pixelpusher
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Re: SGs - Standard vs. '61 Reissue
I have a 61 reissue and LOVE it. it is not as comfortable to play sitting down as my other guitars but the upper access and lighter weight (mine isn't THAT light @ just about 8lbs.. but lighter than my others) make it a joy to play standing up which is usually how i play wether practicing or whatever..
I have no tuning issues anymore but i put sperzels on it. I also swapped the nut out for brass and that thing sings for days and is so articulate it just makes me smile when i play it.
I swapped the pups for an APH-1 in the neck and a custom in the bridge and i prefer them both hands down over the 57 classics. Although the classics were not "bad" and i though the neck one was actually pretty good sounding I am much happier with the changes.
As far as the 60's neck I think it is very comfortable. My favorites tend to be thicker, my warmoth has the "59 rounded profile" which is the same as on my '79 "the paul" and i do like the big bat for its solid feel. but I also have a '90 PRS CU24 withe the wide thin profile and that's fun to play too. My tele which is my favorite player is slightly tinner then the "59 rounded" profile and not quite as thin as the SG but I like having different guitars that sound and play differrent.. it makes me try different things.
can't go wrong with a '61 though.. I had been lusting for an SG for years and finally got one and I am stoked with it. I just maybe wish i had had the patience to save up a little more scratch to get the custom shop one because I am a snob
but i found one with a sweet subtle flame in the wood and i love the **** thing.
I have a 61 reissue and LOVE it. it is not as comfortable to play sitting down as my other guitars but the upper access and lighter weight (mine isn't THAT light @ just about 8lbs.. but lighter than my others) make it a joy to play standing up which is usually how i play wether practicing or whatever..
I have no tuning issues anymore but i put sperzels on it. I also swapped the nut out for brass and that thing sings for days and is so articulate it just makes me smile when i play it.
I swapped the pups for an APH-1 in the neck and a custom in the bridge and i prefer them both hands down over the 57 classics. Although the classics were not "bad" and i though the neck one was actually pretty good sounding I am much happier with the changes.
As far as the 60's neck I think it is very comfortable. My favorites tend to be thicker, my warmoth has the "59 rounded profile" which is the same as on my '79 "the paul" and i do like the big bat for its solid feel. but I also have a '90 PRS CU24 withe the wide thin profile and that's fun to play too. My tele which is my favorite player is slightly tinner then the "59 rounded" profile and not quite as thin as the SG but I like having different guitars that sound and play differrent.. it makes me try different things.
can't go wrong with a '61 though.. I had been lusting for an SG for years and finally got one and I am stoked with it. I just maybe wish i had had the patience to save up a little more scratch to get the custom shop one because I am a snob
but i found one with a sweet subtle flame in the wood and i love the **** thing.
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