I've contacted Gibson via their website but have not heard back. Maybe I'm over reacting, but the Standard cost almost 4 times what I paid for my other Gibsons that don't have any neck pocket issues. This is my fourth Gibson and none of the others (2002 SG faded special, 2010 SG standard limited, 2010 les paul 60's tribute) have any neck pocket gaps, all their necks sit flush in the pocket on both sides. Is this a big deal or just me being super picky? Could this cause tuning issues sometime down the road? The treble side, however, looks perfect, the neck sits flush and there is no gap: I can't fit a piece of paper or anything in there. The "gap" or whatever it is, is covered over with finish. There is a small gap, possibly a crack, on the bass side neck pocket where it is clearly visible that the neck is not 100% flush with the body: However, one thing has been bothering me, and I really have no idea if it is an issue or not. I love it, the neck is great, the pickups sound delicious. With the tone rolled all the way off, your reggae tracks will sound amazing, and with the tone up, you can leave some longer scale basses in their cases.I recently bought my dream guitar, a new 2020 Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s: The mid-scoop gives the sonic illusion of more bass and treble, which takes the LPJT to another, vibey place. "The coil-tap on the BassBucker gives some added dimension to the instrument. MusicRadar verdict: A very fun bass with a very approachable feel, the Les Paul Junior Tribute Doublecut is all about vintage warmth and low-end rumble, but the more versatile the player, the more you can bend it to your musical ideas. There is something admirable, too, in that there are so few concessions to modernity. If you like the idea of a short-scale bass that carries serious vintage weight in its tone, this has you covered. Gibson's neck carve and finish feels just right. It's old-school like that get creative with your playing and it will reward you. Use a pick down by the bridge and it'll brighten up a little. Play it close to the fretboard and it's super-plum Motown all over. The more on point your technique, the more versatile the Junior becomes. Okay, there might be some exceptions, but this is a bass built for RNB and soul, for old-time rock 'n' roll, and for rock too – that thunder can do wonders for a heavy rock jam, especially with a little overdrive to heat things up. It will not sound modern per se, but it's an alternative voicing that makes this a little more versatile than you might expect. When engaged, it strips some of the body out of that midrange, a sleight of hand that scoops the tone and presents an upfront tone with a little more pokiness to it. But here's where the coil-tap comes in handy. Fit a set of flatwounds to the Junior and you've got warmth, comfort, a veritable cocoon of bass frequencies to take shelter in. Just remember to wear it low!īy and large, that is what you get. For any player starting out, or for fans of this era, you really can’t go wrong at this price.
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