Gibson Lukas Nelson '56 Junior model

bodhi

https://www.gibson.com/Guitar/USAZKD622/Lukas-Nelson-56-Les-Paul-Junior/Satin-Vintage-Sunburst

Philly_Q

I had no idea who Lukas Nelson was, but nice guitar and the specs seem really good for the price.

carlos

Not a lot of guitar for a lot of money

MikeS

Here's a clip of Lucas and his LPJ, watch it through if you can, as he gets a tasty tone from it.

Nothing beats simplicity.

Thanks for the heads-up, I'll be having one of those thank you.

ThePrettyDamned

What's the difference between this and a regular model?

Seems expensive for what it is as well, slab body, one pickup, simple wiring, nothing particularly custom about it... 

TTBZ

ThePrettyDamned said:

What's the difference between this and a regular model?

Seems expensive for what it is as well, slab body, one pickup, simple wiring, nothing particularly custom about it... 

My thoughts too... I love a LP Jr but don't see much difference between this and the normal one unless I'm missing something. 

HandwrittenHero

TTBZ said:

ThePrettyDamned said:

What's the difference between this and a regular model?

Seems expensive for what it is as well, slab body, one pickup, simple wiring, nothing particularly custom about it... 

My thoughts too... I love a LP Jr but don't see much difference between this and the normal one unless I'm missing something. 

Alnico 3 pickup, compensated bridge.

Otherwise just cosmetics, ie a TRC you’d immediately swap.

dazzajl

I’ve never heard of him before but I will be listening to his band today. That CSN cover was just wonderful, really heartfelt and authentic to the harmonies and Stephen Stills feel of guitar playing. 

That’s definitely not a stonking bargain of a guitar but if it’s well made, not outrageous for a small run replica of a specific 56 instrument. I think it looks and sounds gorgeous. 

CountryDave

I like him and his band.  Some great music and they had a spot at Glastonbury recently.

He spent some time as part of his Dad's backing band, along with a stint with Neil Young.

mikeyrob73

Seen his band with Neil Young ( promise of the real) a few years ago and became a fan, lad can play. 

ICBM

It’s actually not as overpriced as I expected for a Gibson Custom Shop one.

HandwrittenHero

ICBM said:

It’s actually not as overpriced as I expected for a Gibson Custom Shop one.

That’s because it’s not CS, Gibson USA ;-)

ICBM

HandwrittenHero said:

That’s because it’s not CS, Gibson USA ;-)

Ah. I assumed it was a CS since it’s a signature model and there isn’t anything glaringly wrong about it like they usually do on the non-CS ones .

Iamnobody

I got the email from Gibson about these yesterday. I’d like to try one to compare it to my JXG junior. 

bodhi

I really like the specs on this model.  Would definitely consider buying one, but we'll see what UK pricing will be like.

Might downgrade the truss rod cover, though.

Whitecat

bodhi said:

I really like the specs on this model.  Would definitely consider buying one, but we'll see what UK pricing will be like.

Might downgrade the truss rod cover, though.

£1299 preorder at GG is the best price I’m seeing so far. 

Musicman20

Never heard of him. Nice guitar. Still think these should be £1000 max really. No longer really a student model no matter what they say. 

HandwrittenHero

From a quick look at places allowing preorder - anywhere £1300 to £1500. Preorder is a big call for what the satin finish looks like when only got stock photos to go off. I seem to remember the 2017 Les Paul Tributes being satin finished and looking a bit hit and miss. £1500 is also just enough above the cost of the garden variety junior that you could spend the difference on your own pickup and bridge as a point of preference (I am assuming body will be be tooled same as the regular one in the line)

HAL9000

MikeS said:

Here's a clip of Lucas and his LPJ, watch it through if you can, as he gets a tasty tone from it.

Nothing beats simplicity.

Thanks for the heads-up, I'll be having one of those thank you.

What? A comedy hat?

HandwrittenHero

Musicman20 said:

Never heard of him. Nice guitar. Still think these should be £1000 max really. No longer really a student model no matter what they say. 

Just need to run through the classic back in the day student amp - a nice tweed champ. Will also set you back 4 figures ;-)

springhead

Was due to see him at a festival a few weeks ago.  Sadly he's not on the lineup for the rescheduled event next year.