What does Vos mean on a Les Paul?
Vintage Original Spec
VOS stands for “Vintage Original Spec,” and is not a product designation Gibson uses lightly. With the Historic 1957 Les Paul Custom VOS, the goal was to re-create the experience of playing a classic golden-era Gibson.
Are Les Paul Juniors smaller?
Les Paul Jr’s were built to a smaller scale when they were made originally, as an, entry guitar for children/teens/smaller adults. At the time, LP’s were quite a bit more so many people started buying Jr’s because of the cost difference.
Whats the difference between a Les Paul and a Les Paul Jr?
Compared to the Les Paul Standard, the Les Paul Junior is a “stripped-down” version. It is a cheaper model that comes with one or two P90 pickups, no carved top, one volume knob, one tone knob, and a simplified wrap-around tailpiece bridge. It also costs considerably less compared to the Les Paul Standard.
Are P90s versatile?
P90s also have enough bass and presence to cut through a band mix. Their construction and sound make them versatile and popular with guitarists associated with a ton of musical genres.
How does Gibson do VOS finish?
What is the Gibson VOS finish? Gibson’s VOS finish uses several hand-sprayed layers of genuine nitrocellulose lacquer, followed by a proprietary hand buffing to give their Vintage Original Spec guitars a glowing, gently-aged patina that can be seen as well as felt.
What is the difference between a Les Paul Special and Junior?
The simple Les Paul Junior was probably the most revered variation of the models. The Special has two pickups, but it’s a few rungs down the ladder on the coolness scale. Some say the Junior sounds better because the neck pickup of the special causes a magnetic draw, or because the neck joint is weaker.
What age is a junior guitar for?
While every child is different, it’s generally a good idea to wait until your child is at least 6 years old before starting guitar lessons. While children younger than 6 can learn guitar, it takes an exceptional teacher to overcome the difficulty of teaching young children.