Differences Between SGs?

nsureit · 10-23-2008, 11:39 AM

OK, so this may be a dumb question. I would really like to pick up an SG, but don't know much about the various styles. I want to use for lead playing, particularly 70s-80s rock. I've looked at Gibson's website, but would value MLP opinions. Recommendations?

R9. · 10-23-2008, 12:41 PM

What's your budget?
Most people will probably tell you to get the '61 reissue, but you really can't go wrong with any of them. Don't forget there are also Custom Shop SGs.

I have a SG Standard and I loved it...up until this past week when I got a historic SG. They say the differences aren't that apparant in SGs as they are with Les Pauls. Well, I'm telling you otherwise...WOW!

I wanted a historic SG a few months ago, tried one out for a few days and yes, it was very comparable to my SG Standard. I came a cross another historic SG last week (the one I bought) and it's on an entirely different level. WOW...just WOW!!

The downfall, of course...they cost a ton of money.

Any SG will work perfectly for 70s-80s rock, really.

nsureit · 10-23-2008, 01:41 PM

Want to keep it under $1300. Which model did you just get? I looked at your pictures, they are both beautiful. Are the electronics different, the body?

Boleskinehouse · 10-23-2008, 02:26 PM

You can grab a Standard in that price range. Great guitars!

Jawsh · 10-23-2008, 03:21 PM

If you want to save money take a look at the Epiphone SG's. I have two of them and they both have handled everything I through at them. I plays mainly 70s stuff, and they both sound pretty good. With the money you save you could get a great amp too.

Loserface300 · 10-23-2008, 06:33 PM

try a SG classic, around 1000$ only......

Those P-90s roar when hooked up to a marshall......

R9. · 10-23-2008, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsureit

Want to keep it under $1300. Which model did you just get? I looked at your pictures, they are both beautiful. Are the electronics different, the body?

Thanks! I just got the reissue.
The electronics are different, but the body isn't. The historic seems slimmer, but I think it's only my imagination.

$1,300 is the asking price of a new SG Standard up here. They're great!! You can't go wrong with one...but for that much money, you can probably also find a used '61 reissue. So, really what it comes down to is your preference. I'd go out and play a couple to get a feel of which one you like better and then go from there.

Huey · 10-23-2008, 07:13 PM

i got a used sg supreme, mint condition for 1400, try fleabay, but be careful

nsureit · 10-23-2008, 08:22 PM

Thanks for the advice, folks. Just got back from GC where I played several. Really like the SG '61. Must save a few more $$$, then I'll go back next month and GAS it up...

Huey · 10-23-2008, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsureit

Thanks for the advice, folks. Just got back from GC where I played several. Really like the SG '61. Must save a few more $$$, then I'll go back next month and GAS it up...

and when the gas prices go up, now that you mention gas

PunkerJon · 10-23-2008, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R9.

I have a SG Standard and I loved it...up until this past week when I bought a got SG. They say the differences aren't that apparant in SGs as they are with Les Pauls. Well, I'm telling you otherwise...WOW

what the hell is a got SG?

frankthomson · 10-23-2008, 10:21 PM

i have had 3 62RI's and sold them all. I think it's was a too thin neck, and the way it/they stretched/moved when played.

i did however keep 2 SG-X's...nice fat neck, a 500T that's split...and my Coral one has an ebony neck.

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R9. · 10-24-2008, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PunkerJon

what the hell is a got SG?

My mistake. I was doing two things at once when I wrote that.

Fixed.

FennRx · 10-24-2008, 09:57 AM

i have an SG Standard. its the only SG i need.

i am in the minority here, but here goes:

I do not like the 57 Classics. I have played a few USA 61 SGs and i wasnt impressed. i also have the 57s in my ES-339 and i just like the BBs better. that being said, the 490/498 combo in the SG Standard sounds terrific....much better in an SG than a Les Paul. they are kinda like the BBs with more edge...so they can do the ACDC grind and handle a little more gain if you need them to.

obviously play them all. but i think the SG Standard is the best of the USA line. As for the Historics, I really dont know and dont care to know...i'm not an SG nut (only LPs!) the only SG Historic i played sucked balls, but it was a floor model in need of a setup. ymmv

guitar_randy · 10-24-2008, 12:26 PM

Gibson SG Standard-very versatile guitar in my opinion

JasonC · 10-24-2008, 12:30 PM

How do you guys find the tone on SGs in general? I would think they're a bit darker and less defined since they're lacking the maple top.

Huey · 10-24-2008, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonC

How do you guys find the tone on SGs in general? I would think they're a bit darker and less defined since they're lacking the maple top.

my supreme has a maple top, has much of the tone an lp has, with a double cutaway

JasonC · 10-24-2008, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huey

my supreme has a maple top, has much of the tone an lp has, with a double cutaway

Yea those look NICE. I can't get away from the classic SG look though...

10-23-2008, 11:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
nsureit Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 609 Thanks: 14 Thanked 11 Times in 3 Posts	Differences Between SGs? OK, so this may be a dumb question. I would really like to pick up an SG, but don't know much about the various styles. I want to use for lead playing, particularly 70s-80s rock. I've looked at Gibson's website, but would value MLP opinions. Recommendations? __________________ Gibson: LP Jr. John Lennon Commemorative & '03 Supreme * American Deluxe Stratocaster HSS * Gretsch 6119-62 Tennesseean * Ibanez EP9 Acoustic * Breedlove AC25/SR+ 12 String * Epiphone Viola Bass * Marshall JCM2000/TSL 122 & AS50R Acoustic Amps * VOX AC-15 Heritage * Effects: too numerous to list *

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R9. Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,284 Thanks: 38 Thanked 23 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Differences Between SGs? What's your budget? Most people will probably tell you to get the '61 reissue, but you really can't go wrong with any of them. Don't forget there are also Custom Shop SGs. I have a SG Standard and I loved it...up until this past week when I got a historic SG. They say the differences aren't that apparant in SGs as they are with Les Pauls. Well, I'm telling you otherwise...WOW! I wanted a historic SG a few months ago, tried one out for a few days and yes, it was very comparable to my SG Standard. I came a cross another historic SG last week (the one I bought) and it's on an entirely different level. WOW...just WOW!! The downfall, of course...they cost a ton of money. Any SG will work perfectly for 70s-80s rock, really. __________________ I said it's a joke son! My gear Last edited by R9.; 10-24-2008 at 07:23 AM.

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nsureit Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 609 Thanks: 14 Thanked 11 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Differences Between SGs? Want to keep it under $1300. Which model did you just get? I looked at your pictures, they are both beautiful. Are the electronics different, the body? __________________ Gibson: LP Jr. John Lennon Commemorative & '03 Supreme * American Deluxe Stratocaster HSS * Gretsch 6119-62 Tennesseean * Ibanez EP9 Acoustic * Breedlove AC25/SR+ 12 String * Epiphone Viola Bass * Marshall JCM2000/TSL 122 & AS50R Acoustic Amps * VOX AC-15 Heritage * Effects: too numerous to list *

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Loserface300 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Somewhere in the western area of FL Posts: 374 Thanks: 12 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Differences Between SGs? try a SG classic, around 1000$ only...... Those P-90s roar when hooked up to a marshall...... __________________ Ive Got a jar of dirt, and guess whats inside it!! My Gear: Epiphone Les Paul Ebony Plain Top Standard Johnson Warrior Standard 15 amp Danelectro Black Liciorice Pedal Jackson MXPro Dinky

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nsureit Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 609 Thanks: 14 Thanked 11 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Differences Between SGs? Thanks for the advice, folks. Just got back from GC where I played several. Really like the SG '61. Must save a few more $$$, then I'll go back next month and GAS it up... __________________ Gibson: LP Jr. John Lennon Commemorative & '03 Supreme * American Deluxe Stratocaster HSS * Gretsch 6119-62 Tennesseean * Ibanez EP9 Acoustic * Breedlove AC25/SR+ 12 String * Epiphone Viola Bass * Marshall JCM2000/TSL 122 & AS50R Acoustic Amps * VOX AC-15 Heritage * Effects: too numerous to list *

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frankthomson Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Camelot Posts: 341 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Differences Between SGs? i have had 3 62RI's and sold them all. I think it's was a too thin neck, and the way it/they stretched/moved when played. i did however keep 2 SG-X's...nice fat neck, a 500T that's split...and my Coral one has an ebony neck. [see tagline] __________________ My opinion is worth what you paid for it

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FennRx Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 7 Thanked 7 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Differences Between SGs? i have an SG Standard. its the only SG i need. i am in the minority here, but here goes: I do not like the 57 Classics. I have played a few USA 61 SGs and i wasnt impressed. i also have the 57s in my ES-339 and i just like the BBs better. that being said, the 490/498 combo in the SG Standard sounds terrific....much better in an SG than a Les Paul. they are kinda like the BBs with more edge...so they can do the ACDC grind and handle a little more gain if you need them to. obviously play them all. but i think the SG Standard is the best of the USA line. As for the Historics, I really dont know and dont care to know...i'm not an SG nut (only LPs!) the only SG Historic i played sucked balls, but it was a floor model in need of a setup. ymmv

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