I've always thought SGs were really cool, but for some reason never bought one. About a week ago while browsing reverb I came across this faded SG and couldn't resist picking it up.
It had a Dimarzio Evolution in the bridge, but I almost immediately swapped it out for a Duncan Custom I had laying in my parts drawer. Still has the stock 490R in the neck and they make a real nice pair. I thought I'd want to swap all the pots to 500k, but the Gibson 300k (or whatever it is) seems fine. The neck is warm yet clear and the Custom in the bridge barks with authority.
I cleaned the fretboard, cleaned the frets with some 0000 steel wool, swapped in the Duncan, then put on a fresh set of 9s. This thing sings. I can feel the body vibrating when I strum it. It's got the big 50s style neck profile that almost feels as thick as the little SG body. It's super comfortable.
I think I'm an SG guy now.
It had a Dimarzio Evolution in the bridge, but I almost immediately swapped it out for a Duncan Custom I had laying in my parts drawer. Still has the stock 490R in the neck and they make a real nice pair. I thought I'd want to swap all the pots to 500k, but the Gibson 300k (or whatever it is) seems fine. The neck is warm yet clear and the Custom in the bridge barks with authority.
I cleaned the fretboard, cleaned the frets with some 0000 steel wool, swapped in the Duncan, then put on a fresh set of 9s. This thing sings. I can feel the body vibrating when I strum it. It's got the big 50s style neck profile that almost feels as thick as the little SG body. It's super comfortable.
I think I'm an SG guy now.
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