Thinking of buying an SG today.

[ricc]

Not sure whether it'll be the SG Classic or the SG Standard. So, as a non-SG user, I wanted to ask a few questions for experts

1) How would the Classic act with the P90s in a high gain setting? I'm not talking Slipknot....more Clutch to AiC. I'm using an Orange Thunderverb 50 with no boosters.

2) I have a Super Distortion in my Les Paul Trad and like it lots. I also have a spare one lying around.....how would a Super Distortion sound in an SG?

3) Does the SG Classic have humbucker routing? If so, how easy are those pickguards to cut as I'd want to keep the P90 in the neck. I think.

 

[innerdreamrecords.co]

Re: Thinking of buying an SG today.

If you can swing it try the 61 (i think that's the year) reissue.

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/...518935&src=3WFRWXX&ZYXSEM=0&CAWELAID=26044581

 

[ricc]

Re: Thinking of buying an SG today.

yep - that's out of my price range, unfortunately....

 

[innerdreamrecords.co]

Re: Thinking of buying an SG today.

Too bad, it's out of my range also but it's killer.

 

[ricc]

Re: Thinking of buying an SG today.

yea - i was checking them out. a student of mine has the standard and it's a killer guitar. i'm tempted to go for that and just drop the SD in just to see.

 

[innerdreamrecords.co]

Re: Thinking of buying an SG today.

The "worn" SG's aren't a bad guitar and you don't have to drop a lot of cash. They had a ebony one for awhile...I liked it.

 

[WhoFan]

Re: Thinking of buying an SG today.

the Classics are on my shoping list as well... only thing i remember i didn't like about them is they have smaller frets then an SG Standard...

P90's are get sounding

 

[ricc]

Re: Thinking of buying an SG today.

unfortunately, i much prefer the look of the standards. bound neck and trapezoid inlays - not to mention the pearl inlay name rather than the decal.
i did notice though that the Classics are going for $899 on GC.com - I think GC also has a 10% price beater deal going on...

 

[WhoFan]

Re: Thinking of buying an SG today.

unfortunately, i much prefer the look of the standards. bound neck and trapezoid inlays - not to mention the pearl inlay name rather than the decal.
i did notice though that the Classics are going for $899 on GC.com - I think GC also has a 10% price beater deal going on...

ya in truth i prefer the SG Standards too... but i'd still love a P90 SG oneday.... maybe even a LP Special with P90's

 

[innerdreamrecords.co]

Re: Thinking of buying an SG today.

Go and bring back pictures, quick now. LOL

 

[ricc]

Re: Thinking of buying an SG today.

ha! I will - I still need to post pics of the Peavey Wolfgang I picked up.
After the SG, I'm getting a G&L Rampage (Tribute) - that's in a month or so

 

[phil_104]

Re: Thinking of buying an SG today.

ya in truth i prefer the SG Standards too... but i'd still love a P90 SG oneday.... maybe even a LP Special with P90's

+1. I dig the standard, but I am a humbucker man. P90s are nice, but I wouldn't want them in a guitar that I play that much. I would have to get a guitar designated for that. But yeah, that's just me...

 

[jake_xms3_punk]

Re: Thinking of buying an SG today.

i hate this forum! you've got me looking at sg's now!! lol

 

[richard parker]

Re: Thinking of buying an SG today.

If you're a member of this forum sooner or later you HAVE to get an SG. A standard is likely to come with a 498T in the bridge which is a great pickup so don't replace it until you've given it a try.

 

[innerdreamrecords.co]

Re: Thinking of buying an SG today.

G&L Rampage

I will be over as soon as you get that one! Brushing up on my AIC as we speak.

 

[SirJackdeFuzz]

Re: Thinking of buying an SG today.

Not sure whether it'll be the SG Classic or the SG Standard. So, as a non-SG user, I wanted to ask a few questions for experts

1) How would the Classic act with the P90s in a high gain setting? I'm not talking Slipknot....more Clutch to AiC. I'm using an Orange Thunderverb 50 with no boosters.

2) I have a Super Distortion in my Les Paul Trad and like it lots. I also have a spare one lying around.....how would a Super Distortion sound in an SG?

3) Does the SG Classic have humbucker routing? If so, how easy are those pickguards to cut as I'd want to keep the P90 in the neck. I think.

Love your amp - i am saving for a Thunderverb50 myself :14:


I really think a P90 SG can handle a great deal of gain, with no problem.



Lets think about it :

1st (maybe even the 2nd) Black Sabbath album was done w P90's aswell as all live performances, Goatsnake use P90 equiped LP's and so too does SunnO))), and they use Massive Amounts of Gain N' Volume.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/krakow81/101244005/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25433024@N04/3588542581/sizes/o/ - a little (((louder))) than a single 50W head.

:cool2:

 

[JaySwear]

Re: Thinking of buying an SG today.

if you're willing to go used the Standard in Natural Burst is one of the prettiest guitar finishes there is, in my opinion. unfortunately they're out of production now, but they pop up on ebay pretty frequently. thats always a bit of a risk, though.

 

[phil_104]

Re: Thinking of buying an SG today.

if you're willing to go used the Standard in Natural Burst is one of the prettiest guitar finishes there is, in my opinion. unfortunately they're out of production now, but they pop up on ebay pretty frequently. thats always a bit of a risk, though.

I agree that this is one of the nicer finishes on an SG, that and white.

If I can give you one piece of advice with SGs though, and this might seem very obvious, as with all other Gibsons, it's that you shouldn't buy anything you can't try first. I've played really good ones, but I've also played terrible ones.

It comes down to a simple question between those two models : are you a humbucker guy, or a p90 dude? If you already have humbuckers, that factors in. The inlays and headstock logo don't impact the tone. You gotta make the call.

 

[richard parker]

Re: Thinking of buying an SG today.

That is one HORRIBLE looking SG. I hate that finish and the fret board is anaemic. SGs look best with a nice solid colour. Dark red or white preferably. And dark fretboards. Played through amps with EL34 output stages. Without too much gain. Sorry, starting to ramble. Stunk and droned. Goodnight everyone. I love you all.

 

[theboatcandream]

Re: Thinking of buying an SG today.

Get an SG Classic.

Then stick a humbucker in the bridge or the neck, depending on your preference.

With the right pickguard, it will look like it was made that way.