NGD - is it good enough?

[Aahzz]

While I am an admitted PRS fanboi for most guitars, I have long desired a Les Paul Junior Double Cut in TV Yellow. When I discovered a couple days ago that Gibson had the Junior Double Cut again, I felt safe as the factory direct exclusive version in TV Yellow was sold out. Still, I signed up for the email alerts in case some more became available - which happened the next day. 15 minutes after receiving the email I had one on order, and since Nashville is nicely close to Northern KY, the guitar I ordered Monday arrived today.

Opened the case, and was immediately psyched. Gorgeous nitro finish, absolutely beautiful with the grain showing through nicely. The body appears to be 1 piece. Fit and finish is excellent, fretwork is great. Plugged in and the wow factor went even higher. Running through a Plexi model on my HX XL, with an MXR Sugar Drive and a BMF Purple Nurple in front, it's just pure Rock goodness. The tone control has a wide range of usability and it cleans up nicely with the volume. Fretwork is great. Apparently a lot of these have intonation issues, but mine is spot on, with the stock bridge - it's nice that they include the second lightning bolt bridge in the case, but I don't see me needing it.

So far, my only complaint is that the nitro on the neck is a wee bit sticky, but I also know that'll fade over time.

Why has it taken me until now to get a P-90 guitar???

Anyway, since I'm one of those guys that names his guitars, the name Penny came to me quickly, so meet Penny. I still like my PRSes, so I can't say "only" a Gibson is good enough, but I can say definitively that Penny is good enough.

 

[dmatthews]

P90s rock!

 

[walrus]

A beauty! I'm liking the strap, too!

 

[WEDGE]

Those are made to make angry rebellious noises. I dig that.

 

[Mark Ray]

Nice! EVERYONE needs a Junior in their arsenal!

 

[AP515]

Another P90 convert!

 

[DreamTheaterRules]

Oh yeah, that’s cool!!!

 

[Rider1260]

That is sweet !!!

 

[László]

So far, my only complaint is that the nitro on the neck is a wee bit sticky, but I also know that'll fade over time.

The curse of the Gibson nitro formulation - some turn out sticky. Hopefully that won't bug you in the summer months.

It's a pretty guitar.

 

[Moondog Wily]

Nice! Enjoy!!

 

[Gtrbldr]

Congrats, looks really cool.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Congrats @Aahzz

 

[Mike J.]

Love how all the combined colors work so well together! Very eye catching. A beautiful guitar!

 

[aphantomvaper]

I was wondering how you were doing. Sweet score its gorgeous! The P90 is bitchin'

 

[Mike Duncan]

Gonna need a pin-up girl decal!

Love it!

 

[Aahzz]

I was wondering how you were doing. Sweet score its gorgeous! The P90 is bitchin'

I've been more or less hibernating the last couple months

 

[DreamTheaterRules]

I've been more or less hibernating the last couple months

Don't blame you. We had a bit of a deep freeze. Temporarily, and with unusually warm on both sides of it because... Ohio/Kentucky weather!

 

[bodia]

Sweet as sweet!

 

[gush]

Sweeeet

 

[Daryl Jones]

Sometimes there is a lot to be said for something less ornate and grounded in a more basic simplicity of design and execution. Hearty congrats man! I'm not a Gibson fan really, but I do love the SG's, I could easily see myself bringing one of them home if the right moment of brave insanity hit me perfect. I'm sure "she" would forgive me eventually. But that Jr is really cool...
Em, what's that Yamaha dreadnought beside it? I'm really Jonesing (please forgive the play on words) for another straight/basic acoustic since I gave my trusty FG to my B-in law...