I have owned many Les Paul and SG models over the decades including custom shop and regular production. I was in a guitar shop (independant, not box), looking for an SG. I had a chance to play a standard production 61 reissue and a special in sparkling burgundy, and was blown away by the quality of fit and finish. The necks had dark rosewood boards, played perfectly, with smooth frets, no buzz outs and meticulous binding especially the way the nibs were finished. It was finished exactly like my R9 from Wildwood. The paint on the special was also flawless. I bought the special.
Not sure if these 2 examples were atypical, but they were pretty impressive, definitely worth the price.
Not sure if these 2 examples were atypical, but they were pretty impressive, definitely worth the price.