A Gibson SG guitar with green body in a brown hard shell case with a plush red interior.

all 11 comments

sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[–] [S] 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

With Fender being proper assholes right now, I spent the last few weeks going all over town trying out SGs and Les Pauls. I quickly found I have a strong preference for the the SG neck profile, as well as the way the body sits and aligns with my body. The selection of SGs was surprisingly limited across 6 Guitar Centers and a couple local shops. I found basically everything about the Gibson superior to the Epiphone. Eventually landed on the '61 Standard in Translucent Teal.

https://www.gibson.com/products/gibson-sg-standard-61-translucent-teal

My first car was a '74 Datsun 260z, in emerald green, with a custom license plate. So this finish really connected with me. I usually go for a classic burst style (tobacco, bourbon, iced tea) so it's nice to add a little variety in the collection.

  • source
  • hideshow 2 child comments
  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago (1 child)

    Grats on the new guitar!

    With Fender being proper assholes right now, I spent the last few weeks going all over town trying out SGs and Les Pauls.

    I don't see the connection. I would if you were looking for non fender teles or strats or something. Are you getting something similar to one of their non trebly guitars?

  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 1 child comment
  • [–] [S] 3 points 2 months ago

    I already have two non-Fender S-type guitars in addition to a USA Fender Strat Deluxe Plus. Intending to get rid of the Fender, but Guitar Center on give like 55-60% of the estimated sale value on trades, so I need to sort that elsewhere, maybe Sweetwater Gear Exchange.

  • source
  • parent
  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago

    Love that color

  • source
  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago*

    Hey, I think that's my guitar. I saw it first, please give it back.

    Jk, you have excellent taste. Have fun with your new axe!

  • source
  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago

    I buy green. Lovely purchase.

  • source
  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago
    [–] 2 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    My first guitar was an SG. And way less heavy than a Les Paul.

  • source
  • hideshow 1 child comment
  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago
    [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    Nice axe! Love an SG.

  • source