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SG-Shaped Guitar from Gibson belonging to the SG series

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  • enguyenguy

    Gibson SG Special FadedPublished on 04/30/05 at 09:39
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    Made in America
    22 frets, two humbuckers gibson (I do not know the exact REFERENCE) slecteur with three positions and four knobs, of which Gibson
    pais round (but not as much as my old les paul studio that she had a real tree trunk) affects bne, pleasure
    9 / 10 because perfection does not exist

    UTILIZATION

    Channel hyper enjoyable (profile how, I could not tell you but it will be the limit motion), APRS jou have for years on Paul, I feel play a round super late, but it's super enjoyable
    Access in acute, it is easy? Are you kidding it's the SG nomdidiou we speak!
    Lightweight, frankly, it's a joy to play standing up without breaking the bank back
    This gives a good sound a…
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    Made in America
    22 frets, two humbuckers gibson (I do not know the exact REFERENCE) slecteur with three positions and four knobs, of which Gibson
    pais round (but not as much as my old les paul studio that she had a real tree trunk) affects bne, pleasure
    9 / 10 because perfection does not exist

    UTILIZATION

    Channel hyper enjoyable (profile how, I could not tell you but it will be the limit motion), APRS jou have for years on Paul, I feel play a round super late, but it's super enjoyable
    Access in acute, it is easy? Are you kidding it's the SG nomdidiou we speak!
    Lightweight, frankly, it's a joy to play standing up without breaking the bank back
    This gives a good sound a little tampering, but once you found the rglages Idaux can not touch anything
    M'enfin of Gibson's nothing wrong then

    SOUNDS

    Ben in terms of rock, punk, hardcore etc. passes without a problem, the death thing thing I have not tried it must be said that not my thing
    I play on a peavey bandit 112 amplui I sound great, now I have to test the bte lights on an amp, a real thing, and should have its dchirer mm !
    As for cons I find a clear sounds blah, but said the other, got a question

    Shift of 24-02-05: I return to my opinion clear on ons: APRS have tampered a bit SETTING THE my amp, it was clear sounds fantastic position with the middle of slecteur .. . anything goes: ska, reggae, great arpges ...

    So I go back on my notes and I put 10, shame me for having doubted
    I assume m'enfin good :-)

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've had a little over a month and it's too the joy of playing the shovel, I sold my les paul studio so I could buy it ... some members of AF will tell me that I tar am but I was tired of me typing a slowdown vertbres APRS RPET a guitar lgre :-) So, that sounds great and not trs CHRE that you ask for? Oh yes, if Gibson was nice to think t sell a tui in addition to the can (I bought mine from) would have a t top (how did I quibble? ) ...
    Yes I do it again this choice but I have a lot of other guitars at the top (I like the Duesenberg flyin'V form, I think they have a mouth and a terrible sound of hell), but the SG haunted my dreams for super long, I am happy to finally have it :-)
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  • lietchizlietchiz

    Gibson SG Special FadedPublished on 08/11/05 at 05:00
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    Manufactures in the United States, Nashville if I'm not mistaken.
    22 frets to the microphones, these are Gibson 490R and 490T (even if the seller told me that the bridge pickup a gibson 498T silent, I am prfre rfrer site gibson .)
    1 Volume 1 Tone and microphones for every
    the handle is wide enough, it can quickly trs predre confidence, in addition, it is fast trs!

    UTILIZATION

    Access in acute is more than easy, the fingers 22 reach the box as if the c'tait biensur 5 which is impossible on a Les Paul.
    the guitar is trslgre, trs enjoyable to play standing. If you play low enough, the head falls to the ground if we loose the handle, it is important not to!
    to get a good sou…
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    Manufactures in the United States, Nashville if I'm not mistaken.
    22 frets to the microphones, these are Gibson 490R and 490T (even if the seller told me that the bridge pickup a gibson 498T silent, I am prfre rfrer site gibson .)
    1 Volume 1 Tone and microphones for every
    the handle is wide enough, it can quickly trs predre confidence, in addition, it is fast trs!

    UTILIZATION

    Access in acute is more than easy, the fingers 22 reach the box as if the c'tait biensur 5 which is impossible on a Les Paul.
    the guitar is trslgre, trs enjoyable to play standing. If you play low enough, the head falls to the ground if we loose the handle, it is important not to!
    to get a good sound, you just plug it ... :-)

    SOUNDS

    Completely, c. .. ROCK!
    I play a Fender FM212 and I use as a cry baby wah wah, nobody dares to use a sound effect is so beautiful just by plugging either plain or saturation
    Sound, what about her ....... I branch clean channel and I had the sound of Jimmy Page on Stairway to Heaven, op, I go into the saturated ... PFOUAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAa ROCK SOUND! AC DC, Led Zeppelin when he plays on SG, in short, THE sound!

    OVERALL OPINION

    I have been a little less than a week, I tried a Fender Stratocaster and a higway one les paul.
    The report price is exellent quality, can be a bit expensive ... but US oblige.elle guitar as good as the standard, see best for me because it is a cellulose varnish, breathable wood , in shiny patent contrairemen the standard, it may be less beautiful than the standard for some, it's true, well ... m for 600 euros less than the standard abortion can be the same sound, m my form, as many quality finish, you had to choose ... I put 9 because perfection does not exist, even if this guitar is idalie for me, it will be may be not for another.
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  • johnfrujohnfru

    Gibson SG Special FadedPublished on 09/03/05 at 10:16
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    See opinion below
    Official Website or GIBSON ( )

    On the note, you can not fault this guitar much at CHARACTERISTICS: It is very simple and versatile but nanmoins complte.

    UTILIZATION

    I will our answer to the questions in order:

    - The lack of varnish "traditional" makes the handle quite so smooth and enjoyable trs trs to the touch. This is typically a handle Gibson therefore quite pais, what j'apprcie.

    - Access in acute favorites is the shape of the body, but it's not really a choice for me CRITERIA, as I play some solos trs.

    - Like all the SG, it tends to incline to the ct of the head, due to the lgret the body (it's crazy I'm surprised every time!). Also the guitar…
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    See opinion below
    Official Website or GIBSON ( )

    On the note, you can not fault this guitar much at CHARACTERISTICS: It is very simple and versatile but nanmoins complte.

    UTILIZATION

    I will our answer to the questions in order:

    - The lack of varnish "traditional" makes the handle quite so smooth and enjoyable trs trs to the touch. This is typically a handle Gibson therefore quite pais, what j'apprcie.

    - Access in acute favorites is the shape of the body, but it's not really a choice for me CRITERIA, as I play some solos trs.

    - Like all the SG, it tends to incline to the ct of the head, due to the lgret the body (it's crazy I'm surprised every time!). Also the guitar is trs fine, I do not like, I frankly afraid of breaking the handle on scne, it seems to rev fragile, but it is common all SG.

    - Trs empty it sounds good, a lot of sustain and great DJ's in the round

    Lutherie:
    This is the weak point of the guitar. In a word: Lament.
    Finish unworthy of the name Gibson, it seems to hold hands a low-end guitar. It's simple, it looks like the guitar direct out of the tree trunk!
    No binding around the neck, pickguard mount approximate volume buttons and horrible tone (the same as on my old epiphone 300th!).
    Prs of the instrument is not beautiful it is clear, we can see the manufacturing default, the default timber, etc ...
    in short we expect more for the same price when.

    SOUNDS

    I tried it in the store on a ENGL Savage 120 and a baffle ENGL 4 * 12 Mt in V30.

    The sound is simply amazing (well for me): burning, round, fat. LEGENDARY!
    There is a serious omniprsence on the neck pickup, which may dplaire some, but personally that's all what I want.
    The bridge pickup is still responsible for midrange and bass, and sounds trs trs hot.

    I will not m'tendre its sonic possibilities, I think it should mostly blues and rock or heavy rock well saturated.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I tried it for 1 hour in a store and I t's the charm, but shocked by the violin.
    The quality of manufacture is trsdcevante and it is clear that with this MODEL Gibson plays its brand image to sell MODELS "middle range".

    Never I would not buy this guitar, I prfre SAVE and take the Standard that it possde trs a beautiful finish.

    In the same price range, just to compare MODEL Schecter to realize that Gibson does not care about our face.
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  • sweetiesweetie

    Gibson SG Special FadedPublished on 09/09/05 at 23:13
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    I believe the United States produces 22 frets ... .. 4 buttons, 2volumes, 2 Tone switch with 3 positions.

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is trs trs trs I find enjoyable and Access in acute is as a joke ... It is trslgre and snugly against the body well. For audio, simply plug it to make it sound ...

    SOUNDS

    I play on a Peavey 112, and as I have an MXR phaser effects and a Boss Chorus Ensemble ... J'volue style rather funk .. The sound with the phaser dchire everything and with the chorus c not bad either! This scraper has a wide range of sounds, even if the database type is more for rock and blues.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for 6 months, I love its shape and unvarnish…
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    I believe the United States produces 22 frets ... .. 4 buttons, 2volumes, 2 Tone switch with 3 positions.

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is trs trs trs I find enjoyable and Access in acute is as a joke ... It is trslgre and snugly against the body well. For audio, simply plug it to make it sound ...

    SOUNDS

    I play on a Peavey 112, and as I have an MXR phaser effects and a Boss Chorus Ensemble ... J'volue style rather funk .. The sound with the phaser dchire everything and with the chorus c not bad either! This scraper has a wide range of sounds, even if the database type is more for rock and blues.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for 6 months, I love its shape and unvarnished wood, c softer than standard which is varnished. At the time of purchase, I test as a telecaster higway States, which made me change my mind, the touch of strings it is terrible on the Gibson. The report price is good quality becaufe look like much when even a c US ... I have no regrets at the moment ... Only default, it comes with a cover and not a box .. it is a shame for a guitar of this price ...
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  • megabankomegabanko

    Gibson SG Special FadedPublished on 11/09/05 at 06:14
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    ATTENTION, JUST NOTICE hilarious but NOT RELIABLE
    Made in the USA of course.
    This guitar rve possde 22 boxes and the key is rosewood.
    the pickups are Gibson BB King signature as the standard, except that both are 490 (instead of only 490 and 498 on a standard, but in fact it's just a technical question of numbers turns).
    the bridge is classic gibson (as in Standard or Les Paul) just so annoying when changing strings, but trs strong bill and easily adjustable.
    there are 2 volume knobs and 2 knobs of Tone (1 for each pickup).
    The handle is of type gibson is that large (like a guitar folk) but flat (compare the curve of the fender to the handle of a strait trs).
    body and handle (…
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    ATTENTION, JUST NOTICE hilarious but NOT RELIABLE
    Made in the USA of course.
    This guitar rve possde 22 boxes and the key is rosewood.
    the pickups are Gibson BB King signature as the standard, except that both are 490 (instead of only 490 and 498 on a standard, but in fact it's just a technical question of numbers turns).
    the bridge is classic gibson (as in Standard or Les Paul) just so annoying when changing strings, but trs strong bill and easily adjustable.
    there are 2 volume knobs and 2 knobs of Tone (1 for each pickup).
    The handle is of type gibson is that large (like a guitar folk) but flat (compare the curve of the fender to the handle of a strait trs).
    body and handle (al are 100% mahogany, which is one of the secrets of this skyscraper.
    I put 9 in this section.

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is trs enjoyable: it is surprising to dpart for fender habitus, but you get used quickly and is easily playable and Access in acute is remarkable (especially because of Typical double cutaway).
    The ergonomic design is perfect, it's a beautiful guitar-shaped and weighing trs light (about 3 pounds) which makes it more maneuverable than a Les Paul (one of the reasons why I have SG preferences, in addition to their nervosa.
    micro severe (rhythm position on the switch) can be used for clean sounds (in any case is what I do) is your exact nickel.
    micro acute (treble position) for saturation (100% spell ACDC).
    DGIG it a warmth and incredible sustain of this guitar (it vibrates when fully in cheek ... never seen with another).
    For me perfectly and I put 10 for this section.

    SOUNDS

    She served for most of my directory pop / rock as well as clear that saturation.
    Y is for fans of neo and heavy that it can find its limits (in which case I suggre not to change his pickups but to take a 2nd complmentaire Specializes scratches).

    I play on Marshall amp (on which it captures its qualities sr, mine is a hybrid Valvestate 8240 stereo chorus), but also Hughes & Kettner Matrix 100, also a combo, where it wreaks havoc coupled e a multi-effects (Korg AX1500G).
    It can therefore, Fawn trs versatile, playing virtually all styles (except neo and heavy and even with the support of a good multi-effects).
    There is just the position of the switch in the middle which I've been using forever.
    I put another 10 on this section

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for two months and do not regret this purchase.
    Originally it was intended to be my second guitar (I have a fender stratocaster dj US standard 1973, american series equivalent of today) but it quickly became my Premire guitar (having increasing the usefulness of the dual humbucker).
    The SG Special Faded is a report qualitprix excellent.
    I got on thomann ... 849 (10 shipping): attention, this case may disparatre gradually (they start up a little dj prices ...).
    I would do that choice after 1000.
    on the other hand I found the standard too CHRE from this special, even in the VPC (plus I do not like their big varnish, which enlve to sustain: the special has a thin cellulosic mine keep a natural tone of wood: MODEL WB).
    The two 490 are enough for me to get my sound (pay 300 more for a varnish and a 498 does not tempt me and make me sign away MODELS).
    I put 9 because perfection does not exist.
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  • armasoresarmasores

    Gibson SG Special FadedPublished on 07/20/06 at 08:01
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    Made in America, Nashville.
    22 frets, 2 humbuckers, 490 R and 490 T.
    The neck is mahogany, as well as any guitar.
    2 volumes, 2 tones, a mic selector.
    Comes with a reinforced cover, we have some regrets for the price of the guitar to not have a case.
    mine is a worn brown giving it a very pretty face, but it is also available in red.

    UTILIZATION

    The neck is super nice, a little broad but me it is fine with me, it is very fast going from the second to the 15 box a snap.
    The access to treble is super easy, requires sg.
    The ergonomics are quite good even if it looks the head but you get done quickly, with a good strap.
    This guitar is very light, feels good on the back,…
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    Made in America, Nashville.
    22 frets, 2 humbuckers, 490 R and 490 T.
    The neck is mahogany, as well as any guitar.
    2 volumes, 2 tones, a mic selector.
    Comes with a reinforced cover, we have some regrets for the price of the guitar to not have a case.
    mine is a worn brown giving it a very pretty face, but it is also available in red.

    UTILIZATION

    The neck is super nice, a little broad but me it is fine with me, it is very fast going from the second to the 15 box a snap.
    The access to treble is super easy, requires sg.
    The ergonomics are quite good even if it looks the head but you get done quickly, with a good strap.
    This guitar is very light, feels good on the back, it is for this reason that I prefer the les paul sg.

    SOUNDS

    This guitar is perfect for my style of music played on a rock fort.Je marshall avt 50, it sounds super good, clean sounds are beautiful, the distos serious lourd.Cette sending this guitar is very versatile can play virtually all styles except the big metal can be hard, but otherwise it's a killing.
    The clean sounds have my preference even if the distortion is excellent.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for a month, I am very satisfied.
    what I like most is the sound it out, the handle.
    The value for money is good although I think the gibson ones.
    400 euros for me than the standart one has the same sound, or almost. Some will find that the lack of polish is unfortunate but I love her like her.
    I do it again this election 1000 times.
    The only downside may be that the head looks, but overall it's a great guitar.
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  • Milos d'IspahanMilos d'Ispahan

    Gibson SG Special FadedPublished on 11/15/06 at 03:09
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    It is the classic Gibson SG is a pure and simple ... Mine is "color" Worn Brown and I found a beautiful ... Bne is the key, I think it's not so common and current The models have rosewood fingerboard.

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is a highway, very enjoyable and not tiring at all. It is very lgre, more than my SG Standard. Finally on the famous dsquilibre heads of SG and spice nose that I was never so bah derrang but ...

    Sound: it's plug and play.

    Me my only regret is the lack of cover on the pickups: Installed guitar wins Aesthetics ... The mcaniques are catastrophic and I regret that the head is not a little better finished (including logos).

    SOUNDS

    The sound is magi…
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    It is the classic Gibson SG is a pure and simple ... Mine is "color" Worn Brown and I found a beautiful ... Bne is the key, I think it's not so common and current The models have rosewood fingerboard.

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is a highway, very enjoyable and not tiring at all. It is very lgre, more than my SG Standard. Finally on the famous dsquilibre heads of SG and spice nose that I was never so bah derrang but ...

    Sound: it's plug and play.

    Me my only regret is the lack of cover on the pickups: Installed guitar wins Aesthetics ... The mcaniques are catastrophic and I regret that the head is not a little better finished (including logos).

    SOUNDS

    The sound is magical ... but has hardly much to do with that my standard is less fat and more mellow ... Finally I am very pleased with the two (as Sg addict) but you need to head that faded sg is a party model with its Entire CHARACTERISTICS, its sounds and above all its charm ;)

    Personal love sounds as clear as crunch Fuzz or very saturated, so ... I find it very flexible and versatile trs. I go from funk to rock to jazz or rock ind carefree.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Great guitar, very nice and cute as hell. It would be my back up and finally I lug around everywhere.

    One must admit one thing: price 1100 euros for this guitar nine Pigalle is an abuse. I got 600 euros OCCAZ 'so no worries of ct for me ... But for 400 euros plus the standard provides a clear finish suprieure + a tui. A MDIT ... But as I said a small mouth, and the characters for 800 euros or less, it will go for it;)
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  • Pucelle_DabidjanPucelle_Dabidjan

    Gibson SG Special FadedPublished on 12/02/06 at 06:20
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    Objective approach:

    Body Species: Mahogany
    Species: Mahogany glued
    Profile: Rounded
    Fingerboard: Rosewood
    Scale Length: 243 / 4 "
    Nut Width: 111/16 "
    Inlays: Pearloid Dot

    HARDWARE
    Plating Finish: Chrome
    Tailpiece: Stopbar
    Bridge: Tune-o-matic
    Knobs: Black with silver insert
    Tuners: Green Keys

    ELECTRONICS
    Neck Pickups: 490R Alnico magnet humbucker
    Bridge Pickups: 490T Alnico magnet humbucker
    Controls: Two volume, two tone, three-way switch

    Subjective approach:
    The guitar seems well finished, the look is sober. The standards are boisures (so good if you prefer). Electronics has been welded properly. The wiring is good. The absence of a split is not to…
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    Objective approach:

    Body Species: Mahogany
    Species: Mahogany glued
    Profile: Rounded
    Fingerboard: Rosewood
    Scale Length: 243 / 4 "
    Nut Width: 111/16 "
    Inlays: Pearloid Dot

    HARDWARE
    Plating Finish: Chrome
    Tailpiece: Stopbar
    Bridge: Tune-o-matic
    Knobs: Black with silver insert
    Tuners: Green Keys

    ELECTRONICS
    Neck Pickups: 490R Alnico magnet humbucker
    Bridge Pickups: 490T Alnico magnet humbucker
    Controls: Two volume, two tone, three-way switch

    Subjective approach:
    The guitar seems well finished, the look is sober. The standards are boisures (so good if you prefer). Electronics has been welded properly. The wiring is good. The absence of a split is not tolerable for this award.

    [7] Because no wood or high quality vintage, no split.

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is not a reference. A little too big to play really fast (or as long as it used to be).

    Action string too high of origin. Manufacturing defect on the 14th fret. The band bites on the edge. Two frets are taller and have had to be polished to diminish the action. All of these elements, for that price, are unacceptable.

    Mechanical standard nut of good quality promote an easy tuning. Holding long-term agreement is less impressive than the average for other guitars us.

    The guitar looks on the head and balance to play sitting is questionable.

    The versatility is limited by the absence of splits or "phase switch".

    Released by-instrument against a clear impression of strength. The varnish seems durable and the handle slides well.

    [3] below average in this price range

    SOUNDS

    Very nice in this exercise. The pickups have a beautiful personality and a nice smooth defined in the meaty crunch. It rewards the user with a balanced body and beautiful mids. The saturation is very good provided you do not push the gain on the bottom. In this case, the sound becomes runny. This is disappointing because it is far from winning a prs or a warrior or a custom tokai.

    [7] as very pretty guitar though a bit limited by its specificity.

    OVERALL OPINION

    A guitar with a very good reputation that will pass any loser in a God on guitar. Indeed, I felt it magically attracted the attention of young audiences, even if it is lower than many competitors.

    My guitarist bought it and used it for a long time. I often tried. Since the purchase of his tokai, it no longer uses it rarely, so I could borrow this tool for my studies.

    This is a guitar correctly, which runs at a good Korean guitar. It has a very strong personality and his influences are pleasant sound. Not really practical, it has some defects unacceptable level for its price, but its reputation is well worth the effort.

    I do not recommend this purchase.

    [4] a little below average, this guitar will delight fans looking for the gibson sound. The rating is severe because I replace it in its price range or she is miserably crushed by many of its competitors.
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  • patmanfanpatmanfan

    Gibson SG Special FadedPublished on 11/29/06 at 06:08
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    Made in America, body and mahogany neck
    22 frets, 490R and 490T pickups two
    Tune o matic
    2 volume, 2 tone, a selector 3 positions
    handle fairly flat and wide
    worm brown finish

    UTILIZATION

    Channel hyper enjoyable and fast
    access to acute virtually unbeatable, it is hard to do better
    the grip is perfect profile for a weight gnial trs reasonable GIBSON
    the sound is a Gibson, a ring right away for me no pbs, a big sound quite heavy in fat and saturated and a wonderful clean sound that is just enough of the same dr

    SOUNDS

    Lightweight for rock or hard trs its reputable no longer do, I also used to blues and has been super serious
    I plugged into a VOX AC30CC…
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    Made in America, body and mahogany neck
    22 frets, 490R and 490T pickups two
    Tune o matic
    2 volume, 2 tone, a selector 3 positions
    handle fairly flat and wide
    worm brown finish

    UTILIZATION

    Channel hyper enjoyable and fast
    access to acute virtually unbeatable, it is hard to do better
    the grip is perfect profile for a weight gnial trs reasonable GIBSON
    the sound is a Gibson, a ring right away for me no pbs, a big sound quite heavy in fat and saturated and a wonderful clean sound that is just enough of the same dr

    SOUNDS

    Lightweight for rock or hard trs its reputable no longer do, I also used to blues and has been super serious
    I plugged into a VOX AC30CC2 with just a VOX wah-wah, I take the direct saturation of the amplifier with VOX and the panel is standard and SG magnifies everything the extreme
    clean sounds are quite drs and remains serious for the saturated fats they are heavy and aggressive if we push a little bte, I am a dan blues-rock style fawn bluesbrakers, Yardbirds, Stones , U2 and Hendrix MASTER I know it's fender but I do not like him then sonnerais ...
    the highs are a bit withdrawn but the amp easily be corrected
    I love the serious WHOOOOAAAAA

    OVERALL OPINION

    For a week I bleed your fingers on it, I can finally compare it with my Ibanez SG 74 bigbsie (MODEL 2377) and although they did a great job with Ibanez, but the two are completely different (see my opinion on 2377)
    I do not go around, but we often talk about the lack of rigor in their Gibson guitar I am happy to rev this purchase, I love the sound, the look, the extremely jouabilit good
    I never REALLY jou on Gibson, I sduit
    Report qualitprix excellent for me since bought new 550 in the United States directly with gigbag
    I would go back with eyes closed in spite of what can be said and worn brown finish is really beautiful
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  • belinfirmier77belinfirmier77

    Gibson SG Special FadedPublished on 12/06/06 at 16:53
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    United States manufacturing
    Mahogany body + !!!!!
    22 frets
    Gibson 490R and 490T Micro
    Tune-o-matic + stopbar
    3 position selector, 4 knobs .... normal ...

    The varnish is very thin, leaving the wood to breathe, giving p'tit cot "old shovel"
    most enjoyable!

    She is beautiful!! THAT'S ALL !!!!!

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is a real treat, even for fenders!
    Access to acute perfect (SG requires .....)
    Sometimes I even try the 23rd box ... ;-)

    It is light, stings a little nose, but frankly, you get used to very quickly

    SOUNDS

    So I take home with me ....
    I look a little (and shed a tear of happiness)
    J approach my marshall JCM 800 ....
    verified that th…
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    United States manufacturing
    Mahogany body + !!!!!
    22 frets
    Gibson 490R and 490T Micro
    Tune-o-matic + stopbar
    3 position selector, 4 knobs .... normal ...

    The varnish is very thin, leaving the wood to breathe, giving p'tit cot "old shovel"
    most enjoyable!

    She is beautiful!! THAT'S ALL !!!!!

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is a real treat, even for fenders!
    Access to acute perfect (SG requires .....)
    Sometimes I even try the 23rd box ... ;-)

    It is light, stings a little nose, but frankly, you get used to very quickly

    SOUNDS

    So I take home with me ....
    I look a little (and shed a tear of happiness)
    J approach my marshall JCM 800 ....
    verified that the neighbors are missing, or if any, they prepare to die very quickly ....
    I am the branch ....

    And l. .....................

    ......... Pooooouuuuuuuwwwwwaaaaaaaaa !!!!!

    It sounds severely gibson! and those who say that the faded, it is a "sub-gibson" (and I've seen written ....), bah I say he probably knows to use it po!! !!!!!!

    In saturated fat and the sound is heavy but relatively clean tjs
    Clearly, it's worth FENDER not for sure, but it stands up very well ....
    There's the sustain !!!!!!!!! (Requires mahogany)

    I'm bleeding fingers pdt qq hours

    I believe that even a penguin could make out the sounds of the enormous shovel!!

    Much cheaper than the standard or the classic, the quality is really good

    Go ahead guys it's all good !!!!!!

    I put 11 because I could 10/10 in. ;-)

    OVERALL OPINION

    No more blah, it's very heavy, it sends STRID wood.

    If you hesitate .... bah .... hsitez and buy more, you will not deus !!!!!!
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  • Pete IamcoldPete Iamcold

    Gibson SG Special FadedPublished on 03/17/07 at 14:17
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    If I make a few remarks, the handle 22 boxes is a bit short for me I prfr a 24 but hey you can not have it all. In addition, mechanical pos me quite a problem: they are sensitive and trs must turn to millimtre cl prs under penalty of being wrong (in comparison with m Fender Stratocaster MECHANICAL). In addition, the agreement required to be desired sometimes leaves a question - dixit the grant of a music store - the cover of the rear mcanique which relaxes the pressure on the mechanism relaxes and guitar is dsaccorde. I have personal exchange for Grover (Start type) and wait to see what happens.
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    Question caractrisiques any technical adj t say not to add more pene;).

    If I make a few remarks, the handle 22 boxes is a bit short for me I prfr a 24 but hey you can not have it all. In addition, mechanical pos me quite a problem: they are sensitive and trs must turn to millimtre cl prs under penalty of being wrong (in comparison with m Fender Stratocaster MECHANICAL). In addition, the agreement required to be desired sometimes leaves a question - dixit the grant of a music store - the cover of the rear mcanique which relaxes the pressure on the mechanism relaxes and guitar is dsaccorde. I have personal exchange for Grover (Start type) and wait to see what happens.
    [edit]: The Grover walk wonder she is much better agreement than before.

    UTILIZATION

    Overall no problem except that I bought this guitar departing esprant be able to play faster than on my Start ... and oh surprise! the handle is much more impressive than I thought ... Nevertheless it is a matter of habit and they get used to it quickly. Another prjug jumping, I find it heavier than its reputable collgue Despite its featherweight.

    Access in acute: This is a SG I will not draw you a picture.

    The interface (knobs, selector) is easily accesible and settings, I find the transition much better than on my Fender, can be changed even during a game if I can give you a small pipe, personally I ' uses a saturation powerful enough (but not heavy metal either) and I drop the volume potentionmtre one of my microphones (often the handle) to a third of its power around. It allows me to get a smooth edge of the Crunch in the neck position and was able to pass a more instantanment aggrssif by changing the position of my slecteur.

    SOUNDS

    Then it is that the real fun begins:

    Quite simply, exactly what I was looking for. Being given that the microphones are humbuckers (double coil), the sound is fat, feed, and round.

    In Clean, the neck position allows getaways Bluesy Jazzy even for the most tmraires with a little compression and a little reverb is a rgal. I rarely use the bridge position clear in his position I prfre intermdiaire that adds treble without losing the warmth of his grave.

    By pushing a little knobs of the amp, one comes across a small very nice Crunch families who done its rle.

    And if you still feeds a little bte, we arrive in the area of ​​prdilection of this guitar: the sound is raucous tantt SOMETIMES in the neck position as a razor blade in the bridge position, in short, a feast for all Rock 'n'Rolleur respectable.

    Personally I play rock with a big gnral preferences for the years '60 '70 including "The Who" with guitarist Pete Townshend was one of the most famous Gibson SG users Special. I play lots of blues and also I trs open all kinds of musical influences. I t surprised by some poyvalence this guitar without galleries that of a Stratocaster (try to play a funk on SG ...) is of the same honorable but more importantly, this guitar lets me perfect to fill the gaps of his colleague from the standpoint of sound.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use this guitar for just under 6 months and I'm really pleased: not only the look but it is mythical and more trs a good guitar from a price.

    With the exprience I would do this choice because the sound fits perfectly my expectations, it said in a guitar rock sound without compromise but capable of subtlety that her look fabulous not let prsager .
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  • mayeul fstmayeul fst

    Gibson SG Special FadedPublished on 05/22/07 at 10:28
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    United States manufacturing
    Mahogany body +
    22 frets
    Gibson 490R and 490T Micro
    Tune-o-matic + stopbar
    3 position selector, 4 knobs

    UTILIZATION

    Channel ultra pleasant.
    After 1 month of use I am still as much in love with my guitar.
    Without access to acute diffucltes, although far from being comfortable on this part of the handle under normal circumstances.
    Perfect balance, guitar very light, sheer bliss able to move scene.

    To which is sound, it's become its really very good.
    For the style I play (punk hxc) I think we hardly do little more appropriate.
    Big sound, but precise in all circumstances.
    Happiness.

    SOUNDS

    As said above the sg correspont…
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    United States manufacturing
    Mahogany body +
    22 frets
    Gibson 490R and 490T Micro
    Tune-o-matic + stopbar
    3 position selector, 4 knobs

    UTILIZATION

    Channel ultra pleasant.
    After 1 month of use I am still as much in love with my guitar.
    Without access to acute diffucltes, although far from being comfortable on this part of the handle under normal circumstances.
    Perfect balance, guitar very light, sheer bliss able to move scene.

    To which is sound, it's become its really very good.
    For the style I play (punk hxc) I think we hardly do little more appropriate.
    Big sound, but precise in all circumstances.
    Happiness.

    SOUNDS

    As said above the sg correspont perfectly to my style of music so fond of hardcore punk, try to buy it (I did the one with conparaisont Ltd Ec 1000)
    There really is no comparison.
    I play on a line6 spider 212, I'm not a fan of this amp but the guitar sounded, and even though so there's no problem to hand.
    Big sound distortion specific (micro fever is a pure delight) and a clear and accurate net clean, I ask nothing better.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Months that I use and I have almost nothing to say, if is is the fragility of the guitar on the back (belt buckle refrain).
    Large scratch (no problem but first seen against the light: /)
    Anyway nothing serious and cu his side and the rest of the guitar (violin nikel etc ...)
    Value for money very honest I board any guitarist looking for the big sound, please do not fall into the big sound tros (esp emg 81 and Youpla).
    In hindsight I would remake that choice without hesitation.
    Go buy it soon
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  • slayer76slayer76

    Gibson SG Special FadedPublished on 08/02/07 at 08:52
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    Hi
    This American is very good for those who start with a spineless mytic guitar or even be a low-cost pleasures I have a personal day flying v faded I m not open because I've also had a cot gibson les paul studio and a 76 certe explore it more enjoyable to touch the faded but she raproche baucoup of gibson of legends.

    mount tun o matic bridge are relatively fun to play and are EXCELLENT with these micro gibson I think have a 498r and 500t as on exploring 76

    UTILIZATION

    Handle the relatively enjoyable also a finish one can hinder a cause can not polish a painting, an any case still super light but also the weight n is to share this dish standing when she fell from the front a…
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    Hi
    This American is very good for those who start with a spineless mytic guitar or even be a low-cost pleasures I have a personal day flying v faded I m not open because I've also had a cot gibson les paul studio and a 76 certe explore it more enjoyable to touch the faded but she raproche baucoup of gibson of legends.

    mount tun o matic bridge are relatively fun to play and are EXCELLENT with these micro gibson I think have a 498r and 500t as on exploring 76

    UTILIZATION

    Handle the relatively enjoyable also a finish one can hinder a cause can not polish a painting, an any case still super light but also the weight n is to share this dish standing when she fell from the front and is obtained by a super against his thanks to the micro gibson

    SOUNDS

    Such a versatile guitar in every good death metal and black metal s abstenire or micro meter of death.

    I play on my Marshall JCM 2000 amp tsl100w faded with the beautiful sound of saturated fat than a clean super-sounding hollow and round

    OVERALL OPINION

    I used the last 3 years I m not in full but I pensse c is an opportunity to buy a guitar at the conclusion of a very good guitar ente high end for me a guitar to keep the advantage is that if you make a stripe or a shock you're not disgusted n

    the -: to finish or low price
    What is not sold in rigid fly box

    the +: the sound
    same as the cover is thick ass

    a choice that I would do it because having a well c but not two
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  • BrrrBrrr

    Gibson SG Special FadedPublished on 08/04/07 at 02:23
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    Everything said about the t CHARACTERISTICS below.

    -1 just for hiding away microphones. would have had more face again.

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is a vritable killing! Neither too late nor too big. An happiness comfort with the near absence of varnish. We feel fine wood, soft touch is trs. The hand slips on the handle very easy even in that sweat a lot, not like most of the varnish.

    Access to acute is simply shameful ease. It really is THE rock guitar solos.

    The ergonomics are perfect, unlike my piphone G400 which had a strong tendency to pitch down by RAS. The guitar holds well, it is lgre (even more than my lgre G400). The only guitar I have that rivals it in terms of lg…
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    Everything said about the t CHARACTERISTICS below.

    -1 just for hiding away microphones. would have had more face again.

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is a vritable killing! Neither too late nor too big. An happiness comfort with the near absence of varnish. We feel fine wood, soft touch is trs. The hand slips on the handle very easy even in that sweat a lot, not like most of the varnish.

    Access to acute is simply shameful ease. It really is THE rock guitar solos.

    The ergonomics are perfect, unlike my piphone G400 which had a strong tendency to pitch down by RAS. The guitar holds well, it is lgre (even more than my lgre G400). The only guitar I have that rivals it in terms of lgret is my Melody Maker.

    And for his see below!

    SOUNDS

    So the point is the crispness of the BTE.

    Really great versatile even if there is no split of the microphones. We can go clear sound terrible a big distortion.

    I play with a ToneLab Plugs into a Power Engine 60 and it was the foot. With the versatility of the ToneLab and SG I really can always play without any worries and with a good sound trs.

    I prfre all of the same guitar in a rock record trs and hard rock. For the ACDC, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones .... is that of happiness.

    Also note that the knobs are progressive trs, which does nothing more night in the versatility of the beast

    OVERALL OPINION

    It's been two months that I have and I will not let go.
    I love his mouth, versatility, and the well recess!
    I also played on a Gibson Melody Maker and an Epiphone Sheraton. Each has its field of prdilection complte and wonder!

    The report price is gnial quality for those who like me would never have allowed to slam more than a guitar in 1000. The economy made by Gibson on the finish (varnish faded notament) make the guitar trs particulirement affordable and beautiful! We can see the grain of the wood.

    It is clear that if I were to lose it and then resume the SG I Do not hesitate a single second. It is a unfinished SG vritable tape the eye but the sound and feel are l.

    I have worn in brown roots and really! I love this scratching.

    So that's final grade 9 because of micro caches absent. some STRID but ... ^ ^
    At least in this price range is unbeatable, rare for a Gibson.
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  • MonsieurHMonsieurH

    Gibson SG Special FadedPublished on 08/13/07 at 06:17
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    Guitar-Made in USa
    -Body and Mahogany neck
    -22 Frets
    -490R and 490T Gibson humbuckers
    -Tune-o-matic + stopbar
    3-position selector
    -4 Knobs (volume and tone for each pickup)

    UTILIZATION

    Channel enjoyable and a great ease of ACCS to Aiges (heel less massive than a Start for example) the guitar thanks trs Legre its mahogany body and Vitera the "back pain for two days" APRS a concert ... Trs sound and also enjoyable, we make a Gibson SG! Not need to be a pany to be found in this instrument ...

    SOUNDS

    I play pieces of the style AC / DC, Guns N'Roses ... Finally all that is close to the Hard Rock, Blues, Punk Rock ... And also the sounds are good, aggressive but …
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    Guitar-Made in USa
    -Body and Mahogany neck
    -22 Frets
    -490R and 490T Gibson humbuckers
    -Tune-o-matic + stopbar
    3-position selector
    -4 Knobs (volume and tone for each pickup)

    UTILIZATION

    Channel enjoyable and a great ease of ACCS to Aiges (heel less massive than a Start for example) the guitar thanks trs Legre its mahogany body and Vitera the "back pain for two days" APRS a concert ... Trs sound and also enjoyable, we make a Gibson SG! Not need to be a pany to be found in this instrument ...

    SOUNDS

    I play pieces of the style AC / DC, Guns N'Roses ... Finally all that is close to the Hard Rock, Blues, Punk Rock ... And also the sounds are good, aggressive but not too rough draft and keeping all the power of the attack that one is in serious or Aiges and with any micro ... Harmonics come easily, I play on a small Marshall amp and a transistor despite the lack of quality of the amp (have to admit ...) retains all the guitar has power, but if it connects an all-tube ... So it's the paradise!

    OVERALL OPINION

    I bought only a month ago and I'm madly! The look is devastating (even if I'm not a fan of the color) ... At this price the it would be stupid to miss. Dej with test models SG Signatures, Standard or GT, it is clear that despite some ides reues this guitar has nothing to envy "high" ... And we never will say that Faded is a "sub-gibson" ...
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