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What would you say are the relative merits... or disadvantages of the following options...
1950s LP Junior Single Cut
1950s LP Junior Double Cut
Early 1960s SG Junior
??? Any specific points about tone... sustain... etc?
Thanks
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A single P90 pick up is best option ever.
If the frets are original, the single cut Junior will have vintage-size frets, whereas the SGs and double-cut Juniors from early 59 onwards will have the medium-jumbo size frets.
I don't think there are many valid generalisations about tone - too much will depend on the individual instrument.
DC LPJs generally say 'punk' - so I'd choose a SC....
Both necks were surprisingly fat but comfortable - SG was just a fat tone monster, really powerful. Loved it.
Dc was for me more refined and less angry and also of course much thicker!
no two will be the same of course
Sounds raw and edgy too.
I don't think you could go wrong with either in fairness.
That said, if you forced me to choose, it would be the SG. Looks absolutely stunning in single pickup form.
love mine... absolutely killer tone
1980 Tokai LS-80
amazed at the difference and for me it's the sg - tons of attack, it was like it came pre-pissed off!
dc was very nice, but I have a les Paul with a ton of low end thump already.
Thanks everyone... lots of good feedback from guys that have played these things (Sadly, I haven't yet).
Would you say the LPs have more sustain than the SGs??
They occur where the neck's resonant frequency closely matches the affected note and saps it of sustain. Some examples are much worse than others - and how much of an issue it is to you will depend on how much gain you use.
For certain styles - one in the wrong place will drive you mad....
The Jr had a slightly darker, thicker sound & no issues with neck dive.
(formerly miserneil)
I think I'd probably choose a Coronet over an SG Junior if I was looking at Vintage.
(formerly miserneil)
Guncotton Guitars. Really great guy too. Would love to do business with him.
http://www.guncottonguitars.com/guitars/#/1961-epiphone-coronet-1/
(formerly miserneil)