I thought the Supro Delta King 10 was a pretty cool amp I tried recently, check one out. Single channel tube combo, reverb, footswitchable gain and boost feature, they make a smaller and bigger version of the 10 if you prefer a different size but I thought the 10 was perfect!
What do you think of the JB? Personally I think they are too hot and honky sounding, I suggest 57C or 57C+ depending what you like. Another good one is Burstbucker 2.
I just put a BB1 in the neck of my SG to get a bluesier and brighter tone than the 57C that was in there. Also put a 57C+ in the bridge to get a little hotter and darker tone than the 57C that was in there. So far so good although I am missing the 57C in the bridge a little bit. You can find...
You are correct, good stuff! I have an SG with a pair of 57 Classics and it sounds fantastic, and another with 57 Classic Plus in the bridge which is a little bit hotter and darker sounding which is equally as good. :yesway:
Probably nothing wrong with the nut, the guitar probably needs a complete setup since you put lighter strings on it, adjust the truss rod, adjust the bridge saddles for intonation, adjust the bridge height, adjust pickup height, put some graphite or vasaline in the nut slots. Might as well oil...
That looks like it would be a fun restoration project, route out the holes in the back and fill them with new mahogany, patch the holes in the front, if it comes out good stain it if not paint a solid color. Maybe restore those P90's if salvageable, reuse the knobs, get a new pickguard and...
Although I am an Angus fan, I got my first SG cuz I couldnt afford an LP! Some years later when I finally got my LP I found I play my SG more! There's nothing like an SG! :yesway: