Which should i get?

[Angusrocks]

I will be buying my 2nd sg soon and was going to see if anybody has any opinions on what i should.

 

[Zeppelin Rules]

Welcome to ETSG!

What do you have now ?

 

[Six String]

Welcome to ETSG Angusrocks! :) :) :)

If it's your second SG, what is your 1st one? We'd love to see it in Pix. Second, the type of music you play will be a factor. And certainly if you have a limitless amount of money then a mint 61 original would certainly be there........ but if you're like most of us, give us a ball park figure to deal with. This will help us better know what you might be happiest with.

We can prolly supply pix and links for suggestions.......... just let us know what's on your mind! 8) 8) 8)

 

[ahumancalledperson]

i think that the naturalburst standards look cool.

 

[Angusrocks]

My first sg was an epiphone. My price is only about up to 1800. I play a lot of AC/DC and some Led and stuff like that.

 

[ahumancalledperson]

get a '61 reissue like this

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-SG-61-Electric-Guitar?sku=514566

 

[Angusrocks]

Yeah i have been looking at those a lot. They seem pretty nice.

 

[zrAC/DC]

Get me one too. jk 8)

 

[fatnecks]

I'm fully prepared to get flamed on this one, but I think walnut stain sucks. It just looks like the bad decisions of the 70's to me. I also don't like the yellowed inlays...... But I don't wanna drag you down if it's your bag. If that's the guitar for you, then bombs away, go after it!

If it was me and I had $1800, I'd first be looking for a used white custom with a Vibrola. If I couldn't do it for the $, I'd look for a used custom shop 61 or 62 RI with a vibrola. Then of those didn't work out, I'd be looking for an SG Supreme either in Blue or Green........

 

[Raging Taco]

i LOVE... the walnut color. but the satin, forget that. i need some bling bling 8)

 

[chillidoggy]

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I'm fully prepared to get flamed on this one, but I think walnut stain sucks. It just looks like the bad decisions of the 70's to me. I also don't like the yellowed inlays...... But I don't wanna drag you down if it's your bag. If that's the guitar for you, then bombs away, go after it!

If it was me and I had $1800, I'd first be looking for a used white custom with a Vibrola. If I couldn't do it for the $, I'd look for a used custom shop 61 or 62 RI with a vibrola. Then of those didn't work out, I'd be looking for an SG Supreme either in Blue or Green........
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Yup, I reckon the satin finish walnut looks like something I'd knock up in the garage over a weekend that's been reclaimed out of a piece of muy parent's furniture!

 

[Everdying]

remember, cherry does turn into a walnut looking stain after a long time.

it would've been better if gibson called it 'vintage cherry' rather than walnut...even tho both would look about the same

potatoe...pohtahtoes...ebony...black...mustard yellow...tv yellow...whatever...

 

[GibsonWarrior]

If your only SG experience so far is an Epi G400 i would suggest playing a few Gibson for comparison. The Epi Sg whilst a great guitar at the price point isnt really like a Gibson SG.

Try playing the special(faded?) Standard and 61 Reissue back to back and see which you like best. necks and pups vary from model to model so its difficult for anyone to say ...'buy this guitar'...

The Classic SG is another great value guitar although you will have to make your own mind up whether you like the P90's or not.

On a tighter budget you cant beat the Standard for an all rounder, though the Classic and specials are cheaper.

Good luck and as ever more posts and pics of whatever it is you decide to get!!!

 

[Six String]

That's a good suggestion Warrior! Play as many as you can to get the feel for what's best for you.

 

[Garvoon]

Ditto on the different necks on the different models. Actually, my Classic has an edge over my Standard in playability. BUT, I love 'em BOTH!

They both follow me around wherever I go.

 

[Angusrocks]

What is the difference between standard and special sgs?

 

[q-4000-SG Guy]

neck binding and inlays

 

[Angusrocks]

hey guys it turns out im not going to that much $ so what are some SGs that are a little bit cheaper?

 

[q-4000-SG Guy]

best for the cash is the Special Faded! $580 @ MF I have 2 61RI's and a faded i like the 61's more but the faded gets played more! ( well not now its getting a new finish, not going to be faded for long!)

 

[Angusrocks]

Thanks for the info SG guy. I had really been looking at those. Do they give you a loud, hard/classic rock sound?