To be frank, it looks like crap to me. What is it exactly a tribute to? There has been no LP Jr. in Gibson's history like this one. It reminds me a lot of some of their short-lived models of the late '70s/early '80s. We all know how successful those were, some of the only vintage Gibson guitars you can still easily buy for under a grand.
Looks like most guitarists don't agree with the opinions here. So far, it's a hit. Sweetwater is sold out already and CME is sown to one worn black finish model in stock. Opinions at MLP are positive so far, except for one.
The Tribute series aren't reissues. They're tributes to the styles, at lower cost. This one also has a maple neck with a 60s slim taper profile, that's not historic either. It's an entry level American made guitar. You don't have to like it, but I think it will be very popular with its intended market.
I know it's not a Gibson, but Allen Eden are doing a nice looking DC...even the offset headstock looks OK really. $460 incl. a hard case.
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That looks nice. Hope they don't get sued over the body shape. Still, it's a Chinese guitar. Not Gibson's market. Might be a big seller if it were an Epi.