NGD - SG Jr
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TheLivingDead
Dawn Of The Shred
Re: NGD - SG Jr
"Damn right!"
"Damn right!"
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: NGD - SG Jr
Great choice. I've wanted one of those for a long time.
And the best thing about buying on impulse because you love the guitar is that you usually end up keeping those.
Great choice. I've wanted one of those for a long time.
And the best thing about buying on impulse because you love the guitar is that you usually end up keeping those.
M
Malfunction
Guest
Re: NGD - SG Jr
Very nice!
Very nice!
Empty Pockets
BadHairDayologist
Re: NGD - SG Jr
Killer.
Killer.
sosomething
Seymour Duncan Customer Support
Re: NGD - SG Jr
just wanna say, I think it's rad that Gibson reissued these, wrap-tail and all.
Makes me kinda miss my old '63.
But now... I could go buy another one!
How does it play, sound, feel, smell?
Are you happy with it?
just wanna say, I think it's rad that Gibson reissued these, wrap-tail and all.
Makes me kinda miss my old '63.
But now... I could go buy another one!
How does it play, sound, feel, smell?
Are you happy with it?
ErikH
Well-known member
NGD - SG Jr
I agree. It is nice to see it reissued. I would have liked it if the controls were in the traditional place but after playing one myself, they are a lot easier to get to which is nice.
I agree. It is nice to see it reissued. I would have liked it if the controls were in the traditional place but after playing one myself, they are a lot easier to get to which is nice.
sosomething
Seymour Duncan Customer Support
Re: NGD - SG Jr
Yeah, there are some subtle differences from the originals.
The controls like you mention are not all down by the edge of the guitar like the old ones, the pickguard is changed and uses one less screw than the originals, and they went with the modern SG Standard (not 61 Reissue-style) neck joint, and the body bevels were wider on the old ones... but none of that stuff makes a huge difference save for the control pot locations.. and as you mention, they're more convenient on these new guitars anyway.
What all these "changes" do, though, is allow Gibson to use all their current standard tooling and CNC programs to keep the cost down. These guitars are pretty cost-effective, nay, downright cheap for a USA Gibson. And THAT is as it should be - in fact, it's probably the one most "vintage correct" aspect of these guitars, as the originals were considered student models in their day.
I think they're awesome. The one I tried in a Sam Ash one day felt right, and rang like a bell. I can see myself snagging one some day down the road.
Yeah, there are some subtle differences from the originals.
The controls like you mention are not all down by the edge of the guitar like the old ones, the pickguard is changed and uses one less screw than the originals, and they went with the modern SG Standard (not 61 Reissue-style) neck joint, and the body bevels were wider on the old ones... but none of that stuff makes a huge difference save for the control pot locations.. and as you mention, they're more convenient on these new guitars anyway.
What all these "changes" do, though, is allow Gibson to use all their current standard tooling and CNC programs to keep the cost down. These guitars are pretty cost-effective, nay, downright cheap for a USA Gibson. And THAT is as it should be - in fact, it's probably the one most "vintage correct" aspect of these guitars, as the originals were considered student models in their day.
I think they're awesome. The one I tried in a Sam Ash one day felt right, and rang like a bell. I can see myself snagging one some day down the road.
stringbender11
New member
Re: NGD - SG Jr
Killer guitar. I like the simplicity of those the same way I like the simplicity of the LP Jrs.
Killer guitar. I like the simplicity of those the same way I like the simplicity of the LP Jrs.
Rich_T
Kyuss_Rockologist
Re: NGD - SG Jr
That Cabronita Tele is a beaut too!
Hey! We are long lost brothers. I have the same guitar and absolutely adore mine. It is such a raunchy rock machine!
That Cabronita Tele is a beaut too!
Rich_T
Kyuss_Rockologist
Re: NGD - SG Jr
A week in, I'm just as enamoured with it.
As a sound, It's big, but snappy. The Gibson "balls" are there, but with extra raunch, and a focus in the mids that I don't always get from LPs. I don't know how much of that is down to the P90, as this is my first P90 guitar. Its got a more open and airy sound than my LP. For punk and classic styles, this really helps. For the heavier stuff, I've found myself clicking up the drive slightly, and using the boosted sounds of my FullDrive more regularly.
As for how it feels, well, it's a Gibson with a great setup. The wraparound took me a little while to get used to, because it feels like its really far up the body compared to the bridge location on my Strat. After that initial mental adjustment however, it feels great. It falls somewhere between my Strat and my LP. I really dig into the Fender, the LP not so much. With this being the guitar it is, I hit it a bit harder than the LP to get more out of that pickup. That bridge is really comfortable too, nothing sharp in sight.
The neck feels great. Its not a super-fat 50s style thing, but there is a bit more to it than a skinny 60s. Nice radius and small-ish frets make it a joy for bashing out chords, but thats not to say it won't scream further up the fretboard, no chokes on big bends. The baked maple fretboard is really smooth and it has some nice grain showing through. You can oil them if you want, but I'm fine with it as-is. Also - wow - this thing is light. I like light guitars that I can move around. I'm still yet to find the neck-heavy problem with a SG. This hangs exactly where you put it, and stays there. All in all, a very comfortable and fun playing experience.
Smell - I'm glad you asked! This baked maple fretboard smells AMAZING. It's like an oak smoked ham joint or something. This mixes with the normal sweet smell of the nitro paint jobs on a Gibby to give an all-round luxury experience for each one of your senses! The high-gloss cherry finish is something that has to be seen in person to be truly appreciated. Pure class. It's a simple and cost-effective Gibson, but it looks every bit a high-end plank.
LOVE IT.
A week in, I'm just as enamoured with it.
As a sound, It's big, but snappy. The Gibson "balls" are there, but with extra raunch, and a focus in the mids that I don't always get from LPs. I don't know how much of that is down to the P90, as this is my first P90 guitar. Its got a more open and airy sound than my LP. For punk and classic styles, this really helps. For the heavier stuff, I've found myself clicking up the drive slightly, and using the boosted sounds of my FullDrive more regularly.
As for how it feels, well, it's a Gibson with a great setup. The wraparound took me a little while to get used to, because it feels like its really far up the body compared to the bridge location on my Strat. After that initial mental adjustment however, it feels great. It falls somewhere between my Strat and my LP. I really dig into the Fender, the LP not so much. With this being the guitar it is, I hit it a bit harder than the LP to get more out of that pickup. That bridge is really comfortable too, nothing sharp in sight.
The neck feels great. Its not a super-fat 50s style thing, but there is a bit more to it than a skinny 60s. Nice radius and small-ish frets make it a joy for bashing out chords, but thats not to say it won't scream further up the fretboard, no chokes on big bends. The baked maple fretboard is really smooth and it has some nice grain showing through. You can oil them if you want, but I'm fine with it as-is. Also - wow - this thing is light. I like light guitars that I can move around. I'm still yet to find the neck-heavy problem with a SG. This hangs exactly where you put it, and stays there. All in all, a very comfortable and fun playing experience.
Smell - I'm glad you asked! This baked maple fretboard smells AMAZING. It's like an oak smoked ham joint or something. This mixes with the normal sweet smell of the nitro paint jobs on a Gibby to give an all-round luxury experience for each one of your senses! The high-gloss cherry finish is something that has to be seen in person to be truly appreciated. Pure class. It's a simple and cost-effective Gibson, but it looks every bit a high-end plank.
LOVE IT.
ErikH
Well-known member
Re: NGD - SG Jr
Agreed. I'd like to snag one myself but I don't see it happening anytime soon. Besides, I have my white Precision Guitar Kits SG Jr to enjoy.
Agreed. I'd like to snag one myself but I don't see it happening anytime soon. Besides, I have my white Precision Guitar Kits SG Jr to enjoy.
Re: NGD - SG Jr
I'm a bit of a stickler for being in tune and I have no issues with my LP Special with that very same wraptail bridge set-up. The only thing you need to look out for is finding the right string gauge for that particular guitar. Some can go as light as 8s or 9s, others wanna see at least a 10 set. You'll know to go up a size if you get a 'sitar-like' effect on the plain strings.
P-90s are the best pickups on the planet. Thick and ripping to glassy clean all with the Volume knob. Rad guitar!
I'm a bit of a stickler for being in tune and I have no issues with my LP Special with that very same wraptail bridge set-up. The only thing you need to look out for is finding the right string gauge for that particular guitar. Some can go as light as 8s or 9s, others wanna see at least a 10 set. You'll know to go up a size if you get a 'sitar-like' effect on the plain strings.
P-90s are the best pickups on the planet. Thick and ripping to glassy clean all with the Volume knob. Rad guitar!