So I have always loved the Gibson SG 61 in original heritage cherry finish, however looking at new items... there just isn't anything available that isn't a "special", "High performance", "satin", "faded" or other weird version of a guitar that was perfct in its original form.
Why is there no standard SG's available in gloss heritage cherry...??
also it doesn't have to be new, however everyone I can find are just weird combinations of the robotuners, 2015 necks, HP etc
why is this so bloody hard?
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"You don't know what you've got till the whole thing's gone. The days are dark and the road is long."
I am keen on landing myself a P90 loaded 2016 Standard some time in the future.
I'm guessing that 2017 standards shipped to the UK have been sold and they are now waiting for the 2018's, which are based on the 61 Standard
https://www.gak.co.uk/en/gibson-sg-standard-2018-heritage-cherry/910793?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoYjk-O-k1gIVBL7tCh3JNQa6EAQYASABEgJR_fD_BwE
If it's any consolation I tried a 2017 standard and it was shit.
I think you'll maybe need to wait for 2018's models, but make sure you try a few.
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I've only really heard recent SGs having the 490s or the 57s. Just curious as this is quite new to me.
It sounds like you want a '61 reissue from the days before they started changing the entire bloody range every year.
Slim taper neck, '57 Classics, small scratchplate, early '60s style neck joint.
They do crop up on eBay fro time to time.
Thinking about it, you might consider the Derek Trucks signature model...?
Oh small pickguard, awesome.
https://www.gak.co.uk/en/gibson-usa-2016-sg-standard-p-90-traditional-heritage-cherry/122061
I bought an Amazon exclusive 2017 Standard SG in sunburst which is BEAUTFUL and is, IMO, the best colour for an SG.
Very good price as well...well they were....
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gibson-USA-2017-SG-Standard/dp/B01LRWJXAC
http://www.dv247.com/guitars/gibson-sg-standard-2016-t-6-string-electric-guitar-heritage-cherry--224373
Offer £900 for it.