I love all the mystique of the Les Paul as well as the sound, but I find the design and the weight - the balance more than the heft - to be cumbersome. The 61 and 2017 Standard mainly differ at neck joint, bevels of cutaways, body back and sides, hardware (ABR-1 vs. Jul 8, 2025 · Hi everyone, I have a seller offering me a pretty unique, or at least hard to find, Gibson SG with a 6-point rotor selector switch, a faded ebony finish, 3 uncovered pickups, and a serial number of 003581363. d. your Epiphone here -- serial # key, guitardater link + factory codes a worldwide guide >part 3 Oct 28, 2012 · SG. Dec 15, 2024 · Recently picked up a brand new SG Standard 61 in classic white. ) with the P-90s is the undisputed King of Tone, and a bargain to boot. From all the research I've gathered, I'm understanding that Gibson started stamping the Feb 7, 2008 · I believe the SG '61 Reissue's strength lies in its simplicity, a slim Mahogany body and neck plus a Rosewood fretboard powered by Gibson's '57 Classic pickups create a clear and balanced tone with solid sustain. 2012 Satin Reissue '61 SG 2013 SG "Original" w/Maestro vibrola Kirk Douglass signature SG Custom w/Maestro Les Paul Tribute SG w/sideways vibrola They all sound Oct 28, 2012 · SG. To me, an SG Classic (or a vintage Special or Jr. An SG's tone decays faster and will sound thinner compared to that of Les Paul guitars. Oct 28, 2012 · SG. your Epiphone here -- serial # key, guitardater link + factory codes a worldwide guide >part 3. Two of my SGs have different body and neck contours, two have the 61 shape, and the differences are truly significant. I also hate the 2352 or whatever different models Gibson sells. These provide more sustain and an overall rounder tone than SGs. Mar 4, 2025 · What an awesome Gibson SG Special P90, a very good deal! The P90 pickups are really good, slim taper neck profile is perfect for me, very comfortable. Jul 27, 2024 · My SG Junior, Coronet and LP DC Junior have set me on a retro course, re-evaluating and re-learning how to use the tone and volume controls to get the alternate sounds I desire using a single P90 with Lightening Bar, which they are fully capable of providing. Oct 30, 2017 · This is a guide to help you identify your guitar's place and year of manufacture by the instrument's serial number alone, based on the information given on the unofficial Epiphone wiki here, which mostly seems down nowadays. Sep 4, 2012 · The SG has a more focused throaty tone with more of a mid-range punch. Given that the issue is inherent in the guitar’s design, fixing the problem isn’t easy. Nashville), and platings (nickel vs Jun 27, 2014 · The longer the notes last, the bigger will be the differences. Plays great, set up great, guitar is mint with no issues anywhere on it, except the back has this pinkish brownish streak down the middle. There are basically four distinct formats, also called identifiers, in w Feb 15, 2009 · i. I installed a TonePros adjustable wraparound bridge, new knobs have a mirror top like Cus Sep 17, 2017 · Absolutely! 2013 was magical, for Gibson SG's! I bought 3, that year, and my first one, in 40 years, in December of 2012which was the '61 SG Reissue "Satin" finish! I have NO regrets, whatsoever, making any of those purchases. The Les Paul has a bit more complex tonal center (to my ears that mid-range punch the SG has isn't quite as noticeable with the Les Paul) the LP a bit more top end snap, and a bit more aggressive in the bottom registers. The '61 design is pure and the SG is very well balanced. Nashville), and platings (nickel vs Sep 4, 2012 · The SG has a more focused throaty tone with more of a mid-range punch. There are basically four distinct formats, also called identifiers, in w Jun 17, 2023 · Now, the SG isn’t the only electric to be afflicted with this condition – the Explorer and Flying V are also known to dive, as are short-scale basses – but Gibson’s iconic double-horn is the most famous. Sep 29, 2016 · To my guess Charlie Brown, the Bevel Police Officer of The Board, would say that the SG 61 shape is the very one for SGs. HTTP/1.1 200 OK Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2025 12:32:54 GMT Server: Apache/2.4.37 (CentOS Stream) X-Powered-By: PHP/7.2.24 Connection: close Transfer-Encoding: chunked Content-Type: text/html; charset=UTF-8 1078 These provide more sustain and an overall rounder tone than SGs. your Epiphone here -- serial # key, guitardater link + factory codes a worldwide guide >part 3 Oct 28, 2012 · SG. The 61 and 2017 Standard mainly differ at neck joint, bevels of cutaways, body back and sides, hardware (ABR-1 vs. Given that the issue is inherent in the guitar’s design, fixing the problem isn’t easy. Sep 4, 2012 · The SG has a more focused throaty tone with more of a mid-range punch. The Les Paul has a bit more complex tonal center (to my ears that mid-range punch the SG has isn't quite as noticeable with the Les Paul) the LP a bit more top end snap, and a bit more aggressive in the bottom registers. There are basically four distinct formats, also called identifiers, in w Feb 15, 2009 · i. 2012 Satin Reissue '61 SG 2013 SG "Original" w/Maestro vibrola Kirk Douglass signature SG Custom w/Maestro Les Paul Tribute SG w/sideways vibrola They all sound Oct 28, 2012 · SG. Oct 30, 2017 · This is a guide to help you identify your guitar's place and year of manufacture by the instrument's serial number alone, based on the information given on the unofficial Epiphone wiki here, which mostly seems down nowadays. An SG's tone decays faster and will sound thinner compared to that of Les Paul guitars. I also hate the 2352 or whatever different models Gibson sells. ) with the P-90s is the undisputed King of Tone, and a bargain to boot. Nashville), and platings (nickel vs Sep 4, 2012 · The SG has a more focused throaty tone with more of a mid-range punch. Jul 27, 2024 · My SG Junior, Coronet and LP DC Junior have set me on a retro course, re-evaluating and re-learning how to use the tone and volume controls to get the alternate sounds I desire using a single P90 with Lightening Bar, which they are fully capable of providing. Mar 4, 2025 · What an awesome Gibson SG Special P90, a very good deal! The P90 pickups are really good, slim taper neck profile is perfect for me, very comfortable. To me, an SG Classic (or a vintage Special or Jr. Plays great, set up great, guitar is mint with no issues anywhere on it, except the back has this pinkish brownish streak down the middle. There are basically four distinct formats, also called identifiers, in w Jun 17, 2023 · Now, the SG isn’t the only electric to be afflicted with this condition – the Explorer and Flying V are also known to dive, as are short-scale basses – but Gibson’s iconic double-horn is the most famous. Oct 28, 2012 · SG. Sep 29, 2016 · To my guess Charlie Brown, the Bevel Police Officer of The Board, would say that the SG 61 shape is the very one for SGs. Nashville), and platings (nickel vs Jun 27, 2014 · The longer the notes last, the bigger will be the differences. I installed a TonePros adjustable wraparound bridge, new knobs have a mirror top like Cus Sep 17, 2017 · Absolutely! 2013 was magical, for Gibson SG's! I bought 3, that year, and my first one, in 40 years, in December of 2012which was the '61 SG Reissue "Satin" finish! I have NO regrets, whatsoever, making any of those purchases. your Epiphone here -- serial # key, guitardater link + factory codes a worldwide guide >part 3. I love all the mystique of the Les Paul as well as the sound, but I find the design and the weight - the balance more than the heft - to be cumbersome. Two of my SGs have different body and neck contours, two have the 61 shape, and the differences are truly significant. The '61 design is pure and the SG is very well balanced. d. From all the research I've gathered, I'm understanding that Gibson started stamping the Feb 7, 2008 · I believe the SG '61 Reissue's strength lies in its simplicity, a slim Mahogany body and neck plus a Rosewood fretboard powered by Gibson's '57 Classic pickups create a clear and balanced tone with solid sustain. Jul 8, 2025 · Hi everyone, I have a seller offering me a pretty unique, or at least hard to find, Gibson SG with a 6-point rotor selector switch, a faded ebony finish, 3 uncovered pickups, and a serial number of 003581363. Dec 15, 2024 · Recently picked up a brand new SG Standard 61 in classic white. 0