My favourite episode in a long time. That SG is unreal. There’s no way Mick is sending that back.

"And for some reason at the end of the 70s everyone lost their minds" - my new favorite Mick quote 😂😂

The best part of watching your videos is seeing the looks of pure child-like joy on your faces when you play at screaming loud volumes. The uncontrollable laughter by Mick at 26:00 is what keeps me coming back and makes me want to dime my own amp. Keep it up boys!

Mick playing that sg into the Marshall with the fuzz was one of the best tps moments ever. So joyful

Genuinely, the most anticipation I have ever experienced for a release of any KZfaq content. Coffee ready, let’s go!

I love the SG sound & feel, but I'm really blown away by how awesome that Junior is.

As a Les Paul owner of nearly 8 years I can safely say my favourite was... the SG! Damn it.

Epic and Glorious is how I would describe this episode, the playing, the sounds and the guitars were all incredible, brilliant work Dan and Mick, that SG is a thing of wonder !! 😄

Part of what I enjoy so much about this show is the infectious joy the two of you share for each other’s playing.

The total joy on their faces in between takes makes the whole episode - it's what makes us all want to play guitar. Can you imagine how loud it is in there? Love it!

One of the biggest differences in tone between an SG and a Les Paul isn't just the pickups and the wood. One thing that most people don't know, understand or take into account is that the pickups are located differently on an SG and a Les Paul. Even when comparing an original 1959 Les Paul Standard to an original 1964 SG Standard, the bridge pickup on an SG is actually a little bit closer to the bridge than the bridge pickup of a Les Paul is, and the neck pickup of an SG is actually mounted farther away from the neck (and essentially closer to the bridge) than it is on a Les Paul. As we all know: the closer a pickup is to the bridge, the brighter it is, and the farther away it is from the bridge, the darker and bassier it will sound. Pickup location within a guitar's scale length makes a difference in tone. Being that both guitars have the same scale length (24.75 inches), the distance between the end of the neck and the bridge is the same for both the SG and the Les Paul. However, the most crucial difference in neck pickup location between the two is: with the Les Paul, the neck pickup sits right up against the end of the neck. Whereas the SG's neck pickup cannot be mounted right against the neck like a Les Paul because there isn't enough wood for the pickup routing in that area where the cutouts for the horns are, so it has to be routed further down and away from the neck for structural reasons. With the SG's pickups essentially located closer to the bridge than the Les Paul's, this affects its tone a lot more than people may know or realize. How does this affect the tone of the SG? Remember, the bridge pickup of an SG is slightly closer to the bridge than it is on a Les Paul, and the SG's neck pickup is located farther away from the neck (and essentially closer to the bridge) than it is on a Les Paul as well, which gives it a slightly brighter, thinner, more midrange-focused sound in comparison to a Les Paul. These differences in pickup location is why the SG generally tends to be more midrange-y, and why some consider it to have a more "Tele"-ish sound; that it doesn't sound quite as fat and full on the bottom end as a Les Paul, and why the SG has more midrange "cut" and "snap" to its sound. It's also why the SG's neck pickup tends to sound not quite as thick and a bit more articulate. Because it's located farther down in the string's scale length and is essentially closer to the bridge than a Les Paul's, which gives it a slightly brighter, tighter tone. Pickup location makes a difference! The reason I know it makes a difference is because a pickup builder and personal friend of mine made a testbed guitar with a rail system in it that allowed you to slide pickups up and down anywhere between the bridge and the neck, and by doing so, even only a couple of millimetres can make a difference in tone. Especially with the bridge pickup. A couple millimetres makes less of an audible difference with the neck pickup, but the SG's neck pickup is located much farther down than the Les Paul's neck pickup, which affects its tone. Even in this video you can see the distance between the pickups is different between the SG and Les Paul. Both of the SG's pickups are closer together AND closer to the bridge, which inherently gives it a different tone. Being they are closer together, it also affects the SG's middle position tonal character too. This is also partly why an Epiphone Les Paul's bridge pickup tone is a bit different than a Gibson Les Paul's, because the Epiphone's bridge pickup is slightly farther away from the bridge than a Gibson's. It's not just the pickups themselves (which of course make a difference), it's also the pickup location that makes a difference in tone. Gibson knows this and that's why there are differences between Gibson and Epiphone pickup mounting locations, and even small differences between different models in the Gibson range through out the years as well. Anyway, start measuring the different pickup mounting distances on SGs and Les Pauls, and from Gibsons to Epiphones to see for yourself. Pickups and wood are most CERTAINLY part of the equation, but pickup mounting location is a part of that equation too. Any guitar or pickup builder worth their salt knows it is.

Haven’t ever commented on KZfaq before and have watched all your stuff for years… Absolutely hands down amazing… guys both of your playing was amazing and totally inspirational…. Never wanted an SG but now it’s on the list. Seriously fabulous playing chaps… kudos boys!!!

That Fender Pro is all the guitar tone you'll ever need. Hearing the SG and Les Paul back to back makes me realize that the SG has some of that mid honkiness typical of the 335, but still with its own character. The SG is really growing on me. It's a solid guitar.

Most of Zappa’s best solos came from his SG. Also Holdsworth’s guitar of choice in his early years with Sift Machine. A very versatile guitar.

I lucked into an all original 1970 Lyre tail SG back in 2010... and my heart still beats for it every day. The frets are worn down to nubs, but it still sustains for days. A truly remarkable design.

Your reactions to each other's playing in the opening is so darn infectious. Thank you!

The two of you laughing in pure ecstasy is...all I need. Thank you guys for just...experiencing that and letting us watch :)

Top 5 episode of all time and it wasn’t even about pedals! Thanks guys, this is a subject near and dear to my heart. I’ve never been in a position to hear an SG and LP compared so well.

I want to like this twice just based upon how much fun the two of you are having. Great episode!

Such a great episode guys. Really interesting hearing the different amps too. Absolutely love the look of the that SG !

Great run through the decades. The "80's" segment really illustrated how lucky we are now to have the kind of gear that is available. The ability to dial up both pristine and rocking tones through a well put together rig is so awesome. Additionally, being able to dial these in at controllable volumes. The Mesa rig really brought out the majesty of each instrument. I lost som any of the nuances through the other amps that were jacked. Thanks for all you do.

Hi Legends, glorious sounds today Guys. Mick your playing with the SG and the Marshall was something I won’t forget for a long time, absolutely beautiful. Thank you.

I bought my 1961 white Gibson SG second-hand and have played it ever since then. When I pick it up, it feels like "home" to me. I just got out of the hospital and your video gave me a great feeling of satisfaction. Glad you did the comparisons. i;ll send a photo sometime. Keep on Rockin'

My favorite episode yet! I thoroughly enjoyed it. Keep them coming!

Those tones and playing were absolutely glorious!!!

Some of the playing Dan did through Mick's "Rad 80s Rack Rig" was so moving. Approaching Timmons level at points for me. Nice one Dan. (This combined with my other comment on this video also shows the dichotomy of tones that appeal to me.)

Excellent show and awesome playing from both of you Dan and Mick!! Cheers to the new SG sounds !

Awesome episode Guys! Two observations from me: 1/ the Jnr into the Fender Pro is a match made in heaven 2/ This video reaffirmed why I think the Hudson Broadcast works so well with a Les Paul as a clean or slightly crunchy preamp as you can dial back the bass really nicely and it helps to prevent things going too dark when you roll the guitar volume off. I've tried so many other drive pedals but nothing does that job better IMHO.

More and more "That Pedal Show" is attracting me to the tone of cranked amps without pedals 😊 There's another one I watched recently where they did a 1 guitar and 1 amp challenge. Man the tones Dan and Mick got were phenomenal. I especially liked the PRS into the DRRI. Sweetness!

Absolutely glorious! Out of all the people I watch on KZfaq you two are probably the ones I'd most want to have a pint with. How about a Gibson Humbucker vs Wide Range Humbucker video?

Dan and Mick what a pleasure watching you two dual and impress with your guitar playing skills. I just started watching your channel as I have been an acoustic guitar player for most of my life. I am starting getting into playing electric guitars. Thanks for providing great inspiration. A fan MJ

Joyous episode, and stellar playing from both of you!

Wow wow wow, you chaps have totally blown it out of the park today!!! And your screams of joy and laughter was infectious as you let rip…. Great to see and hear

What brilliant playing and tones all around. That was a fun episode to watch! The pelham SG is WICKED, but you guys are the best. Thanks gents

This honestly is the best both of you have sounded and played in a video. You were inspired by the tones and it showed. Well done gents

The look on your face, Mick, and the laugh at the end of each guitar through the 1987 with fuzz and delay, THAT'S IT!!!!! I hear that every time I play plugged in, there is NOTHING like that experience!! Great show, I love the sounds, tones and as always yours and Dan's playing. Cheers, Guys!

Quite often through that I kept having the thought that Dan's R8 is how the guitarist in the studio wants the guitar to sound, and the SG is how it sounds once the producer has got hold of it to sit nicely in a mix. Also, the design change between the Les Paul and SG makes a lot of sense when you consider the jazzier origins of the LP and the music of the 50's and the poppier janglier sounds of the early 60's and the thinner, wirier sounds of the SG. Great episode chaps, and you pair o' bastards have reignited my SG GAS...

I love their playing!! Soulful, feel, tone, no flash needed. Sounds killer guys!! 👍

This was an amazing show. I don’t always stick it out to the end but I couldn’t miss a moment of this. I now want those Murphy Lab SGs even if I already have an SG. One thing I was curious to see discuss is how much the tonal and clarity difference has to do with the different locations of the pickups (and thus different distances from bridge).

Huge smile on my face the entire time😊 thank you gents! What an epic show! On another note, I neeeeever got on with the look of an SG, never thought I’d own one. That is until a CS ‘63 SG Junior in Heather Mist came across my path and floored me, and I moved Heaven and earth to get that thing, and I’m so glad I did. Now I’m afraid I’ve got the SG bug, and been particularly wanting a Murphy 64 SG in Pelham Blue. So of course I came sprinting to this video!

As a Lefty, videos like these are invaluable. We're relegated to most often buying sight unseen, so a video like this is much appreciated. cheers

Great stuff as usual guys, but holy crap, Dan! Your clean toned playing early on with the 80's rig was just beautiful!

26:05 is GLORIOUS. What a marvel that some bits of wood and metal can cause such joy.

Great piece guys. One of my faves. The two of you were loving that and ooft the Pelham SG sounded amazing!!

My god... that LP Jr sounds terrific. So open and full, with all the needed frecuencies and presence... Maybe i'm gonna say something strong, but it's the best guitar i've heard from you. I really love your Show guys... keep rocking!!

Mick at 25:40, and Dan at 35:30. I mean just absolutely phenomenal tones. From the embodiment of the rock n’ roll sound to the dynamic reverby ethereal plains. In my book it’s the SG all day, not to say the Lester isn’t an absolute amazing guitar but the dynamic versatility of SG’s and you still get to have the whammy bar takes the cake. My friend always says a SG is just a Les Paul pretending to be a Strat. Anyways phenomenal episode of TPS!

What a great episode guys! One of your best for sure!

One of the best videos you have ever done! Great great playing gents!

26:02 Mick giggling, with the enthusiasm that Dan usually does, is just about the happiest and most elated I've ever seen or heard Mick. Good on ya. It made my heart happy to see. This is the best episode in ages. Really enjoyed it. Love the "through the decades" format. The Gibson SG is often referred to as the Gibson Stratocaster. Put that '64 CS ML SG up against your strats please! Also, how pedals were used through the decades would be a good format, eg. Chorus, Reverb, delays, fuzz, each one an episode of how it was used by iconic artists or in iconic songs through the decades.

Mick and Dan in their happy place. I have no words. Best 46 minutes on youtube EVER

Nice show! Really like the tour through time with the amps. Your playing was excellent and inspirational as usual. Now if must go practice!

This came at the perfect time. I’m a custodian of a new Custom Shop Murphy Lab 63 SG Custom, and it’s the first hum bucker guitar (excluding filtertrons) that I’ve ever loved. If only they were all built like that. Hearing the SG under a microscope, especially compared to a Les Paul, a guitar I’ve never enjoyed, illuminated what I love about it. Thank you chaps.

Just an epic episode! I've always loved a Pelham Blue SG, but I struggle with the difference in feel compared to my other guitars. The neck is being shifted more is just radically different for me!

Such a great job of displaying the Gibson palate. The Junior and the R8 are my favorites. This episode will put hair on your chest.

Loved watching you guys play! It’s always great to see you enjoy the moment. Dan - 80’s clean was very moving and Mick - Marshall/SG/Fuzz sounded amazing!

I’m sure this has been said in the bulk of the comments but this really feels like a defining episode of the channel, even though it’s light on pedals, light on technical details etc. I adore TPS, I have loved every challenge that’s ever been done. I love the shoot outs, the guides to each effect, the guest interviews, the NPD’s, the sessions, everything. But this, gentlemen. This, is why I’m here every week. Turn it up.

I love Mick’s tone induced uncontrollable laughter.

Love videos of people discovering the SG, it really is the best-looking and best-sounding Gibson guitar out there without a doubt! The SG is what Les Paul players want their guitar to sound like.

Such unbridled joy! I love it! Carry on, gentlemen!

Cold snowy Friday morning a cup of coffee and That Pedal Show, perfect.

Classic episode! I LOVE the walk through the decades - you could do a whole 2 hour movie on this theme. I'd really like to see you both do costume changes and wear era appropriate clothes for each decade. Lastly - I really like the new SG. Cheers!

Interesting how I preferred Dans LP in Micks hands and Micks LP in Dans hands! Mick looks like he belongs with that SG. I am a Les Paul guy but that SG-fuzz-Marshall glory was one of my favourie sounds I've ever heard

Unreal playing this episode, gentlemen. Ear to ear smiles the entire time watching.

A minute in and already worthy of the like. Majestic stuff right out of the gate, gentlemen- thank you.

Dan I am in love with your 61 SG. That P90 is epic. I would be hard pressed to play my other guitars if that was sitting there. Not a fan of Pelham Blue like most of the other viewers were but to each his own. Great playing as always and it’s so cool to see the joy on your faces at the sounds you’re able to get. Have become a huge fan of TPS.

Great show !! One thing to mention, is the pickup placement. On the sg, both pickups is further down the body Also bridge pickup slightly closer to the bridge. Making it brighter. All 4 guitars was awesome

Incredible sounds guys! wow! So hard to chose between them, would have to have both an SG and a LP and I love the sound of that Fender Pro amp...beautiful classic tweed sound goodness! Thank you for this!!!

Really enjoyed the playing in this one. Seemed like both Dan and Mick had fun playing all the guitars, and the licks were on point.

Never fully understood why the SG wasn't as popular as it should be, that Pelham Blue one is a prime example of the clarity and sparkle you can get from a good SG. They're also incredibly comfortable with great fret access.

That first chord from Dan during the 80’s bit, F#11 I believe, is just the most perfect chord of all time!!!! The Hemisphere’s chord!!!!!!!

The part that always keeps me coming back to the channel is the genuine love for amazing tones.

Outstanding episode. Both guitars are amazing. Outstanding tones ...Both of your playing was amazing. I love my 69 Sg. Plays ,and sounds amazing. Keep it up fellows!

The sounds of the SG through Dan’s Vox we’re just astounding. And Mick buys a new guitar in 3… 2…

Not much of a pedal user anymore but when it comes to guitars you guys do them justice. I love the Pelham Blue on that SG, hope it's staying.

I'm usually not a SG fan, but I have to say this Pelham blue in all configurations just floored me; well done lads !

I gotta say, some of the finest playing we've heard on this show. Mick particularly, it reminds me of the first vlog of the 61 strat, the trip to Analogman, adding the 335, unleashing the Two Rock, etc. It really illustrates the point of gear research and study: When our tools are supporting our creativity, we can reach our maximum potential. Y'all always sound good, but when the gear is "inspiring," so is your playing. I think that's why we put in the time on the tools, the research of the tools, the contemplation of what tools will inspire the desired results. And at the end of it, we can shut all of that off and just play. So very, very well done, as ever. Let's get Cesar and JC on the show, because that SG is a must.

The SG into the Kingsley/Mesa/EV 12-L rig has me rethinking everything I know about guitar tone. It was balanced, warm and articulate. I’ve heard balanced, I’ve heard warm, and I’ve heard articulate, but not all three together and not like that. Extraordinary.

I love pedals AND guitars. Please do more of these. How about a show on Explorers & Flying V's?

Love love loved the show! The joy was contagious! All was consistent with my experience w/ my Murphy 64 SG. I think part of the magic is lower output unpotted custombuckers. Off to shop for a 50's Fender Pro. Much love, Woo

man alive! I knew this was worth listening on my studio monitors :) absolutely love that old pro!

Fantastic episode lads! I went through the SG vs. Les Paul, and ended up going Les Paul because, well, it's the best looking guitar ever made and I found a tasty Bourbon Burst Standard with a very dark rosewood board, and it's light too! That and Professor Taylor stated quite convincingly, "There are three key considerations when purchasing an electric guitar. What it looks like, what it looks like, and what it looks like."

Amazing! Just amazing!Thank you, thank you, thank you.

That was a brilliant video! I really enjoyed it. The different decades were well represented. I really think it boils down to the individual guitar and the sum of its parts. Some late 50’s LP neck pickups don’t have a heavy bottom end… etc. etc. I do agree about the Murphy SG. It sounded incredible in all tests!

revisited after a year and I just fell in love with the dynamics of the SG! best video ever!

Great video, I have also been looking around for an SG for quite awhile. However, after hearing them all side by side, I greatly preferred the Les Pauls and Jr. in every instance. It almost seemed to me that all the guitars go to 11, but the SG was stuck on 10. I'm a little surprised I thought that, but I guess that means I just need to get out there and try more SG's lol. Great job on the comparison.

YEEESSS, more of this please. I've been patiently waiting for you guys to get a proper SG for years and that's THE one to get. Don't send it back Mick, Gibson won't miss it!

Great episode, great playing and great guitars

Absolutely eye watering tones...excellent work gents!! That SG is amazing!

Lovely episode. I gotta say, that ‘61 SG Junior might be the best sounding TPS Guitar. So rich and alive. It even sounds good slightly out of tune…😅

I really, really don't like the looks of an SG. It's odd to me. The Lester is a classic beauty. But... the sounds... of these SGs... Right up there. Glorious.

Hey Dan and Mick, great episode! Thank you for all the effort you're putting in your fun and informative content! Would you consider bringing the Les Paul Special (with P90s) in those kind of comparisons in the future? A really versatile guitar and somewhat underrated, as it might be considered as the lesser Paul by some.. Thanks and keep up the great content! Cheers!

really awesome show once again, thanks guys. would be great to see a Fender Jaguar vs Mustang or Jazzmaster episode

Ok so that SG sounded far far better than I'd expected, and just in terms of versatility, it clean swept the floor. I love single 15" speakers on guitar and have a black panel Pro that I will be buried with, but that tweed was quite something. I'd like to hear a stock standard SG against a LP standard though for a more "real world" scenario, where I am fairly sure the SG design will still impress.

As someone who has always thought of the SG as the ‘ugly stepsister’ of the 335 and LP, that Pelham Blue is quite spectacular, and through the Kingsley/Mesa rig took the win for me today ! Lovely playing and tones from you both !

Two guys ripping through some epic gear, good show!

Thank you guys, that was just what I needed after a hard day at work. That SG was stunning. I used to hate them years ago but have completed changed and I love them. Gents, your playing was joyful. I only have one humbucking guitar( I have Strats and a Tele) which I never take to gigs but this has got me thinking that maybe I should drag the old Gibson ES339 out- yeah I know, not a LP or SG but the closest I have in terms of sound.

2:11 "I guess you guys aren't ready for that yet...but your kids are gonna love it :)

My Custom ‘61 Les Paul Reissue (SG) is my #1 :)

You guys gained a subscriber from this video. Man, this was so awesome love that green SG and how y’all compared the different eras of guitar and all the different amps. Just wow! Well done lads👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻✨😎🎸

Love the axe comparison video gents, nice work.