Explorer84
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Come to think of it, I did notice the distance of the neck pickup from the fretboard on an SG some time ago. I thought it looked odd but I never paid too much attention to it.
Gibson SG Tribute or PRS S2 Standard 24 Satin?
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Rex_Rocker
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I'm halfway between. I don't see why it can't be both. But I'm willing to forgive some dated design elements from Gibson like the string break angle just because "it looks right". I am a designer/visual artist. So I can't help it.
But it all depends on taste, too. On the other hand, for example, I cannot stand those golden knobs they use for the classic reissues. They look so tacky/cheap/distasteful *to me*.
NegativeEase
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I have that SG -and I have a PRS Ted McCarty similar to that in my studio right now too, prefer the SG in looks, feel, pickup placement, scale etc etc...
Prefer the SG
Prefer the SG
Rex_Rocker
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How good is the upper fret acces on SG's? Would having 2 extra frets there be even worth it?
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It is about the best you can get, really.
Yep, Mincer nailed it it's as good as it gets...
And I've got a 65 with a pencil thin neck that I got as a kid and I didn't understand why people don't spend all their time way way up the neck until I started expanding into new guitars
And it's been mentioned before, but all of that comes together to make it neck heavy... but totally solved with a big fat shoulder strap that uses a thin strap to run out to the horn.
Rex_Rocker
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Went to the store today. I tried the SG Tribute, and it played well, but I didn't feel the magic that I felt with my Les Paul Tribute tone-wise. It sounded OK, just not LOUD and resonant. And it didn't help that the fretboard was disgustingly pale.
The PRS was sold out. They did tell me they're getting some new guitars on September.
However... I'm now GASing horribly for this, LOL.
That is one sweet V!
Rex_Rocker
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They are? Maybe this one was particularly pale and dry on top of that.
https://www.gibson.com/en-US/Electri...e-Cherry-Satin
I don't mind woody-looking fretboards. My old LTD EX-401 had a Pau Ferro board, which many people don't like. Mine was particularly dark, though. It's unhealthy looking fretboards that I don't like.
Rex_Rocker
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Nah, on Epi they do.
On Gibson, nope.
I actually do like the Laurel fretboard in my Epi. Feels nice and looks nice. But I've seen some pretty pale Laurel fretboards as well.
Ashurbanipal
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Yeah, most Epiphones (even several of the pricey ones) use laurel. Imo, it's not as nice as rosewood - it's a bit papery feeling, but when conditioned it's ok. Though I expect after a few years of playing it'll feel more slick.
For me, the dual P90 Special is where it's at.
Yeah, lots of people probably don't like the pu placement, I happen to dig it - it does sound a bit different and less cliché, and it's P90s
. I think they did a nice job with this model - it looks good (everything looks better in pelham), the pups sound nice, and the electricals are miles ahead of my first Epiphone many years ago. No neck dive with this one (I use a skinny, non grippy strap). Very full, midrange sound, love it. I did convert it to 50s wiring, which gave it more clarity and top end throughout the range. Pups are around 7.7k
For me, the dual P90 Special is where it's at.
Yeah, lots of people probably don't like the pu placement, I happen to dig it - it does sound a bit different and less cliché, and it's P90s
. I think they did a nice job with this model - it looks good (everything looks better in pelham), the pups sound nice, and the electricals are miles ahead of my first Epiphone many years ago. No neck dive with this one (I use a skinny, non grippy strap). Very full, midrange sound, love it. I did convert it to 50s wiring, which gave it more clarity and top end throughout the range. Pups are around 7.7k
Rex_Rocker
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I actually find Laurel takes lemon oil differently than Rosewood. It sucks it up less, I think.Yeah, most Epiphones (even several of the pricey ones) use laurel. Imo, it's not as nice as rosewood - it's a bit papery feeling, but when conditioned it's ok. Though I expect after a few years of playing it'll feel more slick.
For me, the dual P90 Special is where it's at.
Yeah, lots of people probably don't like the pu placement, I happen to dig it - it does sound a bit different and less cliché, and it's P90s
I honestly don't notice the feel of any fretboard. Or at least, I'm not too concerned about it.
I'm alright with Laurel, TBH. I wouldn't complain if Gibson started using it of Pau Ferro as long as they use dark good-looking pieces.
Rex_Rocker
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I'd much rather have a dark, pretty, healthy-looking Pau Ferro or Laurel board than a sickly pale Rosewood board, personally.
Mikelamury
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I've got an SG standard from the modern collection and it has the "rounded" neck profile and it's pretty big and I like big necks like the 50's vintage shape but the rounded profile on the modern SG is bigger than the rounded profile on the Les Paul for some reason. If you don't like big necks I would avoid the SG.
Ashurbanipal
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Plenty of good sounds to be had, and different to everything else I have. They did the colour very well; pic is too dark to tell, but the clear has a slight yellow tint, so overall it looks like it's got a touch of that vintage type greening in certain light.
The fretboard does look/feel better now after some sauce and playing; and it doesn't have too many big open pores, have seen some examples which look like corrugated iron roofing. In terms of feel, it is grippier than rw and ebony, but it's also new (I've been used guitar guy for a long time).
The fretboard does look/feel better now after some sauce and playing; and it doesn't have too many big open pores, have seen some examples which look like corrugated iron roofing
. In terms of feel, it is grippier than rw and ebony, but it's also new (I've been used guitar guy for a long time).