Found the same thing so put the as issued Gibson Strings back on my last 3 Gibson basses. One bass went through about 4 different sets before I reverted back to the Gibson knows best theme.
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NBD - Gibson Les Paul Tribute DC.
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Found the same thing so put the as issued Gibson Strings back on my last 3 Gibson basses. One bass went through about 4 different sets before I reverted back to the Gibson knows best theme.
If you reverse the intonation screws it will have a similar effect as the nuts cos the larger part of the screw pushes the string ball end back.
Plus you get a more comfortable access for intonation adjustment.
I have a late 70’s Epiphone MIA LP Junior DC. It is uncomfortable seated, but this bass balances better on my leg.
It’s not as comfortable as an SG shape because of the slab body.
I'm using D'Addario Nickel Round 40-95 strings. I've had flats on it, and they're good, but they kill some of the frequencies that make this bass really sing. It seems like it was made to wear rounds! Its not bright or clanky at all with rounds. Instead its deep and full, but with a good mid-range punch.
If anyone is interested, here is where I got the chrome pickup cover and surround.
I love the way these look, particularly the blue finish. It'd be great if they were made available as an Epiphone at a lower price point, which I'm sure will not happen.
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I thought they were over priced for a simple slab body bass , with a cheaper satin finish , without binding , carving , or inlays and decided to get a used one or wait for a sale . Finally managed to get one on sale and my only regret was not buying one sooner . Now I just look at them as being really fun to play .
It became my favourite bass to play , and I have others that are more expensive , but I prefer to put the time on the Jr .
It’s well worth the asking price , but it’s their take on a “student” instrument , the Jr . However , it sounds great , and the neck is gorgeous .
It’s well worth the asking price , but it’s their take on a “student” instrument , the Jr . However , it sounds great , and the neck is gorgeous .
Someone's going to ask about a case 
It seems that this bass will fit into many Les Paul Guitar cases/bags and others designed for larger hollow-body guitars. Here is the one I use. Its a guitar gig bag I bought on Amazon.
It seems that this bass will fit into many Les Paul Guitar cases/bags and others designed for larger hollow-body guitars. Here is the one I use. Its a guitar gig bag I bought on Amazon.
I ordered mine directly through Gibson (blue), I had to wait for over a year due to them selling so well. I wasn't sure if it would ever happen and one day I found a blue one at an online retailer (can't remember where) as an "open box" for under $500 shipped. There wasn't even a scratch on it, perfect condition.
Less than a month later I was contacted and told my ordered bass was ready for purchase. I ended up with two identical blue basses...
I ended up selling he first one; The bass I had ordered was slightly lighter plus it had a bit of figure (curl/flame) in the neck. They both sounded phenomenal. I payed more for the one I ordered but I made enough money on the sale to offset the cost. I'm currently playing in a country band so The LPDCJR doesn't see much use but I will never sell it. It still has the original strings on it. Such a cool bass.
I'm not into naming my basses but the sweet Lady (a very close friend that started at Gibson the same time that I did, the diffeence being she chose to stay and has been there a long time) told me I need to name it "Bonnie Blue". How could I say no?
Less than a month later I was contacted and told my ordered bass was ready for purchase. I ended up with two identical blue basses...
I ended up selling he first one; The bass I had ordered was slightly lighter plus it had a bit of figure (curl/flame) in the neck. They both sounded phenomenal. I payed more for the one I ordered but I made enough money on the sale to offset the cost. I'm currently playing in a country band so The LPDCJR doesn't see much use but I will never sell it. It still has the original strings on it. Such a cool bass.
I'm not into naming my basses but the sweet Lady (a very close friend that started at Gibson the same time that I did, the diffeence being she chose to stay and has been there a long time) told me I need to name it "Bonnie Blue". How could I say no?
The Worn Brown LP Junior DC bass I ordered from Sweetwater (that has been on backorder for quite awhile) arrived yesterday evening and today became the "test run" day.
I've been playing mostly Fenders since the 1970's and I wasn't able to try a LP Junior DC bass before ordering mine. A short scale bass had also been on my want list for some time and after a ton of online research, I was torn between the Gibson and a Guild Starfire I which was was less expensive, but not by much considering the additional cost of the Guild gig bag or a case made for it since the Guild is a big-bodied hollowbody.
Keeping my review short - I was VERY pleasantly surprised at the sound and the ergonomics. I don't have long skinny fingers and playing the LP Junior DC was like having the equivalent of power steering on a bass, if that makes sense. I really, really like the neck profile and the smallish body.
I was also impressed with the available bass tones, which is something that I am picky about. It has nice fat lows and super clean mids which I assume are due to what appears to be a Thunderbird pickup. And it is the ONLY new bass I've ever purchased that came with strings that I like well enough to not change immediately.
But I am going to swap the black pickup cover for a chrome one!
I've been playing mostly Fenders since the 1970's and I wasn't able to try a LP Junior DC bass before ordering mine. A short scale bass had also been on my want list for some time and after a ton of online research, I was torn between the Gibson and a Guild Starfire I which was was less expensive, but not by much considering the additional cost of the Guild gig bag or a case made for it since the Guild is a big-bodied hollowbody.
Keeping my review short - I was VERY pleasantly surprised at the sound and the ergonomics. I don't have long skinny fingers and playing the LP Junior DC was like having the equivalent of power steering on a bass, if that makes sense. I really, really like the neck profile and the smallish body.
I was also impressed with the available bass tones, which is something that I am picky about. It has nice fat lows and super clean mids which I assume are due to what appears to be a Thunderbird pickup. And it is the ONLY new bass I've ever purchased that came with strings that I like well enough to not change immediately.
But I am going to swap the black pickup cover for a chrome one!
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Someone's going to ask about a case
It seems that this bass will fit into many Les Paul Guitar cases/bags and others designed for larger hollow-body guitars. Here is the one I use. Its a guitar gig bag I bought on Amazon.
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I hadn't even thought about this until now but several years ago I purchased a pallet of new cases that had been abandoned by the manufacturer (I'm 99% sure it was Waterstone) with the exception on two boxes of four cases the majority of the cases were made for a slightly oversize LP style guitar. The funny thing is they fit a Danelectro Longhorn bass perfectly. I bet one of these basses would fit in it like a glove.
I'll have to check. I have sold a bunch of them (some with instruments that I have built); they are what I would consider "mid level" quality, the piping that goes along the seam of the case came loose (probably why they where abandoned) but gaffer's tape makes for an excellent repair. I probably have 20 of these left and they're mostly taking up much needed space.
If someone wants one I would be glad to let one go for a very reasonable price. I will see how my LPDCJR fits and report back.
And the truss rod cover didn’t look quite right being a 1 ply. I had this black/white one in my parts drawer.
I got mine 20% off. I think $800 for a USA made bass that sounds this good is a pretty good deal. Can’t think of another USA made bass at that price point
I really need to get one... Having just returned yesterday from seven weeks in hospital where I lost 45 pounds, a more compact bass sounds very appealing. ((Don't feel bad for me, I'm still 280 pounds and 6'5")
The problem is finding one in Western Australia....
The problem is finding one in Western Australia....
This one: 2019 Les Paul Junior Tribute DC Bass Review
I’m not suggesting it’s a duplicate thread; this one is about your new bass day, so congrats. Just mentioning the other thread.
