77 Gibson Custom SG question---good? bad? how to verify if all original?

[tubecrunch]

Re: 77 Gibson Custom SG question---good? bad? how to verify if all original?

Love that color. Just wanted to add, I believe Brent mason has one of those in his arsenal, if not the same year, definitely from that era. And he left the harmonica bridge on his. I find it amusing since many many weekend warriors replace those b/c they aren't "toneful" enough. Hahahaha

 

[blakejcan]

Re: 77 Gibson Custom SG question---good? bad? how to verify if all original?

Ok, guy called me back. He was out of town.

So now I have a shot at it. Only, now I'm also considering an '08 Traditional Les Paul instead. Comparable prices (although I'd be interested to hear opinions on how much they should be) and I'd be interested on opinions on both. Thanks!

 

[AlexR]

Re: 77 Gibson Custom SG question---good? bad? how to verify if all original?

Well, there will be tonal difference btw an SG and LP, but only if you play them side by side. Sg's have a....chewier or midsier tone. LP's have a more low mids thump to them.

Both may be very nice guitars, either could be a complete dog.

Personally I like the look of the SG better, but thats really not at all relevant. Play them both and see.

 

[blakejcan]

Re: 77 Gibson Custom SG question---good? bad? how to verify if all original?

thanks and yes, I'll hammer away on both most likely.

Assuming I like them both after playing them where I get stuck is on the SG mostly.

On the one hand, it's pretty unique, looks original and is a 35 year old guitar which (in my mind) is a vintage piece!

On the other hand, it's an old ass guitar!

 

[Condemnedsoul]

Re: 77 Gibson Custom SG question---good? bad? how to verify if all original?

Hard decision. That's like going thorough an early Car and Driver magazine and looking at a for sale listing of a Corvette or a Ferrari. And the SG is the Ferrari.


Also, 35 isn't old for a nice Gibson or Fender. It is just getting broken in properly.