GIBSON SG SPECIAL ('68) - Legendary Rock Guitar - Why I reach for mine!
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
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With 10 electric guitars to choose from, when and why do I reach for my 1968 Gibson SG Special?
It was my first and only electric guitar for 20 years. I used it on hundreds of Rock and Jazz gigs. It's the make and model made famous by Pete Townshend (The Who), Carlos Santana, and the father of Metal, Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath).
In this video:
• Learn about the history of the SG, Gibson's best-selling electric of all time.
• Find out what makes the SG Special "special."
• Hear it clean, with grit, whacked out, and dirty.
• Discover the 2 main reasons I reach for it again and again.
• Listen and watch me record the dirty lead solo for my original song Half-Life
SONGS:
Another Sailing Song (Dave Flink) - Unreleased
Everybody's Talkin' (Echoes) (Fred Neil) - Nilsson
Time of the Season (Rod Argent) - The Zombies
Half-Life (Lennon/Cassard) - Robert Cassard (feat. John Lennon)
MUSICIANS & EQUIPMENT:
John Lennon: Mellotron Mk II
Robert Cassard: '68 Gibson SG Special, '58 Stella H929 Parlor Guitar, '57 Reissue Fender P-Bass (MIJ), Drum Programming, Electric and Steinway Pianos, Keyboards, '85 Fender Stratocaster USA Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
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⏰ Timestamps
0:00 - When and why the SG Special? - Guitar Discoveries Theme
0:44 - History of my SG Special and early gear
1:46 - History of Gibson SG and Models
2:30 - Iconic Guitarists with SG Specials - Townshend, Santana, Iommi
3:29 - The Special's Specs
4:33 - Resurrection: modifying to Townshend specs
5:19 - Reason #1: Tone - P-90s (Clean & Gritty examples)
6:56 - Reason #2 - Easy to Play + High Neck Access
7:21 - Whacked out example - Time of the Season by Cosmic Spin
8:09 - Envisioning a "vertical" lead solo for Half-Life
9:00 - The dirty Half-Life lead solo
9:53 - Leave a comment, subscribe, visit GuitarDiscoveries.com
10:24 - patreon.com/robertcassard and wrap up
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Really great instrument that one......as predominantly a stat player ( not doing a great deal of high gain parts), I find a P90 guitar as my other guitar for stage work sits really well, it could do the cleaner single coil sounds if I break a string, but can also do a range of mid gain stuff / classic rock tones, without having to mess with pedalboard or amp settings during a gig.in fact my P90 semi hollow Tstyle that I built myself is very nearly my number one go-to at the moment, even over my Fender, and its the versatility of the P90s that does it for me,.... not surprised by the way that your SG can handle jazz too....bet it sounded great for it👍🎸😀
Thanks, John. Wow…I love hearing that your hand-built guitar with P-90s is in your top two axes. Congrats on having built such a winner. I’d love to hear it in action!!
Great! I played a lot of Sg's since 1981. I kept the best one I owned: 1961 SG Special, I bought it for $550 in 1994. I sold mostly all my SG's since. Plugged into my 1969 Fender Vibrolux Reverb, it is just amazing.
Right on, Benoit! You only need one SG if it’s the ‘right’ one! Vintage SG Special + Vintage Vibrolux = Magic.
Great video ,i own a 2001 Gibson SG special “Pete Townsend” signature model and its the best Gibson guitar I’ve owned . Being 23 years old this year i consider it vintage . It’s my dream guitar. Keep rocking brother .
Rock on, Mark! Congrats on your "vintage" Townshend SG. I sure love mine...
I love my PT SG.
@@carloscabrera7073 New? Old? Glad you love it!
@@RobertCassard 2003
@@carloscabrera7073 Some say when a guitar is over 20 years old, it's VINTAGE. So congratulations!
What a brilliant video, so interesting, thanks for taking the time out for sharing your knowledge. 🙏🏻
Glad you enjoyed it, Kia! There really is something special about an SG Special.
@@RobertCassard I’m actually going to look into getting one. Thanks 👍🏻 great playing by the way 👍🏻
@@moose6676 I appreciate the compliment, and I hope you LOVE your SG if you buy one!
You're so right. The tone isn't too thick, but it still has a nice attack. I love the sound of it on Tommy. I notice (at least live) Townsend uses more strats.
Glad you like the SG tone, Mat. I also loved when Townshend played the SG as his main guitar. He switched to a Gretsch at the time of Who's Next and he's played other guitars since... but I go back to Tommy as the quintessential Who guitar sound...at least for me!
He plays Strats until early 1968, playing SG Special until 1972-3, then change for Les Paul's.
@@benoitj.desjardins6318 Don't forget his Gretsch sound on Who's Next... Joe Walsh gave him that guitar. More on that story in this video:
ruclips.net/video/I3rZtbuUXr0/видео.html
That is a special tone....been trying to find that type of vintage SG for 20 years. People just don't want to let them go
Thanks, Harry. If you really want a vintage SG, you can definitely find one on reverb.com. Budget dependent, of course. Just go to the site and enter the year and model you want. Right now, there are at least 4 of the “1968 gibson sg special” and 4 of the 67s. Wide price range, from around $2600 up to $7500. Cheers!
I’ve always loved SG Special mainly because of Pete Townsend. I play in a punky pop band influenced by early Who. I’m getting one of these P-90 wonders in black.
That’s good news, Dr. Skull. You gonna get a new one or vintage?
excellent video. Thank you for sharing your story with that beauty. I just got a vintage burgundy sg special 2021 and it's wonderful. I have two other sg ; a 1970 sg standard and a 1972 sg deluxe. i love sg and telecasters above all other guitar models. congratulations on your beautiful 1968! Cheers
Thanks very much, Mauricio. Congratulations on your trio of SGs!
I had an original 1965 SG Special a few years ago. Sounded god-like through my 1959 Fender tweed Deluxe. Both were victims of past due rent when I was laid-off from work.
Oh, Scott that’s a heartbreaking tale…. My version of that sadness is that I sold my Super Reverb when I moved from Michigan to California in ‘91. But I love the description “god-like” for guitar/amp tone!
I would rather sell my asshole than sell my gear. Was Mac Donald’s not hiring?
@@theskyizblue2day431 ????
Darn! You should pawned it so you could get it back!
I came close to having to sell gear to pay rent. Thank God taxes showed up when they did.
Forgot about Robby Krieger...first album he had P90s on his SG. Great video by the way.
Thx, Tennis Fan. How did I forget? I did a whole song blow up about Light My Fire! ruclips.net/video/W7aTsKm3ewc/видео.html
@@RobertCassard his tone with in SG into a Fender Twin is just sublime. Going to watch this video right now. Thanks!
I just got a 66 SG Special. It is an early 66 because it is still a small guard. It is hands down the cleanest and best playing and sounding guitar I own. It was in a friend's father in laws house for years in the case. Lesson: Be nice to your friends. You never know.
Sounds like you’ve got an incredible axe, Bob! Right place, right time, right friend!
@@RobertCassard Yessir. Thank you for the great content.
@@BobMaulucci Glad you're enjoying my channel!
I own a "68 SG Special that I bought used in 1971 for $100 + $10 for the case. It already had a Pete Townsend set up (still does), was pretty beat up and had the Gibson back-of-the-neck split at the headstock (since repaired). It has never been re-fretted, has crazy good action and is still my most prized possession. I played it through a Deluxe Reverb till the amp burned up.
Awesome Jay! Mine's actually pretty beat, too, but like yours, never has needed a re-fret and has crazy good action. I managed to avoid the headstock break.
I have owned 5 different late sixties specials. In 1987 traded for one in mint condition and that has been the one I used ever since. If I had to choose between a 59 burst or a batwing special I swear I would pick the sg.
I love your loyalty to the batwing special! I got mine by dumb luck…my mom bought it from my older brother, who’d stopped playing electric, and gave it to me as a birthday present in 1972.
Hi Robert,
My SG Special looks just like yours. Purchased used in 1980. A couple years ago I had G.G. look at it, he says 1966(mystery serial #s at Gibson for a couple years). I had grovers and similar bridge put on when i purchased it. I have had regrets about that but your video helps me feel better....stays in tune and i do love it. Thanks
I’d love to see your SG Special, Mike. They sound like twins! As far as having regrets about modifications go, this type of SG is still somewhat of a bargain in light of how it plays and sounds. So play on with no regrets!
The PT sound of Live At Leeds is epic. It’s the reason I’ve had more SG’s than I can count through the years (like 6, none vintage). Right now have the deep burgundy Special- current model w compensated wrap bridge. Good guitar.
Agreed, Lowtech. Pete's Live at Leeds sound is definitely "special"! 😂
The 60s SGs are really better quality guitars than the ones Gibson makes now...The Honduras Mahogany really resonates in those - and I've noticed the 69 I had, sported a slightly thicker body than moden ones. Those are incredible sounding guitars.. especially through a clean Hiwatt...
@@harrykadaras9459 I agree, Harry. I've played a few new ones, and they didn't knock me out. Seems like the mid-to-late 60s was an SG sweet spot.
I had a heavily chopped '52 Les Paul as a teenager and could easily get that Clapton sound... no pedals through a Traynor Bass Master. Twenty years later I got a '59 Flametop Les Paul, so could compare the two. I thought the '52 sounded better. Now, 1/2 century later I have a '63 SG Special & '63 Standard (the '59 is long gone). They both sound and play terrific, but the P90s still win my ear and heart.
Sounds like you've owned some very special guitars, Michael. As for the P90s, they really are special. I'm so glad I've rediscovered them!
I really dig your recordings, sir! You’re holding my dream guitar, btw! Just waiting for the right one to find me.
Rock on, RyanFullDark! I hope you find one. SG Specials are some of the most reasonably priced vintage Gibsons.
@@RobertCassard Indeed, but super important to play first. The neck joint is extremely fragile, so a little inspection is necessary. There are some great shops in my area, one day the right one will walk in the door! I dig the channel, sir! Keep up the great work👍
O so true! I'm lucky my neck is 100% intact after all the gigging and rough handling it lived through. No broken headstock either! 😀
I have three SGs: Gibson '61w/Maestro Vibrola reissue, Epiphone Prophecy SG w/Fluence pups, Epiphone SG Classic w/P90s (an SG Special). They're all an adventure and super! However the absolute surprise is how good sounding the least expensive Epiphone SG Special is. The P90's are just killer. I have a 1978 Gibson Les Paul Special with P90s as well. The Epiphone pups are more alive without a doubt. Overshadowing the vintage instrument. Astounding what is produced at moderate cost in this era. Great presentation - thanks
So true, Rocky. Price has little to do with sound at this point. Many of my favorite instruments were originally low-cost guitars. Congrats at that SG lineup!
Have a Gibson Standard 2 Epiphone modern figured Sgs and a epiphone exclusive deluxe limited edition g400 pro Sg love them all equally..
In home or live set-up, Epiphones' are great. But on stage, it doesn't cut through as Gibson; no punch and hazy.
Great guitars. I have ordered a late '60s ala "Townshend" SG special from a store with Gibson's Made to Measure Program. 12 -18 month wait apparently!
If only we could recover all the SGs that Townshend smashed, maybe there would be less of a wait. LOL. I hope they surprise you with early delivery, Hugo!
There is something special about the special .
More than an understatement.
The guitar you own rocked the end of a decade with a voice that is unlike any other.....nice guitar man, wish i owned it
Thanks for the compliments. It's funny, the SG Special is one of the lowest priced vintage Gibsons out there. Mine has so many battle scars, so its market value is limited...and somehow that makes it even MORE special. On top of everything else, it's an undervalued underdog!
@@RobertCassard i know they are affordable but dont speak too soon, the les paul juniors share a similar fate, and now they are climbing in price , keep on keepin on bro. Been enjoying your content. I been learning all kinds of stuff here, good work!
@@imannonymous7707 You're so right. When I did my video about Nippon Gakki Yamaha acoustics about 3 years ago, they were a bargain. Today not so much. Same for my features about vintage Harmony guitars. What were once snubbed as cheap student guitars are now coveted and worthy of expensive neck resets, etc. As much as it strains our wallets, I actually appreciate the trend because I love it when old guitars get treated with love and resurrected.
Sixties magic for sure.🤩
Can't believe it's 54 years old!
Love that SG! I have 2 myself but no SG Special.
Right on, Criss! Which models do you have and what years?
@@RobertCassard I have a 1979 SG "Exclusive"-black w the brass nut and a few years I bought a '62 reissue with the sideways tremble arm. It loves to be out of tune!
Give me a gibson every time. Isn't epiphone made by gibson? I
Like both.
Epiphone has been a Gibson brand since 1957. In 1970, they move Epiphone manufacturing off-shore, and often the build quality was inferior to Gibsons. So Epiphone became Gibson's budget brand. Fast-forward to today and things are getting mixed up. Epiphone electrics built off-shore are often higher quality than their US-made Gibson counterparts. And now Epiphone has a handful of acoustic models made in the US - to very high standards. Both legendary brands, for sure.
Hi Robert, Thank you for responding to my comment on one of your other videos (A Rock opera DIED for this! - WON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN), It's awesome to see that you read the comments and respond to them. Thank you.
I haven't even watched this video yet but right off the bat I have something to say just for fun..
IF I had a Gibson SG special 68' I'd reach for it because that's what I saw Pete Townshend play so many times and even in the studio recording Tommy. That alone has always made me want to own one and have the pleasure of reaching for it.
I hope some day I can do that!
I watched it, Beautiful Guitar, Jealous as usual.
I think a few things that are special about the SG Special is like you said the action is so low and there is no humming or rattling and clearly from your personal Guitar it is evident that the materials used are of great quality considering the frets have not worn down to the degree that they need to be replaced.
I have played a few Gibson les pauls live and my first guitar was an Epiphone Les Paul. The one time I did play an SG I noted that the action was gorgeous and that the P90's seemed to capture the Mid ranges far clearer without distorting than most other guitars.
That gives you the ability to play very clean clear tone, Warm Jazz, and of course Hard Rock like 'Live at Leeds'.
In the case of The Who I think this worked very well because Entwhistle was so loud and heavy, Despite being a bass on 'All Trebble", it's still a bass and a far lower gauge than a guitars low E. Townshend was able to Crack in and out of passages and be clearly heard over John. With a simple flick of the pickup selector he could play clean cleartone and dive-bombing windmills in all their glory.
Probably most importantly about this particular guitar, Is that it is perhaps the most comfortable electric guitar to play. The neck is wide, Shallow, Low action and wide open for the high notes. It's relatively light, Thin, and fits nicely on the thigh in the classical position.
It is hands down unquestionably my favorite guitar.
Thanks Rob, I'm going to watch it again.
I really enjoy and appreciate your comments… my older brother bought my SG brand new in ‘68. He loved Tommy, so it makes perfect sense looking back.
One nice thing about SGs is that even vintage ones aren’t out of sight on price they way some models are. The Special really occupies a sweet spot, and all the attributes you mention explain why…
@@RobertCassard Thanks for your comments Rob on my comments Rob. I'm not used to it haha, But it's awesome.
I'm going to watch some more of your video's when I'm done searching for more footage of The Who live that I haven't seen yet.
I have a question. If I want to request for you to do a 'deep-dive' on a particular song.. Where/how do I formally request it?
Thanks again! :)
@@Martalk I'm not a formal guy...you can make your "Blow Up the Song" request anywhere! Please know that this whole channel is a sideline tiny-income-producing hobby for me. No matter what the song and artist are, the chances of me getting around to it very soon are slim. Right now, I'm deep in Beatles territory. The release of Now and Then seems to have reminded everyone that they exist, so I'm in the middle of a 4-part series on what I learned from each of the Fab Four!
I had an SG "Classic" years ago, which was based off the 60's Special with the batwing pg. (the newer versions do not) Kinda kicking myself for selling it.
Those P-90's are super versatile.
Your Classic sounds just like my ‘68 Special, funkster!
I have some P90's on my Fender Chinese made Tele. Fantastic bite and growl.
P90s on a Tele…interesting and could be magical!
1972 was probably the last time that guitar was reasonably priced.
Check this out, @FortessofShred. I just looked on Reverb.com and there are two '68 SG Specials exactly like mine available for $3,000 and $3,150. I used an inflation calculator to enter the $350 my brother paid for it new in 1968. In 2024, the equivalent dollar value is $3,164. In other words, they're the same price/value today as they were new. Of course, $350 seemed like a princely sum back in '68!
Who said nobody likes gibson .I wonder why all the guys who can afford any guitar have gibson or fender? I can't remember anyone off hand that uses a epiphone.i had one they are great,!
Hey Frank. Many pro players complain that new Gibsons are mediocre quality and overpriced. But vintage Gibsons are, and always will be, very well-loved. The irony is that new Epiphones are less expensive that Gibsons, but often better-built. (It's just that they're made overseas, not in the USA.) My daughter has a recent Epiphone Les Paul. Beautiful guitar.
Question 2 ; Did Angus Young play Specials at all? THX, Mr. SG. Cheers from mtw in L.A. - Del Rey.
Pretty sure Angus always played an SG Standard with two humbuckers, Celeste.
Just curious ; what volume do u use on your SG for cleans? do u roll back? New/sometimes SG player
THX! great vid!! Cheers from mtw
I tend to like the sound of P-90s at full volume, or close to it, both for clean or distorted. How about you? And what’s the meaning of mtw?
I have a 68 SG Special too... It is factory Out of Phase wired in the middle position. So I was wondering if yours is out of phase as well?
No...at least it doesn't seem out of phase to my ear. Very interesting!
G`day Robert, have you also replaced your tone and volume knobs?I have a 1969 SG Standard in cherry with the same narrow nut , Maestro and "Witch Hat"knobs.Cheers!
Hi PleksiHed. Tone and volume knobs are all original.
@@RobertCassard thanks!
Very interesting but how is the intonation? Always had a fear of guitars like this because the lack of setup features.
Intonation is perfect with 10s or higher. It has a truss rod and my 68’s bridge is mounted on two huge screws that allow height and angle adjustment.
Hi Robert , the two Les Pauls I have picked up were heavy iam guessing Sg's are lighter , also humbuckers can sound to thick at times so I like the idea of P90s and also Ezy playability , so thanks for your video and food for thought .
You’re right, Jack. One thing the SG has on the Les Paul is significantly lighter weight. Much easier on the shoulder during long gigs while standing. Ease of play between well setup SGs and LP should be comparable, with exception of the incredible high neck access of the SG. I have an LP that’s also nearly effortless to play, but it has humbuckers, so it serves different sonic purposes, and I wouldn’t want to play it on a 3-hour gig because I’d need to incorporate the cost of a chiropractor visit into my gig expenses. LOL.
An SG special is ticking a lot of boxes for me , shorter scale also , cheaper and a little less common than a Les Paul , sounding like a good contrast to my Strat . Thanks for your feedback , really enjoy your videos ✌️
@@Jack-zr2kv Yeah. If you're looking for something "thicker" than a Strat that plays as easily as a Strat, and sounds about 1/2 as heavy as a humbucker, an SG with P-90s could be a great choice.
You find the less obvious, interesting notes. Nice.
That’s a special compliment. Thank you, Kevin.
I own a 61 sg les paul with PAF humbuckers and love it however it does not go into that feral cat territory that my 68 sg special does.
Feral cat…yes!
I've got a 2020 Special, and I love it. Fantastic instrument, but the neck pickup is way too dark...looks like a trip to Lollar...
Tone quest!
I am guessing that it is for two reasons. One, because it’s an SG, and two, because it has P 90s!😊
LOL yes!
I have a Gibson SG Special - great guitar for recording and home playing - looks amazing too...BUT, its awful to play standing up and at gigs. The strap button placement is flawed and makes the guitar not only neck dive but lean forward. You have to fight it which means you will be pulling your chords out of tune and be exhausted by the end of your bands set. Dont believe me? Play a 1 hour set with this guitar then switch to Fender or Schecter USA for the next set....you will think you died and went to heaven!
Thanks, P-BIZ. so interesting… I played this SG for literally 20 years. Hundreds of gigs. My 100% effective solution was to use a strap with an acoustic-style tie behind the nut. It spread the weight of the guitar evenly and eliminated neck dive, too. Never felt like the guitar was leaning forward either! Funny that I originally used the tie because it was an old strap that hadn’t been tooled for an upper strap button…
Yup
Dots
Yessir. Dots.
Why you put the Grovers on? They make the Guitar neckheavy and look ugly.
Good question, Lorenzo. Those Grovers were installed in 1978! Playing a gig that year, I swung around and whacked my keyboard player's Leslie speaker with one of the original plastic tuner buttons and it broke right off.
My local guitar shop at the time (in Grand Rapids, Michigan, not far from the Gibson Kalamazoo factory) said, let's get rid of those cheap Gibson plastic tuners and switch to all-metal. Truth be told, this SG was just a professional tool for me at the time, so I didn't think about it much. More durable meant "better" to me. The Grovers felt kike a big upgrade, with a more precise gearing ratio. And they've been perfectly reliable ever since. I never noticed any change in the guitar's balance. As far as being ugly, that's your call! Thanks for watching and saying hello.
It's not a 2 thousand dollar guitar what did you expect it to sound like plays fine for what it is
Not sure what you're getting at, Ronny. I love my '68 SG. Just 4 years ago, one just like mine was available for $2500 or so. Now on Reverb.com, they start at $3500 and go up from there. Quite a fast rise in value.
Watching Townsend smash SG's always pissed me off. Such a dumb thing to do.
I never got it, Charles. Pete was acting like a rebel punk, but it was obvious to me (who had saved for months to buy my own SG) that only a rich guy with money to burn could afford a new guitar for every show. So to me, even though I loved his music, he came off like a spoiled brat!
I bought an SG Special in 2003 brand new.The frets and pickups are junk
Sad to hear that, Mark. I know that Gibson is taking a lot of heat for mediocre QC and build quality. Didn’t know it was inferior black in ‘03…
My SG Special was a POS. The neck came set screwed up. The new Gibsons suck.
Sorry to hear that, SJR. What year was your SG? The vintage ones don’t cost that much more than new ones…
The Gibson standard tribute Sg was Gibsons best shame they have recently discontinued it..paid $1,300 it has the same pickups same electronics same hardware as the Gibson standard..the standard tribute Sg reminds me very much of the old School Sgs of the late 1960s and early 70's yes there are some differences but very close to the old School Sgs..
No one wants Gibson anymore it's all epiphone now
That's true for new guitars. But there's nothing like a vintage Gibson. Early Epiphone SGs were made in Korea (by Samick) and came out in the late 80s. So if you want a 60s or 70s SG, it's gonna be a Gibby.
@@RobertCassard yeah and Epiphones are made in a state of the Art Quingdao facility that's American and operated by Gibson/Epiphone..Scott Lewis is the Quingdao Epiphone facility manager and head of production with American and Asian luthiers there..I don't care about vintage guitars overrated and way over priced and the majority of them aren't made as good as today's guitars that's already been proven
@@AnthonyGoombotsWith that approach and belief, you'll save a heckuva lot of money! I totally hear where you're coming from, and I'm excited that so many inexpensive guitars are now perfectly built, set up and Plek'd. They are remarkably consistent and incredible for the money. But in my experience, there CAN BE such a thing as the "soul" of an instrument. Hand-crafting is a hit-or-miss affair. But when a guitar is crafted with an extraordinary combination of carefully selected tonewoods and genuinely expert craftsmanship, the result can be stunning. IMHO, those instruments exist in a place beyond structural perfection and into what I can only (inadequately) call "passion" or "love." The differences tend to be much more obvious with acoustic guitars than electric. Perfectly machine-built acoustic guitars often lack the special "something" that creates musical magic. It may seem like I'm a snob, but I'm not - I often rave about "cheap" guitars that amaze me and that I play and enjoy. (Check out my series "For the Love of Cheap Guitars": ruclips.net/video/gPE_zdpYrqU/видео.html) Still, I can't deny that my very favorite guitars are all vintage and hand-built. And for whatever reason, those older guitars are almost always the ones that inspire me to write new songs. Maybe it's just what I'm used to, but my vintage axes always seem to "have something to say," as if they possess some built-in wisdom.
I like my 2022 Gibson Les Paul bourbon burst and my 2023 Les Paul special in tv yellow just fine.