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.
Yeah, on second thought, you're (and Planetgaffnet) are right. That pickguard is horrible (which I did mention). I guess I was excited at the prospect of a Gibby DC Jr that might be in my price range.
That Allen Eden is looking good and that price is hard to argue with. I'm not a fan of gold so hopefully other fins are available. Was that yo/u in that pic; hows the fretwork (I have learned the hard way that this is the first thing to suffer on budget instruments)?