006 i think, and the neck was bigger than the one on my sg standard if i remember well. Usa dealers has just announced the 2017 gibson line up. Some complain it is too heavy, but i like the weight. The lpj 2014 doesnt have the same finish as the studio 2014, but the same features. Genuine gibson humbucking pickups backed by classic tonewoods, a sublimely comfortable 50s neck profile, and many innovative features for 2014 mean the new lpj is ready to rock. It is a gibson with a ton of bling for a steal of a price. Rv data, values prices api, databases price digests. Its a full fledged les paul, minus a few of the frills. The gibson lpj les paul 20 is made in the same way as the classic les paul, a mahogany back with a twopiece carved maple top. Minneapolis, mn october 17, 2012 the new 14th editions of the blue book of acoustic guitars and blue book of electric guitars provide detailed information and current realworld values on guitars and basses with over a combined 2,200 pages and thousands of guitars listed, these books are the industry leaders for guitar values and information.
The lpj offers all the ingredients that made the most desirable les paul standards legendaryclassic tonewoods, innovative hardware, two genuine humbucking pickups, and of course gibsons acclaimed build quality and playabilityall. The sgj offers all the ingredients that made the most desirable les paul standards legendaryclassi. The pairing of these two woods gives the tonal depth and complexity that we have all come to expect from gibson and is unmatched by any singlewood construction. Gibson les paul traditional 2017 hp has 0 ratings score 0 out of 5 based on 0 ratings disclaimer. If the initials mean anything i would guess they stand for les paul junior a famous guitar from the past. Gibson usa lpj 2014 cherry satin solidbody electric guitar. The gibson lpj electric guitar places the mythic feel and tone of the les paul at an attainable price range for a rocking les paul that wont gouge your. Hi all, im brand new to the forum and apologise in advance if i have posted in the wrong area, we all have to start somewhere, right. The lower end 2014 gibson usa les paul line which to get. Gibson 20 lpj refinish voting for march 2020s guitar of the month is open vote. Some people may bitch about gibson s qc, but it is still a hell of a lot better than china, indonesia, or koreas. Our apis provide recreational vehicle values and specs directly into our customers applications. The lpj offers all the ingredients that made the most desirable les paul standards legendaryclassic tonewoods, innovative hardware, two genuine humbucking pickups, and of.
For saletrade 20 mia gibson les paul lpj faded cherry. I really liked the guitar but the low price point concerns me. I just got back from guitar center a few hours ago. Gibson has designated 20 as the year of les paul, and propping up a pile of new pauls is the lpj.
Seriously though, there is a difference between an epi import and a gibson, even the low end ones. I realize today that both 20 and 2014 lpj have a 50s profile neck. It is a les paul j, thats what gibson named it but it has nothing to do with the junior model. As part of the 20 year of les paul celebrations, gibson usa brings you a new les paul model thats available at an entrylevel price to suit any budget. Blue book releases 14th edition electric and acoustic. The best part about this gibson is that it has both right and lefthanded versions available. An industry leader since 1936, our rv values make profitable decisions easy.
Ladies and gentleman i give you the gibson lpj les paul 20 electric guitar. I like it but it is the most unique profile i have. This is a used 2014 gibson sgj that is in mint condition. Each guitar includes a black gibson gigbag, owners manual, and trussrod wrench, and comes covered by gibson usas two year warranty and 247365 customer service. Gibson lpj 2014 fireburst satin chrome guitarguitar. But now those great guys at gibson have done something miraculous and created a stripped back les paul at an affordable price.
Right now, the guitar is stock, and im wondering what i should do to get more versatility out of it. Use this site for a pricing guide and source of information on all guitars. I was able to verify the construction of the body of traditional pro ii. In the insular world of all things guitar that we inhabit. Ive tried both and the sound isnt much different the jr a bit brighter than the studio. For anyone who has ever lusted after the real thing but been forced to settle, this is a big deal. I had a great experience buying my first les paul from zzounds, the guitar was packaged well, and there was no damage, and the price drop and pay to play option, made it a no brainer. I realise this has probably been discussed before, but i cant seem to find anything substantial about it online so though id ask here. It was discontinued in 1963, and was not rereleased until. Gibson usa brings you a new les paul model thats available at an entrylevel price to suit any budget. Gibson and slash are proud to present the new slash collection of signature guitars. I know its odd for gibson to do this compared to back in the day. The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the price and value of your used guitars and amplifier.
Todays gear gibson usa lpj vs epiphone les paul standard duration. I have a 20 gibson lpj, and play every style of music known to man. This construction harkens back to the day when the most highlysought after les paul standards were made with a genuine mahogany back and twopiece carved maple top. Here we take a look at the gibson 2014 lpj, the model that is generating a lot of interest and excitement throughout the guitar world. Gibson lpj pro dealer exclusive limited edition 2014 desert. Yesterday i tried out the new gibson lpj at guitar center. Rickenbacker 4003 fretless bass guitar blueburst with a rather nice marshall valve head and learn bass. Gibson usa 2014 to present these serial numbers cannot be dated to a specific day of the year. Gibson lpj 20 cherry red electric guitar with gig bag. Gibson 2014 lpj product overview by gak 2014 marks the 120th anniversary of gibson and what better way to celebrate than with a commemorative range of guitars. Crafted in the image of the original les paul standard, todays lpj is outfitted with 61 zebra humbuckers.
I guess it is as good, but you know when youre used to a kind neck its a bit weird to play after when you switch guitar. Its lpj not lpj and although the text refers to les paul guitars the guitar seems to be called a gibson lpj. These price ranges utilize a combination of expert research, external market data, and realtime reverb transactions to estimate the current value of items in used but original condition. I usually play a dirty tone, but play clean leads in church. Recreational vehicle data specs, like msrp and gvw, are available. Also, if this is too much to ask for, im up for buying another guitar. Gibson 2014 guitars part 2 the les paul lpj youtube. These models represent electric and acoustic guitars slash has played before millions of fans during his career and influenced multiple generations of players around the world. Carved top, hand rubbed satin finish, 60s neck profile, 490r498t gibson pickups with a factory pup cover to look like emgs. Anyway, chris p has been going on a while to me to have a go at refinishing his gibson lpj. It has a rounded 50s neck which has its own thing going on. The lpj is pretty much a perfect guitar as it leaves the factory. The lpj offers all the ingredients that made the most desirable les paul standards legendaryclassic tonewoods, innovative hardware, two genuine humbucking pickups, and of course gibsons acclaimed build quality and playabilityall wrapped up in a strippeddown, no.
Buy the gibson lpj 2014 fireburst satin chrome and get free delivery. Gibson 2014 lpj has 0 ratings score 0 out of 5 based on 0 ratings disclaimer. This guitar is all paul, were talking mahogany body and carved maple top. This is made in the same usa factory as the rest of the gibson line. When you want a guitar that is the same type of p90 setup as the epiphone with the same style bridge in a gibson version, you literally cannot do any better than the 14 melody maker. May 30, 20 gibson has designated 20 as the year of les paul, and propping up a pile of new pauls is the lpj. Apparently in more recent years gibson do start blowing some of their lines out at 30% off near the end of the calendar year. Put it all together, and the new lpj is the fastest road to a genuine les paul, sparing none of the tone, while putting the legend in your hands with far less load on your wallet. Jul 25, 2019 the gibson les paul lpj hit the guitar world in 20. The amp im using is a marshall amp from the kemper profiling amplifier. Jun 10, 20 the gibson lpj les paul 20 is made in the same way as the classic les paul, a mahogany back with a twopiece carved maple top.
The 2014 lpj14 delivers les paul standardstyle tone and legendary playability. What you get with the studio is chrome pickups with coil tap, a pickguard and a gloss topcoat instead of a satin finish. Welcome to the reverb price guide, the ultimate resource for music gear pricing and information. I certainly would not do anything to it for a good six months or so learn to love it first.
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