Recordings of BLUES played on an SG?

[shamu1]

I'm looking for some albums or live recordings of good blues guitar (not blues rock) played on an SG - obviously there's plenty of stuff played on Strats, Teles, ES-335s, etc., but I'm not aware of a lot out there played on an SG. Can any of you recommend anything?

This thread could also be a good place for people to let others know about cool blues recordings they discover featuring SGs.

 

[dbb]

It's not quite blues but check out Sister Rosetta Tharpe as a start - search this forum for lots of posts about her.

Sister Rosetta Tharpe ~ Trailer: The Godmother of Rock & Roll | American Masters | PBS

 

[Alex_SG]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Cgu73bQxCs

Been Down So Long - One of 3 blues songs from The Doors album "L.A. Woman". Played here by Manzarek/Krieger.
Note Robby Krieger playing his '67 SG Standard...

 

[Col Mustard]

Check out Derek Trucks...
he's the master of this genre, and plays an SG.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHRY6JnkIm4[/ame]

 

[Popozuda]

I've got a Buddy Guy record with him on the front pullin' some notes from an SG.

 

[dbb]

I've got a Buddy Guy record with him on the front pullin' some notes from an SG.

Cool...Buddy's usually a Strat player....but he's been around the block a few times, and may have had chance to use lots of guitars.

 

[oldrockfan]

all of those vids were nice but that Derek one sounds exactly like what you were askin for. Can't get much more blues than that one! He looked pretty young in that vid too. I've had the chance to talk to Derek several times over the years and he is the real deal playing wise! Also happens to be a heck of a nice guy... very down to earth.

 

[GTSG]

Earl Hooker for sure. Joe Lewis Walker played a White SG Les Paul on Great Guitars also. Its on the cover. He also mixed Gospel with Blues and Blues Rock.

Earl Hooker / Sweet Home Chicago - YouTube

 

[peskypesky]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3d5uFEyzOxo]Jimi Hendrix - Red House live in Stockholm 69 - YouTube[/ame]

 

[peskypesky]

Muddy, playing an SG-ish Guild

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMoxRnKAF18]Muddy Waters - Train Fare Home Blues ( HD - LIVE - 1968 ) - YouTube[/ame]

 

[peskypesky]

Pistol Pete plays some nice blues on a Jay Turser SG copy

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUId_YSlnz8]Red House 1 21 2011 10 07 PM - YouTube[/ame]

 

[TKOjams]

Dig on this.....

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_JBdjtc5RQ[/ame]

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

Eric Clapton in the days of his guitar style that was my favorite of his.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4vxOoSS5RY]Eric Clapton & his Gibson SG (1968) - YouTube[/ame]

 

[ZenJenga]

Eric Clapton in the days of his guitar style that was my favorite of his.

Eric Clapton & his Gibson SG (1968) - YouTube

Everytime I see an old video or photo of Clapton I am stunned by how different he looked back then. Does not look at all like the same person.

 

[sgtbeefheart]

Jimi Hendrix - Red House live in Stockholm 69 - YouTube

I never watch that vid when it's posted.

I don't like to see someone really not liking his guitar.

 

[dbb]

I never watch that vid when it's posted.

I don't like to see someone really not liking his guitar.

You really think Jimi's expression is dislike for the white SG? He doesn't seem to be fighting the guitar, but he does seem subdued, at least for him.

 

[nbeersiii]

Muddy, playing an SG-ish Guild

Muddy Waters - Train Fare Home Blues ( HD - LIVE - 1968 ) - YouTube

Thats not an SG man. Not sure what it is but its not an SG. Looks like a hagstrom,

 

[sgtbeefheart]

Yes, looks more like a Jaguar than anything.

 

[GTSG]

I think it is a Guild Thunderbird?

 

[sgtbeefheart]

Good spot.

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