(SOLD) Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009

Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009
Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway Revolution' Blue Tie Dye 2009

Gibson LP Jr 'Revolution' limited run model, blue and pink tie-dye, made in USA 2009. "There is only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about" - Oscar Wilde. If you enjoy seeing a few jaws on the floor and a few confused and elated glances when you walk out on stage, this one is for you. This was a limited run by Gibson for their Japanese distributor Yamano. The fun thing about 'Yamano models' is that they have to pass a very comprehensive and carefully executed quality control process, so this one is built exactly as it ought to be. It feels brilliant in the hands: the body is super light and very loud unplugged, the neck is moderate and sturdy and feels great with a few 'miles' on the satin finish, the maple board is luxurious under the fingers... it all just feels alive. The stock 490 humbuckers have been switched for a pair of vintage-voiced Dimarzios, and they're brilliant. There's a open, musical treble and attack, balanced by a punchy midrange and a tight, warm bass. It really adds up perfectly sonically, this would slot nicely into a whole stack of different gigs. The finish... well, it makes a change from the ubiquitous black/white/sunburst everyone else has, and it's sure to get a reaction from all comers. Being such an oddity, it's a pretty safe bet to old value nicely into the future.  Plus, you've always dreamed of having a tie-dye LP with a peace symbol on the headstock, right? Right!

Model: Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway 'Revolution'
Made: USA, 2009 (serial 011790486)
Finish: blue and pink tie-dye, satin natural back and sides
Body: mahogany,
Weight 3.4kg approx
Neck: mahogany, rock maple board, 12" radius, 24.75" scale
Mods: pickups replaced
Pickups: Dimarzio Air Norton (bridge) and PAF (neck)
Case: good quality padded Gibson gig bag, original warranty docs included

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock ha a couple of tiny dimples on the end. The neck has some glossing from play but is pretty clean, just some mild play wear on the board. The back has a good size patch of buckle rash as pictured, but it's only skin deep; there's a couple of other minor marks on the bottom horn, near the cavity cover and the top edge. The sides have a few minor dimples: top side up from the bridge, near the rear strap pin, bottom edge near the knobs. The front is looking great, the finish wears pretty robustly, so it's just a couple of extremely small dimples on each horn and behind the bridge. Overall: very good condition (8/10)

Playing condition notes: Neck is straight, action is low, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. Frets have a little wear, 8/10 for life left. No headstock breaks. What a heartbreaker.


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