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  • NGD - Dillion Double Cut LP Jr (DLJR-58)

    I bought this guitar in August of 2019 and have had a few things done to it, but am just now getting around to this NGD post.

    SPECS:
    * 2 piece Solid Mahogany Body and Set Mahogany Neck
    * Bound Dark Indian Rosewood Fretboard (12" radius)
    * 22 Jumbo (2.7mm) Frets
    * Kluson locking tuners (it came with Grovers, but I prefer locking tuners so I swapped 'em out)
    * Compensated Wraparound Tailpiece (it came with the fancy big Wilkinson Wraparound Tailpiece, but I like to keep to a more classic appearance, so I opted to switch to the standard piece)
    * 1 11/16" nut width (1.6875mm)
    * Wilkinson Alnico 5 Dogear P-90 pickup (unbranded, thank goodness)
    * TV Yellow finish (more of a Butterscotch Blonde than true TV Yellow, but I like it)

    NECK MEASUREMENTS:
    .82" at 1st fret
    .91" at 12th fret
    (So synonymous with Gibson Slim Taper shape)


    COMMENTARY:
    GREAT guitar after some work. As shown in the specs, I swapped out the tuners and the tailpiece...stock pieces are great, it was purely for personal preference. I had to get the frets worked on to get the kind of low action I like and I took the added step of having the headstock carved to an open book shape (it's stock shape is proper Gibson width overall, but has more of a pronounced oval at the top - my end result is much more subtle than the dead-on Gibson shape I was going for, but I'm happy with it and will not be giving it another go).

    The Wilkinson pickup sounds fantastic and all electronics are rock solid...I have zero need for an upgrade in that department. The guitar holds tune great, feels solid and of good quality and is way fun to play. I love the overall look of the guitar...the beautiful dark rosewood board, the body shape is Gibson accurate (though the fretboard binding is not as that was for the Special, not the Jr). And the name makes you think this was modeled after a '58 LP Jr, but this neck is simply the modern Gibson Slim Taper shape which I get around just fine on.

    Finally, the stock pickguard was cheaply made and after about a month, the shine started flaking off. So I had a local guy trace it on some quality pickguard material and cut me a new one...this new one is indistinguishable from the stock one except for that it's a quality piece.

    If you're willing to have a bit of work done then these guitars are fairly easy to find on Reverb.com. I got mine new (unsold 2018 model) for $499.99 including shipping/tax and I am VERY happy I made the purchase.

    Had those new thick neck TV Yellow Epiphone LP Specials been available when I bought this, I may have gone that route instead, but again...I'm a happy camper and this guitar is awesome, plus I got a rosewood fretboard instead of the laurel one I would have gotten with the Epi.

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    Last edited by cliffenstein; 07-09-2020, 03:16 PM.
    1988 Fender MIJ ST54 Hardtail Stratocaster w/SD JB Jr
    2012 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Mahogany Satin
    2015 Fender Road Worn '50s Stratocaster w/SD JB Jr
    2018 Gibson Limited Edition Les Paul Junior
    2019 Gibson Original Collection Les Paul Special
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    Re: NGD - Dillion Double Cut LP Jr (DLJR-58)

    Originally posted by cliffenstein View Post
    Had those new thick neck TV Yellow Epiphone LP Specials been available when I bought this, I may have gone that route instead, but again...
    Ordered one after checking Anderton's YT video comparing it to a Gibson model. Don't think the latter is really worth a € 1.000 price difference.

    Congrats on your axe, the neck binding looks really cool on the DC.
    Guitars:Gibson LP Trad ('57 Classics); Ibanez SEW761FM (TB-16/STK-S7 m&n); Charvel DK24 (TB10/SSL-6/A2Pn), DK22 (HRb/SSL-6 m&n), SoCal Style1 (Distortion set) & SoCal Style2 24 2PT (Fluence OCC); ESP LTD MH-1000HS (TB-14/Lil59n); Effects: Line 6 Helix Floor, Digitech Drop & FreqOut, ME EP-1L6,Shure GLXD16, Headrush MX5;

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    • #3
      Re: NGD - Dillion Double Cut LP Jr (DLJR-58)

      Originally posted by Synapsys View Post
      Ordered one after checking Anderton's YT video comparing it to a Gibson model. Don't think the latter is really worth a € 1.000 price difference.

      Congrats on your axe, the neck binding looks really cool on the DC.
      That video is the reason I would have definitely bought one had I not already had this. Heck, I still may!!!!!
      1988 Fender MIJ ST54 Hardtail Stratocaster w/SD JB Jr
      2012 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Mahogany Satin
      2015 Fender Road Worn '50s Stratocaster w/SD JB Jr
      2018 Gibson Limited Edition Les Paul Junior
      2019 Gibson Original Collection Les Paul Special
      -------
      1979 Marshall JMP 2204
      1997 Marshall JCM 2000 DSL100
      2021 Epic Amplification AR50
      2022 Mojotone British 800 2204​

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      • #4
        Re: NGD - Dillion Double Cut LP Jr (DLJR-58)

        Locking tuners, even! Nice! That looks like a 1 pickup guitar that even I would dig. Congrats!
        Administrator of the SDUGF

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        • #5
          Re: NGD - Dillion Double Cut LP Jr (DLJR-58)

          Killer-diller.
          aka Chris Pile, formerly of Six String Fever

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          • #6
            Re: NGD - Dillion Double Cut LP Jr (DLJR-58)

            I have tried many brands of locking tuner

            what is it about Kluson that you like?

            nice guitar
            simple and elegant
            EHD
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            • #7
              Re: NGD - Dillion Double Cut LP Jr (DLJR-58)

              Originally posted by ehdwuld View Post
              I have tried many brands of locking tuner

              what is it about Kluson that you like?

              nice guitar
              simple and elegant
              This was my first time getting the Kluson lockers. My only real criteria was that they fit the existing screw holes on the headstock perfectly. I got them from a Reverb seller at a price I felt good about. They look and work great.
              1988 Fender MIJ ST54 Hardtail Stratocaster w/SD JB Jr
              2012 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Mahogany Satin
              2015 Fender Road Worn '50s Stratocaster w/SD JB Jr
              2018 Gibson Limited Edition Les Paul Junior
              2019 Gibson Original Collection Les Paul Special
              -------
              1979 Marshall JMP 2204
              1997 Marshall JCM 2000 DSL100
              2021 Epic Amplification AR50
              2022 Mojotone British 800 2204​

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              • #8
                Re: NGD - Dillion Double Cut LP Jr (DLJR-58)

                they do look nice
                whats the ratio on them ?
                could you get a closer picture or a link to the seller?
                EHD
                Just here surfing Guitar Pron
                RG2EX1 w/ SD hot-rodded pickups / RG4EXFM1 w/ Carvin S22j/b + FVN middle
                SR500 / Martin 000CE-1/Epiphone Hummingbird
                Epiphone Florentine with OEM Probuckers
                Ehdwuld branded Blue semi hollow custom with JB/Jazz
                Reptile Green Gibson Custom Studio / Aqua Dean Shire semi hollow with piezo
                Carvin Belair / Laney GC80A Acoustic Amp (a gift from Guitar Player Mag)
                GNX3000 (yea I'm a modeler)

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                • #9
                  Re: NGD - Dillion Double Cut LP Jr (DLJR-58)

                  Originally posted by ehdwuld View Post
                  they do look nice
                  whats the ratio on them ?
                  could you get a closer picture or a link to the seller?


                  Gear ratio is 19 to 1. I paid $70 with free shipping and no tax.

                  Seller on Reverb is First Strike Custom Enterprises (https://reverb.com/shop/first-strike-custom-enterprises), but their store is currently closed for vacation (probably temporary pandemic closing).

                  A Google search for "Kluson KCDL-3-C" wil bring you plenty of purchase options.
                  1988 Fender MIJ ST54 Hardtail Stratocaster w/SD JB Jr
                  2012 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Mahogany Satin
                  2015 Fender Road Worn '50s Stratocaster w/SD JB Jr
                  2018 Gibson Limited Edition Les Paul Junior
                  2019 Gibson Original Collection Les Paul Special
                  -------
                  1979 Marshall JMP 2204
                  1997 Marshall JCM 2000 DSL100
                  2021 Epic Amplification AR50
                  2022 Mojotone British 800 2204​

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                  • #10
                    Re: NGD - Dillion Double Cut LP Jr (DLJR-58)

                    Haven't see those Klusons, very modern. I have used the vintage style lockers they make.

                    Guitar looks great, I've had real good experiences with Dillions, good luck with it
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                    • #11
                      Re: NGD - Dillion Double Cut LP Jr (DLJR-58)

                      Originally posted by Wattage View Post
                      Haven't see those Klusons, very modern. I have used the vintage style lockers they make.

                      Guitar looks great, I've had real good experiances with Dillions, good luck with it
                      Thank you, sir...it’s a good one!
                      1988 Fender MIJ ST54 Hardtail Stratocaster w/SD JB Jr
                      2012 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Mahogany Satin
                      2015 Fender Road Worn '50s Stratocaster w/SD JB Jr
                      2018 Gibson Limited Edition Les Paul Junior
                      2019 Gibson Original Collection Les Paul Special
                      -------
                      1979 Marshall JMP 2204
                      1997 Marshall JCM 2000 DSL100
                      2021 Epic Amplification AR50
                      2022 Mojotone British 800 2204​

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                      • #12
                        Re: NGD - Dillion Double Cut LP Jr (DLJR-58)

                        Very nice! My buddy has a Dillion Firebird and he's been very happy with it.

                        It looks a lot like my Gibson Jr. The amount of stuff I had to do to mine to make it playable doesn't say much about Gibson quality so you're definitely better off with this.
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                        • #13
                          Re: NGD - Dillion Double Cut LP Jr (DLJR-58)

                          Originally posted by Powdered Toast Man View Post
                          Very nice! My buddy has a Dillion Firebird and he's been very happy with it.

                          It looks a lot like my Gibson Jr. The amount of stuff I had to do to mine to make it playable doesn't say much about Gibson quality so you're definitely better off with this.
                          Well, I had to do a bunch of stuff, too! Haha...your point is well taken though.
                          1988 Fender MIJ ST54 Hardtail Stratocaster w/SD JB Jr
                          2012 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Mahogany Satin
                          2015 Fender Road Worn '50s Stratocaster w/SD JB Jr
                          2018 Gibson Limited Edition Les Paul Junior
                          2019 Gibson Original Collection Les Paul Special
                          -------
                          1979 Marshall JMP 2204
                          1997 Marshall JCM 2000 DSL100
                          2021 Epic Amplification AR50
                          2022 Mojotone British 800 2204​

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