We didn’t do many guitar reviews this year as we focused on pedals, punk rock, and just got busy with life. While Guitars For Idiot got to celebrate the 5 year mark in 2024, one major bummer was the lack of guitar reviews. The truth is, I tried to really make sure that I didn’tContinue reading “2024 Guitars For Idiots Year In Electric Guitar Reviews”
Tag Archives: Les Paul Junior
My Decades Long Search For a Les Paul Junior Has Lead Me Here
It’s been years and there’s too many great guitars out there that can fill that void. My contentious feelings about Gibson are no secret. While I do not hate Gibson, nor am I ever ruling out buying from them again, I’ve kind of come to a point where I’m not sure covering their gear isContinue reading “My Decades Long Search For a Les Paul Junior Has Lead Me Here”
The Story Behind This RWM Double Cut Telecaster
Is it a Les Paul Junior? Is it a Telecaster? If you’ve watched any of the pedal demos on this website in 2023 you’ve definitely seen this guitar. While it’s not one I can or want to formally review, it is one I want to talk about. This guitar is made by my friend RonContinue reading “The Story Behind This RWM Double Cut Telecaster”
What Happened To Howl Guitars?
Howl Guitars released one of my all time favorite guitars and then disappeared. The Howl Sirena 3 was an all time great killer. Made in Korea, this was a high end import guitar that felt and played like a boutique instrument, but cost under $1000. My reviews of the instrument were glowing, and it hasContinue reading “What Happened To Howl Guitars?”
Fender Noventa Telecaster Review
Will Fender’s take on the LP Junior mixed with an Esquire be the guitar I’ve been dreaming about? Cost: $949.99 from Sweetwater, Fender.com and Reverb.com! Overview & Final Score: 8.3 out of 10 Fender is at it again with another new release that pretty much instantly won the guitar world over. The Noventa Telecaster isContinue reading “Fender Noventa Telecaster Review”
Vintage V120 ICON Electric Guitar Review
As an avid fan of Les Paul Junior-style guitars, will this budget friendly Vintage exceed expectations? Cost: $329.00 from Vintageguitarsus.com but find your own on Reverb.com or Amazon.com! (Affiliate links) Check out my “60 Second Guitar Review” for Ultimate-Guitar.com! Overview & Final Score: 6.9 out of 10 New for 2020, UK-based Vintage Guitars has releasedContinue reading “Vintage V120 ICON Electric Guitar Review”
Knaggs Shootout: Keya J Versus Kenai J
I compare two Knaggs flat top guitars against each other in my search for the ultimate punk rock guitar. Getting to review these two guitars from Knaggs was a blast, especially because they are both so similar yet different. Obviously, these boutique flat tops are heavily influenced by the Les Paul Junior family. That justContinue reading “Knaggs Shootout: Keya J Versus Kenai J”
Knaggs Keya J Gloss Relic Electric Guitar Review
Will this guitar finally be the perfect Les Paul Junior for me? Cost: $3200.00 from Knaggsguitars.com! Check out my official UG shot of the Knaggs Keya J! Overview & Final Score: 9.0 When it comes to double cut aways with P90s it is pretty easy to win me over. Even so, I think Knaggs reallyContinue reading “Knaggs Keya J Gloss Relic Electric Guitar Review”
Knaggs Kenai J H2 Semi-Gloss Review
We take a look at this Maryland-based builder’s take on a flatop LP-shape Cost: $2800.00 from Knaggsguitars.com Check out my UG shot of the Knaggs Kenai J H2 for sound demos and my thoughts! Overview & Final Score: 8.6 This was my first time ever picking up a Knaggs guitar and I am so gladContinue reading “Knaggs Kenai J H2 Semi-Gloss Review”
Harley Benton DC – Junior Guitar Review
Cost: $184.00, from Thomannmusic.com or find a used one on Reverb.com! Check out my official shot for UG for a short demo and overview! Overview and Final Score: 8.0 If you grew up a fan of The Clash like I did than a Les Paul Doublecut Junior with one dog ear P90 is like theContinue reading “Harley Benton DC – Junior Guitar Review”
