Gibson SG - I forgot how much fun they are . .

imalrightjack · October 2020

My SG experience reflects much of what I’ve read on here. It is a lot of fun to play, great vibe. Admittedly, mine has a totally new neck (original fingerboard), following a shocking repair job.

But, for me, it sits behind a few others in the queue. I’ve got it setup with 11s (I usually use 10s) and tuned to Eb (seldom use anything other than E), which possibly explains why.

Kittyfrisk · October 2020

Jota said:

The neck on mine started checking only a couple of months after I bought it.
Now has a few checking marks on the body as well but all parallel to the neck.

Yep, that's the direction of travel on mine too, had it since 2011-ish.

TTBZ · October 2020

My 2008 doesn't show any signs of checking! Just a shit load of light surface scratches/swirls from belt buckles etc but nothing down to the wood.

Kittyfrisk · October 2020

Final finish checking pic post, rear headstock

Image: https://i.imgur.com/jTALJWH.jpg?1

And just because I cannot say how much I detest the original cheap shit painted on authentic Gibson 'SG' TRC

I swapped it for a 'fake' Standard engraved one that I very much prefer

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CMW335 · October 2020

1965 special in original polaris white finish arrived today, nice timing for me to contribute to this thread

Eviltwin14 · October 2020

CMW335 said:

1965 special in original polaris white finish arrived today, nice timing for me to contribute to this thread

Thats lovely. I think I am going to be sensible. I've found a Vintage VS6 on Ebay for sale. It's a local charity that is selling it and I figure if i can get in to the SG camp for £130 or so then worst case I gave some money to a local charity and more likely I get to see if I like an SG and then potentially mod it. The Vintage stuff gets ok reviews and at that investment level its more of a match to my current musical competence.

AK99 · October 2020

Wait..you mean we have to match spend on guitars in accordance with our musical competence .. ??
Jz...:#

CMW335 · October 2020

Eviltwin14 said:

CMW335 said:

1965 special in original polaris white finish arrived today, nice timing for me to contribute to this thread

Thats lovely. I think I am going to be sensible. I've found a Vintage VS6 on Ebay for sale. It's a local charity that is selling it and I figure if i can get in to the SG camp for £130 or so then worst case I gave some money to a local charity and more likely I get to see if I like an SG and then potentially mod it. The Vintage stuff gets ok reviews and at that investment level its more of a match to my current musical competence.

Thanks @Eviltwin14 but yep I need to downgrade significantly if I need my guitars to match my musical ability... in fact I probably shouldn't own a guitar!!!

Hydra19 · October 2020

I also have a very fun SG! I bought it from this forum, purely because it was an ESP Navigator for £1000 and I had just sold my Vibroverb. But after putting a Riff Raff humbucker in it, it's too good to let go. Can sound very similar to a Les Paul but more bite and much lighter. Mine has no neck dive, put it on a strap and forget it's there, it's really light. One piece Honduras mahogany neck and body. I really like them for playing along with certain stuff.

Eviltwin14 · October 2020

Itch scratched.
Vintage V6S - £140. Very good condition. The G tuner peg has chipped but I have to say the tuners are good. Better than on my tele and epi LP.
Restrung and E and A a bit buzzy but the tuneomatic bridge was screwed right down so I've lifted it a bit. Pretty low action possible and the thing sounds quite growly. To be fair I haven't had time to play it much but for the money I'm pretty impressed. The first fret does however seem a lot further away than my other guitars!

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lovestrat74 · October 2020

Hmm always fancied an SG.. What's the going rate for a players grade 90's SG Standard?

maw4neu · October 2020

lovestrat74 said:

Hmm always fancied an SG.. What's the going rate for a players grade 90's SG Standard?

Hmmm . . . I’m actually not that sure . . I didn’t buy mine complete as it needed pickups and a little TLC so I’m sure one of the other Forum Members would have a better idea . . . Besides whenever I want a particular guitar they cost a fortune and then when I want to sell a guitar, regardless of what it is, they are generally worthless . . .

Update :

Just checked on eBay and the SG Specials seem to start around 450 - 500 UK Pounds . . .
SG Standards start around 550 - 600 ish . . .

TTBZ · October 2020

I've seen them go anywhere between £500-800 depending on condition. Mine was a grand new in 2008 so 800 does seem a bit optimistic!

lovestrat74 · October 2020

Cheers guys. Reason for the 90s specific is because I tried on once and the neck profile was perfect for me. Nice and rounded but not too wide

stickyfiddle · October 2020

I paid 380 for my Standard with a neck repair. That’s pretty much rock bottom.

You should be able to go through to about 2007 with SG Standards and get the same neck profile. I agree it’s one of the best profiles out there. Nicely rounded and middle-sized.

lovestrat74 · October 2020

stickyfiddle said:

I paid 380 for my Standard with a neck repair. That’s pretty much rock bottom.

You should be able to go through to about 2007 with SG Standards and get the same neck profile. I agree it’s one of the best profiles out there. Nicely rounded and middle-sized.

that's the one

maw4neu · October 2020

lovestrat74 said:

stickyfiddle said:

I paid 380 for my Standard with a neck repair. That’s pretty much rock bottom.

You should be able to go through to about 2007 with SG Standards and get the same neck profile. I agree it’s one of the best profiles out there. Nicely rounded and middle-sized.

that's the one

I saw this too . . . bargain ! ! ! . .

Strangefan · October 2020

I currently have one up in the classifieds, I have been playing it daily for a week and evey time it starts to click more than the last, I have decided if I pick it up again tomorrow and I still have a smile in my face then the ad is 100 percent being taken down,

Vintage · October 2020

Sg it's like a sword.
It have more presence in the mix, and it's more comfortable to play.

Les Paul and Sg, are two different best.

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