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Gibson SG Standard

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@PhillipMcKnight 6 жыл бұрын

I used my LPD 68 Drive pedal 63 Fender Pedal with my PRS Archon on clean

@bellachi9575 6 жыл бұрын

Love the tone.

@jbognap 6 жыл бұрын

Clean, I'm surprised, it sounds like a ringing bell. Almost Fendery.

@reddoggie100 6 жыл бұрын

Great guitar Phil. I love my SG. My only concern was a bit of neck dive. I actually had the force tuners so I switched them for som open back Sperzel tuners. Fixed it right up.

@philippe_durel 6 жыл бұрын

There is only one way to "relatively" balance a neck heavy SG. It certainly isn't to the liking of most SG lovers, but the strap button which is screwed to the neck joint must be relocated at the tip of the upper horn, and if possible with a little extension like VOX did on some of their double cutaway guitars. If you have an affordable SG type guitar, like an Epiphone for instance, and you don't care too much about the "esthetic" impact of such a modification, you can definitely try that mod. It may not "totally" balance a very neck heavy guitar, but it will greatly improve the overall balance of the guitar. I have a second hand 2012 SG Special that I got for dirt cheap, and with a little strap extension, the "trick" worked PERFECTLY ... same with my ESP LTD Viper 1000 Deluxe with Seymour Duncan PUs (which is a SG type guitar, with a heavier and thicker body, and a way better sustain and tone than any SG that I have ever played), on that guitar I just changed the location of the strap from the back of the upper horn to the tip of the upper horn with a little strap extension, and that guitar became perfectly balanced after that mod.

@2112GTR 6 жыл бұрын

Don't you find that the PAF pickups get far too mushy when you use even slightly too much gain? I have a couple of SG's and the one with '57 classics sounds so much better when I turn the gain down a bit, and play it cleaner. They have a lovely top end sparkle which I really like, and they are very dynamic. I might replace the magnet in the bridge for an Alnico IV, because they tend to sound a bit tighter. A lot of people think they are nothing special, but I disagree, and think they are the best pickups Gibson make. I know this SG has the '61's and it doesn't really have that sparkle. Don't understand why Gibson keep messing with the pickup specs. How many PAF type pickups do they need to make? The '57 classics were what Seth Lover intended the original pickups to sound like. Modern day "Burstbuckers" (The "1" definitely, and possibly the "2" for a slightly hotter sound) are the closest they do to an old PAF, that they make, for the "vintage" sound. They seem to make so many, and it get's really confusing!!!

@thein-tele-gent5654 6 жыл бұрын

100% the most heart-breakingly underrated guitar on far too many forums. I would play an SG over a Les Paul every day of the week. If I didn't have the option of a Tele, this would be the direction I would go. Thanks for showing it some love, Phillip!

@tricky2055 6 жыл бұрын

After playing guitar for years in my teens and 20's,, work, marriage; and kids, slowly stopped me from playing for several years. I decided to pick up a new Gibson SG a years ago to play for fun. Love my SG. Now I play almost every day, bought a strat, Gibson Less Paul, a PRS , and four more guitars. All the guitars I dreamed of owning one day as a kid. I love the variety of each guitar, but that SG will always be my favorite.

@bwall615 6 жыл бұрын

I too am a diehard Fender guy. Though I own a few Les Paul's. Last month I broke down and bought a new SG. OMG. I LOVE IT!! Have hardly touched my Les Paul's, Strats, or Tele's, since. I agree they are a terrific value from Gibson.

@Aniki82 6 жыл бұрын

Brett Wall the local amp store used to have a SG to test the tube amps and it sounded and played so well ! I still need to get a jazzmaster before but SG are definitely great guitars !! Congrats on your new addition 😎👍

@bwall615 6 жыл бұрын

Aniki82 Thanks!

@9imack 6 жыл бұрын

Hey guys can anyone please explain what all this shit's about Jazzmasters, Jaguars & Hipsters? I don't get it, they're great guitars but I keep seeing it lately (I'm from the UK by the way so we don't really have Hipsters yet)

@silverbulletpoints 6 жыл бұрын

You must not follow the Indie Rock or British Rock scene. Lots of bands have been using them for decades.

@johncollins5552 2 жыл бұрын

@@9imack Simple, alternative guitarists snapped up high quality offset body guitars secondhand usually after they went out of fashion with mainstream rock guitarists in the early seventies and again in the late eighties for a bargain price, today the hipsters are copying the style of guitar buying but are often playing brand new offsets because they look alternative!

@jonathananthony1901 6 жыл бұрын

The SG is one of the best values for an American Made guitar! The Standard line is rock solid and built really well these days.

@LetsTalkAboutMathRock 6 жыл бұрын

I picked up a 2014 Anniversary Gibson SG Special this year. I absolutely love it. Thanks for the video Phil.

@HellcatCustoms 6 жыл бұрын

Let's Talk About Math Rock I have a 2014 Special in Desert Burst. Fantastic guitar.

@alecsneed5835 6 жыл бұрын

Sweet! I love the ones that came in natural and yellow that year!

@cuauhtemocmorisco3493 6 жыл бұрын

Let's Talk About Math Rock nice dude!!

@TheBoscho 6 жыл бұрын

i got one too, in cherry, my mate from the band has one in ebony, i love it, got so many tones and all of them are authentic and fine, single coil sounds also sound fantastic to my amazement, does any body know how many of them were made, it is a limited edition right?

@HellcatCustoms 6 жыл бұрын

The SG Special wasn't a limited edition. Maybe some colors were limited to certain stores.

@PicksPaints 6 жыл бұрын

Congrats on NGD! I dig it Phillip. I rescued a 2010 Cherry SG Standard at GC on Saturday. So, NGD for me too! It has lived its entire life in its case. Nearly zero play wear and the only thing wrong with it is a small lacquer chip from a hangar, which likely happened before it was purchased. I'm super happy with my SG, and I hope you are too Phil.

@volcon86 6 жыл бұрын

I bought my first Gibson a 2017 Gibson SG (lefty) and instantly fell in love.i couldn't believe how big they're compared to a strat ( in my opinion). I now own 5 Gibsons and love every single one of them.

@dalepal 6 жыл бұрын

Your new guitar looks and sounds fantastic. My perception is that the SG is the best value guitar in the Gibson line.

@montys8th 6 жыл бұрын

Dale Palmer and you'd be right!

@HeadHunterJujujaja 6 жыл бұрын

I am a fan of the Gibson SG. I own a 05 Standard stock and a 02 Special with SD 59/JB. I love the range of tone and styles that these guitars can cover. Congratulations Phillip enjoy it.

@j.a.terlato2461 6 жыл бұрын

I actually bought one of these after getting your advice from a livestream a few months back and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. thanks for answering my question!

@PedalPalFx 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent review Phillip!!! The SG standard is the main test guitar here in the workshop, we love the SG a lot!!! Cheers!

@joshyom3671 6 жыл бұрын

Very cool sg. I bought last year’s model in Pelham blue and it’s been treating me very well. HNGD

@9imack 6 жыл бұрын

I love SG's in Pelham Blue man, they look so cool (especially the vintage '60s ones that turn that weird greeny colour). I've got a '92 in Heritage Cherry but I'd love to own an old one in Pelham Blue too

@stevematsukawa6342 6 жыл бұрын

I understand that you are a Fender fanatic. I on the other hand, like Gibson guitars. But it heartens me that you spent your money on my favorite guitar, the Gibson SG. Many, many people have played this guitar, famous or not. It has been my number one since 1971. Congratulations on a smart purchase!

@gambooyt 6 жыл бұрын

I bought this exact 2018 model six months ago with this finish and I have to say I'm totally happy with it. This specific "autumn shade" finish is lovely and all my friends are crazy about it. This is an all-around quality guitar which just sounds is great. Actually it sounds like an SG-nothing more, nothing less. Plug it straight into your valve amp and voila, you're Angus Young. Frankly, there's no honest reason to badmouth Gibson on this one. I don't regret my purchase and I would definitely buy it again.

@overdrivemejimmy6847 6 жыл бұрын

My friend just bought one today and it's fabulous I helped him pick out his first expensive guitar and it was between a standard 2018 and a special hp 2017. Well it was a no brainer the the list of negative stuff on the special just didn't end. That guitar was cursed. So in he choosed wisely and brought home a beautiful pitch black sg standard 2018 .

@the-creech4790 6 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the Explorer and the V. Both are affordable and great guitars!

@lodougherty 6 жыл бұрын

I've never noticed neck differences and I've played guitar for 20 years. I must just be easy to adapt to the differences.

@jorgegvb 6 жыл бұрын

Never owned a SG, but yours is one I could live with.

@captainhotbunz659 6 жыл бұрын

I just bought my 2018 SG today and I love it!!!!!

@DanielCLee-um4yb 6 жыл бұрын

I used to have no interest in the SG untill recently I picked up a 2017 SG standard gibson. Game changer for me.

@Juliang61 6 жыл бұрын

I just bought one from GC, same as that one, $1100!!!! I am extremely happy!!!

@davebizeau3757 6 жыл бұрын

I bought one of these for my birthday after seeing how nice the autumn shade looked in your video, amazing guitar, love the 61 pickups!

@RC32Smiths01 6 жыл бұрын

I always wanted to own an SG Really solid performing and looking guitar indeed!

@zxkevkop 6 жыл бұрын

You could say it's a Solid Guitar

@dobleru 6 жыл бұрын

to the top you go...

@Autojones 6 жыл бұрын

I never wanted to own a SG until I tried a !961 reissue, Everyone wanting a SG should try a 61 reissue at least once. It's different. I prefer it over the !967 on design . ... and I own one.

@RC32Smiths01 6 жыл бұрын

Autojones Ahh I see.... Pretty awesome! Never did own one, but I shall take your word for it my man!

@jlucero5719 4 жыл бұрын

Got my 2018 SG Standard blemished open-box for $1040. Plays great and the "blemish is a couple of light scratches only visible under LED/white lights! Love it.

@bassplayer1566 6 жыл бұрын

been eye balling them for awhile and ive never seen one with the two tone neck like yours. so much prettier

@rogeriusrex1 6 жыл бұрын

Beauty! I have a 2016 SG 70s tribute, the oreo with mini-humbuckers. It was $799 new, came setup perfectly, and is just a badass guitar.

@ALEEN517 6 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you get an SG. I bought my first Gibson SG Standard in October of 2013. I have never regretted that decision.

@misterrbl5156 6 жыл бұрын

The way my dad explained it to me when he was a kid was if you couldn't afford a les paul you got an sg and if you couldn't afford that you bought a fender. The point being they are all good but the sg has always been my personal favorite. I have a 1993 sg deluxe and the only modification i have done to is put chrome covers on the pickups to fatten up the sound.

@BrianSGuitars 6 жыл бұрын

I had a '15 SG that I sold to buy a '16 Les Paul. Both had wonderful fit and finish. I believe Gibson is working hard to correct that issue, and I wish I still had my SG - looking at getting another one now! Very cool guitars, and very comfortable to play!

@martinclayton7260 6 жыл бұрын

I own a Fender Stratocaster, Telecaster, Two Gibson Les Pauls, a Gibson SG, and an M111, two PRS custom 24's, and three Ibanezs. And I don't see why people can't use what ever guitar they want to? I mainly use one of the PRS's, as I've got a bad back, and I find the Les Pauls a bit much after a while! But my SG is a faded special, and I've added some Bare Knuckle Mule pickups to it, changed the knobs, the truss rod cover, and fitted some strap locks, and it's just brilliant! The tone is amazing. The fadeds now have maple necks, but mine is a 2004, and has a mahogany neck, and rosewood fingerboard. The fadeds can be picked up very cheaply, and with a few upgrades, will still work out less the the standard, but would I buy a standard if I had the money, yes I would!

@63timfred 6 жыл бұрын

I love my SG. Took a little getting use to the different playing position, but now it's my no. 1

@slash2jimi 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love mine. I dont play it a lot but when I do we just has a special bond.

@solarpoint1 6 жыл бұрын

my first e guitar was a 1961 walnut sg w bigsby with a repaired neck break but played well and stayed in tune. Because i was young and inexperienced i devalued it by making "upgrades" and ultimately sold it for pennies on the dollar compared towhat it would be worth if i had just left it alone. That guitar made enough of an impression on me that I always wanted another and 30 years later picked up a 2011 honeyburst Standard w burstbuckers 1 and 3. I love it!

@mikeadams4605 6 жыл бұрын

Could not agree more Phillip I bought a SG Standard last year and I love it. The 2017 came with 57 Classic pickups and it is a fantastic guitar for the money

@jimhart4158 6 жыл бұрын

I bought one of these in cherry red. Its killer.

@michaelc2528 6 жыл бұрын

I have a new 2017 SG Std. exactly like yours, except it has the red mahogany finish. I agree with everything you said, and I just love mine! An interesting fact... sales of the SG far outweigh sales of the Les Paul, which says there's something really right about it!

@thechannelforeverything2170 6 жыл бұрын

That SG has a fantastic chime to it and also a very 70’s vibe to it which is really cool

@nellayema2455 6 жыл бұрын

My brother bought a 2018 SG Standard just like Phillip's @ a pawn shop for $850. It is in mint condition. It sounds and plays great. I'm jealous!

@jgdroptop1 6 жыл бұрын

I have been fortunate enough over the years to have bought, swapped and sold many Gibson and Fender guitars. Though out of the Gibson line my fav to be the Les Paul, I really like and still have an SG. It’s got chops when you need and will play clean tones like a champ. Definitely a guitar others should look at. Gibson is putting out outstanding guitars now and would highly recommend.

@csitech7245 5 жыл бұрын

I just bought an SG standard. I have a classic series Strat, an American Special Telecaster a Gibson Les Paul Special and a mexican made Jaguar that I love. I have a love hate relationship with SGs. so fragile, yet so very cool.

@CharlesWillisBonsai 6 жыл бұрын

The SG is their best selling guitar. My biggest gripe is that the color selection for the SGs is so limited. You can realistically get a black or a red SG. Sometimes they’ll have the burst like yours that looks great. White is even more rare. Surely they could offer a couple other colors and swap options each year. How about TV Yellow, Pelham blue, or silverburst?

@didds8869 6 жыл бұрын

They've done all of those colours you mentioned on SGs before. Though they are quite uncommon. I agree, there should be a lot more options for finishes on SGs

@9imack 6 жыл бұрын

Have you seen this years SG HPs? They come in some crazy bursts but at a really high end price. i quite liked the Blood Orange burst but that pink one was awful lol

@punkmusicmetal 6 жыл бұрын

So friggin down for Silverburst. They need to make that a Standard finish man.

@CharlesWillisBonsai 6 жыл бұрын

Didds that was sort of the point. away can’t we have more than two or three colors at the most to pick from? How many colors do the Les Pauls come in?

@sentientcardboarddumpster7900 6 жыл бұрын

I have a white 06 SG. I love it

@marknester4579 6 жыл бұрын

Good to hear a positive review of a Gibson. I owen 2 les Pauls and love them. Your so looks and sounds fantastic. Glad you picked a winner Phil. Nice job.

@markcummings2344 6 жыл бұрын

Mark Nester Are you the Mark Nester from E TN / SW VA that used to be at Milligan?

@marknester4579 6 жыл бұрын

Mark Cummings sorry dude I'm from Pittsburgh PA lived here all my life. Take care😀

@cowtowncustoms2110 6 жыл бұрын

I agree! I just bought my first brand new Gibson. I found a 2017 Les Paul Studio on clearance at Sam Ash for a super deal and could not pass it up. I love it and the sound and quality is fantastic! America keep buying the Gibsons and keep them Here in America!

@AnAmericanGuitarist 6 жыл бұрын

I am a Les Paul guy. I have owned 3 and still have 2. The most recent is a 2016 LP Traditional Plus. Really impressive. The only SG that I ever owned was a 1973 Double neck. The 6 string SG neck was really a great pleasure to play. I sold it in the late 80s and still miss it. That also had the balance situation where the headstocks were pulling towards the floor. I had to hold it up at the same time that was playing and that is probably a big part of those classic Jimmy Page poses. You really need to get it situated for the parts that you intend to play. I am impressed with the 2018 in the video. I love the finish.

@Clay_Scar 6 жыл бұрын

I bought the 2018 SG Faded. It’s a great version with the same 61t and 61r pickups just not covered. One thing to think about the faded is that the tuners are vintage Gibson deluxe tuners so there is less neck dive on the faded SG. Cheers!

@paulmearing9192 6 жыл бұрын

I've been a Fender guy for 37 years and finally got myself a Gibson SG its the 2015 marmite model but I actually love it(Tuners are going though i'm fitting grovers) I can play any genre of Music on it and they are more than just a rock/Blues machine, Neck dive is cured by using a decent Leather strap and also if you get numb thumb like me on certain necks(this one included) ive found that tipping the neck up so the nut is almost at Ear level cures it, Problem solved(5 guitars later).

@electricurinal 6 жыл бұрын

That SG sounded pitch perfect. Super in-tune. I've always wanted one just like that.

@lefthanddrummerable 6 жыл бұрын

I like having guitars with single coils, and guitars with humbuckers👍 don't settle for one type of sound😉 Gibson and Fender fulfill that need nicely. I have more than those two but each one has its purpose.

@Southernguitar74 6 жыл бұрын

My first electric guitar was a '68 SG. I bought in '85 for $300. I was 11 years old. I wish I still had it. And for those of you talking about the limited finishes on SG's, they have quite a few new finishes on the new SG's that are stunning. Look around and you'll start seeing them.

@AlbusBand 6 жыл бұрын

Love SG’s....Big fan of both Fender & Gibson, so you can’t go wrong with either at that price.

@fkncarl9302 6 жыл бұрын

I have a 2002 SG Faded with moon inlays and its still my favorite guitar after 16 years.

@leftyfusion88 6 жыл бұрын

I like mine too. It plays very well and Autumn Shade is a nice color.

@michaelc2528 6 жыл бұрын

Do I like the SG Std.? Well, I bought a new one in cherry finish, and love it! Like you Phil, once I set it up to my liking, just can't be beat it for playability and good looks! There's a reason it outsells the LP!

@billhannum4117 5 жыл бұрын

It's now 2019 and I got a smoking deal on a 2018 leftover SG I have a 2017 sg in ebony finish so I got the 2018 in cherry . Awesome guitar love it .

@tomthumb4325 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought an SG Standard 2018 model in black ex demo for £600 with a trade in and couldn't be happier I have a Les Paul Classic a Strat and a Tele both Mexican but really good guitars my Strat is a factory special run that is so good I sold my American standard because I preferred the Mexican over it but this SG is something I never considered until I tried it out it the slim neck profile with a low action is just great fun to play and the fact they are the biggest selling Gibson guitars speaks volumes

@barryjohnson2865 5 жыл бұрын

I just purchased a 2018 SG from AMS on sale for 1200.00 I have a few LP's, Telecasters and strats. Finally I have an SG. It looks like a nice one. We will see when it arrives!

@barryjohnson2865 5 жыл бұрын

Received the SG and, WOW! The 61 pickups, slim taper neck....frets. The fretwork and neck are really nice! It came with a Gibson multi-tool and strap. I adjusted the neck...haven't touched the height. Put on 10's. I love this guitar! Highly recommended!

@davetube2ful 6 жыл бұрын

I bought 2017 sg standard at the end of 2017 for $1,050. I also bought a 2017 les paul standard the neck feels thiner than the sg, love the locking tuners on both guitars,

@univibe23 6 жыл бұрын

I got a 2016, same color as yours, with push-pull coil tap but no locking tuners. I absolutely love the guitar. The Slim Taper neck makes it a joy to play for hours on end.

@perihelion7798 6 жыл бұрын

I loved Les Pauls, but hated SGs...until I played one. Wow! I was instantly sold on SGs. The neck on an SG goes on forever, and it's extremely easy to play. I have 5 of them now.

@gmund317 6 жыл бұрын

I have a '71 SG, a '17 American Professional Strat and a '17 LP Classic T. I love each of them for different reasons. But I always seem to come back to the SG. There should be one of them in every player's collection. Smart purchase. Enjoy it. BTW, I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!

@Dreyno 6 жыл бұрын

I bought a 2016 SG. Batwing guard and chunky neck. Perfect 🤘

@matthewcyates7292 6 жыл бұрын

The comparison between the Strat and SG is spot on, however there is one more notable difference... the Strat has a vibrato system. Whether it's worth it to have a vibrato is definitely a matter of taste from one player to another, but it seems like manufacturing a guitar with vibrato would take more time and effort than a hardtail which might give the Strat a tiny bit more value for the money. Both are great guitars.

@HBSuccess 6 жыл бұрын

Phil I gigged 6-nights/WK with a '70 SG Std for.several yrs - neck-dives are part of the fun. I do not think saving a few ounces w different tuners would make a lick of difference - but there is a sure-fire fix... Simply relocate the upper strap button from the heel -to the end of the upper horn, or add a second button there and leave the factory button "stock". Have fun!

@cliftongardner4367 6 жыл бұрын

As an owner of a 2016 Gibson SG Special in sunburst, I approve wholeheartedly. Barely picked up anything else since I got it. Happy new Solid Guitar day!

@victorcavazos5012 6 жыл бұрын

WELCOME TO THE SG CLUB PHIL! Beautiful SGs always turn heads anytime you show up to a gig with one!

@Roady-13 6 жыл бұрын

I've owned 2 SG's, a '75 Pro, and now a '12 '61 reissue. Both had neck dive. Both are great guitars.

@stevedeshotel2417 6 жыл бұрын

I have a similar sunburst SG from the 2015 range. Love it, Love it, Love it. Thanks for the informative videos that always seem unrehearsed but well thought out. Keep em coming Phil Bravo

@hunterbrock2347 6 жыл бұрын

I did the exact same thing with the same guitar in 2015. Couldn't keep myself from jumping on one any longer and I got the Les Paul 100th birthday edition just because of when I jumped on it. Mine was $1800 and change and something like $2000 shipped to my door. I hate seeing the newer models costing less but I have a special edition that will retain it's value.

@MWEsq400 6 жыл бұрын

i bought this guitar a couple months ago. Got mine in heritage cherry. Gibson got it right with the SGs this year, in my opinion. Mine is flawlessly finished, stays in tune, and the new pickups they used this year sound fantastic. Excellent choice Phil!

@guitarshapedpizza 6 жыл бұрын

I always so appreciate your honest opinion about the guitars you review. The SG is a legendary instrument. It's one of the classic guitars I've yet to have owned.This review comes at the perfect time. I'm back wanting an SG.

@robertkeenan9706 6 жыл бұрын

That is the ONLY SG I have ever liked/wanted. Nice pick up

@Brayden329 4 жыл бұрын

Gibson makes a beautiful looking guitar and SGs are badass on top of that. I miss the tulip style tuners though. Part of what makes an SG look so good is the combination of colors and wood and metal, the curves and sharp spots. They're a work of art.

@MrNihilist74 6 жыл бұрын

That SG is really sharp looking. I really like that wide looking neck on the SG. Always loved the chrome looking pickup covers on SG's and les pauls.

@noahhaworth3697 6 жыл бұрын

Phil I like that you have been putting more playing in your videos

@AudioslaveRATM123 6 жыл бұрын

I've always been a Fender and PRS guy. I ended up getting a good deal on an old flying V and fell on love with it. Since then I've bought a black and gold Les Paul studio, AMD just recently picked one of these up in the ebony finish. Hands down best guitar I've ever purchased. I find myself picking up more than any of my other guitars. Definitely an amazing guitar

@hawedehre 6 жыл бұрын

I picked up a 2015 SG special for 550 € incl. case new. To me it is a fatastic guitar, not only because of the price. It plays and sounds great and the quality on this particular model is very good. String height is very low without buzing and easy to adjust with zero fret nut. I even like the robo tuners, but that is personal taste.

@pdbordelon 5 жыл бұрын

What Phillip is saying about PLEK is accurate...I have a 2019 Les Paul Classic that was PLEK from the factory but then I had Sweetwater do their Plex and set up too and I have to say the guitar beyond fantastic. LOW action,no dead spots, bends are a pleasure, stays in tune...a tone beast!

@ricardosalcedo2824 6 жыл бұрын

I always wanted a Les Paul but I couldn't justify the price for my lifestyle. I found a 2008 SG Special in Pelham Blue with matching headstock and an ebony fretboard. It's a fantastic guitar and stays in tune quite well. It needs to go into the luthier to get the frets cleaned up and a little fret sprout fixed. But otherwise it's great. I have a 68 Princeton Reverb like the one in the video as well. Those two together are more than enough to satisfy my hobby guitar skills.

@brianfromoregon2244 6 жыл бұрын

I love my SGs. I have 2 of them, and I love my American Strats, I have 2 of them as well. They both do a thing that is very specific to that model. If I’m jamming my classic rock it’s an SG, if I’m plying the Blues or country it’s the strat. But even with all that being said, I still grab the Tele most of the time😬✌️

@SunMasterXIV 6 жыл бұрын

I have a lot of guitars, but the only one I've purchased new is my 2015 SG Std (I've got big hands, no problem with wider fretboard - I actually like it). Got it cheap after they wouldn't sell. Now that I've ditched the robotuners it even stays in tune!. Great guitar - no neckdive!

@jasonwilson2763 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phillip for your insight. I love your content. I just bought one today for AUD$2,230. My first Gibson. I’m a lefty. Hoping the quality is there.

@heathlane2086 6 жыл бұрын

The SG has always been (to me) the epitome of "rock", and a great utility guitar (I feel similarly about Teles). Thanks for a very candid and honest evaluation! :)

@anthonycashero7605 6 жыл бұрын

Binding looks great on the Gibson. Congratulation on the beautiful SG.

@BobCrosley 6 жыл бұрын

Best looking SG I’ve seen in a long time. Love that finish and it sounds great. Enjoy your NGD, Phil!

@roadmaster1ful 6 жыл бұрын

My favorite guitars are SGs and I like the way the necks feel better but Strats are a close second!

@jantinucci 3 жыл бұрын

Been a fan of your channel for a while and never saw this NGD vid. I too had to get the 2018 SG Standard in Autumn Shade. Ditto to all of your comments... I also had to do a fine set-up tweek / intonation and bridge adj. And the neck dive! ugh!! You would think that Gibson would have come up with a solution to this 60-year-old problem.

@jerrymckenzie6205 6 жыл бұрын

The SG sounded really good. Glad to hear that it's a nice instrument at a competitive price!

@JasminBellavance_Music 6 жыл бұрын

I like my Les Paul special Plus 2016 and it was a litttle under 1300$. A good Gibson for a fair price! I’ve changed the pickups and it’s even better now.....

@9imack 6 жыл бұрын

So I've got a '69 Strat & a '92 SG & I love them both because they're different animals. The Strat is SSS & it's a great Blues guitar, whereas the SG is more of a Rock beast with those Gibson 'buckers. Of course you can use pedals to beef up your tone to play any style with either guitar but sometimes you just wanna plug straight into a nice valve amp & let rip. The Strat is probably the more versatile of the two but both guitars can do stuff the other can't do as well.

@stevieboy444 6 жыл бұрын

I bought an SG in 2014. I'd always wanted one & broke the bank to buy it. The sound of it was everything I've always dreamed of but it wouldn't stay in tune for a full song. I took it to a very high end luthier to ensure it was set set up correctly, but it just wouldn't stay in tune. I sold it at a massive loss. The Gibson SG is the right guitar for me as a player but I can't justify spending that much money on a guitar that I know won't stay in tune.

@matthewgarvey1928 5 жыл бұрын

Just bought a 2018 SG standard tonight from AMS . they had a sweet deal to get rid of the 2018s!! It comes Thursday!!

@socialdef3 5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! How do you like it? How are you getting along with the pickups? 61's right?

@anthonyward8587 6 жыл бұрын

I have a 2017 sg std black..compares with my R9 , it is that good..love 57 classics as well..no neck dive either..all the best from OZ...tw

@Floodedisposition 6 жыл бұрын

That's pretty good value, especially comparing it to the Fender you had there. I was able to pick up a 2016 Gibson SG '61 reissue in Ebony second hand for $2k AU, all stock.

@johnladdsmusic 6 жыл бұрын

Bought a 2013 SG Standard natural finish....$1000 Cdn....it's a gem

@EdDanaGuitar 6 жыл бұрын

Nice Guitar Phillip. I'm genuinely envious! Right now I would pick it over a Les Paul when I buy one.

@finishin.my.coffee8780 6 жыл бұрын

The lighter weight makes a big difference in comfort.

@Joe_whatuknow 6 жыл бұрын

I've got a 2017 SG for the amazing price of $800 and I love it!! The only difference in the 2017 & 18 is pickups, 17 has 57 classics and 18 has what they are calling a 61's I believe. Beautiful guitar Phil!

@Zelomeisterdude 6 жыл бұрын

Been dealing with a neck diving SG since I bought mine new in 1968. They're notorious neck divers.

@heyokastu2 5 жыл бұрын

I traded my American special strat for the 2018 Gibson SG and I couldn’t be happier. Nothing wrong with the strat but I like the easy playability of the SG. It has a nice warm tone

@markaochoa2017 6 жыл бұрын

This sg, but in Pelham blue>> also would love to add the ascetic of the mastrotrail piece, but just for looks not function. A tuning nightmare! Great buy I think.