There are TWO Billie Joe Epiphone Les Paul Juniors

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There are TWO Billie Joe Epiphone Les Paul Juniors

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2 жыл бұрын

This week the Awesome Billie Joe Armstrong of Greenway had the release of his new #Epiphone signature Les Paul Junior #guitar and it comes in two variants, the Main signature and the USA only Player Pack that includes an amp, some picks and a tuner and stuff. The guitars though are not the same and you need to know this before making your purchase.
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@Ken-yg4um 2 жыл бұрын

I purchased this guitar only because I have been wanting a guitar with a single P90 and the case is an exciting bonus. This guitar shines with the straight forward design and the volume knob when using it to roll back gives you an excellent choice of tones and cleans up very nicely and the neck fits nicely for power chords and heavy bending riffs.

@willsei 2 жыл бұрын

I got the $549 version in this week, and I am absolutely blown away by this guitar. No QC issues AT ALL. It sounds amazing and plays great! I've been playing for a little under 30 years, and this is the first Epiphone I've ever owned. I can say without a doubt that if you put tape over the top of the head stock and had anyone give it a go, they would say it's "definitely a Gibson." All of the other Epiphones that I've played up until the past couple of years were pure shit so I'm extremely excited about playing this one for years to come!

@joshdennett 6 ай бұрын

2 years down the line would you still recommend this? Thank you :)

@corneliuscrewe677 2 жыл бұрын

I’m actually intrigued by the player pack version, that neck joint looks very much like Juniors have always traditionally made with the exception of screws instead of glue. The pocket looks very similar with the visible shoulder on the treble side. That could be an excellent joint if it’s tight enough.

@edidurs 2 жыл бұрын

Great demo!

@ChristoFurious 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for clearing this up. There's no mention of the case or set neck in any of the ads I've seen so I was wondering why it costs more without the amp lol

@travisbartley58 2 жыл бұрын

Remember when Epiphone used sell a Les Paul jr for $99 back around 1990s and early 2000s.

@aperezdeal 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, with the bolt on neck and humbucker, tuning keys that wouldn’t hold and a nut made out of a plastic that you couldn’t work on without it cracking in half. Good times. Fun to play.

@SludgedB 3 ай бұрын

@@aperezdealand you could buy a house for $80,000 too.

@punkskaterpizza 2 жыл бұрын

The main signature was on backorder so I got the other one but I still love it to death

@nicholashuft3598 2 жыл бұрын

I just got one of these yesterday. The white finish is very vintage. Off white with a pink hugh to it. The quality and feel is 100. Not a single defect to be found.

@ernieb3626 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and nice guitar. I have seen this guitar around and I havnt thought of buying one untill you mentioned it lol. Man your starting to influence me. I love the case and think thats reason enough to buy it. I would probably pick up the nicer of the two instead of the package deal. I really wish they would come out with the info you had when they offer these. they are a great idea for a CHRISTmas Gift for a beginner for sure. I think both prices are fair but they need to be more upfront about it. It makes a person wounder what else they are putting in the fine print. If any print at all. Thanks Dave well se ya saturday.

@davelewis4215 Жыл бұрын

Dave, I bought one of the excellent BJA signature Juniors last week👍 The leopard print hard case and great price swung it for me.😎👍

@chris_2714 2 жыл бұрын

The players pack version is available in Canada as well. Although that still doesn't help you overseas lol!

@gergemall Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@JasonSway Жыл бұрын

I got one of the player packs a while back for nearly half off, so couldn’t pass it up. Threw the amp away. Swapped the junk tuners for a set of Grovers. Changed the cheap plastic nut. Polished the frets. Threw in a set of Gibson vintage spec pots. Now it’s fantastic.

@michaelblaney4461 2 жыл бұрын

The Alex Lifeson would be my favorite epiphone but I do like a 50s neck and Jr's . I would like to see it in person

@BooBoo-mv9if 2 жыл бұрын

I’m getting one because I want affordable P90 based junior without spending $1500 nice video happy Thanksgiving

@brandylam4339 2 жыл бұрын

I got mine in the uk last night and I actually love it way more than I thought I would. I kick myself a lot for not buying the 2006 gibson version when it came out

@amaurythewarrior 2 жыл бұрын

I considered buying one as well around 2009, but you're getting anything you're not getting with a regular LPJ. that's why I'm just looking for a MIJ LPJ, orville, tokai possibly.

@imannonymous7707 2 жыл бұрын

@@amaurythewarrior check out the coronet if u want a deal on a single p90...its a great guitar, with a look that harks back to they hay days of epiphone when they were still made in america by gibson

@cg945 6 ай бұрын

Just found your channel…great review, but what really caught my eye was the Rory Gallagher album cover in the background. That got me to subscribe!

@andy_182 2 жыл бұрын

these are gonna jump in price immediately when production stops! I can definitely see the guitars reaching the 1500-2000 mark!

@SionynJones 2 жыл бұрын

Possibly but remember these aren't limited run, epiphone will manufacturer them until the demand for them stops.

@yeyonge 2 жыл бұрын

Just like what happened to epiphone tom delonge es 333

@kotymccallister5150 2 жыл бұрын

@@SionynJones but what happens is someone itching to buy a guitar might see they're sold out for the time being, buy a different guitar instead, and pick this one up later. "Demand" for this guitar goes down because of that. They stop production and now the "I'm going to pick it up later" people end up buying it used. Or, people might just decide they really like the guitar after production stops.

@thepatriot4355 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2019 Epiphone Exclusive Deluxe G400 Sg Pro limited run that's now going for up to $600.00 plus some of these Epiphone Models will continue to go up in Value and its about time they did

@thepatriot4355 2 жыл бұрын

@@JosephX74 I have a 2021 Gibson Standard tribute Sg and a 2021 Epiphone Modern Sg the Gibson can't hang with the Epiphone the Epiphone modern Sg is superior over the Gibson plain and simple

@artistintheambulance Жыл бұрын

I just ordered the signature model w/ hard case. Grabbed it for 20% off delivered on a Black Friday sale. Hopefully it plays nice 😂

@theeleventh805gamer7 Жыл бұрын

I was started out with a fender Squier SE SSS but my guitar teacher installed hot rails on the bridge after he found out I preferred Billie Joe’s tone. He bought the Signature/hard case when it came out (I think) and I asked if I could play with it and he asked if I preferred the tone on the signature. P90s really have this nice chunky tone that is hard to get from a strat Although playing on it was definitely weird to me at first because the neck was much thicker. Loved it though.

@theburn966 2 жыл бұрын

I built a version of his blue strat and I just ordered the non player pack version

@SionynJones 2 жыл бұрын

The pro in epiphone pickups just means it uses nickel silver for base plates, this is important because it's the electromagnetic characteristics of nickel silver that give the pro p90 it's distinct sound. The other likely has brass which isn't bad or better just different obviously nickel silver is more expensive than brass.

@jconner3891 2 жыл бұрын

Subscribed

@pads-zr9ln 2 жыл бұрын

Tempted just for the case, $549 is looking like great value, been looking at a P90 guitar

@billbeckley1474 2 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@SionynJones 2 жыл бұрын

The pro p90s are excellent pickups I have them in my Wilshire.

@hailmaryrecordings8255 2 жыл бұрын

The Billy Joe LPJr may be worth picking-up & refinishing. I’d like a Jr, but not white. The leopard-case is pretty cool.

@user-ky9nf9ne5o Жыл бұрын

Great video! But my question… where’d you get that fender shirt?? It’s badass.

@thepatriot4355 2 жыл бұрын

Let me say this the Epiphone Customs Moderns and prophecy Models are high end guitars and the high end price tags will soon follow its already started it's great to see Epiphone making high end guitar models again and these Epiphone models definitely smoke the Norlin Era Gibson's hands down

@imannonymous7707 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@aperezdeal Жыл бұрын

I scored a used $549 version used for $179 US I think the shop priced it mistakenly/ as the lower end model.

@scottbogfoot 2 жыл бұрын

Meh, I'm actually sad that the afd special 2 may be going. Always wanted one but always found something else to put the money into. But the only thing here interesting to me is the case. Can you buy the case separately? I'd almost buy it just for the case. Personally I think maybe, just maybe it's white and basic so that it can be the blank canvas for a developing guitar player to customize and mess it up in their own way, write, doodle on it type thing. 😃

@johnthemachine 2 жыл бұрын

I think billiejoe said something along those lines about the white finish

@bbck15 Жыл бұрын

What about the BJA signature vs the "normal" junior with the set neck? Which one would one buy if they just wanted a LP junior workhorse guitar?

@willk-lander5791 2 жыл бұрын

They really need to be putting Gibson Usa p90 in the top model. Charge 60+ bucks more if you want. I haD the 1955 Epi Custom that came with the Gibby p90's and just a phenomenal guitar

@imannonymous7707 2 жыл бұрын

I would say if you want an affordable single p90 type guitar, the epiphone coronet is the best bang for the buck. If i was gonna buy bja signature id try to find the gibson model... the coronet is an outstanding deal with a look thats true to the original coronets. Its alot cheaper ,killer tone , just no leopard print case . Lol Just check out some reviews, youll see my point

@amaurythewarrior 2 жыл бұрын

to be fair, at first I was just like "was that really worth making a video", but I tend to forget how lost I was when I started playing... and the pack is clearly aimed at beginners... But was I not paying attention, or did you forget to mention the glued on neck?

@Livelaughlimpbizkit 2 жыл бұрын

I want to get one, absolutely love juniors and have been wanting to get one of his Gibson juniors. The thing is, I fucking hate the epiphone headstock, even with the headstock it’s still shit :(

@bryanjschaefer 2 жыл бұрын

The headstock is much better now than it was a few years ago. 🤷

@christopherfidler3019 2 жыл бұрын

The Gibson Invader series guitars came with bolt-on necks, so Gibson has done it before. Leo Fender said "a quality instrument is easily repaired."

@garyjulius995 2 жыл бұрын

Where r ya coming out from

@ClintsGuitarsNGear 2 жыл бұрын

They're not too bad however would have been nice to see a few colour options. Should have gone with the Silver Metal flake finish like one of the JR's he plays a lot on stage and in one of the music video's. I guess if people are not fussed on having a hardcase then the standard Epiphone Les Paul Jr is almost half the price and has a nicer neck profile. Fender should be jumping all over Billie Joe Armstrong to get a signature model out however unlike Gibson they just concentrate on strange artists that can't play in tune and that nobody has heard of.🍻

@SionynJones 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, faux tortoise shell plastic pickgaurd would of looked killer on this jr.

@ClintsGuitarsNGear 2 жыл бұрын

@@SionynJones So true.

@98bja 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same "problem". I already own a white LP Jr., and it would've been nice to get an ebony or vintage sunburst. They are just as iconic as the white one. It's a huge missed opportunity by Epiphone.

@ernietetrault3403 6 ай бұрын

Maybe a dumb question, but what makes it a "junior"?

@nocaster5120 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t like Green Day but the guitar is tempting

@sikitrakix 2 жыл бұрын

I ordered one but I have to admit that no ebony fretboard and no angled bridge was a complete letdown. A pickup I can replace with a better one but not these two features.

@SionynJones 2 жыл бұрын

No need the pro p90s are excellent pickups. I agree it should though it should of had that stacked p90 Gibson built for his last signature. Still your not getting a raw deal pro p90s.

@scottbrower9052 2 жыл бұрын

Dude.

@travisbartley58 2 жыл бұрын

Whip's cheap guitars did a video 4years about Epiphone Les Paul jr Funny look at the guitar he is holding in the video almost looks like the Billy Joe model even same white paint only difference is the pickup is a humbucker and not a p90

@voiceofexperience 2 жыл бұрын

Not paying $150-$200 extra for something that looks like a porn star's coffin.

@catmandoodoo7903 2 жыл бұрын

I’d rather buy a Harley Benton and upgrade parts if required.

@thepatriot4355 2 жыл бұрын

Harley Benton's couldn't touch Epiphone not even slightly close

@robtrivetti-salvat7359 2 жыл бұрын

I love a deal or buying value. HB's deliver a lot at low price points but rarely holds its value. Either of these BJA editions are reasonably priced but esp the higher priced one will hold value. The higher priced one will most likely go up in price over time.

@butchsguitarsgear520 2 жыл бұрын

HEY MAN ANYTIME YOU WANT ANYTHING BEFORE YOU'RE ABLE TO GET IT FROM THE STATES I WILL BUY IT FIRST AND THEN SHIP IT TO YOU AND THEN YOU CAN COMPENSATE ME WHEN IT ARRIVES??????????💯💯💯💯💯💥💥💥🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

@clamzo1 2 жыл бұрын

That Indian Laurel fretboard is ugly, imo.

@jconner3891 2 жыл бұрын

That’s weird as hell.

@nathanchalcraft6919 2 жыл бұрын

This is my opinion on the guitar. I'm going to copy and paste my comment from the original video onto this one. "What a rip off! Your telling me that for a $120 priemum all i get is a different paint job, an addmditliy very nice hard case and Billie Joe Armstrong's name scribbled on the back! The model doesn't even have gibson electronics in it. This is so low effort that he didn't even bother to show up for the ad! I bet you he would NEVER EVER play this thing live. Do yourself a favor and just get the standard Les paul JR and spray paint it white!"

@ManlyMcBeardFace 2 жыл бұрын

The 549 model has a graph tech nut, CTS pots, set neck and better tuners. They are not identical. You are getting all of that and the case for the additional $. It’s worth it.

@BrokenRealityYT 2 жыл бұрын

Someone obviously didn’t even watch the video

@mrartistbill 2 жыл бұрын

@@ManlyMcBeardFace also a 50s style thick neck

@ManlyMcBeardFace 2 жыл бұрын

I ordered one. Should be here Tuesday. From what I hear it’s worth it.

@SionynJones 2 жыл бұрын

It has CTS pots the exact same Gibson uses. I agree it's just a white painted special and should of included the stacked p90 Gibson built him for his last signature guitar. The case is nice though even if it's a bit spice girls.