Gibson SG cool upgrades

[GibSG]

I was looking for a '61 RI Gibson SG and I found this SG Std. Very nice and very resonant guitar, it sounds fantastic.
Yes it is a 2015.

Upgrades :

- Kluson Revolution machine heads
- Graph Tech TUSQ adjustable nut
- Historic trussrod cover
- Custom Creamtone pickguard
- Wizz M69 humbucker rings
- Historic knobs and switch tip
- Gibson ABR-1 bridge conversion

 

[Mincer]

Re: Gibson SG cool upgrades

That guitar needs some Saturday Night Specials, though.

 

[NeedForPower]

Re: Gibson SG cool upgrades

Could be a good fit:
http://darthphineas.com/2016/07/seymour-duncan-saturday-night-special/

 

[beaubrummels]

Re: Gibson SG cool upgrades

That's a quintessential SG

 

[Will S-T]

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Nicest SG I've seen in a long time. Enjoy

 

[Adieu]

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That color wasnt available in 15

The bucker rings and bridge are stock. So's the pickguard. Knobs may or may not be stock, cant see well enough on pic.

 

[GibSG]

Re: Gibson SG cool upgrades

Are you sure ?

 

[LLL]

Re: Gibson SG cool upgrades

sidenote: Technically, for it to be a '61 RI SG, the horn bevels need to be deeper.

 

[Darg1911]

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He said he was looking for a 61 RI and found the standard. Not picking, just saying.

 

[GibSG]

Re: Gibson SG cool upgrades

He said he was looking for a 61 RI and found the standard. Not picking, just saying.

Thanks Darg111, this 2015 SG Std is a killer guitar.

2013, 2014 and 2015 are made like a '61 Ri

The Gibson ABR-1 with adapters is ready to install, I hate the big Nashville bridge

 

[ibanezrocks]

Re: Gibson SG cool upgrades

Thanks Darg111, this 2015 SG Std is a killer guitar.

2013, 2014 and 2015 are made like a '61 Ri

The Gibson ABR-1 with adapters is ready to install, I hate the big Nashville bridge

What's the difference between the bridges?

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[AlexR]

Re: Gibson SG cool upgrades

Looks mainly......and reduced saddle travel.

Construction wise, the abr is solid, but many of the Nashville styles are hollow under the saddles.

For mine, changing over the wood bushings to a 1-piece is the main improvement, as the interface between bushing and height adjust thumbwheels is pretty loose usually.

 

[Artie]

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Gorgeous! I love when wood is done right. Enjoy.

 

[dystrust]

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What's the difference between the bridges?

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IME they have a different frequency focus. The Nashville is fatter sounding, while the ABR has less low mids and more airy highs. As far as which sounds better, it's a matter of preference IMO as the difference is noticeable but not huge.