Hi Rusty - Re: LPJ ... I've checked them out and agree that they have improved the Junior dramatically. Personally, I couldn't justify the extra $$ for a studio. The pickups would have to be a LOT better - which they're not (IMO).

In a year or so USED LPJ's will surface in the the $450-ish range at which point I would consider them a sound buy. In the meantime, I think you can buy a lot more guitar for the money you'd spend on a new LPJ or Studio - elsewhere. Ur a Gibson guy, I get that - both models are " better than they were " but the studio will hold it's value better. What-ever you decide on - consider doing a review on this site so we'll know how it went. Thanks/Good Luck