Members Woody_in_MN Posted October 29, 2008 Members Share Posted October 29, 2008 So what's the deal with SG's? Not many of us seem to value them much. Not like the Les Pauls, the Strats, or even the telecaster (and clones) out there. For those who have been paying attention, I put my Epiphone SG 400 up for sale - actually a couple times over the last year. I lowered the price to $260 shipped - no bites. Not one. So last night I was moving guitars around. I moved my SG from downstairs to my bedroom for a little variety. I had not played it for months. I picked it up. I was impressed with how light it was. Amazingly, it was for the most part still in tune. So I played it for about ten minutes. It seems to resonate nicely - even without being plugged in to an amp. The body - even though it is solid body (of course) just seemed to resonate so naturally. It seemd so easy to play - and really so different from any other guitar I have. It is a GREAT guitar! I had to re-discover how great a guitar it is. Actually I've done this twice - re-discovered how great it is. And I have to say it has the most versatility of sound of any guitar I have. So what is it with SG's? - Woody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billythegoat Posted October 29, 2008 Members Share Posted October 29, 2008 I love my Faded and I have a little Epi Special on the way(mod project). IMO, I think a lot of people are looking for the right SG. I had played many many SG's and really didn't like them until I picked up the one I currently own. I would love to try out a Classic, those are effin' sexy!!Personally I don't like the Epi neck joint or that style of neck joint on SG's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CDmusicCD Posted October 29, 2008 Members Share Posted October 29, 2008 I'd take an SG over a strat any day. Hate the neck on strats.LP's are kinda over rated IMO, I can't get into the single cut two volume and two tone knobs. It comes down to the fact that because Gibson LP's and Fender Strats have been around so long they are considered "the best". thats just my opinion though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members axepilot Posted October 29, 2008 Members Share Posted October 29, 2008 I play my LP's more than the SG's, but I still love my SG's................they rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Coda_ Posted October 29, 2008 Members Share Posted October 29, 2008 OT.....i wish they would make the SG Classic with the block inlays....that would look so much cooler..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members axepilot Posted October 29, 2008 Members Share Posted October 29, 2008 OT.....i wish they would make the SG Classic with the block inlays....that would look so much cooler.....With an ebony board.......................................Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members leopardstar Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 I play my LP's more than the SG's, but I still love my SG's................they rock! sexy. the supremes are almost adifferent animal all together, what with maple top and all. I would die before letting it go:evil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wulver Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 I played an SG Classic once a good long while ago, and really enjoyed it. However, all the Epi SGs I've tried, well, their necks were horrible. couldn't make myself comfortable with the shape: too wide near the base. so, I dunno. I'm more of a semi-hollow fan, myself, but maybe I'll find an SG that fits someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Saturn Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 I've been GASing for a SG. Looked at a couple. My wife said she is buying me a new guitar for Christmas and it just may be a SG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BeanoBoy Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 I've noticed lots of guys playing SG's in the last year or two. Most have been in the country genre. Lots of guys are discovering 'Disraeli gears' was made for the most part with an SG. 'Crossroads', Clapton's classic on 'Wheels of Fire' was played on an SG. Peter Stroud the excellent player with Sheryl Crow uses an SG a lot. Your problem might be the fact that it's an Epi. Although I've heard the Epi SG's are decent, most guys prefer Gibsons. One more SG example; Pete Townshend , during the 'Tommy' era. Saw them live and Pete's tone with an SG with P-90's was as good as it gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Woody_in_MN Posted October 30, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 I've noticed lots of guys playing SG's in the last year or two. Most have been in the country genre. Lots of guys are discovering 'Disraeli gears' was made for the most part with an SG. 'Crossroads', Clapton's classic on 'Wheels of Fire' was played on an SG. Peter Stroud the excellent player with Sheryl Crow uses an SG a lot. Your problem might be the fact that it's an Epi. Although I've heard the Epi SG's are decent, most guys prefer Gibsons. One more SG example; Pete Townshend , during the 'Tommy' era. Saw them live and Pete's tone with an SG with P-90's was as good as it gets. I saw Cream play live on a variety show - might have been Ed Sullivan, Anyway - yup Clapton had a SG. Pete Townsend played an SG at Woodstock. I believe Hendrix used a SG from time to time. I seem to like the neck fine on my epi - but next time I'm at Guitar Center, I'll try a Gibson to compare. - w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blingdogg Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 I think SGs are cool. I haven't played one too much, but I still like them. Especially since Clapton (one of my fave guitarists) played one, and his old tone is one of my favorites ever. I also never understood why they get such little attention compared to LPs and other guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thirteendevils Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 resistance is futile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PaulSter Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 I'd take an SG over a strat any day. Hate the neck on strats.LP's are kinda over rated IMO, I can't get into the single cut two volume and two tone knobs.It comes down to the fact that because Gibson LP's and Fender Strats have been around so long they are considered "the best".thats just my opinion though."...two volume, and two tone knobs":confused: Guess I'm not following you. I get the part about the single cutaway on the LP, but the SG has the same controls. Right? PaulS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members freetime Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 volume and tone for each pickup so you don't have to fiddle with your knobs whenever you switch pups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blingdogg Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 volume and tone for each pickup so you don't have to fiddle with your knobs whenever you switch pups that's what I like about LPs and SGs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NotDead Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 They're the most comfortable guitar on the planet. Not over-countoured like strats, light but not weak. And the look amazingthe tone is ballsy but with a big midrange punch.Clapton, townshend, angus, even hendrix a time or two played SGs. To me, they're perfect for most things.LPs are better for long soloing and sustain.Teles are better for, well, being a tele. They have they're own thing.I'm kind of a strat hater.But SGs, they're great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members InnerVision Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 You has to have SG's so you can be in the cool SG Army! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members freetime Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 I like setting the neck at zero and flicking the switch back and fourth a few times. I larve my Faded. Its my main axe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk8centilli Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 Everyone I have ever had has been sold or traded and I always want another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Woody_in_MN Posted October 30, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 They're the most comfortable guitar on the planet. Not over-countoured like strats, light but not weak. And the look amazingthe tone is ballsy but with a big midrange punch.Clapton, townshend, angus, even hendrix a time or two played SGs.To me, they're perfect for most things.LPs are better for long soloing and sustain.Teles are better for, well, being a tele. They have they're own thing.I'm kind of a strat hater.But SGs, they're great. With the SG 400 cranked up you get that full over-drive type bark, but with the volume brought down, you can get an amazingly clear, clean jazz type sound. Very versatile - reminds me of clips I have heard of the GFS Dream 180's. - w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbh5150 Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 I think that SGs were the bastard stepchild to the LPs - the LP always seemed to be the COOLEST guitar in my youth.IMO it seems that as people get older , the appreciation for guitars like the SG and Tele go up. It definitely did for me on both counts, and just in the last couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ESchmidt Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 I love my SG. I do like my les paul more though. But I just got a Gibson Faded SG for $400 used. Its the old one back when they had ebony fingerboards. Man is it awesome. I learned to play Rack N Roll Train (new AC/DC single) on it last night and I can feel the chords resonationg or vibrating when I play it. It is definetly a rock n roll machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Blinky Jones Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 SG's rock! I like them a lot. I'd own one if the right one came along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Heel Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 I think a lot of people are looking for the right SG. +1 SGs, like most guitars, are all over the place in terms of feel, and especially balance. If you find the right one, it's da bomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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