Members t-rey Posted February 3, 2010 Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 I really want an SG Classic, but whenever I hear/read stuff about SGs it always comes up that they are neck heavy. So how bad is it really? Does the neck dive unless you are holding it up? Or is it more along the lines of how some guitars sit with the neck more level than a Les Paul? If it is a legit issue, how can it be fixed? I want to put a Maestro on it - so would the additional weight of that help? I don't know - I am curious and super bored at work, so humor me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Josh33 Posted February 3, 2010 Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 yeah they are pretty neck heavy. on both my sg's, if i just let it hang the neck falls forward. i dont really care though... its just something you deal with, not a big inconvenience. the way they sound and play make up for it. i also have the strap a little tighter and high up which keeps it a bit snugger on my body.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr.Picklebottom Posted February 3, 2010 Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 yeah, its an issue. youll quickly get used to keeping your hand on the neck. so if you like to do alot of other things with your hands while standing and wearing a guitar, the SG is not the guitar for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tattoedsailor Posted February 3, 2010 Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 I own SG classic its actually not to bad. What ever you do, do not replace the stock tuners. I've seen guys put the heavier Grovers on these guitars and really adds a lot weight to neck. The stock tuners are very light in weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joncyberboy Posted February 3, 2010 Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 I can't play mine live because of the neck dive. I sing and often in verses don't play at all so hate having to hold the guitar all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted February 3, 2010 Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 It's not the worst neck heavy guitar I've had but it is there. I think they probably vary from slightly to extremely neck-heavy FWIW, I use an evil strap created from the flesh of a fallen bovine which keeps my SG in place fine hands-free. So it is not a problem at all for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members conky Posted February 3, 2010 Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 they are neck heavy but Mine doesn't fall forward if i let the neck go. I'm sure with the bridge on it the weight will balance it out more. And youcould always put the strap button on the top horn to balance it, but that to me just looks dumb on an SG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t-rey Posted February 3, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 I own SG classic its actually not to bad. What ever you do, do not replace the stock tuners. I've seen guys put the heavier Grovers on these guitars and really adds a lot weight to neck. The stock tuners are very light in weight. Touche salesman. I hadn't thought of that, but I had wondered if the tuners needed replacing. Does a maestro style trem weigh any more than the bridge that comes on it (with or without the big engraved piece)? Would that even matter with neck heaviness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t-rey Posted February 3, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 they are neck heavy but Mine doesn't fall forward if i let the neck go. I'm sure with the bridge on it the weight will balance it out more. And youcould always put the strap button on the top horn to balance it, but that to me just looks dumb on an SG. Good to know And yeah, I would like to avoid drilling into the upper horn, I am not a fan of that either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlueSteam Posted February 3, 2010 Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 I have two Gibson SGs and neither of them fall forward... I use a music stand in my home to hold lyrics and I'm always flipping through stuff and the neck never dives. One of mine is of average body weight and the other is heavier than normal as it is made of maple. EDIT: I also use a leather strap... don't know that it has anything to do with it, but it has been brought up, so I'll just throw that out there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted February 3, 2010 Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 So leather straps help then? As long as its not like SRV super wide I wouldn't mind having one. Maybe an excuse to buy a Couch (and get teh indie credz)... couch is the anti-leather tho. Made of super cheap plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members conky Posted February 3, 2010 Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 My SG only has a bridge pickup and isn't that bad, I'm all over the place and have my hands off my guitar a lot and it rarely drops to the ground. You'll get used to it in no time. Probably the most comfortable guitar ever to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members companyman Posted February 3, 2010 Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 try to get an SG with an ebony fretboard, I used to have 1979 SG Firebrand with one and it was amazing to play, not very neck heavy either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t-rey Posted February 3, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 couch is the anti-leather tho. Made of super cheap plastic I was unaware of this...thanks for the infoz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members conky Posted February 3, 2010 Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 I use the plain old Levy's strap and don't have any problems... If you get a good deal on one and find you don't like it there is always someone with SG gas so you could flip it easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t-rey Posted February 3, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 I use the plain old Levy's strap and don't have any problems... If you get a good deal on one and find you don't like it there is always someone with SG gas so you could flip it easily. Very true...always nice to know the flip would be easy if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members conky Posted February 3, 2010 Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 Can't go wrong with an SG, the classic is the one with the P-90's right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t-rey Posted February 3, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 Yep, sure is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melx Posted February 3, 2010 Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 I was unaware of this...thanks for the infoz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t-rey Posted February 3, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 {censored}, robo just got me didn't he. See the deciptively helpful first couple of posts set me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members conky Posted February 3, 2010 Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 I played a Classic at GC a while back. I didn't put a strap on it but it didn't feel anymore neck heavy than mine so you'll probably be good to go. They aren't neck heavy like an Ibanez Iceman. I had one of those and the headstock would dive every time you let it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BP90 Posted February 3, 2010 Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 I have played quite a few SG's and my Classic is the least neck heavy out of all of them. I can let go of it with no divebomb. I had an SG Deluxe with the strap peg on the horn and a bigsby and THAT guitar had a neck that would hit the floor if you let go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Josh33 Posted February 3, 2010 Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 try to get an SG with an ebony fretboard, I used to have 1979 SG Firebrand with one and it was amazing to play, not very neck heavy either. i have to disagree... i have a gibson sg gothic series (first run) and it has an ebony fret board and it dives alot more then my 61' reissue. but the ebony is soooo freakign sexy and feels so nice! i love ebony fret boards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted February 3, 2010 Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 never noticed neck heaviness on them... maybe it's just be, but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Coma Larkin Posted February 3, 2010 Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 Couch is actually vegan, Robo wasn't joking. I just bought a Special (Faded Brown) and surprisingly it balances really well. Don't find it neck heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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