Members Mikeo Posted July 5, 2008 Members Share Posted July 5, 2008 I'm thinking of ordering one I have a SG I purchased in 1980, not bad. so talk me out of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members goodhonk Posted July 5, 2008 Members Share Posted July 5, 2008 only a fool would do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stinkfoot Posted July 5, 2008 Members Share Posted July 5, 2008 Awesome guitar. The neck was too chunky for my taste, but the tone and everything about them is killer. A great bang for the buck guitar. IMO, the two best deals on Gibsons are the SG Classic and the VMLP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted July 5, 2008 Members Share Posted July 5, 2008 Great sounding guitar IMO. There are guitars with P-90s that sound better to me from the bridge position. The thinner SG body makes it a bit brighter and thinner, but the N+B and Neck positions are my favorite P-90 tones in those positions (semi & hollows aside) and prefer that tone over the LP P-90 tone for those positions. I do also have an LP Junior, and I'd rather have that body style for a bridge P-90 only guitar, but for a dual pickup P-90 guitar, I prefer the tones of the SG Classic over the LP Junior Special. The thinner body gives the tone more vibe. Another words, a rather lively tone. Just try to scout out a good deal. MF tends to put them on sale from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members goodwater Posted July 5, 2008 Members Share Posted July 5, 2008 one of the better guitars that i own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hondro Posted July 5, 2008 Members Share Posted July 5, 2008 my favorite guitar to play out with plus she's a looker my only question for you is why you said "and" instead of "an" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members docjeffrey Posted July 6, 2008 Members Share Posted July 6, 2008 You don't want one. You'll never touch any of your other guitars after you get hold of the Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pekelnik Posted July 6, 2008 Members Share Posted July 6, 2008 Awesome guitar. The neck was too chunky for my taste, but the tone and everything about them is killer. A great bang for the buck guitar. IMO, the two best deals on Gibsons are the SG Classic and the VMLP. Shouldn't the neck be really thin? I thought it is modeled after the special and those where really thin (according to PT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikeo Posted July 13, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 Thanks boyz, placed the order yesterday and I se how I like it. I hope I like the 50's style neck, as I remember it is a bit chubby. I looked at the sg classic, the LP faded double cut and a LP single cut. I love the Townsend Live at Leeds tone and think the GS classic will be less dark in tone as the body is thinner. My last SG purchase was a SG standard which I got in 1980 and still own.. I like the upper fret access on an SG and the weight. I thing the Stop tail piece which my standard has will be a welcome improvement over what was on the Special back in the late 60's. Once again thanks. I do need to get a case, afterwards and will do so after I deciede I love the guitar. I will order a TKLhttp://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/TKL-Premier-SG-Style-Guitar-Case-?sku=541299 , don't need to pay for a TKL case with the Gibson logo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted July 13, 2008 Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 Congrats on pulling the trigger. I'm pretty sure you'll be pleased. I might be interested in the stock Gibson gigbag if you decide to dump it. Post your review when you receive it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 6mmSid Posted July 13, 2008 Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 Shouldn't the neck be really thin? I thought it is modeled after the special and those where really thin (according to PT) No, they describe it as "rounded profile" or something like that, and it's quite beefy. I have a Standard and Classic, and if they aren't the same they're pretty damn close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members senor-penguin Posted July 14, 2008 Members Share Posted July 14, 2008 You don't want one. You'll never touch any of your other guitars after you get hold of the Classic. He ain't lying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iplayanesp Posted July 14, 2008 Members Share Posted July 14, 2008 I have SG classic Gas. post lots of pics when you recieve it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr.Mow Posted July 14, 2008 Members Share Posted July 14, 2008 I have the 67 SG RI, which is pretty similar, only differences I can see are the pickguard, cream binding instead of white and Alnico II magnets instead of what ever are in the Classic.. Two words describe this guitar.. FUCKING RUDE.. No other way to say it.. through a cranked amp it makes me giggle uncontrollably, It makes me just want to keep wailing on powerchords.. Its not polite, its not subtle, its not 'nice'.. Its like waking up a after a big night out in a gutter with no pants, shaved eyebrows clutching a sticky dildo.. Buy one.. Now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seajay Posted July 14, 2008 Members Share Posted July 14, 2008 I have the 67 SG RI, which is pretty similar, only differences I can see are the pickguard, cream binding instead of white and Alnico II magnets instead of what ever are in the Classic.. Two words describe this guitar.. FUCKING RUDE.. No other way to say it.. through a cranked amp it makes me giggle uncontrollably, It makes me just want to keep wailing on powerchords.. Its not polite, its not subtle, its not 'nice'.. Its like waking up a after a big night out in a gutter with no pants, shaved eyebrows clutching a sticky dildo.. Buy one.. Now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ashasha Posted July 14, 2008 Members Share Posted July 14, 2008 Just put mine down about 3 minutes ago. Great decision to go ahead and buy it. I don't think that there is another Gibson in that price range that can touch it (besides the LPVM which I love). Its so damn sexy that even my wife (who isn't overly fond of my guitars) was just amazed at how nice that sucker looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian Krashpad Posted July 14, 2008 Members Share Posted July 14, 2008 If I could afford unlimited guitars and was an SG guy I'd have one. As it is, I make do with a one-Benjamin knock-off. And even that rocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Large Posted July 14, 2008 Members Share Posted July 14, 2008 Me. Amazing guitar. Worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members book_of_lies777 Posted July 14, 2008 Members Share Posted July 14, 2008 I have a cheap Epi SG I stuck a GFS Dream 90 in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members curseoftruth Posted July 14, 2008 Members Share Posted July 14, 2008 Just sold mine on Friday. Great guitar no doubt. I didn't really need the money (but it did make the wife happy that I got an expensive head and got rid of another piece of gear), I just never played mine and for my band, it didn't really get down and dirty enough for our style. No matter what I did tuning and gain or fuzz wise, always sounded like a classic rock guitar. I've sold two SGs this year, I guess I'm just a Les Paul and Flying V Type of guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members epi56ebony Posted July 14, 2008 Members Share Posted July 14, 2008 love it! it does have a fat neck which i love. now i can truly play along w/the who at leeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members happy_dude2341 Posted July 14, 2008 Members Share Posted July 14, 2008 quick question for those that have one, dose it have a poly or nitro finish? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr.Mow Posted July 14, 2008 Members Share Posted July 14, 2008 quick question for those that have one, dose it have a poly or nitro finish?thanks Nitro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bennintexas Posted July 14, 2008 Members Share Posted July 14, 2008 Shouldn't the neck be really thin? I thought it is modeled after the special and those where really thin (according to PT) i played a classic a couple days ago, realllllyy thin neck from what i remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mistersuperfly Posted July 14, 2008 Members Share Posted July 14, 2008 Does this help? I love mine, the neck is a bit closer to the 50's style than the 60's so it is a bit thicker... it doesn't feel like an SG standard to me, the fit and finish are just as good, but something about it seems like a different guitar. Not in a bad way at all though, it actually feels better in my hands than a standard does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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