1956 Gibson Les Paul Junior

Just a brief video with Phil Astles to show a few of the sounds you can get out of a LP Jr. The guitar is going into a 50s Fender Champ clone made by a local UK builder called a Tweedy Toneworks Atom. Only a VanAmps Reverbamate is in the signal chain.

This was made quickly and briefly to test a new camera thingy. Subsequently posted incase there was any interest in these guitars.

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[lennonmccartneybeat]

The lick you play around 1:04.. how can i learn that ?

ive been looking everywhere, i play by ear, but just cant get it!

Would you mind helping me out kind sir ?

[PhilAstles]

No worries - tell me your name and I'll post a vid explaining the lick.

Cheers,

Phil

[lennonmccartneybeat]

Thanks Man, i will love you for that!

My name is Adam Ovens From wales UK.

Youtube username - lennonmccartneybeat

Thanks ever so much!

[PhilAstles]

Search for:

"Blues Lick explanation on behalf of Adam Ovens"

;-)

[PhilAstles]

Thanks again for all the kind comments - Gibson Juniors really are wonderful guitars. Don't let one pass you by and don't think you need an old one to get that sound. Because you don't.

Cheers,

Phil

[PhilAstles]

LOL, that really made me laugh!! Thanks dude.

[reaLJustiFied]

this really sounds similar to a telecaster

[KillahPwn]

My Dad found the one his friend gave him and let me play it a bit...once I clean and restring it, I'll lock it in a safe inside a bunker guarded by robots in the center of the Earth. Because I love mine that much :)

[davethestratman]

I also like the finish - no nonsense and workmanlike - the odd knock here and there is nothing to worry about! I've other more expensive guitars but get so much fun out of my junior.

[ox092]

@davethestratman cool! thanks man. I really like the finish of these guitars rather than the regular Les Pauls.

[davethestratman]

@ox092 these will never do what a two pup guitar will do! However they are awesomely good guitars and not expensive. Great for blues, punk and edgy rock. A must buy.

[ox092]

Can this guitar do almost anything a two pick-up guitar can do?

[lifternate]

Awesome guitar - Great tone and tasty licks as well!

I play a similar style and I've been considering getting ones of those new Jrs pelham blue. Your video is making my decision easier ~

[DoubleVisionandco]

Jesus that Jr. Sounds incredible. 

[00Jackacid]

i think i'll get one of these. might be a good amp to string in nashville/highstrung. lots of old country and the rolling stones use that tuning. if you're into roots i suggest checking it out! much thanks for the video friend and God bless

[00Jackacid]

i think i'll get one of these.

[kochiyose12]

it is the lespaul junior always comes with a p-90 pick ups?