NGD - Jeff Tweedy SG

jaxn slim · 07-17-2012, 09:29 PM

The Jeff Tweedy Signature SG I ordered from HelloMusic.com arrived today. It's a very interesting guitar. The vibrola is surprisingly stable. And the sound is really something else. Right off the bat, I noticed I didn't care as much for my overdrives and distortions at my usual settings which I love on my LP, Kauer, and minibucker guitars. I'm not sure what it is, but I probably just have to redial in the gain and EQ. However, cleans sound really amazing. Lots of character. And lighter gain sounds very good, too.

Also, the neck feels fantastic and the resonance of the guitar with the vibrola is very pleasant. The setup is great right out of the box. I'm very happy with the guitar even if it doesn't mix as well with my Les Pauls.

The Pelham Blue (or whatever color it is) finish changes a lot in sunlight versus lower indoor light, as you can see in the photos.

I feel like this one is the representation of what the color looks like indoors. Also you can see the wood grain through the paint. They must have forgone the filler on these.

This is a little more what it looks like outside.

The back.

And my semi-artistic shot.

Naukuga · 07-18-2012, 10:40 AM

i love the natural neck on that thing.

TheWelder · 07-18-2012, 11:19 AM

Congrats on the new JT SG!

I got a chance to play one of those the other week and I was really impressed. I loved the satin finish on the neck - really smooth and nice feeling. A nice looker, as well.

I saw Wilco two weeks ago and Tweedy played one of these on three or four songs. It sounded killer in the mix and had a lot of presence.

Larry Mal · 07-18-2012, 01:19 PM

Those are stunning guitars. I had sort of thought I'd be over my SG lust since I have so many guitars now, but every time I see one of those it comes right back.

Congratulations!

dougk · 07-18-2012, 01:38 PM

SUPER dig!

theNARDdog9 · 07-18-2012, 02:09 PM

Ive seen a lot of these lately. They are truly stunning! Makes me want to refin my SG!!! Congrats on a great guitar..HNGD!!!

michaelinokc · 07-18-2012, 02:23 PM

By the way, the color is Blue Mist.

jaxn slim · 07-18-2012, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michaelinokc

By the way, the color is Blue Mist.

I read that somewhere, too. But the Gibson website says it is pelham blue. I have no idea. maybe they put it out in 2 different colors. You're probably right.

theblock321 · 07-19-2012, 09:11 AM

Give me a shovel, cuz I can dig it!!! HNGD!! Looks killer!!

justbob · 07-19-2012, 09:21 AM

Great looking SG.

icantbuyafender · 07-19-2012, 01:47 PM

Schwing. And I'm not an sg man!

Hardrock Gunter · 07-19-2012, 01:55 PM

Absolutely gorgeous

Gibsonrocknroll · 07-20-2012, 10:50 PM

Beautiful congrats.

Phil-E the G-Shizzle · 07-20-2012, 11:56 PM

Congrats on the sexy SG!

GERRYGTR62 · 07-22-2012, 03:40 PM

sweet!! only thing I'd chnge is the pickguard and pick-up rings to black, but tother than that, looks cool!

07-17-2012, 09:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
jaxn slim Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashvillistan Posts: 74 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	NGD - Jeff Tweedy SG The Jeff Tweedy Signature SG I ordered from HelloMusic.com arrived today. It's a very interesting guitar. The vibrola is surprisingly stable. And the sound is really something else. Right off the bat, I noticed I didn't care as much for my overdrives and distortions at my usual settings which I love on my LP, Kauer, and minibucker guitars. I'm not sure what it is, but I probably just have to redial in the gain and EQ. However, cleans sound really amazing. Lots of character. And lighter gain sounds very good, too. Also, the neck feels fantastic and the resonance of the guitar with the vibrola is very pleasant. The setup is great right out of the box. I'm very happy with the guitar even if it doesn't mix as well with my Les Pauls. The Pelham Blue (or whatever color it is) finish changes a lot in sunlight versus lower indoor light, as you can see in the photos. I feel like this one is the representation of what the color looks like indoors. Also you can see the wood grain through the paint. They must have forgone the filler on these. This is a little more what it looks like outside. The back. And my semi-artistic shot. SG_Lefty, Drew224, GERRYGTR62 and 5 others like this.

07-18-2012, 10:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Naukuga Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 213 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NGD - Jeff Tweedy SG i love the natural neck on that thing. rybass likes this.

07-18-2012, 11:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
TheWelder Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Midwest, US Posts: 775 Thanks: 17 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts	Re: NGD - Jeff Tweedy SG Congrats on the new JT SG! I got a chance to play one of those the other week and I was really impressed. I loved the satin finish on the neck - really smooth and nice feeling. A nice looker, as well. I saw Wilco two weeks ago and Tweedy played one of these on three or four songs. It sounded killer in the mix and had a lot of presence. Drew224 likes this. __________________ Some solos I've recorded: https://soundcloud.com/user287343603

07-18-2012, 01:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Larry Mal Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 323 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: NGD - Jeff Tweedy SG Those are stunning guitars. I had sort of thought I'd be over my SG lust since I have so many guitars now, but every time I see one of those it comes right back. Congratulations!

07-18-2012, 02:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
theNARDdog9 Bartlett Retrospec Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: California Posts: 846 Thanks: 13 Thanked 13 Times in 1 Post	Re: NGD - Jeff Tweedy SG Ive seen a lot of these lately. They are truly stunning! Makes me want to refin my SG!!! Congrats on a great guitar..HNGD!!! __________________ GUITARS: '11 Les Paul Trad Pro P90 '95 SG Standard '05 SG Faded '04 SG Faded '12 MM Explorer '11 Taylor 214-CE GA '62 Martin D-28 AMPS: Cygnus 20 Kepler Fender Super Sonic 22 Good Deals with: bsm9981, kracdown, Big John

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07-18-2012, 02:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
michaelinokc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 3,427 Thanks: 77 Thanked 35 Times in 15 Posts	Re: NGD - Jeff Tweedy SG By the way, the color is Blue Mist. __________________ 2007 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom (Silverburst) 2011 Taylor Fall Limited Koa GS 2011 Gibson SG Standard (Pelham Blue) 2010 Gibson Nighthawk Standard 2007 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster (Ash) 2012 Fender American Special Telecaster 2008 Epiphone Masterbilt DR-500M Egnater Tweaker (15 watt) Fender Blues Jr. III Limited Edition Fender Greta with matching Greta cab

07-19-2012, 09:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
theblock321 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 468 Thanks: 88 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: NGD - Jeff Tweedy SG Give me a shovel, cuz I can dig it!!! HNGD!! Looks killer!!

07-19-2012, 09:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
justbob Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 104 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NGD - Jeff Tweedy SG Great looking SG.

07-19-2012, 01:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
icantbuyafender Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South Texas, baby. Posts: 1,853 Thanks: 18 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: NGD - Jeff Tweedy SG Schwing. And I'm not an sg man! __________________ BLACKHEART OR BUST

07-19-2012, 01:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
Hardrock Gunter Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GER Posts: 109 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NGD - Jeff Tweedy SG Absolutely gorgeous

07-20-2012, 10:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
Gibsonrocknroll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 1,163 Thanks: 6 Thanked 47 Times in 8 Posts	Re: NGD - Jeff Tweedy SG Beautiful congrats. __________________ Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded Tobacco Burst Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded Honey Burst Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro Goldtop/Darkback Gibson EDS-1275 Custom Shop Gibson Les Paul Junior Gibson Melody Maker Gibson SG Standard Danelectro DC-59 Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 100W Marshall JCM 900 Lead 1960A Hiwatt Custom 100W Jimmy Page Marshall JCM 900 Lead 1960A Fender Mustang III

07-20-2012, 11:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
Phil-E the G-Shizzle Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: In the palm of the mitten Posts: 533 Thanks: 57 Thanked 12 Times in 3 Posts	Re: NGD - Jeff Tweedy SG Congrats on the sexy SG!

07-22-2012, 03:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
GERRYGTR62 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Diego Area Posts: 2,732 Thanks: 9 Thanked 26 Times in 11 Posts	Re: NGD - Jeff Tweedy SG sweet!! only thing I'd chnge is the pickguard and pick-up rings to black, but tother than that, looks cool! __________________ Gibson Les Paul Classic Custom Kramer SM-1 Jackson Kelly KEXMG Blackstar HT40 combo Blackstar HTV112 cabinet Fender Mustang I *Assorted Digitech, Boss, ISP, Dunlop, Korg+BBE pedals

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