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10-25-2011, 03:27 PM
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 My SG Love Affair... I thought I'd share a few quick thoughts with you guys about my latest love affair. A few years ago, I started looking for a new jazz work horse and a guy at a local shop suggested that I check out an SG. I shrugged off the recommendation (despite having never played one) under an impression that they were heavy "rocker" style guitars -- well, a few months ago, Carol Kaye switched from Ibanez to the fine Gibson 60's SG Tribute and I couldn't help myself but to go try one on for size. I was really mistaken about the SG. Firstly, the neck dive issue that I had heard is really not of issue -- the guitar seems very well balanced on my lap. The shorter (vs Fender) scale and bridge placement allows a very well placed seated position or standing position for me. I ended up buying an SG Tribute that has wonderful P90s. There is a slight hiss from the pickups, but it's very manageable and the tone is really wonderful. These guys run around $800 @ musiciansfriend, so you can keep an eye out for a 15% off sale (like today) and get a pretty decent deal on a brand name American made guitar. I've played mine through a variety of ZT amps and an Acoustic Image Coda+. Always with George Benson Flatwound 12s. Such a sweet combo -- I really feel like the P90s offer a tone that sits in well with the band. The guitar is light weight, balanced, just easy to play. I strongly recommend those looking at guitars at least TRY an SG before they take their next plunge. It's certainly not what I thought it would be -- a lot more playable and functional. You may have a real winner on your hands -- with an added benefit of a 24.75" scale matching a lot of the higher end archtops, etc... Cheers!      |
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10-25-2011, 04:08 PM
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 Bill Frisell used to play one. He could get vibrato on chords by bending the neck. |
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10-25-2011, 07:17 PM
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| That's a beautiful guitar. The things Frank Zappa could do with an SG... |
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#5
10-27-2011, 07:06 AM
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| I wholeheartedly agree. Such an overlooked guitar for may styles other than rock. They have a lovely, "dark" tone amd are a lot more versatile than a lot of folks think. Certainly more so than a Les Paul, I think. Didn't John McLaughlin play one quite a bit? |
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