Members Mikeo Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 So I bought a SG classic from MF, the guitar I believe is only really available through MF and GC. Any way I ordered the cherry one (only color really available) and it came in. The wood grain was streaky on one of the horns, the top on to be more specific and I didn't like the look of of it. It sounded fine. So I ordered a second one and was gonna compair the 2 guitars. The order got screwed up but eventually did come on. Now the second SG guitar has the strange as all hell piece of mahogany and also looks like it's 2 pieces of wood, with the second piece running through not through the center of the guitar, but through the area near the volume and tone knobs. My last SG purchase as in 1980 a standard model that I still own. My question is, does any one else have on of these guitars that looks like it's 2 peices of wood. The guitar(s) sound great with the P90's and some folks don't worry about looks, but I thought that this was really a crummy way of putting wood togeher. I know it's a cheaper model, but it looks like you don't get too much guitar in the Gibson line up these days for 1000 bucks. I thought if it was 2 peice of wood they would have book macthed the wood down the middle guitar. Like I said the 2nd one has a cool grain, and I might keep this one, but it's more. One has to go back on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk8centilli Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 I was debating between an SG Classic and the Les Paul Double Cutaway during the Guitar Center Labor Day Sale; I opted for the latter, but it was a tough choice! Aside from that, I'd like to see a pic of the streaked horn (sounds interesting). The one and only that my local GC had a one piece body, but it would not surprise me if that was the exception to the rule. I agree that the seam should be in the center, but I have found that it is not often the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members goodhonk Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 all the ones that i've seen at GC have looked really nice. that is usually the guitar i grab when i go in too. love those p-90s, and the bound neck feels good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wurstburst Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 Sounds like it's a 3-piece. Look for another seam on the other third. That one is probably just a better match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members leopardstar Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 click on the sg army link in my sig and pm some of the guys or gals who have one and see what they think....oh and then join the army :~) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members axepilot Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 I have a new SG Classic. The body is two piece, joined right down the center. The grain is matched very well, though, and you have to look really hard in the right lighting to see the seam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 's mel gibson Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 My question is, does any one else have on of these guitars that looks like it's 2 peices of wood. The guitar(s) sound great with the P90's and some folks don't worry about looks, but I thought that this was really a crummy way of putting wood togeher.------------------------------------------------------------------------- You're not the only one to notice this 'little thing" they do. It does seem that you will pay more for a book matched top. I believe all the really good, large pieces of wood are saved for their most expensive and labour intensive models. I've sort of wondered myself why Gibson doesn't go the extra mile and try to join the two piece top down the center and not make it look like an out-house door. My 78 LP Standard w/cherry burst finish and 3 piece top is at least symetrical. The wings are flamey and the center is grainy. It's my #1. All 9 1/2 tons of it, warts and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oryan Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 Nothing wrong with a two piece body, unless aesthetics is top priority for you. If it sounds good then don't worry about it....rock that bitch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rocktoe Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 I was debating between an SG Classic and the Les Paul Double Cutaway during the Guitar Center Labor Day Sale; I opted for the latter, but it was a tough choice! I was in a similar situation, with an SG Classic (looked sweet as hell) and SG Blue Mist Metallic. Ended up going home with "Blue" since the P90 pickups weren't for me and the Classic didn't come with a case. The guitar looked really beautiful, though... Seemed to be one piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TeleFromHelly Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 I hope they make that an LE with the standard as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members axepilot Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 I ordered mine through MF, and it looks like I got a good one- two pieces and the grain matches nicely. The Classic is less than a grand, so you know Gibson isn't putting its best wood or book matching into it. What it lacks in all of the fancy eye candy, it more than makes up for with its performace. It's a player. Here's the seam up close using a flash: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikeo Posted September 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 I ordered mine through MF, and it looks like I got a good one- two pieces and the grain matches nicely. The Classic is less than a grand, so you know Gibson isn't putting its best wood or book matching into it. What it lacks in all of the fancy eye candy, it more than makes up for with its performace. It's a player. Here's the seam up close using a flash: when was your guitar made? cause that's very nice, nice hunk of wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members axepilot Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 when was your guitar made?cause that's very nice, nice hunk of wood It's a 2008, and I'll admit to being very suprised when I received it. The body is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikeo Posted September 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 It's a 2008, and I'll admit to being very suprised when I received it. The body is beautiful. I may send em both back, and keep trying till they get me a good one. I tend to keep my guitars forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members axepilot Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 I may send em both back, and keep trying till they get me a good one. I tend to keep my guitars forever Here's a pic of the back: I also tend to keep my guitars for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 Amusing pics, but they don't really show the seams, so hold on a second - Okay, I'm back - miss me? Well I went and pulled it out of my storage location and had to take it to the living room under sunlight to find the seam. Luckily mine is well matched, but it is like you are saying on yours, the seam for the second piece basically runs up the guitar between two tone knobs. I was able to see the two pieces by looking at the but of the guitar. By looking at the top of the guitar I wasn't able to tell for sure because the longitudinal grains matched well. Don't fret "two pieces" on a Gibson, that is more common that not, even on the more expensive models. But check this one out for obvious grain patter of the two pieces. It's also mine but I don't care about its bookmatching, it sounds fantastic. But looks better under this lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 P.S. When it comes to these guitars, I'm not a huge fan of the bridge tone. I prefer a P-90 tone from a bridge of a thicker guitar like an LP or LP Junior; however, I love :love: the middle and neck position tones from this guitar. So you'll never find me in the market for an SG Jr P-90, but these are a very nice guitar. But the bridge tone would be great for lots of players, just not my sound. {censored}, I just noticed my bridge pickup is up too high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members axepilot Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 When I ordered my Classic, I wasn't expecting great book matching or sweet grain. I was expecting an affordable working guitar to go out and kick ass with. Looks like I lucked out on the wood, and the guitar really does kick ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lowbrow Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 I was lucky to find mine used...and it's a one piece body. I've seen others that where two pice...haven't noticed one that was three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members axepilot Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 I was lucky to find mine used...and it's a one piece body. I've seen others that where two pice...haven't noticed one that was three. NICE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 NICE! Yeah, it is nice and probably unusual for these guitars for it to be just one piece. But you see that pretty grain will all those unbroken swirl/wave patterns, well you see those swirls trap all the tone in the guitar and it can't get out. That's why you need multiple pieces with straight line grain so the tone will shoot straight out of the bugger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zuzuman Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 I have a new SG Classic. The body is two piece, joined right down the center. The grain is matched very well, though, and you have to look really hard in the right lighting to see the seam. That's exactly how mine looks. I would be surprised to find many (if any) that are truly one piece. On the other hand, based on my Explorer, I would NOT be surprised to find quite a few badly matched specimens out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 That's exactly how mine looks. I would be surprised to find many (if any) that are truly one piece. On the other hand, based on my Explorer, I would NOT be surprised to find quite a few badly matched specimens out there. Speaking of which, check out this one Usually when I buy online, I accept the grain pattern as one would from a pig in a poke, but on this one, I had to send it back. The next one I got was better, but still far from perfect. and these were the "celebrated" limited edition Guitar of the Week editions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mnhhngbfs Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 i would've kept the first explorer, it looked kinda cool like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zuzuman Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 i would've kept the first explorer, it looked kinda cool like that Well, here's mine. I think we've identified a trend. It's for sale, by the way (not because of the mismatching; I've just got to thin the herd...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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