Which Gibson SG's are the ones to get?
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ricc
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Re: Which Gibson SG's are the ones to get?
I've had Standards, a 70s deluxe and Faded Specials and honestly, I like them all. I've played a Classic with P90s and loved the sound but the setup was terrible (not that that would put me off) and I'd love to try a 61 reissue - I hear that those are the best, like I said though, I haven't played one.
I've had Standards, a 70s deluxe and Faded Specials and honestly, I like them all. I've played a Classic with P90s and loved the sound but the setup was terrible (not that that would put me off) and I'd love to try a 61 reissue - I hear that those are the best, like I said though, I haven't played one.
Jeff_H
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Re: Which Gibson SG's are the ones to get?
I've liked most of them I've played, but I played a few faded specials when they came out and the fret ends and necks felt a bit rough to me. Could have just been the batch I played though.
I liked the finished, smooth feel of the standards with the neck binding and all the appointments that the "standard" comes with. Plus I really prefer the look of the trap inlays over the dots. To me, Gibsons don't look right without trap inlays, but that's just looks.
What I'd go most on is what I could get the best deal on. I think you can get a great deal on a used standard if you shop right.
I've liked most of them I've played, but I played a few faded specials when they came out and the fret ends and necks felt a bit rough to me. Could have just been the batch I played though.
I liked the finished, smooth feel of the standards with the neck binding and all the appointments that the "standard" comes with. Plus I really prefer the look of the trap inlays over the dots. To me, Gibsons don't look right without trap inlays, but that's just looks.
What I'd go most on is what I could get the best deal on. I think you can get a great deal on a used standard if you shop right.
blueman335
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Re: Which Gibson SG's are the ones to get?
Not the ones from the '70's, from late 1971 forward. Ugly, and the dimensions were all changed, for the worse. It wasn't until 1986 when Norlin sold Gibson, that SG's went back to the original 1960's design (finally!).
Not the ones from the '70's, from late 1971 forward. Ugly, and the dimensions were all changed, for the worse. It wasn't until 1986 when Norlin sold Gibson, that SG's went back to the original 1960's design (finally!).
FuseG4
Our Neighbor Totoro
Re: Which Gibson SG's are the ones to get?
the white ones LOL
i dunno the cherry ones never looked right to me
the white ones LOL
i dunno the cherry ones never looked right to me
oilpit
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Re: Which Gibson SG's are the ones to get?
The ones from the 70's have the neck pickup right up against the neck, as opposed to the alternative which is about a half inch away from the neck...and that bothers me, a lot.
So an old one is the only SG I would even consider, even then...why not just play a Les Paul like a real man? :cool2:
The ones from the 70's have the neck pickup right up against the neck, as opposed to the alternative which is about a half inch away from the neck...and that bothers me, a lot.
So an old one is the only SG I would even consider, even then...why not just play a Les Paul like a real man? :cool2:
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these_go211
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if you do some more research i think you'll find the classic (if you like p90s) is considered a great axe. i've had one since about 2005 and love it. the feel and the sound are top notch. the 61 re-issue feels and plays really well too. but big difference b/w the two. the classic has a thicker neck, the 61 re-issue is pretty thin. the feel of those guitars is very different because of that, and the fact that the 61 re-issue's neck joins the body at a different fret. but everytime i've picked up a 61 RI to mess with it i've fallen very deeply in love (or is it lust??). standards are nice too. you'll have to play a bunch first. have fun!
ps- there has been a few times where i've considered swapping my les paul studio for an SG standard.
if you do some more research i think you'll find the classic (if you like p90s) is considered a great axe. i've had one since about 2005 and love it. the feel and the sound are top notch. the 61 re-issue feels and plays really well too. but big difference b/w the two. the classic has a thicker neck, the 61 re-issue is pretty thin. the feel of those guitars is very different because of that, and the fact that the 61 re-issue's neck joins the body at a different fret. but everytime i've picked up a 61 RI to mess with it i've fallen very deeply in love (or is it lust??). standards are nice too. you'll have to play a bunch first. have fun!
ps- there has been a few times where i've considered swapping my les paul studio for an SG standard.
Andrew Lamprecht
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Re: Which Gibson SG's are the ones to get?
I guess Tony Iommi, Angus Young, Frank Zappa, Robby Krieger, Jerry Garcia, Derek Trucks, Frank Marino, Eric Clapton, Peter Townsend, Jimi Hendrix (in the studio), and the wonderful pair from Judas Priest, Glen and KK are all not men.
It's settled.
I guess Tony Iommi, Angus Young, Frank Zappa, Robby Krieger, Jerry Garcia, Derek Trucks, Frank Marino, Eric Clapton, Peter Townsend, Jimi Hendrix (in the studio), and the wonderful pair from Judas Priest, Glen and KK are all not men.
It's settled.
Andrew Lamprecht
Minion of One
Re: Which Gibson SG's are the ones to get?
Yeah, the SG classic gets a lot of praise, I've played one once for 5 minutes and it wasn't set up very well but it sounded really good. The Std.s are good as well but they need mag swaps or new pickups. The 61 reissue is also a killer axe but they cost more money.
Yeah, the SG classic gets a lot of praise, I've played one once for 5 minutes and it wasn't set up very well but it sounded really good. The Std.s are good as well but they need mag swaps or new pickups. The 61 reissue is also a killer axe but they cost more money.
Hellion
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I don't know that I agree with that. Norlin made some crap stuff, but 3 of my Gibsons (2 SGs and 1 LPC) are from the Norlin period and I like them very much. They play well, they sound killer, so I don't know that dismissing ALL Norlin era guitars as turds is accurate.
I don't know that I agree with that. Norlin made some crap stuff, but 3 of my Gibsons (2 SGs and 1 LPC) are from the Norlin period and I like them very much. They play well, they sound killer, so I don't know that dismissing ALL Norlin era guitars as turds is accurate.
Empty Pockets
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Re: Which Gibson SG's are the ones to get?
the SG is such a simple yet elegant guitar that it's best to ignore the different model designations and just play a bunch of 'em
the differences generally only come down to the pickups used, the shape of the neck, and whether or not the neck is bound.
the SG is such a simple yet elegant guitar that it's best to ignore the different model designations and just play a bunch of 'em
the differences generally only come down to the pickups used, the shape of the neck, and whether or not the neck is bound.
Boogie Bill
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My fave the Custom Shop Historic '62 VOS (without the Maestro Vibrola) cause I really love the vintage feel; or the '61 Reissue.
Norlin era: some good, some not. Depends on the guitar. I had a Norlin-era LP Special and it was good, but it did have some neck problems.
Don't like the current Standard--yep, needs new pickups; and I personally prefer the '60 Slim Taper neck.
Not a big fan of the three-pickup SG Custom models, but I love the Pelham Blue two-pickup Elliot Easton model. What a gorgeous guitar!
The SG Supremes are also gorgeous, but feature maple caps and 24-fret necks.
Bill
My fave the Custom Shop Historic '62 VOS (without the Maestro Vibrola) cause I really love the vintage feel; or the '61 Reissue.
Norlin era: some good, some not. Depends on the guitar. I had a Norlin-era LP Special and it was good, but it did have some neck problems.
Don't like the current Standard--yep, needs new pickups; and I personally prefer the '60 Slim Taper neck.
Not a big fan of the three-pickup SG Custom models, but I love the Pelham Blue two-pickup Elliot Easton model. What a gorgeous guitar!
The SG Supremes are also gorgeous, but feature maple caps and 24-fret necks.
Bill
guitfiddle
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whatshisname
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Out of the current production, the 61' re-issues are my favorite. The Classic is great, too.
Out of the current production, the 61' re-issues are my favorite. The Classic is great, too.
Ashurbanipal
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White ones are the shizz.
60s Juniors are usually decently priced for vintage guitars of the time (if you can live with a single pup). Long neck tenon + single P90 = screamer.
White ones are the shizz.
60s Juniors are usually decently priced for vintage guitars of the time (if you can live with a single pup). Long neck tenon + single P90 = screamer.
