Gibson SG Standard ‘61 Faded 🎸Unboxing & Deep Dive Review 🎸 It Was 25% Off! 🤷‍♂️

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  • Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
  • Have you ever spent a big wad of cash on a guitar only to find that a few days later another 'too good to be true' opportunity comes along making you question your own sanity? 🧐🤔 It just happened but I bought it anyway! 🤷‍♂️... my name is Colin and I'm a guitar addict! 😂🎸
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    Time stamps:
    00:00 coming up this week
    00:56 youtube loves a cardboard box!
    02:28 let's see what's in the box
    05:44 why do they call it the '61?
    07:14 why did I get this excuses
    10:18 body & neck
    11:34 neck profile & measurements
    12:14 does it neck dive?
    14:39 what does it weigh?
    15:01 fingerboard, frets, binding, nut
    18:32 pickup readings
    20:17 changing the wiggle arm
    21:56 under the hood
    23:37 changing the knobs
    26:20 what it sounds like unplugged
    27:00 what it sounds like plugged in
    28:52 let's play something
    29:58 tone controls
    32:02 let's play something else
    33:41 I'm loving this guitar
    34:58 thumbnails are a big thing
    36:54 is the SG still my number 1?
    39:30 final thought's
    41:51 play out jam
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  • @jamesmarkham7489
    @jamesmarkham7489 10 месяцев назад +59

    A guitar is a guitar. But a box could be anything. It could even be a guitar. And you know how much we love guitar videos. 😂

    • @pinkiewerewolf
      @pinkiewerewolf 10 месяцев назад +3

      "What's in the box!" 🤣

    • @tom.m
      @tom.m 10 месяцев назад +5

      ​​@@BlueberryStinkFinger62 Yes, but with an asterisk. Quality can come from anywhere, but when big brands go overseas to save money the odds are higher they're not caring for the wood, tools, or especially the workers properly.
      You have to be a more discerning and educated shopper. With a US made guitar you can at least be relatively sure the wood wasn't stored under a leaky tarp during monsoon season, and the workers probably aren't on hunger strike.

    • @fredzep01
      @fredzep01 10 месяцев назад

      @@tom.m nah, you could just same the same about the States,
      the whole storage unit could have its roof ripped off and flooded, or even flattened by a tornado,
      and the workers pissed and strung out on heavy-duty pharmaceuticals.

    • @tom.m
      @tom.m 10 месяцев назад

      @@fredzep01 lol no. Plenty of problems everywhere, but no one is setting themselves on fire at guitar factories in protest in the States. Pretending we don't have it better than people who are essentially slaves, even with all our problems, is disingenuous and disrespectful. Especially if you're doing so to avoid having to confront what your purchases support.

    • @fredzep01
      @fredzep01 10 месяцев назад

      @@tom.m I don't mean to be funny with you,
      but why do all Americans think people in other countries live like slaves ?
      I'm from England, and I work as a stevedore,
      so I come into contact with folk from around the globe, and some of these people are on $250 a month, and you'll be right to think, I'd never lower myself to work for such a low amount, but to those guys it's a lot of money, and it's enough to buy homes for themselves and homes for their extended family, and I don't mean some Shanti town tin tub, these people show pictures of beautiful homes with swimming pools and garages.
      So when It comes to guitar building,
      their work ethics are no different from anybody else, in fact you probably think other countries labour is cheap, so it must be poor work, but you're wrong, it seems cheap to you and me because we are used to seriously overinflated products, because
      we know the price of everything, but the value of nothing.

  • @alinchitown7556
    @alinchitown7556 10 месяцев назад +20

    Colin I don’t get why you don’t have 100K subs your by far the most enjoyable guitar reviewer on this platform. Keep ‘em coming.

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  10 месяцев назад +1

      😊🙏

    • @IndyRockStar
      @IndyRockStar 7 месяцев назад +1

      I agree. I think it's an algorithm issue. His videos are longer than recommended and end up limiting the video reach.

  • @stephenrich8808
    @stephenrich8808 10 месяцев назад +30

    I watch you because of you and your honesty and entertaining adventure across the guitar landscape - don't care if you have boxes all over the place, it is the content that is drawing me to spend time on your RUclips channel.

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks Stephen that’s appreciated! 😁🙏

  • @joeymcmanus448
    @joeymcmanus448 10 месяцев назад +16

    25% off for a Gibson SG. Is absolutely fantastic. The price it should be I think. The prices have gotten way out of control I think. Beautiful guitar. Sounds great. Another great video see you next week. Cheers

  • @marcolombardomusic
    @marcolombardomusic 10 месяцев назад +6

    I always love the slow paced peaceful vibes your videos bring to my afternoons or evenings. Thank you for the amazing work you do!
    One small thing: I would suggest you never try to pry open pots to fit different knobs on 'em. I broke a few trying that before I realized i could just use some well cut kitchen paper around the pot to increase its size and have it easy!

  • @MrGal160
    @MrGal160 10 месяцев назад +12

    Sweet guitar, another superb review. I've never owned an SG, but you are well on the way to persuading me to get one. Thanks Colin.

  • @jeffroq
    @jeffroq 10 месяцев назад +3

    I love Friday RUclips. The special thing about buying a new Gibson is the smell when you open the case. You gassed me up for an SG Col. I got the 61'. Then a few weeks later the Iommi came back in stock, so I've gone from zero to 2 in no time. 🤘

  • @markpell8979
    @markpell8979 10 месяцев назад +4

    A little after 16:00... the trademark Gib fret nibs were done nicely, but the obvious ridges in the sides of the neck binding and nut were neglected in finish sanding, THEN this guitar passed that phase of QC inspection and was ok'd for the move to the finishing department. (We saw this same kind of overlooked sanding detail on a new Les Paul's nut a couple weeks ago, just inches from the coveted Gibson logo.) There it presumably passed another visual inspection right before it was sprayed. It should've been returned to finish sanding at that point. 5mins of remedial sanding is all we're talking about on a $2,200 Gibson that takes days to build, and they don't have time for that? As I've said before, this shite would not fly in my woodshop. If this crudely-sanded fretboard binding came on an Epiphone, some Gibson afficianados might say "See what you get when you buy a cheap subsitute for the real thing?" Fair enough when true but I've never seen this on an Epiphone. If you went to a shop that had two identical Gibson SGs for the same price and one had ridges on the binding, which would you choose? But yes, it was 25% off and here's one of the reasons why. IMO that doesn't make it alright on an expensive brand-new instrument from a manufacturer that brags about quality and craftsmanship. Somebody please feel free to tell me where I'm expecting too much from Big G to believe their finish sanding should be near-perfect. Cheers from Dallas!
    (Edit: By the way, the trapezoidal position markers were done completely by CNC routers to shape the fretboard mortises and inlays. This avoids requiring a specialist craftsman to chisel out the 36 rounded corners in the mortise routs and fit the inlays by hand individually. This way they pop right in. Nothing wrong with this necessarily but this is a detail that saves time and money in production.)

  • @jonathanjrich
    @jonathanjrich 10 месяцев назад +7

    Colin, no-one could ever doubt your honesty. In the first two minutes you’ve already said that it’s a fake unboxing from the wrong box! Love it. Great video again, as always 🎸

  • @jfiery
    @jfiery 10 месяцев назад +7

    I really love the 61 Burstbuckers in my Les Paul. It's evident in your playing how much you love SG's. Great episode as usual!

    • @joey-zr8lt
      @joey-zr8lt 10 месяцев назад +1

      The pro buckers with epiphone are the same as the burst buckers the difference is the pro buckers are $170.00 a set the burst buckers are $290.00 both are highly acclaimed

    • @jfiery
      @jfiery 10 месяцев назад

      @@joey-zr8lt you may be right in some cases. I have a set of probuckers from an Epi LP that i took out for Seth Lover's and they sound different but i suppose the difference could be to the guitars

  • @master_of_reality77
    @master_of_reality77 10 месяцев назад +5

    Your playing demos are really cool, they make me want to learn to play like you

  • @explorervango880
    @explorervango880 10 месяцев назад +3

    I bought the same guitar with full gloss finish and pickup covers. Demo because the color didn’t take as dark-color more orange red with lots of light streaks. I think mine is pretty with it’s unique look. And at a deep discount because it didn’t match up with the expectations of others. The small modifications you did drastically changed the look of yours, and I like that one so much more. I bought a Faded 50s LP with a top that resembles an AFD. Very nice playing and feeling guitar I’ll be adding a Bigsby to when I change the strings.

  • @basilandrigsby
    @basilandrigsby 10 месяцев назад +3

    Big fan of the nice n' easy style of your delivery. A nice antidote to all the noise online. Thank you

  • @ethanadjack5289
    @ethanadjack5289 10 месяцев назад +3

    Dang man, I just got the Epi 61 Les Paul SG and here you go and one up me! I'm glad you got a great deal and it sounds great. I really enjoy your playing and borrowing some of your phrasing. Keep up what you've been doing and you'll keep growing.

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  10 месяцев назад

      Nice one man the Epi is a fine guitar! 😎👍

  • @Kdschaak
    @Kdschaak 10 месяцев назад +4

    God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the money to buy a new guitar whenever I want.

  • @daddysasquatch4970
    @daddysasquatch4970 10 месяцев назад +3

    Okay Collin, are you a Zappa fan? You played the opening riff to Muffin Man at the beginning of this vid and I had to stop it right there and thought, "I knew there was a reason I like this guy and his channel"! I wait for your Friday videos, keep on doing what you are doing. ...and RIP Frank Zappa.

  • @mortonwilson795
    @mortonwilson795 10 месяцев назад +2

    Great to see you hit the jackpot with this one! 😀

  • @adeptgopnik
    @adeptgopnik 9 месяцев назад +1

    Tip for Gibson neck dive: Use a wide strap. Not the narrow Levy's or other brand ones. Go for 3'' or wider and a leather type material that will grab onto your shirt better. Will fix Gibsons that neck dive more than you'd think.

  • @hampusnilsson6950
    @hampusnilsson6950 10 месяцев назад +2

    Illness or not, the passion is real. And it shows. Many thanks for sharing this with us..

  • @charlesharper7292
    @charlesharper7292 9 месяцев назад +1

    It's probably too late, but I'm heading to the Gibson website! 🤩👋

  • @johndonne1
    @johndonne1 10 месяцев назад +1

    Absolutely beautiful guitar with your updates added. Nicely done!

  • @tonyb9864
    @tonyb9864 10 месяцев назад +15

    Great video as usual! I recommend SG's to beginners especially if they want to play rock guitar. They're so much easier to play and it's easy to get a great sound out of them. In my opinion, the Epi's come CLOSE to the Gibson's as far as playability and sound so consider this if you don't want to spend a lot of money on one.

    • @benallmark9671
      @benallmark9671 10 месяцев назад +3

      ​@@BlueberryStinkFinger62that's completely not true Sir. It may be your opinion which you are entitled to but that doesn't make it true.

    • @jonathanhudak2059
      @jonathanhudak2059 10 месяцев назад +1

      @ajcydnisargetti9500 not necessarily I've played some Epiphones that were so-so/average. I agree they're great value for the money but...

    • @kevindean1327
      @kevindean1327 10 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@BlueberryStinkFinger62Yeah right. Funny the way we lie to ourselves when $ is the issue. No way is the average Epi better than the average Gibson. From a simple hardware comparison Gibson outclassed Epiphone.

  • @OliverAmberg
    @OliverAmberg 10 месяцев назад +3

    Nice one, Colin! Killer looks and tones. And I love the Maestro Vibrola.

  • @j.jester7821
    @j.jester7821 9 месяцев назад +2

    my first guitar way back in 1976 was cheap pawnshop japanese sg knockoff. nothing like an sg really it had a layered plywood neck and japanese gold foil pickups. Tony Iommi was and is one of my favorite guitarists.
    Always wanted a real SG. That one you show is particularly nice.

  • @stancoleshill8925
    @stancoleshill8925 10 месяцев назад

    Been watching you quite a bit. I am enjoying it more each time. You can actually get some goose bumps out of my arms when you finally play something.

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks that’s a great compliment and very much appreciated! 😊🙏

  • @Andy_Fallon
    @Andy_Fallon 10 месяцев назад +3

    Hi Colin, The minor mods you made look great. I love the way you levitated slightly off the ground in your final jam 😂

  • @mikew42906
    @mikew42906 10 месяцев назад

    I'm one of your new subscribers, there I was a 72 year old acoustic player quite happy playing pre-war country blues with some proficiency then the algorythm (sp) throws up your channel and I'm hooked! Went out and bought an Epiphone LP 50s standard after watching your reviews, keep doing what you do it's great! Croc cam brilliant😂

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  10 месяцев назад

      Excellent! 🤣👍 glad you found us man thanks for supporting! 🙏

  • @Rachal28
    @Rachal28 10 месяцев назад +2

    I like this video, it really helps me who is looking for various types and characteristics of guitar types and learning to understand the English in this video because this video does not have Indonesian subtitles😂, nice review

  • @venomjoe
    @venomjoe 10 месяцев назад +2

    great video...great work... great job... great playing.... amazing

  • @hod8931
    @hod8931 10 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for the video! Yes 3 guitars Id never sell are my 73 sg walnut, 74 tele deluxe mocha and my 72 lp custom ebony-gold at 11.6 pounds😂
    Love that SG....

  • @j.jester7821
    @j.jester7821 9 месяцев назад +3

    The epiphone Joe Bonamassa looks very nice as well. really tempted to order it.

  • @malcolmsansom5026
    @malcolmsansom5026 10 месяцев назад

    Greatly appreciated Colin tremendous guitar and even better vid keep the unboxings coming 👍🎸🎸🎸

  • @andrewforrester4579
    @andrewforrester4579 10 месяцев назад +3

    Another excellent review Colin I'm getting gas now for an SG

  • @azt3ca
    @azt3ca 10 месяцев назад +4

    My favorite SG is the white custom Maestro with 3 PAFs. Just change the wiring for 3 volumes and a master tone and you’re in for a wide spectrum of tonal bliss.

    • @ces69
      @ces69 10 месяцев назад +1

      I’ve got the Epiphone version and it had that wiring when I got it, although I did add a Maestro unit to it!
      I also have a Burny 3 pickup Les Paul Black Beauty with Bigsby that doesn’t, so when I up grade the pots I’ll probably wire it that way too!

  • @jonathonarnold2565
    @jonathonarnold2565 10 месяцев назад +3

    Really nice sounding guitar, really nice. liked your playing

  • @justincork3838
    @justincork3838 10 месяцев назад +17

    Stunning SG, would be great with covered pickups! Nice one Colin

  • @paullee5449
    @paullee5449 10 месяцев назад +2

    We all love a good box
    Matron
    Ace looking SG
    Sounds ace too.
    Great video Colin. Great.

  • @TheRandyDowning
    @TheRandyDowning 10 месяцев назад +1

    I'm an SG lover since the 70s. This was great! Thank you!

  • @kirkgray6949
    @kirkgray6949 3 месяца назад

    All neckdive can be cured with skateboard tape on the back….use it on my 12 string and any guitar …it holds the guitar in place wonderfully!!

  • @bulico06
    @bulico06 10 месяцев назад +2

    I love SG's more than I do Les Pauls. Neck dive is usually caused by heavy aftermarket tuners in my experience.

  • @Skelterz
    @Skelterz 10 месяцев назад

    Great video as always Colin, and some especially tasteful playing in this one! Love the SG defo would love to add one to the collection one day.

  • @Tcflohr
    @Tcflohr 10 месяцев назад +3

    Too funny. I just bought an SG last night and boom a few hours later you drop a video on an SG.

  • @barryleslie7727
    @barryleslie7727 10 месяцев назад

    Brilliant video. Wasn't feeling very well today so had this week's on when I was testing. Wonderful to listen to and your content is always welcome every weekend. It really helped me today😊

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  10 месяцев назад

      Cheers Barry, glad to have been a diversion hope tomorrow is a better one! 😎👍

  • @fisterroboto1044
    @fisterroboto1044 10 месяцев назад +5

    Collin, have you ever considered reviewing a Maybach Albatroz (it's Maybach's take on the SG)? Love your videos, there's something soothing about the wise man talking about guitars to this youngster

    • @craigpimlott204
      @craigpimlott204 10 месяцев назад +2

      Don’t Johnny depp play maybach guitars ?

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  10 месяцев назад +8

      Yes... totally on my radar!

    • @Gaslight.Guitar
      @Gaslight.Guitar 10 месяцев назад

      hes plays Duesenberg afaik @@craigpimlott204

    • @fisterroboto1044
      @fisterroboto1044 10 месяцев назад

      @@craigpimlott204 yeah and Duesenberg as well I think?

  • @thinuse3590
    @thinuse3590 5 месяцев назад

    Just ordered my first SG. 61 with stop tail. I can't wait to receive it. Thanks for the great content.

  • @jrchanning
    @jrchanning 10 месяцев назад +2

    Bloody lovely guitar which sounds amazing and a bargain as well, great review and playing on the episode 🎸😄

  • @1Coolbanana
    @1Coolbanana 2 месяца назад

    Love your work mate. Love listening to you play. Stick with what you do, dont need high gain 👍👍

  • @DougGarrett
    @DougGarrett 10 месяцев назад +3

    I got one of these on sale from Musicians Friend a while back. It's a fantastic guitar!

    • @dantepalomba7356
      @dantepalomba7356 5 месяцев назад

      Looking into buying one myself. How’s the tining stability when using the vibrato?

  • @WellinghoffMusic
    @WellinghoffMusic Месяц назад

    Love your videos. Honest and real. Keep em coming !!

  • @ShaneO-nm2hh
    @ShaneO-nm2hh 10 месяцев назад

    Awww I’ve got the sg standard. Definitely want the 61. So beautiful.
    Congrats on both the new recent pick up’s. Both beautiful guitars

  • @shiznitmufu
    @shiznitmufu 10 месяцев назад

    As an avid viewer,I often grin @ some of your comments and even a chuckle. With that, I've gotta say,the first 2 1/2 minutes had me rolling.😂
    Love your channel and your candor. The G.A.S. is strong @ 25% off! Absolutely!🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @Lowtech14
    @Lowtech14 10 месяцев назад

    I’ve listened and watched many of your guitar vids and comparisons. I appreciate that you concentrate on the workingman’s with the occasional foray into something fancier. This guitar sounded the best.

  • @spencerfreed6947
    @spencerfreed6947 10 месяцев назад

    I can absolutely hear and tell that you not only feel at home on an SG but that you landed a good one as well!! Really showed in your demo playing! It was some tasty playing!! I've never really been attracted to the idea of owning one but the more I watch you the more I've begun coming down with a bit of GAS for one...damn you Collin hahaha!! Great video, cheers!

  • @user-py1bq1xb5l
    @user-py1bq1xb5l 10 месяцев назад +1

    I know I say the same thing every week but it's always true, another great Friday breakfast of coffee and waffling, just don't know what I like more the sweet SG or how you make it sound

  • @DevInvest
    @DevInvest 10 месяцев назад

    Congratulations on your illness🎉
    ❤🎸
    If you spent a weekend at a posh resort with some dainty bird, you’s spend well more on booze and meals, and it all goes down the 🚽..
    You’re simply an avid collector, you don’t need to go to meetings, that’s what we’re here for!
    😂
    I just bought another Epiphone Les Paul Special TV Yellow from a private party in a hard case at a siren’s call of a deal.
    Looks like beans on toast the rest of the month!
    It’s beautiful. Top wrapped, professionally set up, two or three tiny pockmarks on the guard otherwise pristine.
    I HATE myself if I didn’t grab it.
    Her name is “Daisy”
    🎸 🤒 here too!
    (BTW, if you’ve not seen the film “Crazy Heart” with Jeff Bridges, it’s a must for guitaristas)

  • @Adamski1989
    @Adamski1989 10 месяцев назад +1

    I haven't watched for a month or so Colin (had major shit going on) but anyway I want to say this without sounding patronising but I think your playing has improved mate...you're on good form lad and I forgot how much I enjoy your vids and with the better playing,the videos have gone to the next level brother...love your channel man

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  10 месяцев назад +2

      Glad you have you back mate... will always be here if you need a diversion from life! Thanks for the kind words very much appreciated🙏 I have been putting in the practice lately so one day it will hopefully pay off! 😂👍

  • @crashbaker4517
    @crashbaker4517 10 месяцев назад +1

    Gorgeous sound mate. Always an SG. 👏🏻🤟🏻

  • @TheSuperspyk
    @TheSuperspyk 10 месяцев назад +1

    I’ve never been a fan of SG’s (and I can’t honestly say why) but you’re the only person who makes me wanna go give them another go

  • @gearmeister
    @gearmeister 10 месяцев назад

    That's a beautiful SG my Guitarista friend! Every little thing I'm noticing like how beautiful the trapezoid inlays & the beautiful mahogany fretboard look
    I've been trying to finish watching this video for 3 days... just busy with work & my wife won't allow guitar or racing videos on the living room TV
    😂😂😂

  • @jonkerr2050
    @jonkerr2050 10 месяцев назад +1

    I have an SG Tribute. Putting witch hats on it totally changed the look.

  • @stevegroves
    @stevegroves 10 месяцев назад +3

    Love the SG, not long ago bought the Epiphone 61 Vibrola, just awesome, not a Gibson but it has the vibe and look, just couldnt stretch to the Gibson version....yet :) Great guitar and playing Colin, incidentally I am sure I read on a Gibson site that if you always ensure at least 5 turns of string on the posts it helps the break out angle of the string and aids tuning stability. This really works as kept getting a dull G on my LP sorted the turns and never an issue again. I now ensure I do it on all my guitars and ones i set up for others.

    • @stevegroves
      @stevegroves 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@BlueberryStinkFinger62 Thank you its a great instrument

  • @Stanslick
    @Stanslick 10 месяцев назад +6

    By the way, I love the neck dive test! I always choose your channel when looking up some SG reviews, cause you've got the best ones! The neck dive issue is usually the very first thing that comes to my mind with every SG. Please, include this "neck dive" segment in every future SG review! Honestly, to me, as a potential buyer, this is the deal breaker! I had so many great SG guitars in my hands, I loved playing while sitting, but when I stood up with that damn thing, I had to put them away, cause I can't stand neck dive.. And at this price range, I wouldn't really bother to mess up with the guitar to balance it with some special weights, straps or redrills of strap locks. So good job on that! Keep going on!

  • @jonathanstokes1124
    @jonathanstokes1124 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great video. I bought one of the AMS exclusive Gibson SG dark cherry 61 standards with gold hardware. I have been gasing over one with a vibrola. I really just like that chrome plate on the bottom. it's like chrome on a Harley.

  • @davidsummers5310
    @davidsummers5310 10 месяцев назад +2

    Hooray! Another SG! However I really don’t like the satin finishes, the USA Greeny Les Paul was afflicted with that too. Also not a fan of the no covers. Having said that, 5 minutes with a soldering iron and some elbow grease to shine it up a bit and that is a good deal.
    Nice knobs btw

  • @teedeee9
    @teedeee9 10 месяцев назад +1

    Love your videos Colin👍. You put me on to the Epi P90 special, comes next week. Just hope nobody has put a screwdriver to it! 🤞 20:29

  • @MrJago11
    @MrJago11 10 месяцев назад +1

    Another thoroughly enjoyable video. I’ve got an SG with grovers and it doesn’t “neck dive” either ( although the klusons look better I think🤪). It’s a great guitar to play when standing up👍

  • @leagueofotters2774
    @leagueofotters2774 10 месяцев назад +1

    It seems like there are a lot of deals on guitars out there now.....definitely a buyer's market.

  • @jamesmgreen15
    @jamesmgreen15 10 месяцев назад +2

    As a Strat first guy, that is one VERY COOL rock machine. You are flying a flag for them that I am glad to bow to. I agree on the Epi line price. Almost room for a squire-type line below what they are trying to do??

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  10 месяцев назад +6

      I think they (Epiphone) got a bit too big for their boots... we really liked them because of what they offered at that low price point but when you get to north of £800 / $1000 there's a lot of competition... including heavily discounted Gibsons! 😂👍

  • @user-uw9ui8xl8k
    @user-uw9ui8xl8k 10 месяцев назад +1

    Guitar Center in the USA had a sale on the Gibson Les Paul Classic. Just got a red one for $1699. There are definitely deals out there. Go to your local shops.

  • @guitartech-uk
    @guitartech-uk 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hello Colin, nice video, my original 63 SG Special has Witch Hats and they have grub screws (rusty) my Flying V is the same so I think new Witch Hats are probably all now push on, that's why they feel a bit loose.

  • @graemero5532
    @graemero5532 10 месяцев назад

    Very cool SG Colin. The wee mods were a nice improvement.

  • @Edward1312
    @Edward1312 10 месяцев назад +2

    I agree with you about pricing who has got £2k to spend on an SG in these straightened times other than RUclipsrs! I look forward to seeing you compare the Gibson with the white Epi 61 you have Colin. I like the Zappa mods however I prefer the look of covered PUPs. I think that metal tremolo systems adds something to the tone. As a slight aside I would love to hear your views on RUclipsrs having Signature guitar models as I note Beto and Schawrz now have their own signature models. Can we expect a Guitaristas release any time soon? My personal view is I wouldn't consider paying the premium even if it had a rock stars signature on it! The secret to buying any guitar is buy second hand because in most cases the original buyer who paid top price purchasing new, will be the one taking the depreciation hit.

  • @guitarplayer5805
    @guitarplayer5805 10 месяцев назад +2

    I love this channel. I’ve watched every episode and I consistently laugh when you say you’ll never be a wealthy man…. Two new Gibsons and your new Tokai in the last few weeks… not bad 😂 Good on you Colin!

  • @harrylees6367
    @harrylees6367 10 месяцев назад

    Cool guitar,great sounding through the princeton,love Colins reviews

  • @oldmanzen6682
    @oldmanzen6682 10 месяцев назад

    Great find, Colin. Gorgeous SG and great price.

  • @birdman316
    @birdman316 10 месяцев назад +1

    sweet guitar brother!
    i might just have to re-visit the muzik store and give an sg another go!
    got lucky a few years ago when i just about nailed the angus young tone with a squier affinity strat with a guitarfetish "crunchy pat" humbucker in the bridge!
    chances of it ever happening again without an actual sg would be almost impossible...even with another thin affy squier strat platform...
    so if i want to get the "angus vibe" i best start with an sg hey!

  • @johnsmith-sm6mh
    @johnsmith-sm6mh 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks Colin , another great guitar and show mate , Top Man 👍🏻
    Cheers 70s John

  • @TLDT
    @TLDT 10 месяцев назад

    I laughed out loud when you said “and all night long!” Thanks again for the great Videos, Colin.

  • @dennisberendts2484
    @dennisberendts2484 10 месяцев назад

    beautiful SG, man! I think the post-2019 SG Standards are fantastic.

  • @Oggi7777
    @Oggi7777 7 месяцев назад

    Well ham and cheese with lemonade, here we go again. I still plan on watching all of these before Christmas 🎄 no matter which account I’m on . Great playing and so chill.

  • @monahantp3767
    @monahantp3767 9 месяцев назад

    So very much enjoy these videos! What a great looking guitar :D Had my eye on getting an SG for decades... maybe I should set my mind to it-- LOL!

  • @invsibl_monstrs
    @invsibl_monstrs 10 месяцев назад

    Great video, great looking guitar. I really like the arm and witch hats. Even if you hadn't said a word, watching you play alone, we'd have known your SG love.

  • @urbsketch
    @urbsketch 10 месяцев назад

    5:14 Not in a hurry. Chair pulled up. Ready for that close look.
    Beverage of choice (BoC): ☕️ coffee & cream
    Nibbles: 🍪🍫Chocolate dipped cookies
    Cheers!

  • @antilaw9911
    @antilaw9911 10 месяцев назад

    Cool video mate"! Greetings from St Paul, Minnesota. Reminds me of the guitar Angus Young played in the 70"s.

  • @opengldirectx1259
    @opengldirectx1259 8 месяцев назад +1

    Iam lucky enought to own sg standard... i was saving money couple of years... it was worth it

  • @JeffSimpson-yy2si
    @JeffSimpson-yy2si 10 месяцев назад

    I’ve got the same illness it’s the love of all guitars . Have not bought any Gibson but I’m still looking for them used

  • @tomd8313
    @tomd8313 10 месяцев назад +1

    Good Friday morning, Colin! Another entertaining Vid, and great playin, but nobody wants to see a 62 year old box 😂 Maybe a 22 year olds box would be better clickbait!
    Or the New Knobs…
    You talked me into a heavily discounted ‘61 Epi SG/LP which is flawless, and became one of my Favs. RIP Frank.
    Have a big ole’ weekend, Brother

  • @primeDecomposition
    @primeDecomposition 10 месяцев назад +1

    Gorgeous example there, nice dark rosewood board, no neck dive, THAT is a keeper. I’ve had many guitars, but never an SG, I just don’t like the way they sit on my body playing in standing position, it feels like that 1st-position fretboard area is two miles away from my body. My arm’s all extended playing anything at the nut. Hate where the toggle switch and volume/tone controls are too, makes on the fly adjustment hard (annoying) for me.

  • @clevertrevor7360
    @clevertrevor7360 3 месяца назад

    Great review as always. Just might have pushed me over the edge to pull the trigger on one.

  • @waynewagner395
    @waynewagner395 10 месяцев назад

    Great review of a wonderful guitar! The deals are out there for sure. If you find something you want, "like" it and offers come to you. At least that's what is going on, on Reverb. I was offered 25% off of the same guitar as yours, brand new, from an authorized dealer but it was heavier than yours so I passed. You got a nice light one. Nice Zappa channeling too, Muffin Man! 🍒🍒🍒

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  10 месяцев назад

      Cheers Wayne, yes I chose the lightest one of four they had on sale for £1499 last week! 😁👍

  • @michaelruiz3167
    @michaelruiz3167 9 месяцев назад

    Hi Colin, my mate Ian had a 61’ Les Paul with the same vibrola not the side winder version. He used it on the Milk n Cookies album in 74’, and he worked a Gracins Music on Long Island where he bought it in 1969 or 70 thats when we started the band and is how I remember it but it was the talk of the town among guitarists and the same when we moved to London working with Muff Winwood and Island records. Cheers

  • @richr.9963
    @richr.9963 6 месяцев назад

    Guitaristas is spot on with the neck dive piece. I own a 2017 ‘61 reissue with the Grover locking tuners (no tailpiece/vibrato on mine). 61s have a narrower/lighter body than a Standard SG and the 61s are prone to neck dive. Does the headstock fall to my feet soon as I stand, no, but it is generally out of balance due to the build and lightweight body. I do most of my playing in a chair/recliner and the 61 SG requires more neck support than other axes. I’d like to add a tailpiece for some added balance but overall I love the guitar for lots of reasons. If I played live, strap material (e.g., suede) or tailpiece can be enough to help protect against neck dive. Look no further than Derek Trucks who says he picks the lightest SG he can find.

  • @scottjua
    @scottjua 10 месяцев назад +1

    Yes best guitar shape ever designed.

  • @grog5564
    @grog5564 10 месяцев назад +1

    Nice one Colin. It sure would be great if I could just go out and look at guitars and play them. Or buy them and play them. But being a lefty, that never happens. So many great guitars out there. You seem to find a lot of them. Weird looking Whammy Bars they had back then. The pickups look like the Seymore Duncan pickups I have.

  • @fredzep01
    @fredzep01 10 месяцев назад

    The Zappa Roxy my dream guitar as well, my go-to guitar my SG 2008 Standard Vintage Cherry, I changed the tuners for Kluson Locking Revolution Series tuners, and their sound.
    They are a straight swap, and there's no neck dive whatsoever.

  • @mordokch
    @mordokch 10 месяцев назад +1

    🎶He has the box 🎶 ... Oh wait 🤔
    Cheers Colin 🎸

  • @jw_au
    @jw_au 10 месяцев назад

    I love the honesty in your videos… thank you

  • @robanderson5720
    @robanderson5720 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great guitar! I wish they were available in lefty. After your recent tokai video I was inspired. So I have a vintage series lefty tokai SG on the way. It's based on 61 Gibson SG specs, so that'll probably do for me.

  • @Andy_E.2677
    @Andy_E.2677 10 месяцев назад

    Its nice to see how lucky you feel with this Guitar.. its great 😃👍

  • @robpodd8665
    @robpodd8665 10 месяцев назад

    I never understood the neck dive theory. I’ve had plenty of SG‘s and some dove and some didn’t, but when you’re playing it how often do you play a guitar without your hands on the neck. It’s not really a problem, it’s just something to give people more reason to bitch about something. I love Les Paul’s, and I love SG‘s. Collin,you do you. Whatever makes this channel grow is what we want also! I love watching your videos and hope to continue to for a very long time! Great video as always, Collin! Can’t wait for next week!