If all goes right, I'm heading out this week to try some Gibson SG's. Offhand I'm interested in the '61 Reissue from the Original series but I'd also like to try out the Standard from the Modern series. Two weeks ago I played a '61 for about 10 minutes and it felt great. I didn't plug it in but this is something I never do when first trying out a guitar. My plan now is to really put it to the test.
This is potentially going to be a big deal and a big purchase for me. I'm 68 years old and this will be my last guitar purchase if it's agreeable in all respects. I have a 2019 Epiphone SG Pro and of all the guitars I've owned it's the most comfortable guitar I've had. But I want the real deal because as well as the Epi plays, I was amazed as to how much more "solid" the neck on the Gibson felt. Hard to put into words.
So, seeing how I've never owned a Gibson SG what are some of the key things I should listen for and be aware of? I'm no expert and some of you no doubt could clue me into something I've never thought of.
I prefer the overall look of the '61 and I've yet to try the Standard from the Modern series. I'm aware of the different pickups, pick guard, the neck shape and neck joint but that's about it.
Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks.
This is potentially going to be a big deal and a big purchase for me. I'm 68 years old and this will be my last guitar purchase if it's agreeable in all respects. I have a 2019 Epiphone SG Pro and of all the guitars I've owned it's the most comfortable guitar I've had. But I want the real deal because as well as the Epi plays, I was amazed as to how much more "solid" the neck on the Gibson felt. Hard to put into words.
So, seeing how I've never owned a Gibson SG what are some of the key things I should listen for and be aware of? I'm no expert and some of you no doubt could clue me into something I've never thought of.
I prefer the overall look of the '61 and I've yet to try the Standard from the Modern series. I'm aware of the different pickups, pick guard, the neck shape and neck joint but that's about it.
Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks.