Gibson SG Standard - Ebony or Heritage Cherry?

brooks_nk · 03-11-2010, 04:45 AM

Hey, i am going to buy my first gibson very very soon. Could be on Saturday. Im done loooooaaaaads of research and finally come down to the SG Standard. Now, ive got one last decisions to make...Ebony or Heritage Cherry?

I dont know which one to choose! im so stuck!
They both look sexy.
are there any benefits when comparing the two?
Will the ebony get fingerprints easily as well?
Any useful info will be helpful!
feel free to post any pics of your Gibson's!

Thanks, Nathan!

Sirus · 03-11-2010, 06:13 AM

Nice dude..Hope you get it on Saturday,first gibson feeling is priceless

Go check out the "Show Your SG's thread and you'll get plenty of pics...
I love the way the bindings and the black pickguard compliment the Cherry but Ebony is pretty sweet too and you don't see them around that much!
Whatever your choice it's one sweet sounding and looking guitar and make sure you post pics when you get it

JIM'S GoldTOP · 03-11-2010, 06:19 AM

If its the dark almost wwine red cherry, I would get that. But if it's the really light red cherry go with the ebony. Good luck

brooks_nk · 03-11-2010, 06:28 AM

so, the shade of red could be different on each them?

tmb1958 · 03-11-2010, 06:33 AM

i find they use a nicer piece of wood if you can see thru the finish for the most part.

dennistruckdriver · 03-11-2010, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brooks_nk

so, the shade of red could be different on each them?

I think that's what was implied. Buy the one you like. Good luck.
I like black.

Sirus · 03-11-2010, 06:34 AM

Yup,there is dark cherry (most of the new ones) and some with a lighter shade!
Mine tends to slightly shift colors during the day from orang-ish to light brown and to cherry when it's more dark in the room..i dig it so much

w666 · 03-11-2010, 07:13 AM

Let's see pictures when you get it!

circusboy28 · 03-11-2010, 07:17 AM

Buy with your hands, not with your eyes. Not all SG's feel the same, the necks can be very different. The one that feels best in your hands is the one to get.

Boleskinehouse · 03-11-2010, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by circusboy28

Buy with your hands, not with your eyes. Not all SG's feel the same, the necks can be very different. The one that feels best in your hands is the one to get.

Yep...

This thread reminded me that it's SG time in the rotation.

My '03 Std...

When I decided that I wanted an SG, I didn't really have a specific color in mind... I really liked the Naturalbursts I was seeing at the time...

I was in GC one Saturday(yeah, GC.

) and this one had just come out of the box. It took me about two minutes to completely fall in love with it.

Seven years later and I have still not found another one this good. Another example of the USA factory knocking one out of the park. It blows me away every time its turn comes around.

Sirus · 03-11-2010, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boleskinehouse

When I decided that I wanted an SG, I didn't really have a specific color in mind... I really liked the Naturalbursts I was seeing at the time...

Naturalbursts are so damn hot!!Haven't seen any up close..are they that rare?
Short production??

Boleskinehouse · 03-11-2010, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirus

Naturalbursts are so damn hot!!Haven't seen any up close..are they that rare?
Short production??

I don't think they made as many as Cherry and Ebony, but they're not all that rare. It was a standard color for a few years so there are plenty out there used I'm sure.

Barker · 03-11-2010, 11:21 AM

I love my Ebony SG Standard!...

I was going back and forth on which finish to get as well before I bought mine. I really like them both, but the ebony just oozed sexy rockin' guitar when I saw it....

I have no regrets with my choice, but I may have to get a HC SG at some point...

eldiablo · 03-11-2010, 01:29 PM

Get which ever one plays better.
Here's mine...

Boleskinehouse · 03-11-2010, 01:40 PM

I forgot to mention earlier that you can get them in Classic White now too...

Sirus · 03-11-2010, 02:06 PM

Crap, i thought white came only on v.o.s models so far..If i knew about those i would wait a little more till i could get my hands on one and decide...pretty sweet

brooks_nk · 03-11-2010, 02:41 PM

Thanks guys for all the reply's! I think ill get whatever sounds better. It either tommorow or in like 3 months lol. Because Allans Music, which is the biggest music retailer in Australia where everything which is excess stock/demo. The minimum is 25% off and up to 75% everything. I have to get the very early otherwise everything is sold. If i cant get it tommorow, i will have to wait another 3 months until i get $2000 to get it full price new. So thanks guys anyway! i will post a new thread when ever i get it!

Thanks, Nathan!

moochycapoochy · 03-11-2010, 02:49 PM

Pelham blue

get something not every one else has.

Boleskinehouse · 03-11-2010, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moochycapoochy

Pelham blue

get something not every one else has.

They don't make SG Standards in that color.

BCRGreg · 03-11-2010, 02:54 PM

Straight Cherry, baby.

dennistruckdriver · 03-11-2010, 06:15 PM

Here's the one I HAD.....

Z.K. · 03-11-2010, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by circusboy28

Buy with your hands, not with your eyes. Not all SG's feel the same, the necks can be very different. The one that feels best in your hands is the one to get.

the neck on 09 SG feels huge. I got mine and went all out and put a 57 classic plus on the neck, a Duncan distortion on the bridge and guess what, I'm still not able to warm up to the big neck. It's bigger than my studio, and my traditional.
I got the DD on the bridge with pickup cover to keep the looks of the sg.

unclenine · 03-11-2010, 10:36 PM

Hi guys.... i'm new to the forum

I got a heritage cherry SG 61' before but sold it to fund a PRS.

After some years I missed the SG a lot so i bought this baby.... ebony SG 61'~

it looks evil in ebony.

brooks_nk · 03-11-2010, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eldiablo

Get which ever one plays better.
Here's mine...

Your pictures make me want the ebony so much!!!

Sirus · 03-12-2010, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclenine

Hi guys.... i'm new to the forum

it looks evil in ebony.

yesssss yesssss evil it issssssssss

Beren · 03-12-2010, 02:11 AM

oh man i'm in love with classic white sgs!
hmm an ebony sg with white guard would look tasty too

2manyGuitars · 03-13-2010, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boleskinehouse

When I decided that I wanted an SG, I didn't really have a specific color in mind... I really liked the Naturalbursts I was seeing at the time...

Not to derail the thread, but here's one I sold a couple months ago...

loneguitar · 03-14-2010, 07:36 AM

Whichever one strikes you, I prefer the Cherry. here's my '06

And my daughter's '08

Sirus · 03-14-2010, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2manyGuitars

Not to derail the thread, but here's one I sold a couple months ago...

oh man..naturals are so damn hot

shaun · 03-17-2010, 06:58 AM

retail is for suckers. Go in to a retail store anywhere in Aus and offer them 20% off. Do it confidently, and they will take your offer, 9 out of ten times. The time they dont, walk out and go to the next store.
Any musical item worth over AUS$200, do the above and they will accept it. The mark up is often %200. Grow some balls and reap the rewards.
Alot of people just cant ask for the discount!!!

03-11-2010, 04:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
brooks_nk Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Gibson SG Standard - Ebony or Heritage Cherry? Hey, i am going to buy my first gibson very very soon. Could be on Saturday. Im done loooooaaaaads of research and finally come down to the SG Standard. Now, ive got one last decisions to make...Ebony or Heritage Cherry? I dont know which one to choose! im so stuck! They both look sexy. are there any benefits when comparing the two? Will the ebony get fingerprints easily as well? Any useful info will be helpful! feel free to post any pics of your Gibson's! Thanks, Nathan!

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Sirus Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Greece Posts: 247 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Gibson SG Standard - Ebony or Heritage Cherry? Nice dude..Hope you get it on Saturday,first gibson feeling is priceless Go check out the "Show Your SG's thread and you'll get plenty of pics... I love the way the bindings and the black pickguard compliment the Cherry but Ebony is pretty sweet too and you don't see them around that much! Whatever your choice it's one sweet sounding and looking guitar and make sure you post pics when you get it __________________ Acoustic??...What's acoustic???

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Sirus Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Greece Posts: 247 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Gibson SG Standard - Ebony or Heritage Cherry? Yup,there is dark cherry (most of the new ones) and some with a lighter shade! Mine tends to slightly shift colors during the day from orang-ish to light brown and to cherry when it's more dark in the room..i dig it so much __________________ Acoustic??...What's acoustic???

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brooks_nk Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Gibson SG Standard - Ebony or Heritage Cherry? Thanks guys for all the reply's! I think ill get whatever sounds better. It either tommorow or in like 3 months lol. Because Allans Music, which is the biggest music retailer in Australia where everything which is excess stock/demo. The minimum is 25% off and up to 75% everything. I have to get the very early otherwise everything is sold. If i cant get it tommorow, i will have to wait another 3 months until i get $2000 to get it full price new. So thanks guys anyway! i will post a new thread when ever i get it! Thanks, Nathan!

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