That Pedal Show - Our Guitars & Gear: Dan's 1961 Gibson Les Paul Junior

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We get asked all the time about our own personal guitars, so this video includes all of the key information about Dan’s ’61 Gibson Les Paul Junior.
• 1961 Gibson Les Paul Junior
All original, no mods
Mahogany body and neck
Rosewood fingerboard
Original Gibson P90 pickup
Single volume and tone controls
Amps in this video…
Mesa Lone Star (100 watt) with 1x12-inch Celestion G12H-75 Creamback (Zilla custom cab)
Victory V40 with Victory V212VC 2x12 with Celestion G12M-65 Creambacks
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• Keeley D&M Drive
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• Kingsley Maiden Preamplifier & add-on passive Booster
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• Kingsley Page DS Preamplifier
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• Bigfoot FX Magnavibe
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• T-Rex Reptile 2 Delay
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• TC Electronic Hall Of Fame Reverb
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• Hamstead Signature Analogue Tremolo - now V2
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The Kingsleys are hitting the FX return of the Boogie (bypassing the front end), but going straight into the front of the Victory. The amps are set wet dry: Boogie is the wet amp (with vibrato, reverb and delay pedals); Victory is dry, with the signal taken from G2 before the wet effects. Both amps are in their full-power modes and get all drive pedals.
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@letzrockitrite8469 7 лет назад

So Dan.... I don't know you personally... But... I love you dearly man... you're the kindest most genuine human being on the planet... please be well, blessed and prosperous in all you do.. keep on with your joyful persona... so close your eyes and go to that "Dan place", where every harmonic rings true !! and I'll keep smiling every time I see your videos......

@ThatPedalShow 7 лет назад

+Letzrockitrite ah, that's so nice, thanks so much. Peace and blessings to you too L :))

@teddeeh 7 лет назад

Letzrockitrite hear hear!! I love dan and mick. This is my fav show and channel on tubeland.

@nicklevan8058 6 лет назад

Letzrockitrite now kiss

@rexjace7938 3 года назад

instaBlaster...

@Declare57 5 лет назад

That IS a very rare bird!!! I've had mine since the early 70's and stumped many a guitar tech that called it a Melody Maker or SG Junior, but a long time ago I researched the Serial number and verified it was a '61. But for whatever reason it doesn't have the head-stock decal that says Les Paul. And I'm ashamed to say I put Schallers on it around '75 or 6. Played it for years and years, used it as dedicated slide for a while. Got stolen and recovered around '87. What a soldier!!! Still sounds sweet as ever, could use a fret job and new case but she's all mine. Almost sold it to the Japanese delegation at a NAMM show in the early 90's, but didn't and I'm sooooo glad. She's worth a million bucks to me. The finish is all checked and doesn't shine but when I look at it I see all my old friends and band-mates reflected thru the years and the memories that come rushing back. I'll never sell her. I love that guitar and always will. I really understand!!

@TraneFrancks Год назад

Dan, there's a bridge that was developed to fix the intonation on these guitars that Tom Bukovac helped create. It's sold by Music City Bridge. The Stud Finder will fix your intonation woes and doesn't require any modifications to the body itself.

@arvedbohn6133 3 года назад

3:16 That's some Genesis in the background! Back in NYC from The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway! Awesome!!! :D

@Squeakypixie 7 лет назад

Holding onto that bend/release/bend while the low E feeds back. Only single P90 guitars do it like that. I recognize that look on your face, you can't help but grin, can you? That LP Jr's a beaut, thanks for sharing the joy.

@TheJLQ 7 лет назад

I've got a 64 SG junior in my lap as I'm watching this - great tones! :)

@physiciansassist1 5 лет назад

My 67 is a beast!

@bentackett6299 4 года назад

I have a 64!

@GIBKEL 3 года назад

I did it Dan....pulled the trigger on a 62’ ....couldn’t help myself after your gallery of of guitar videos. Micks vintage strat came in second to your 61’ Les Paul Jr. it wa head and shoulders above all the rest. I was shocked. Hope mine is a winner....fingers crossed 🤞! Cheers mate!

@dpbeason 7 лет назад

Vintage SG (and LP/SG) Juniors are among my favorite guitars. Thanks for sharing yours!

@intrsoul 7 лет назад

They are magical guitars - in my teens, our bassist had one and let me play it now and again. A guitar you never forget.

@2yugen2 5 лет назад

I wish you guys would do more episodes like this.

@Jack-pp2ng 3 года назад

My dad has one of these, he got it when he was in highschool in terrible condition because it had been in a fire, but at the time it was all he could afford, he got it refinished and it looks pretty decent now. I love to play it but my dad says it's a piece of art and shouldn't be play. I disagree but it is his guitar

@danabnormal5892 7 лет назад

Damn it Dan you don't know what you are after doing to me. I played one years ago for a few weeks and fell in love with it. Whatever it was about it, the music just effortlessly flowed out of me when I played it. I was totally inspired when I played it. I had just about gotten it out of my system and you brought it all back! But they are great memories so thanks man. Love you guys

@JeffDufour 3 года назад

This was my first electric guitar. My Dad and I bought it in Pacific Beach, CA back in 1978 for $300. Several years later, as a stupid teenager I traded it to a local guitar shop for two guitars that were copies of a Strat and a Les Paul. Very bad move on my part. Shortly thereafter, someone broke into the guitar shop and stole several guitars.....including the 1961 Gibson Les Paul Junior / SG that I had traded in. Enjoy that one Dan....beautiful and sounds great.

@PA28140 6 лет назад

I just picked one of these up. Traded a high end Taylor acoustic for the 61 Jr. And an 85 Gibson Explorer. I couldn't be happier! The 61 has just blown me away with the raw rock tones. Roll off the tone control, and it gets buttery smooth. Put it full on, and it is as bright as you need. The tone control is like having a 3 way switch....

@francisgori5631 7 лет назад

What a stellar guitar! Sounds phenomenal. I've only recently become smitten with P90's, and Junior style guitars- alas, a reproduction was all I could muster, but it still sounds aces!

@burtbondy2466 7 лет назад

Most addicting channel on youtube by far, could listen to you guys play all day. Completely changed my standard on what "tone" should be. The end result has been me changing my tubes, speakers, guitars, pickups, pedals, cables, and am much better off for it. Thx for raising my standards. I have an idea for the ultimate TPS episode... Rack effects vs stomp boxes!

@markwilson3306 3 года назад

My favorite junior video. Seen this 3x now...probably watch it 3x more.

@Mr.Steve-O 3 года назад

Hey Dan, what a beauty .... I bought a Cherry 64 Sg Junior in 1981 for USD $150 and sold it $200 3 years later and thought I was a great businessman ... ha ha ( not ) I agree there is magic that comes from those Dog Ear P-90's, and yes ultra light. I have never found another guitar that had that magic. Don't sell it, as you will be haunted like someone I know : )

@lloydland 4 года назад

It was meant to be Dan. I have a Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute DC, which is a junior with two P90s. It is my absolute favorite guitar ever. I love it! So, I believe I understand how you feel.

@fionabirkmire2874 7 лет назад

Yes to all of that, simply the best little guitar you could ever wish for. Simple design, lightweight and that monster single P90. Fab

@TheRealCAPerry 4 года назад

I saw this guitar for the first time yesterday on the “Every guitar we own...” show - amazing. But what me on this one was the rendition of “Back in N.Y.C.” playing in the background. Well played sir.

@ThatPedalShow 4 года назад

Cheers mate 🤓🙏

@jimijames6449 4 года назад

Same. Fabulous sounding guitar and super cool looking. Shame I can’t play SGs.

@TheRealCAPerry 4 года назад

Me neither unfortunately. I’ve tried but I just don’t get on with them.

@gregclarkreasons 2 года назад

Just picked my first SG this month.. first Gibson in general. I've used strats exclusively for 7 or so years, so it was a big change. Reassuring to know I'm not crazy in how much I like it!

@stipeur 7 лет назад

I hated guitar pedals...I thought that they take away your creativity until i saw That pedal show... this guys especially Dan showed to me quite the oposite thing about pedals, so thank you Daniel!

@ThatPedalShow 7 лет назад

+stipeur YES! Thanks Sti!

@denTronix 7 лет назад

Dan. That guitar is stunning. absolutely stunning. The SG shape is my favorite of all time, and being a historical piece makes it so much better.

@emiliofedele3428 7 лет назад

It is absolutely unbelievable how good that thing sounds. Holy crap.

@urbandombert 7 лет назад

What an Axe, Dan. Among all the beautiful Guitars at the Pedal Show, This one Here and Micks Collings 290 DC are my Favorites. The Sound and Look is awesome.

@ThatPedalShow 7 лет назад

+Urban Dombert Hooray! Cheers Dombert

@alexwoolridge94aw 3 года назад

Just got an original 1961 Gibson les paul jr today and yes. So good.

@ThatPedalShow 3 года назад

Congrats! What a fabulous day!

@nicholasdaronch6156 7 лет назад

Wow Dan, that guitar looks KILLER! Congratulations!

@PudWud1 7 лет назад

I liked the video before watching it because that guitar is fucking sweet.

@brianbeaven698 4 года назад

Awesome Jr Dan 👍 Back in the mid nineties, my buddy let me use his original 64 Jr SG, it sounded amazing too... then when Gibson released the 2018 Ltd run Jr’s , I went and tried one out at our local music store. WOW, it played and sounded just like my buddies 64, so I ended up buying 2 2018 Jr’s.

@danieleacquavera4107 4 года назад

I'll get mine on Wednesday 😉👍🏻

@wadewilson6082 7 лет назад

In my opinion the P90 has never been bettered.

@BadMotivator66 7 лет назад

wade wilson get your guitar shielded. Job's a goodun

@ryanswanson72 7 лет назад

I, in that case, can definitely attest to the superiority of humbuckers.

@CIRCLEOFTONE 7 лет назад

Richard Harrold Two coils in a humbucker is actually a tradeoff. To kill the buzz it also has the setback of being slightly mushier. A P90 is more pure tonally. This is the pickup with high gain. Notice how articulate the string skipping was.

@josephpickard3108 7 лет назад

I heard a strat with P90s the other day. Confusing feelings in my trousers.

@billydelacruz1500 4 года назад

After playing for decades( since I was 12), discovered the power and beauty of P-90's! My 76 SG has 2 SD Phat Cats and I have a 01 LP Jr stock w/1 P-90! Perfect in band mix! Always cuts through and easier on back than my 78 LP Standard 😳

@RobCmusic 5 лет назад

I had an SG junior in white. I believe it was 1963. Wraparound bridge, no vibrola. I sold it 17 years ago and I still regret it to this day. It was amazing!

@robertnewton3392 7 лет назад

I love hearing you guys talk about your gear!!!

@msmoniz 7 лет назад

One of my all time lust after guitars! I love SGs and own 2, 1 '91 Standard and a 60's Tribute with P90s(a monster of a guitar!) but I love Juniors and my lottery win dream is to buy as many vintage ones as I can! Everyone I've ever played has been amazing. Don't ever let that one go Dan!

@chickenpermission1656 5 лет назад

My friends dad has a 63 les Paul jr like this. It's the most incredible guitar. Very out of the ordinary for what I usually go for in a guitar, but theres just something about it that I cant quite put my finger on. Amazing instrument

@angelvox1603 7 лет назад

I will say that is one of the best guitar tones I have ever heard. Wow.

@50nuccio 7 лет назад

The more I play 335s, Teles, Strats, LPs....the more I think one day soon it'll be a single P90 with a volume knob and a good acoustic. That thing sounds INCREDIBLE. Nice playing, too -- as always.

@ThatPedalShow 7 лет назад

+50nuccio Mick here. You HAVE to have a mahogany/light/single P90 (or humbucker) guitar. Everyone has to have one. Too much awesomeness. And that one is spec-bloody-tacular

@50nuccio 7 лет назад

I have a LP Special DC w TWO p90's, it's awesome, but yes -- I hear what you're saying. A guitar with one killer pup and a knob for "MORE." Cheers from Chicago, you guys do a GREAT job.

@dlsmpsn 4 года назад

I bought a used one in '65 that was cherry red on the back, and brown on the front. I recently was told that the stain on the front had been bleached out when it was sitting in the store window. I wish I still had it.

@physiciansassist1 4 года назад

I have a 67..It is one bad ass toneful guitar

@Adipsia1 7 лет назад

I watched this video when it came out a few weeks ago and was lusting after your guitar. Bizarrely around three days later I received a call from a guitar-dealer friend who told me that he had a blemish-free 1961 Gibson SG Special. I took the plunge, traded in a Les Paul and purchased it. What a wonderful guitar... and as you say, a piece of history. The P90's are out of this world. I'm surprised that more people don't look at vintage Gibson LP Juniors and SG Juniors/Specials from say 1957 thru 1964... the Gibson golden years when you can pick them up for almost the same price as a Custom Shop Les Paul.

@ThatPedalShow 7 лет назад

+Peter Marshall wow, well done Pete, sounds like you've scored a keeper :)

@stephenbarrett7472 3 месяца назад

I’m a little late to this video. 7 years late to be exact but it still inspired me to get a 61 Junior myself. I’ve had it now a couple days and I couldn’t be happier with it. It is everything I’d hoped for and more. I understand what Dan meant when he said the same. To anyone on the fence about buying one, don’t miss out on the one you might be looking at. You won’t regret it. Just pull the trigger. 🤘😎👍

@Adipsia1 2 месяца назад

@@stephenbarrett7472 If only vintage Junior prices today were what they were back then. I bought a 1959 LPJ for £3600 back in 2017, and my immaculate 1961 SG Special for £5600. I let both go far too soon. Both beautiful guitars... but currently they're both at crazy prices in a very subdued market. Enjoy your purchase... I'm envious. ;)

@petergoddard1960 7 лет назад

Clearly I'm not the only one to have spotted that cheeky rendition of Back in New York City. What a lovely sounding guitar too. Lucky chap!

@alexstefan8515 7 лет назад

Amazing guitar in the hands of a great player...awesome!

@Jam-m7m 7 месяцев назад

I’ve been blessed with a bunch oh vintage guitar in my avatar I’m playing my 1937 Martin 0-17 photo taken 1980. I’ve got 2 Fender Esquires and a Gibson 57 Les Paul Junior and two Fender tweed amps

@YawpMusic 7 лет назад

Back in the early 80s, when time came to buy my first good guitar, I spent all day in the used room upstairs at a place called Rock Bottom in Croydon. I only had £300 or so, but in those days that would buy you a nice Guitar. I ended up with a really great mid-70's Tele, but the one I really wanted was a Les Paul Jr. It must have been a late 50s one, a single cut. I could afford it, but I was persuaded that a one-pickup guitar wouldn't be versatile enough. I now know that that is not true. One of my only regrets. That and not buying a 1964 strat in Fiesta Red for £180. The follies of youth....

@OriginEffectsUK 7 лет назад

Nice to hear the history of this guitar, Dan. That P90 - DDUUUUUUUDDDDDEEEE!!

@paulcowart3174 5 лет назад

Had one of those in the late 70s Was my 2nd guitar and I sold it when I joined the Army unfortunately Through a SF Super which I sold as well Only effect was a MXR Dist plus Tone for day's Very cool Dan

@paulcowart3174 5 лет назад

The good old days when you could get a guitar like that for way less than 500 bones

@jeffhebert9643 7 лет назад

One P -90 and a ton of talent and you've got you my friend . Love that guitar...a simple tone machine....awesome .

@TheOddKris 7 лет назад

I love, love, love LOVE Juniors! Dan, please include this guitar in more TPS videos

@wgb01001 7 лет назад

BACK IN NEW YORRRRRRRRK CITAYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!

@ThatPedalShow 7 лет назад

+wgb01001 one of my favourite songs

@wgb01001 7 лет назад

That Pedal Show Have you ever seen/heard Francis Dunnery's acoustic version? It's really beautiful and a different interpretation. Great song.

@funkyfurballs1078 7 лет назад

Back when 91X radio station (San Diego) was Punk/New Wave, you would hear this song regularly... even though it first aired almost a decade earlier! Kind of a genre setting song there, IMO... Hairless Heart is another great one!

@johnmaag9230 3 года назад

I had an early 1961 SG/Les Paul Junior years ago exactly like yours with the seven screw pickguard, angled bridge and 50's style tophat knobs. I had to sell it but I was able to buy a 2019 SG Junior just 2 weeks ago. It's not a vintage but I'm happy with it.

@DavidWatts83 7 лет назад

Thanks Dan for evoking Dave Gregory. Went to see some of the videos from Tin Spirits. So nice to see and hear Dave Gregory playing with you. Those great XTC songs from my youth (saw them in 1980 in Frejus). Still one of my favorite bands ever. And the cover of Yes' Roundabout with DG on guitar, man, what a pleasure ! You made my day !

@rafsbio 7 лет назад

Now I kinda mentally interview myself about my guitars. How sad and pathetic is that?

@spacejazz6272 7 лет назад

Rafael Andrade we all do it mate I wouldn't worry

@Monkyman245 7 лет назад

Haha, I always pretend i'm in one of these rig rundown videos xD

@arielinzunza 7 лет назад

+1!!

@EvanDavid666 7 лет назад

Monkyman245 me too

@jackk9366 6 лет назад

Well I'm sad and pathetic...

@YMESYDT 7 лет назад

Would you do a mini episode about Tin Spirits?

@josephpickard3108 7 лет назад

This LPJ needs an outing on the show more often! Sensational.

@damianfedorko1947 7 лет назад

Dan, that is a gorgeous guitar and I love the story behind it. You're very nice and humble and I would love to shake your hand and say hello and talk about pedals and gear. God bless you, Damian.

@1dabirdman68 7 лет назад

Everything about that guitar is glorius!!

@hankrocks7504 7 лет назад

I. love that about sgs. how easily and musically they go into feed back. that's a beauty of a guitar man!

@FKnoph 7 лет назад

I'm very happy to see that your gear presentations are back! Can't wait for the J20!

@pappyodanial 6 лет назад

I played a 55 junior at my fav music store few days ago... 6 grand they want for it. I know the feeling.

@gerryguitar 6 лет назад

Dan this guitar needs to be featured more on the channel, because its awesome.

@ThatPedalShow 6 лет назад

+oneguitar just recorded with it this week, yeah, it’s truly wonderful

@user-lx3dn9bt9e 4 года назад

Outstanding sound! Pure rock`n`roll!

@quibster 7 лет назад

Never seen one of these in a store for less than 2 grand. Must've been some deal. Worth every penny no doubt.

@npinero1 7 лет назад

I agree with the sentiment here. You guys are amazing, and I am so happy to see these videos more than any of my 84 other subscriptions. Thanks so much for all you do.

@jeremyyong3975 6 лет назад

Beautiful piece. I love it because it’s so simple with just one P90 straight up no BS mojo guitar❤️🤙

@phi6337 3 года назад

WOAH, hold on. I did not just here Genesis’ Back In NYC in the middle of this video, DID I?! Absolutely wonderful guitar!

@ThatPedalShow 3 года назад

Sure did, love that song

@bobsmoot8454 9 месяцев назад

I also have a 61 Junior, except mine has faded to a “brownish” color, and I love that P90

@PageandPlant4Life Год назад

The epiphone coronet is a nice budget guitar in a similar style.. i love it

@danieleacquavera4107 4 года назад

I'm about to buy one... OK, done!

@23dvs 7 лет назад

So cool...I have a modern reissue similar to that & I love it!!! That original must be soooo nice to have & I'm happy you were able to aquire it...I'm a little jealous

@stilwel 7 лет назад

I hit the like button after 15 seconds. The tone at 5:35....so killer.

@TheBigGuppy 6 лет назад

I like Juniors better than Specials because the internal neck joint on Jrs extend past where you would route for a Special's neck PU. I think the structural difference matters..

@ryanhalliwell9421 7 лет назад

that's a great guitar. I love my SG. so cool that it's a Les Paul model SG. it was such a short period of time they were made on account of Les ending his contract with Gibson shortly after the SG was released. cool piece of guitar history!! hang on to that one.

@edhardiman835 3 года назад

I had a ‘61 LP Junior like this one and the P90 had the best undistorted pickup sound in the world. I was forced to sell it to pay the rent in 2005 and have missed it every single day since...

@geoffwhitemusic 2 года назад

Mike Oldfield (my musical idol) rocked one (not the same one, mind-the first was stolen) all through Hergest Ridge, Ommadawn, QE2, and Crises.

@gussywells5701 7 лет назад

GussyWells here Dan that is such a beauty...nicely done! P90's...say no more!

@javiereu 6 лет назад

Beautiful guitar with great tone.

@anthonyp9316 4 года назад

Did anyone else notice that "Back in NYC" by Genesis was being played in the background? Great choice!

@ThatPedalShow 4 года назад

We used to play that in Tin Spirits, in fact we recorded a version on our first album Wired To Earth

@anthonyp9316 4 года назад

@@ThatPedalShow I wasn't aware of your band. I listened to it! Nice work.

@flatsix666 7 лет назад

Historic rock is that guitars genre. Beautiful, classic, simple, just add a Plexi! :)

@chrisvsmusicny Месяц назад

I just ordered the recent Epiphone Yungblud SG Junior and this video has me ITCHING to get it in my hands. It should arrive in a couple days, but that's a couple days too far away!

@MrSunnyday4u 7 лет назад

this was an awsome video... more of this please. .. other guitars, amps and pedals that has a special meaning and maybe a good story behind it. Maybe Mick also has a few to bring to a show and tell video.... total guitar geek here.. And loving it !!!!!

@ThatPedalShow 7 лет назад

+Howie_Capowi Check out the Our Guitars & Gear playlist on the RU-vid channel Howie. We're making more too, including the amps.... Cheers!

@TheGreatAbstracto 7 лет назад

I got mine in 79 for 300 bucks. Well played. The guy had had it in his window for 18 months or so so I talked him down from 400

@losrogers13 7 лет назад

What a cool guitar ! It sounds awesome. Love your playing and That Pedal Show rules. Thank you for sharing this.

@user-jw2bp5uu8l 7 лет назад

Dan rocks. This guitar sounds and looks amazing

@tricko2286 5 лет назад

Dave Gregory is one of the best/most creative guitarists around 👍

@denmar355 7 лет назад

I'm wondering what that little monster says through >KOT>EGO>TIMELINE>MESA LONESTAR clean channel cranked!!! You could give us a whole episode with tone bites! I have a friend with a '59 and i concur that it's quite special.

@judejudeus 5 лет назад

I would prefer listening to Dan play than someone Like Joe Banamaso . Very tasteful playing , you are what makes that guitar great.

@ThatPedalShow 5 лет назад

Wow, that’s very kind, thank you :)

@gerryloughran1676 6 лет назад

That's a Keeper...what a beauty

@ThatMattGoodMusic 7 лет назад

If I had some old GIbsons, I'd have one of these, a Les Paul DC Jr from a few years later, and a Les Paul DC Lite.

@matthewwoods4543 7 лет назад

Thank u Dan I been waiting for this one! my gas is out of control for a sg jr now You played like a beast on this by the way

@jarrusjenkins 2 года назад

Gibson SG is my favourite guitar... Really want a standard or a junior to go with my Supreme and Special

@chazharrison9760 7 лет назад

Beautiful guitar man. I had to get rid of my 73' SG and hate it, wasn't near that nice but was loaded with similar p90's and like you said would play anything from blues,to country,to heavy metal. and just felt like butter to play it.

@offbeatinstruments 7 лет назад

I remember a studio engineer friend once saying to me that the best sounding guitars for recording classic rock were SGs and Firebirds, so I got a '76 Firebird. I think your Les Paul may be better though...