Why I Love Gibson SGs
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Why do you love the Gibson SG? Here are several reasons why I've been obsessed with them for nearly 20 years! And follow the links below to hear these guitars on studio recordings!
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Gibson SG Standard (Black) with Lust for Tone 59 Lustbuckers & 50s Wiring, with a Kluson Nylon Saddle ABR1
Gibson SG Standard (Natural Burst) with Lust for Tone 61 Lustbuckers & 50s Wiring, with a Kluson Nylon Saddle ABR1
Gibson SG Standard (White) with Righteous Sound Pickups RAFs and 50s Wiring
Gibson SG Custom with Lust for Tone 57 Beauties and 50's Wiring, as well as a Custom ABR1 Bridge with Graphtech Saddles
Gibson SG Classic with Singletone Pickups Alnico 6 p90s and 50s Wiring
Gibson SG Faded with Custom Headstock Logo, Singletone Pickups Alnico 6 Humbuckers and 50s Wiring
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Jack, what pickups are in that white SG custom, specifically the neck? It sounds great.
Versatile workhorse !!! I love my 61 Sg standard .
I love SG's because they're simple, very versatile, sustain nicely, and the neck is super playable. Roll off the volume and you can get some decent country sounds!
I feel the cleans of SGs are criminally underrated. SGs are not just rock machines.
i play a lot of jazz and the cleans are spectacular on the neck pickup, warm and present and the bridge is nice and snappy
I have an SG ‘61. I had been playing a Strat exclusively and wanted a Gibson style guitar. You know, Mahogany, set neck, humbuckers and two volumes and two tones. I thought I really wanted a Les Paul but after trying one out I realized it was too heavy and uncomfortable for me. However, the SG was and is a perfect fit. I love it.
Yep , SG is where its at from Gibson. LPs are wonky but they sound great.
Most Gibson models seem to have something about their design that can be ergonomically challenging. I find Les Pauls to be well-balanced on a strap, but they are heavy and are awkward to play sitting down. SG’s tend to be lighter and comfortable to play sitting, but they can be very neck heavy and can be awkward to play standing. 335’s are very comfortable, but they can be too big for some people. But overall, if you can find an SG that isn’t too neck heavy, I find that to be the best design. If it’s not too neck heavy, they are comfortable to play standing or sitting, and they’re typically lighter than other Gibsons. In terms of sound, all Gibson models sound great. But I love that the SG seems to have less inherent low end than a LP or 335. I find that it fits in a mix better. SG is the winner for me!
How much for the 61 lol
The SG seemed to be gibson’s answer to the strat
@@tankdarla637 What are your thoughts on Explorers? Like an SG it’s all mahogany but the body is thicker more like a Les Paul. Plus Explorers in my experience from trying them out they’re balanced and comfortable to play.
You forgot to mention Robbie Krieger of The Doors! Great blues/SG player
My first brand new guitar I bought was my 1994 Gibson SG Standard in Heritage Cherry. It's been a heluva guitar that never let me down. Stays in tune. Always. I've had no problems with it from day one and it's been around the world twice with me during my military enlistments. I replaced the humbuckers and the stock by choice, not component failure. It took me 9 months of paying on this guitar before I could take it home from Roselyn's Music and call it mine, but that feeling once I got her home ... priceless. The hardshell case still smells like it did the first time I opened it on that mid-October Saturday in 1996.....
First of all - thanks for your service! Second - that sounds like an awesome guitar. I also swap pickups but not because the stock are bad or unreliable, just there are better options out there.
Thank you for your service man it's really appreciated!
Oh and by the way Richard my first guitar a real guitar electric guitar was also an SG standard in Cherry heritage cherry. Although I bought mine used in Manhattan in 1981 probably it was meant and it came with a case and the Bixby was not usable lol. I own a Bixby now on one of my crush on my body and that works fine. All right thanks again rich I know what it's like to have that as a first guitar and it's not too shabby LOL sincerely yours, about the blind bedroom guitars
It’s nice to hear someone play Gibson guitars who is not allergic to treble.
I have a Les Paul,Clapton Strat and a 61 SG.Love them all but the SG is my favorite.
From Leo: The SG is the only solid body in the gibson line that I enjoy playing. It is a easy handling, versatile instrument. Sometimes I purposely grab an SG to clean very clean and soft parts and it really surprises people. People are so used to Angus Young, Tony Iommi, Derrick Trucks and others who used the instrument for only hard, aggressive use. Another great feeling guitar from them that I really enjoyed was the Epiphone Wilshire. I don't know why it is not more popular.
I totally agree! They’re exceptionally expressive guitars when you play them clean
Leo fender didnt play guitars
whose leo???
@@the.communist EXACTLY
@@the.communist where is Leo Fender mentioned?
My (too long) SG story: Never liked SG’s when I was younger (maybe I only associated them with Angus and heavy metal). Couple years ago I bought a mint 1972 SG “deluxe” for a deal… just didn’t like it & sold it - then again 72’s deluxe SG’s we’re an odd one (or perhaps I didn’t yet appreciate what SG’s were). Last year got a 2019 SG w/maestro in trade and was surprised what a nice guitar is was but still didn’t fully appreciate the SG thing - traded it for a PRS Silver Sky. I found I wanted those SG’s back for some reason … I usually don’t have trade/sale regret… Couple days ago traded a Custom Shop strat for a mint 1990’s SG Custom (exactly like yours) and am blown away how great it is. I think I prefer it over my R8 LP (which by comparison feels sorta like a less expressive “log”… still great but the SG is so nimble). Sometimes it’s less about the guitar and more about us and what point we are in the journey… I finally understand the genius of the SG design and glad I re-discovered it. Your videos helped me decide to not abandon the SG… thanks 😊
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I love them too I feel like the SG standard is still one of the best guitars you can get in that price range. Well built Gibson quality, great tones, amazing versatility, great feel, an amazing neck, and legendary status.
My first good guitar worth any salt is. My '09 faded SG and its one of those axes that feels like it was made for me. Those faded models are workhorses that really sing when you need them too. The neck and cutaways are what converted me into a Gibson guy.
My first was the Sg Faded as well. So underrated. It still is my best playing and best sounding guitar
Yeah my guitar was to put my yesterday was supposed to be a faded. LOL I have a 2005 special I bought it used. Apparently someone made a special order or maybe it was a ordered by a music store but it has a wine red finish high gloss. It feels like a piece of glass. Beautiful guitar when I bought it I could still see somewhat better than I do now. And I was able to kind of get the feel of the guitar plus I know what it looks like in my head from when I was able to see. My first guitar was a also used 69 or 70 SG standard and heritage Cherry with a bixby. Different machine from what I have now. The 2005 SG special it's really a great guitar. In the near future I'm going to be ordering some pickup covers even possibly a new pickguard you know and also thinking in the future future depending on what it'll cost and if I trust someone to do it putting a inlays on the front board. That could help me a bit because otherwise I really have no idea where I am on the fretboard anymore. With the small mother of pearl dots I can't tell I can't see it. But it's actually a good thing because I'm playing by feel sort of muscle memory as they say. I had a 28 year guy without touching a guitar and then I had it in my mind maybe I want to play again and I bought the sg. And trying to play a guitar after 20 close to 30 years is hard enough trying to play it when you can't see it oh that's a whole other story man. I probably have the same model guitar you do. The pickups on my special off 490 are in 4902 thank you and sorry about the long comment I get carried away sometimes LOL sincerely us, Bob the blind bedroom guitars
I picked up an Epiphone SG Standard inspired by Gibson model a week ago and it's unbelievable. I owned the CME exclusive SG Standard and an SG Faded a few years back and the Epiphone really didn't fall short anywhere. The pickups are clear and versatile and I am so in love. I am a Tele player, but my second favorite guitar is an SG and I think you make a great point it's twangier and maybe that's why I prefer it to any other Gibson model.
Really nice playing and presentation. Fender player all my existence until a chambered Gibson Les Paul entered 9 years ago. Sounded so smooth and wow - I could actually get along with a Gibson! Then a while ago an Epiphone SG Classic (Special) w/ P90's entered the armory. Wow again. Punchy sweet. Then graduated to an Epiphone SG Prophecy w/ Fluence pickups. More splendor. Just last month I couldn't stand it anymore - bit the bullet & purchased a Gibson '61 SG w/ Maestro Vibrola. My God...I missed the boat all these years.. a wondrous entity - sounds and looks beyond any hope I had for justifying the expense. I notice you haven't a Vibrola equipped SG - I'm assuming because of the potential for tuning issues. I use a vibrato bar for subtle effects on my Stratocasters and do the same with this. Tuning has not been an issue - as long as the rules are followed...No running - and no dive bombing in the pool! Kind of weird how Gibson combined the 61 body with the 63/64 Maestro assembly. Best of both worlds I guess. Thanks for your take.
Just found your channel after I found a used Epiphone SG Special VE in walnut that caught eye for 119 at a local guitar shop. Feel in love with it super quick the bit you were playing a 1:27 is beautiful.
Never expected that comedic number from you..you seem like such a reserved guy, nice touch!
That tone starting at 1:27 is remarkable! The perfect idea of pushed Fender clean!
Ain't gonna lie, you have Pete down cold. Every note perfect. He's the main reason I got in to gits.
John Dwyer plays a pretty badass sg shaped EGC, they seem to do well with any genre you throw at em
I bought a SG tribute almost a year ago, completely fell in love with these guitars!!
Brilliant video Jack. Great playing, trade mark Fossett humour, beautiful guitars. This is one of the best videos you have done. It may not be a competition, but the ivory Custom wins.
Thats tops on my list too and definitely my wife's favorite
I just got my first ever SG after trying one out at a local guitar shop and being blown away. It's a '61 Reissue and sounds absolutely angelic. I wish it were a white one rather than the more typical red, but I love it anyway. My favorite guitar I've ever owned by far. The clarity and brightness is absolutely heavenly and it's surprisingly comfortable.
After 13yrs of playing a Les Paul, 2022 has become my SG year.... I scored a 2014 SGj 120th anniversary, and those 2 Zebra pickups are astounding.... I'm now obsessed with SGs!
Awesome video ! Happy 4th Jack !
I appreciate this video because I’ve had my first ever Gibson sg standard for about a year now and I’ve been going nuts adjusting pickups, adjusting eq trying to figure out what the “SG” sound is. This video helped me figure out a few different tones I can get from it, thanks again !
@@thomasrosales8786 awesome, great to hear!
SG’s are the dogs nuts. Every now and then I get enticed by a nice LP and always end up selling it as I prefer an SG.
Strats and SG’s all the way.
I also love SG's, I recently bought the Gibson SG standard 61 from the 2019 original series. Comfortable to play, has that slimtaper neck profile and those amazing Gibson burstbuckers, and with the vintage style tuners and small pick guard it really looks like a guitar from 1961
I unfortunately don't own an SG, but I would like one. In particular one like that white version with 3 pickups and maestro vobrola like you have. That's what I think of when I think SG.
Yup.
Go and buy one this week, don't think about it, just do it.
Buy it brand new, you dont want other peoples germs all over it, and buy the most expensive sg in the shop, don't worry about the price, no one cares about the price, its about having the item, if you ain't got the money borrow it off some old ugly girl who likes you.
@@thehomefront1905 What the F are ya talkin' about?
Well Jack after hearing this again today for the 3rd time and going back over your sg vids from years ago I've taken the plunge. I already have a les paul and a firebird but the versatility, tones and ergonomics of an SG sold it to me. Its only a sgj 120th anniversary but its a start. Thanks for all your great content, enthusiasm and guidance.
Awesome! Glad to hear that!
Yeah the SG is some guitar huh. It's funny cuz Les Paul the less pool was never one of my favorite guitars. So my first guitar I bought in probably 1981 was a used SG standard and heritage Cherry with a Bixby that didn't work lol. Inflation it would be you know not the greatest price lol. But it's funny I also Gibson firebird like you that was my favorite guitar and it took me decades before I can afford one. And I'll tell you I love that guitar dearly. If you do read this comment I'd be curious to know what year your guitars are. I have a it's not a Gibson but it's the closest thing I'll get to an online on order. That's the Epiphone 1959 Les Paul standard tribute. I've heard a lot of good things about it. So I figured for it was 800 bucks here in the states and I'm getting a 15% discount so I'm getting it for $680. So I figured what the hell I don't know anything it's electronically you know it seems to be you know like I said the closest thing I'm going to get to something like that. It's got the burst fucker two in the neck and three in the bridge and basically the electronics are the same as a USA made gibson. Anyway time will tell when I get it LOL well that's about it I just thought I comment because when you mentioned that you said you had a SG I think you did have one and the firebird and the Les Paul are kind of struck a bell. All right wherever you are keep safe man keep playing enjoy that firebird I do. Sincerely yours, about the blind Patric guitarist PS Johnny Winter was my favorite guitarist and is why I long for and applying for a firebird. I'm thinking about getting the mojo tone Johnny Winter signature pickups. I'm not a kind of guy that is turned on by signature guitars or anything like that that's just not my style. But this pickups seem to be really nice. Roses on also makes an El Nico 8 firebird pickup which is also kind of whispering in my ear LOL
Awesome tone for sure. The cutouts remind me of the Batman logo. I could never get past that.
In an awesome way, right? 😃
@@JackFossett I can see the special edition Batman SG with the bat mobile shaped case. Maybe epiphone can do it
Black one looks gorgeous 😍
Great vid Jack cheers, I love my SG special its a 2009 model bought in Feb this year a proper guitar for a beginner
2 days ago I bought a used’16 standard with P90s. I couldn’t believe how great the tone was and how comfortable and easy to play it is.
They are super inviting to play. Just very comfortable and easy going.
I have two both with 57 Humbuckers in them and they sound really great. I even get great clean jazz tones out of them. One is cherry the other Pelham Blue
I so love Pelham Blue. Would love to get an SG and Firebird in that finish.
I have an Epiphone ES355 in Pelham Blue as well another great guitar and an older Les Paul Tribute in navy blue with classic 57 humbuckers as well. I love the 57 humbuckers but I play 50s and 60s instrumental rock, pop, jazz and blues mainly so those humbuckers just fit well with those styles of music.
Great video Jack! Spot on tones throughout! All the SGs each had their own voice. So cool. (Love your Townshend windmill. ;-)
Both Derek Trucks and Angus Young (thrown in Frank Zappa too) and that pretty much says it all for me. Celebrating the Gibson SG's midrange, honky, woody, overdriven tone with you on this Fourth of July weekend! ;-)
You know I absolutely love Angus, and I probably could have devoted an entire video just to him, but so much has been done AC/DC wise with the SG that I wanted to mostly hit other points. But you’re absolutely spot on - I could probably do a whole hour video on them and barely scratch the surface!
Somewhere around ten, fifteen years ago I had what I’m guessing was an early nineties SG Junior I’d found in a pawn shop and had absolutely loved. I wound up selling it, and regretted it ever since. This week I returned to SG ownership with the Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG Standard with the Gibson electronics and pickups, and it’s been a sort of happy homecoming.
Thank you Jack - you are crusading for a very special guitar. I LOVE my SG. I recently bought a 1970 SG standard. I am a jazz player - I use a L5 CES and an ES-175 CC. However I love straight out rock n roll as well. The SG absolutely beats my 2018 R8 Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop for playability, sound and comfort. The 1970 SG just SINGS and roars into life when pushed a little. It is fantastic for clean shimmering sounds and the sutain! Oh man it sings for so long. THe guitar is incredibly resonant and I am selling on the R8 Les Paul because compared to the SG it isnt even close. Keep up the good work, Jack. BTW I appreciate the precision of your playing and your ability to communicate through your notes. Peace.
Great video. The SG really is its own beast. You mentioned the difference in pickup spacing with the neck pickup sitting closer to the bridge than a Les Paul. I think that really contributes to the clarity of the SG neck pickup which doesn't as easily get muddy like a LP. The bridge pickup of the SG also sits just slightly closer to the bridge/tailpiece than a LP does. The spacing difference in the bridge pickup is less but still about 1/8 of an inch. In both cases this reduces bass and would tend to increase treble and high mids. With pickup height set fairly low you get a lot of clarity, the highs are sweetened a bit and the mids are forward. To me the SG is very different than a LP and really distinguishes itself within the Gibson lineup. BTW I'm in the camp of being a fan of the "teardrop" pickguard over "batman" style and I've also never had an issue with neck dive. My only complaint about my SG is that I'm constantly chasing the relief and tweaking the truss rod to bring it back.
I’m a fan of both pick guards at this point - originally I was all batwing, then I went through a 61 half guard phase. Now I just love a good SG.
I love SG’s! Honestly, they sit a little wider on the shoulders than a Les Paul so it’s immediately more comfortable. I love the tone, it’s more focused than an LP to me. They also have some of my favorite playability Up the fretboard. I even love the different pickguard shapes. I have a 2016 standard with the batwing and a 2020 ‘61 with the maestro and they’re equally as cool.
Now if I could get a white 3 pickup custom, I could complete my trifecta!
Hey Jack I forgot to tell you how chilla you're playing is. I could tell from what you were playing who you were trying to emulate. And apparently it worked well cuz I was able to figure it out. I'm also severely blind so I wasn't able to see any of your guitar so you on the screen. Boy I'm murdering this but he said you were doing the Pete Townsend windmill oh I would have loved to have seen that jack. But I can imagine it I guess about the best I'm going to be able to do. Thank you so much for this video and yeah just brought back memories I want to still on one now sincerely yours, about the blind bedroom guitars
Great demo! You always show the diversity of these great instruments.
Happy 4th of July Jack. Hope you and your family have a wonderful day. Also have you tried Victory amps? BTW loving the shirt.
Thank you, same to you! I actually haven’t although there’s a Victoria model I use frequently in HX. Would love to try one.
@@JackFossett I wasn’t talking about Victoria. Victory is a British company. They’ve been shown a lot on Andertons. You’re not the first to confuse the two. Funnily enough I live about 35 minutes from where Victoria amps is located and made.
@@seanyiscubsfan1 oh haha - guess I need to read better 🤪 so no, I have not played Victory amps. But I would also like to try those
@@JackFossett I own the RK50H and it’s amazing. It’s the Richie Kotzen signature amp.
don't forget sister Rosetta Tharpe and her bluesy tones on the SG
Great hommage to the Gibson SG - thank you Jack! It took me a while and several different guitars before I found out that the SG is my absolute favorite. I own a 61 reissue, a Special and - most recently - a Derek Trucks signature SG. In my mind it's the most versatile guitar which allows a broad variety of different sounds and styles. Other than the LP, the SG for me is much better to handle because of it's more ergonometric body. And still the coolest guitar on the planet .....
Do you like the derek trucks sg better or worse that the standard 61 sg?
@@brooksphillips2234 Difficult to say, I like the look of the DT a lot. I took the guitar to my jazz combo last week for the first time and earned a big wow from the band. In terms of sound, the 61 RI to me appeared to be a bit hotter, although the specs seem to be pretty much the same. However, both a great instruments indeed.
Great video! I started on an Epiphone SG and graduated to a real Gibson back in 1999. I now have 7 SGs, so you don’t need to convince me!
I am a little surprised that you didn’t mention Tony Iommi and the impact he made on Heavy Metal playing SGs. C’mon now!
Love SGs. I prefer them with P-90s, but humbuckers work well too, although I hate the stock bridge pickup in every SG I’ve ever owned. Needed some extra beef in there and BOOM. Perfect guitar.
the best review for SG. I love your reviews and I Enjoied also the one of Marshall Origin 50H. After 2 Epiphone Les Paul, 2 Fender Stratocaster, it's time to get my first real Gibson, and the SG Standard Cherry is in my favorite...
I have two 2016 Gibson sg’s. A worn brown and a standard cherry p90. Neither have neck dive and are the best playing guitars I have! First guitar I ever held was a Gibson sg. My inspiration came from all pop punk bands in the early 2000’s like sum 41!
SG is my next conquest! Either black or white, I'm torn. The cleans sound wonderful.
Got an epiphone sg 310 for a $100 at a pawn shop when I was in 6th grade... pretty sure it was stolen and pawned but I still play it to this day I've put that guitar through hell and back. No guitar case hot and cold rain and snow marathons of hard rock. Its been soaked with booze sweat and covered in smoke but still plays like the day it was made. My 2018 reissue red epiphone sg on the other hand is alot more light and the pickups are more punchy but it's kind of made flimsy.
Finally! I have been trying to ask for a recomendation between a '61 Reissue and a Modern.
I just got a Gibson SG Standard Heritage Cherry. My first SG. I love it.
Thanks! Love my SG. Like you say, it is a very versatile instrument.
It really is!
Nice video !
Did you mention Tony Iommi ?
Thanks! No I didn’t - I thought about it but I went for GCJr instead for the fuzz tones.
Kudos from another SG guy! Greatest guitar ever..after a strat, of course.
To each their own, but yes, both great guitars.
@@SeabeeBuckeye these 2 axes have a lot in common: contrary to LPs and Teles these are light-bodied, which gives them unstable, chaotic-like dynamics. Very "nervous" instruments. You really need to have good hands to get the most out of them, though an SG might seem to be an easy handle at first (when shredded).
Hi i had one in 1990 but unfortunately it was not good the pickups blew away soon
Now i want to buy another one
Thank you for the video
Great vid Jack, one day I'll own a real sg but my harley benton custom will have to do till I raise the funds lol. It's obvious you love them all but which one tips the scales? Or is that an impossible question lol.
The Custom is the obvious one, but the three standards are also all pretty special to me - hard to pick one!
Since soon after I first picked up the guitar more than 50 years ago, my favorite guitar has been the ‘60-‘64 Les Paul (SG) Special, hands down👌
Great content, Jack.
Thank you!
Great presentation. SG's have always been affordable guitars for young struggling musicians. That's why they gained popularity in the sixties. Great unique tones.
Every time I've picked up a Les Paul, I've put it down again almost immediately. They've just never felt right to me, whereas my SG is so comfortable to play. Mine has p90s and it's a rock and roll machine, but it also cleans up nicely. I love it.
Hey Jack, I’m thinking about getting a 61 with Maestro Vibrola and was wondering if you’ve had any tuning issues? Have you ever tried dropped D with it and if so did it knock the tuning out for the rest of the strings?
When you play clean on the neck pickup of your SG, which pick do you use? It's so important. Nobody talks about it, but changing pick type and thickness often has more impact than changing pickups.
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omg that custom is to die for!
I love my Gibson SG! I also love my Fenders and Jacksons. But, I love my SG most.
Oh yeah man. SGs are lightweight, comfy and they sound sick. SGs are rocknroll! :)
You got that right!
I have a classic, thinking about a Standard, Modern, or 61…. I dig the second one you played, that burst is killer, I wish it were still available like that.
What a great presentation and great playing. SGs are the coolest looking guitars ever . Just got an Epiphone Traditional Pro and it is a solid great sounding , great playing guitar. Clean tones are awesome and thst bridge pickup is great for country pedal steel type bends and chicken pickin'. Yeah it aint a Gibson but it kicks ass.
Yes my friend, the SG is a great guitar. The necks are just awesome. My first electric was a '68 SG that I got back around '85 for $300....Ended up selling or trading it, like an idiot...Hindsight and all...Man you played some nice licks in this vid, Jack. Great tones too. Now I need another SG...SMH...Thanks a lot! LOL
If I’ve convinced you to get another SG, then my work here is done 😎
@@JackFossett LOL
On my bucket list, maybe my next. I really love the 61 reissue.
Im the same i lov3i..its an ebony epiphone i have ..
I enjoyed studying cream and george harrisons revolver tones ..you can get some sweet and unusual tones with them ...feels good and alaays inspiring!!
I’ve always been more of a Les Paul guy but lately I’ve been pulling out my SG Gothic and started to appreciate it more for what it is. Only thing I don’t like is the controls being a little cramped but it’s easy enough to get used to
Happy Independence Day
To you as well!
Can you elaborate why the guitar at 1:27 has such a distinctive clean tone? I’ve recently discovered SGs and am fascinated by them. How can I get that clean sound? Woah
Tbh les paul was a genius. But he was pretty dumb for not liking the design of an SG I understand his frustration without them consulting him about the design. But it's like slicking your hair back man it just looks slick. Like a Cadillac man classy.
I have the Epiphone 1966 G400 Pro version. Has the coil splitting push/pull pots. For the life of me I can’t see how the Gibson version is any better? For less than$300 brand new, it has all the same mojo. Every time I pick it up from the acoustic resonance to the beefy paf style humbuckers, I can’t believe I own it
i bought a gibson short neck bass guitar 10 years ago from a private party for $400.00 .
it was really filthy with dust,dirt, and old fingerprints on it... plus two plastic strings on it...
i cleaned it up with guitar cleaner and wax and installed new ghs short neck strings on it
and ive been playing it just about every weekend ever sense..
I love this bass with the smoothness and also the punch that it has...
Best buy that i ever made..
Jack, I bought my first SG this year! It’s a 2013 SG Supra
I love this video and Jack is great. On the fence about SG, whether it’s a good guitar to buy or not.
Hi nice video. About a month ago, I bought the new Gibson SG '61 Re-issue. I also have a Gibson Les Paul studio, 2021 with a 490R and a 498T in the Bridge. I feel that 498T is a "hotter" pickup, a little more output than the SG. Do you feel there is a difference in tone between the SG Standard and the SG '61 Standard? Thank you. I bought the '61 Reissue of the '61 Humbuckers. Are those like Burstbucker pickups? Sorry for the many questions.
Beautiful sounding guitar the SG I love em
Fantastic Female picker Samantha Fish, who used to use an SG for certain songs, but in recent years has moved that same SG up to main axe status ✅
Gibson just understands sound. Some strats and telecasters are eh kind of okay. But Gibson is just perfect. I've always played them I've tried every guitar brand name out there... my conclusion is Gibson
Agree.... with my Gibson experience the tones are there and I can get on with plagiarizing....ahh playing.... with Starts shaped objects I am often tone shaping 🤡
Man, that white standard sounded MASSIVE. Going to buy that pickups... 😂
Excellent dissertation. I have cream All In One brand out of Los Angeles that Guitar Max called an ‘SG on Steroids’ along with it’s ebony fingerboard. You covered historical information about Les Paul’s contract renewal and his messy divorce with Mary Ford. Many SG players but what Eric did with his in Cream (Steppin’ Out, LIVE) just incredible. And yes, Jimi played on for some of his live blues performances including Redhouse. Thank you.
SG + Fuzz = Happiness
At 1:27, what is this heavenly tone you have here??? I just got an SG and I have to know how you did this. Please!!!!
SG Special in T.V. Yella for my Santana/Woodstock fix...
Screams and cries. 😎👍
Another windmill please😂😎👍
Don't forget Frank Zappa 😉😎👍
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Love brother
Oh my God! The P90 one!
Another great video, Jack. Thanks. Don't overlook the SG Junior. Although it's the LP Junior that has the big reputation, the SG is every bit as good; and prettier.
I’d love to get a Jr someday!
Nice one jack. Do you like them with p90s?
Yes very much!
i've got a 62 reissue, a firebrand and a 69 jr. sg are the best!
I’m picking up a 2003 faded on the 19th. Traded my Les Paul Studio for it. I’m not excited about neck dive, but I really love the tone. Somewhat Stratty, while still sounding somewhat dark like a Gibson.
Great tones, as always! How did you set your amp's EQ and gear in the bit at 12'32" and 18'10"?
Thank you
Okay, I bought another SG - a Gibson SG Special, the current version with P-90s - since I posted in here a year or so ago, and I’ve been VERY satisfied between it and the Epi ‘61 Les Paul SG. I’ll frequently find myself practicing on one a while and get the urge to get the other out to play with for a bit - not in preference, just because.
The Gibson sg I’ve also had an obsession for since “school of rock”! Have a telecaster obsession too! SADLY, the Stratocaster is the only shaped guitar I feel comfortable beating in😢 I wish I could beat on my sg”s! They’re too beautiful to me!
The name of the person who said that the SGs is the easiest guitar 🎸 to copy escapes me during my research but he was an absolute lover of this guitar!
One thing people never mention which 100% makes a difference between this and a les paul is that everything is shifted over to the left more (right if you're lefty) and so when you hold it in a normal position you're strumming closer to the bridge as opposed to a les paul. Also explains why it could potentially have neck dive
SG's are great man. Mine was seeing angus have one on the heat seeker music video. I was like... oh fuck yeeeeaaah
Agree 100 percent with everything you say in this video. SG:s are really underrated.