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Gibson SG '61 Reissue

SG-Shaped Guitar from Gibson belonging to the SG series

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Published on 06/03/06 at 13:43
Guitar factory in the United States, affects 22 boxes, 2 humbucker pickups
rglages: slecteur a microphone, two volume knobs and two tone (a micro)

On Aesthetics perspective, I find this beautiful guitar by its original form, which dmarque of "classic" Les Paul and Start. In addition, CHARACTERISTICS of this model, the black plate on the table is Reduces to a minimum (unlike other models standard), which makes the guitar even more value my opinion. Just a shame it makes me think of inviting AC / DC, group that I do not like (fortunately, others scratch like Brian Molko for example, have adopted).

UTILIZATION

Extremely simple and extremely comfortable: the handle as thinner than a Les Paul, and by the shape of the guitar, the grip and Access in the most acute are ISSA. In addition, its low weight further increases the playability Finally, like all the gibson, the DSIR's easy to get by adjusting the knobs of his convenience Tone (I personally am a fan of this combination with 2 tone selectors, because I think it really helps to refine its sound. Too bad that all brands do not do much, most of the guitars have not only on February 2 knobs, one volume and a Tone.

SOUNDS

So the more nuanced since I 'o the era I did, I also possdais a les paul studio silent my favorite, so I'll have a tendency to compare the LP: First, the sound is sharper and more acute than Defines an LP studio (a good place then). I think this guitar is versatile trs, with an area of ​​prdilection to rock (all styles) and hard. the sound is fat (typically gibson) but cooler than a les paul. However, the weak point in the noise level (always if I compare the LP), is the lack of sustain (and deep) due to the low weight of the guitar and the delicacy of her features, and lack of PCHE and power, parliaments crying when connecting an LP in the crowd. Therefore, I would say (but only my opinion) that the sound of the SG is less than a typical Les Paul.

OVERALL OPINION

I used this guitar for 3 years, PERIOD which she acted as a two guitar, since I prfrais my les paul studio (I have also been sold), some may cry the hrsie, but hey, everything depends on what you search! I personally am a fan sounds heavy, hot and drooling of Les Paul, and their loudness and sustain (CHARACTERISTICS not the strong point of the SG, compared with the well-LP sr). I agree that it is somewhere bad, but I am convinced that if I had had it, my opinion does have some diffrent (even if I ended up inmanquablement dlaisser for the les paul). That said, it's a great guitar, I was lucky enough to get me to 650 euros from an individual (later, a salesman told me that the handle silent defective, so it is possible that my impressions at the nuances of his coming), and I highly recommend anyone who is not a fan of Les Paul (the two are complementary MODELS, three guitars possder to me to be truly complete as a Les Paul, an SG and a Start) or seeking something else, may be of intermdiaire between an LP and a fender.