What do you think of the new(2009) Les Paul Junior?

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What do you think of the new(2009) Les Paul Junior?

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Just curious.I'd like to try one but.I never see any at the GC near me. They have a different neck joint than the old ones and the cutaway is different to. Just wondering how they compare to the version that Gibson made a few years ago(the regular production model).

Do they sound like this?

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NEW JR'Z????
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Sloan wrote:NEW JR'Z????
Yeah,the 2009 model like this.

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i have nothing but distaste for the guy who does those demos (in the first lank)
sick as pie.
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I know - getting a real kick out of playing guitars for a living. HOW DARE HE?
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i straight up envy his job.
but he calls himself "phil x".
grr.
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X is just his initial.
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either way.
most people dont introduce themselves as "phil x"
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I'm pretty sure he doesn't, either. It's a professional name, plenty of people have them.
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I would like the phil x demos more if he was playing through a more modern amp.
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Post by westtexasred »

His "real" name is Phil Xenidis (wiki) he is a well established studio musician studio in L.A.

But getting back to my original question:Has anyone tried the new Les Paul Juniors that came out last year?

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Haha. All of those Phil X videos are out of control.
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Post by Mages »

looking at his gear page ( http://www.philx.tv/gear.html ) it looks like they let him borrow some guitars for doing all those demos. most of his stuff is not really nice vintage stuff, so I bet he really is pumped to play these guitars.
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how the fuck did i not know about new fucking jr's???
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MISSINGNO. wrote:X is just his initial.
Ah, I thought it was to show that he rejected his slave surname.
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i can't help but kinda like phil x.

he clearly got the love, although in person he'd be insufferable.
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Reece wrote:i can't help but kinda like phil x.

he clearly got the love, although in person he'd be insufferable.
I love him. He's basically me without any self awareness and with better playing ability.

I think his demos are fantastic, he loves playing guitar. Hooray for joy.
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Post by analogsystem »

How are the neck joint and cutaway different? Both of those changes could be very good or very bad....

Overall, I think it's GOOD that Gibson has a production model Jr now.
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analogsystem wrote:How are the neck joint and cutaway different? Both of those changes could be very good or very bad....

Overall, I think it's GOOD that Gibson has a production model Jr now.
I bought a used one on ebay today. It's a 2009 and like new.It was $627 with a hardshell case and free shipping so I figured I wouldn't get hurt too bad if I don't like it and want to trade it or sell it .

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Post by gaybear »

looks purdy, but the neck looks like a pain in the ass to play
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