Originally Posted by: skipstreamthanks for the replies. I am now leaning heavily towards the Gibson LPJ, probably on that chocolate color with me saving up for the next 18 months or so for a 339, who knows how I'll feel as I follow this path!

If you get an LPJ, get one that has 2 pickups. I think having one pickup would be too limiting, especially as you advance. I regularly will use one vs. the other. The new LPJs look like what used to be the Faded LP Studios. I have a 2011 LP Faded Studio in cherry and I LOVE it!