All user reviews for the Gibson SG Standard

Built in the United States
Solid mahogany body
Mahogany glued to the body
Rosewood
490R Alnico magnet neck pickup humbucker
Micro Chevallet: 498T Alnico magnet humbucker
Gibson delivered flightcase

UTILIZATION

I come from a Fender Telecaster US So initially, I had trouble with the handle rounder and wider. The touch of the handle is a little less pleasant than on my fender. Then finally you soon!

Access to acute issue, the two notches give access can not be easier. The guitar has a weight Interestingly, neither too light nor too heavy.

Point of view is very simple setting, we have a tone knob and volume microphone. This is convenient because it can have the volume all the way to the bridge pickup with distortion and a lower volume in the neck pickup for a less saturated clean, cleaner.

Unfortunately it is out of tune faster than bcp my fender, a flaw that cost him points aggregate

SOUNDS

I play a Mesa / Boogie Mesa and torque / SG ... it sounds like hell! The saturated a little too clean to my liking, so I reduced the volume of the neck pickup and all is well ^ ^. Of course, it does not have the charm of a telecaster in clean, but it's not really comparable ...

on the other hand in distortion is incredible! The sound is very hot, super high output level and harmonic shout! The sustain is endless ... This guitar is really great when you love powerful rock or blues fat.

I put 8 because the clean would be a little bit more slam that would have greatly increased its charm! I find it in distortion is really nothing to say!

OVERALL OPINION

I have this guitar for 6 months and I would do it chosen! Currently I have a Start and a Tele US, I do not expect my Gibson it has also defined a clean than Fender, but clean would have benefited from more slamming all faith ... it is still a matter of taste and it can be fixed by changing the pickups.

In distortion is the best guitar I played. Power and heat at will!

Made in Nashville, Tennessee United States

Mahogany body

Mahogany, Profile: Round

Width at nut: 43 mm
Junction sleeve / case to the 19th box
Logo "Crest" on the head

Rosewood
Scale: 629 mm
Frets: 22
Key benchmarks, "Trapeze" pearl

HARDWARE Chrome
Cordier Stopbar
Tune-O-Matic

ELECTRONIC
Neck pickup: 490R Alnico humbucker Magnetaimant
Bridge pickup: 498T Alnico humbucker Magnetaimant
Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3 position pickups selector

Delivered in rigid Case GIBSON States, very well finished with lock (key "luxury" and more!)

UTILIZATION

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSPLENDIDE !!!!!!!!!!

Lightweight and balanced, the game is very nice and fast access to acute perfect.

The only criticism that tends to return regularly covers the handle. It is round, rather large and varnishes.
I understand that some people find fault with (small hands or used Fender / Ibanez for example), in my case not the smallest fingers in the world with a drop of polish on a regular basis and this guitar is awesome was quick to take to a guitarist in shorts and cap!

SOUNDS

OH

MON

GOD!

This is the legend that is singing!
A very wide range of sounds full, warm, round, clear, variations of play that give chills with microphones reagents wish! And that's just for the Clean!

The settings are accurate and nothing but the guitar (four knobs!) Can be varied sounds, styles, etc ...
The amp is left alone with a loop station and it would feel to be able to change the scratch!

In terms of a range of sound more "punchy", the microphones are great! (The guitar is made for the same time!)
They take very good saturation, harmonics come out beautifully, and we understand what we do! Blues tend to sound "metal" sharp and incisive, this guitar line in a cold sweat!

OVERALL OPINION

More than a musical instrument, is a gem! from a legend!

I am the proud owner for a short year and I do it again this choice with his eyes closed!
Seduced and conquered!

Made in the United States
Body: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Tuners: Schaller Green Key
Neck Pickups: 490R Alnico magnet humbucker
Bridge Pickups: 498T Alnico magnet humbucker
Strings: Brite Wires .010 -. 046
Book flightcase Gibson

UTILIZATION

Channel rather large.Pour me I find enjoyable but trs dpend people.
Access to acute is impeccable and is done without problmes.La trslgre guitar, which really surprised me also.

SOUNDS

This guitar suits me perfectly because I play punk, hard rock, rock and blues happening metal.Le aussi.J 'had heard that these guitars n'taient not made for metal, well this is wrong! I play a lot Metallica, System of a Down, Rammstein MG100dfx with Marshall and impeccable work (of course if you want to do Death metal is not the best guitar). This gives very easy on the old hard rock ( ACDC, Guns N Roses, Black Sabbath). imprssions sounds clear to me, they are better than I thought without much hassle to get the stratocaster.Ainsi can properly play the Red Hot Chili Peppers .
The sounds are really saturated standard!

OVERALL OPINION

This will be one week that I have and I will not let go, she can do anything! Nothing dplait me this guitar except that it is quite dsaccorde souvent.J 'had ssay Jackson and a Statocaster before and found it the most versatile.
The ratio quality price is excellent (in my case) because I bought 900 euros used.
I would do without this choice hsiter.

The Gibson SG guitar is a fun guitar in a very unique but comfortable looking guitar. It takes a lot of influence from the Gibson Les Paul guitars and in fact it had the Les Paul name on the trust Rod pick up cover when it was first introduced. This is a nice guitar if you want to do a lot of lead soloing on because compared to the Gibson Les Paul which is has the body in position where it's much more difficult to reach the higher frets. This guitar allows you to reach the higher frets more easily because of the shape of the contour neck heel. This guitar comes with two humbucker pickups, two volume control knobs, and two tone control knobs. It's pretty versatile guitar and a great mahogany wood body and neck. It's a little thinner tone that the Gibson Les Paul basically because of the thinner body style.

UTILIZATION


The features are pretty minimal on this guitar. They don't have pull switches or any coil tapping push pull knobs of any kind. This is a straight up rockers guitar and a pretty basic set up as you would imagine a Gibson guitar being.

The tone of these guitars are excellent for hard rock and metal playing. They have a great fine warm tone that is very reminiscent of its predecessor the Gibson Les Paul. The tone is a little bit thinner but more focused in my opinion. It's much easier to get a good clean tone from his guitar than being from a Gibson Les Paul.

SOUNDS


I love the way this guitar sounds with a good hard rock high gain amplifier such as a Marshall amplifier, Mesa boogie amplifier, or any other amplifier they can get in the high gain saturation regions. It will take a good load of saturation very easily and be able to hear each note pretty crisp and clear because of the fine-tuning that this guitar has. Overall this is an amazing guitar an excellent look and feel.

OVERALL OPINION


I highly recommend this guitar to anyone looking for a good players guitar that can be used for recording and even large amounts of gigging. This is a great guitar for someone who needs a solid instrument for a bedroom player as well. They are readily available in the used section and classifieds. And you can also find them new online or in most guitar retailers. I love the feel of these guitars and for the price you can find them at it is a no brainer for me.

The Gibson SG standard is the entry level guitar if you're wanting to get into Gibson SG market. This is a beautiful guitar with its red paint job and black pick guard. It's a fine instrument if you really like the sound of the mahogany wood body and mahogany neck. It's going to be a warm and musical tone any more focused tone in my opinion comparatively to a Gibson Les Paul guitar.

UTILIZATION


This guitar features two humbucker pick ups with two volume control knobs and two tone control knobs. It has a nice pearl block inlay which really sets the look of this guitar off. it's a nice well-balanced guitar and the body is a little thinner than a Gibson Les Paul but still retains much of the influence that it takes from the Gibson Les Paul guitar. The neck is going to be a much more versatile neck because you're able to reach the higher friends easier than you would a Gibson Les Paul guitar.

SOUNDS


This guitar works in just about any amplifier that you have. I primarily like these guitars any medium to high gain amplifier setting. So if you have a good Marshall amplifier or some other amplifier or a good power to distortion then this guitar will sound very excellent in that setting. This guitar has a good focused tone that is very intense and brilliant. I preferred this tone over a Gibson Les Paul tone and little bit more but just slightly only because of the versatility and thinner lighter tone that is has.

This guitar sounds great when you couple it with effects pedals or distortion pedals as well. So if you have a clean amp such as a fender twin reverb or some other clean amp then you'll need a distortion pedal so this guitar will work good with that equipment as well.

OVERALL OPINION


I highly recommend this guitar to anyone looking for a good professional high gain or recording guitar. It has a great look very good balance and seal throughout the body and next of the guitar. It's a beautiful color of red anxious to warm tone as well.

Rosewood
Scale: 629 mm
Frets: 22
Key benchmarks, "Trapeze"
Net button

HARDWARE Chrome
Cordier Stopbar
Tune-O-Matic
Black with silver buttons above

ELECTRONIC
Neck pickup: 490R AlnicoFait reference to the magnet of a guitar or microphone HP guitar which is made of aluminum alloy, nickel and cobalt. According to the percentage of incorporated elements we note a significant difference in sound. Magnetaimant humbucker
Bridge pickup: 498T AlnicoFait reference to the magnet of a guitar or microphone HP guitar which is made of aluminum alloy, nickel and cobalt. According to the percentage of incorporated elements we note a significant difference in sound. Magnetaimant humbucker
Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3 position pickups selector

UTILIZATION

The handle is nice of course (not the handle of an ibanez versatile) and SG shape allows easy access to the treble.
Balanced using a leather strap that joins some

I would put 9 / 10 because it requires a regular réaccordage but nothing too serious

SOUNDS

Very good guitar, versatile, with a predisposition for the distortion, but with a clear sound quite cristallin.Je used with a Tech 21 trademark 300 and 2 2x12 ENGLvh pro box and it's the bomb! Reputation precedes Ca its fair value.

Ps: the game of rope that you make changes completely sonorité.Pour my part, I put on Elixir Nanoweb Light .010 - .046 (standard) is Spread the Feeling!

OVERALL OPINION

Very happy with this guitar combines a good achat.Très devastating look and sound of the convaincante.le value for money is probably not the best but the market is not prohibitive for a product such as a . I remake this choice without hesitation she deserves

In which country was it made? (United States, Japan, Mexico, France ...)

States, of course, Made In Nashville

How many frets, what kind of micro as well as their configuration?

2 microphones Hambucker Gibson 57 classic rather than the original. The sound is more powerful and is closer to the type of AC / DC I love.

UTILIZATION

The handle is it fun?

The round handle of Gibson is not for everyone. I had a stratovolcano was younger, which is more accessible to the handle, but I liked least in the end. I love this mahogany neck with a varnish that slips like the wind.

Access to acute (recent freight) is it easy?

The cutting of the guitar makes the game accessible to treble.

Ergonomics is it good (in terms of shape, weight ...)?
This guitar does not sting the nose, it is balanced. The weight is correct and do not hurt the shoulder or the back during a show.

Do you get a good sound easy? ...

In overdrive, actually. On the bridge pickup is very easy to get a good big sound of the 70s (especially with a Marshall DSL100).

As against the clean sound is very hard to work, it will tend to "crunch" very easily and it is not easy to find the "sweet"

SOUNDS

They are suitable to your style of music?

Being a fan of hard rock, and part of a group of French rock and metal, this guitar so versatile Demeur, but it should not be the only one in the list of matoss. Personally, I completed a Epiphone Union Jack Supernova (ES355 form), and this allows me to work my sweetest melody in favor of a more energetic of the SG

With what (s) amplifier (s) or effect (s) do you play?
Marshall DSL 100 + Cab. But my guilty pleasure is still the Marshall DSL401, a 40W combo much more accurate in terms of sound. More easily get something decent.
I also spend a multi effects BOSS ME-70 effects for fun, without too much distortion or overdrive touching for me that are just as bad. The overdrive the tube amp can really use this guitar.


What are the sounds you prefer, you hate?

I love hard rock sound which brings into overdrive. I do not sound too heavy of a distortion in the neck pickup, too rough for me.

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?

Over 6 years now, and never get tired.

What is so special that you like most and least?

Its unique manufacturing that continues over time. The smell of varnish and mahogany which gives a soul to the guitar. What can we blame him ..

Have you tried many other models before buying it?

A favorite of youth, bought his eyes closed.

How would you rate the quality / price?

At the time unacceptable, I have the gibson most expensive in the history

With experience, you do again this choice? ...

Of course!

Everything has been said before ...

UTILIZATION

The ergonomics of this scraper is great.
I had an SG Special before. The neck is quite different to the standard. Much better and faster. The binding is not as aesthetic virtues.
The guitar is well balanced and light, which is great for concerts and long Repeat '.
Short but good!

SOUNDS

The first time I plugged it into a JCM 2000 (I have more). The sound was already out of this world. Lots of mids and singing with a fat side though rock'n'roll.
Now I head a branch of modern vintage, Marshall always so. This type of amp you really feel his touch a legend!
Short as of praise for this guitar which is so far the best on which I played! After it has some Defaux like any gibson (few problems keeping an agreement from time to time, but too fragile veneer forgive him ... a life that scratches).

OVERALL OPINION

I've had almost a year. I have a voodoo SG and I also had two other SG front (fan of SG? To me?) And I must say that the standard is still my favorite! (Ok, I have not tried the reissue or the Supreme ...).

I would definitely do it again this election! Amazing!

-Made Usa
-22 Freight and a 498T and 490R
Tune-o-Matick
-2t, 2v
What gibson-round!
-Mine is the 2004 cherry red as Angus

UTILIZATION

The handle looks like a highway, when it's yours it did not want to spar (at the risk of piss ...)
The aces are in acute rs ais. While your plan fawn, ACDC, Nirvana, Van Halen passertons no problem because the rope near the handle are trs: D

SOUNDS

It suits my style of zic (Rock Hard)
I utiise with pedals and a Marshall 50Dfx Boss distortion for greater clarity
ACDC J'obitent her fawn a good clean dchire (like what a Gibson!)
In clean it autan charming .... a true marvel * _ *

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 months and I met while trs estparfait on this guitar: D
I do not essyer MODEL bcp before this one because my eyes jump!
The value for money is more qu'exellent
I refer this choice without hsiter

10/10
Body and mahogany neck. Guitar thin enough (35mm) collUn can handle more than the larger-paul or fender. Key rosewood inlaid with trapzes. Binding around the edge of the handle, simple and beautiful electronic trs * 2 tone, 2 volume *, 490R and 498T Micro 1slecteur classic rope 10-46

UTILIZATION

10/10
Handle fast and it can say! Perfect ergonomics, a balance as well as standing assi

SOUNDS

9 / 10
CLEAN: excellent, its a port on the top mdium with lots of volume and sensitivity INTERMDIAIRE (CRUNCH): This is the bottom one can hurt. It lacks a can of grain according to the amp. Can be micro? SATURATION: excellent, does not lose his personality even with a gain trs lev.

OVERALL OPINION

10/10
A "monster rock" simply ...

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UTILIZATION

I own this beauty for 8months now and I must say that the handle ... is the best I've ever hit! For ergonomics, weight is superb, you can play for hours without hurting the back unlike the big good Les Paul and shape of the guitar's just evil! To Access in acute there's no simpler y'as just a slip of the handle on the highway! Do you get a good sound? YES! sign is purely Gibson!

SOUNDS

I mostly Hard Rock and, while remaining open to the clear, it's heaven on a rope! In the light is beautiful but it's not the first use of the Gibson I think ... In his bold, it unveils the SG and is replaced by a tronssoneuse that cuts its edge with his all! I play with a VOX AD 30 VT, '80s, MAX Gain, Volume MAX, acute - Medium - Low volume 6 with a chorus + Compression ... it's Angus You ...
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OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 8 months, I immediately flash on, I have not much experience but I would do the same choice without any hesitation, I love the shape! but I am very very very very very atention! <img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="" /> Gibson played around a lot with the Stokes France <img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_confused.gif" alt="" /> Then once you found a oon the wants at any price! (It was the last store in Paris!)

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UTILIZATION

The handle is trs enjoyable, surprising, like me, you played for several months on a guitar Robin States, 24 cases type Super Start style highway, but not Gnant.
After a few minutes into the game it feels as if it had always been in the palm of the hand.
Access in acute trs is good, attention both to the type of strap used because it can interfere Access in dernires frets

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SOUNDS

I play blues rock and metal, this guitar dchire and frankly, it is perfectly fits all the styles, as well as its look!

I had several Gibson Les Paul Std and a 60 Classic and a Gibson Explorer white (button in bne), and this is the guitar that is best for me.
Attention, I'm not saying this is the best, most beautiful, ... it's just that despite all models of Gibson that I had was the one that suits me the most.

The sounds are full, warm and round on the micro serious, ideal for greasy blues, and when you push the gain on the amp, the sweep spring with impressive fluidity.

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OVERALL OPINION

I learned three days ago, but I really think you have found the guitar for me, and jou have APRS possd of Les Paul, an Explorer, an LTD EC500, an ESP M-2 , an Ibanez JS1000, an Ibanez APEX-2, ...

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The Les Paul RVer are many, and I understand, but do not spit on the SG, if like me, you do not hand in glove, and you attack a lot Most recent internship frets, try.

The others have already said everything about SPEF ...

UTILIZATION

Everything has been said, too, access to high-pitched perfect, nice race ...

SOUNDS

GIBSON THE SOUND etc ...

OVERALL OPINION

But big worry, at least on my copy: Can not make it hold given over two minutes, and I am not exaggerating. I tried everything in the shop the store settings, change strings etc.. The only thing that works is the old trick of putting the pencil fat in the nut. A priori, care is taken in this room, however fundamental. Result, the strings do not slip in it, hence the "click" when you give. Would have required me to change the saddle by a luthier ...
Despite the sound problem disgusted me this guitar. Recurring problem? Proiblème on my copy? No idea, but the guitar was made unplayable, even without bend. In short, qq sold after months without regret ...

Gibson SG Standard Heritage Cherry, manufactured in the United States, body and mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, set neck with 22 frets rpofil relatively thick, type 59 ', nitrocellulose lacquer, Tune O Matic and tailpiece stop bar, Gibson 490R and 498T pickups, selector 3 positions, one volume and one tone for each pickup, mechanical manual lubrication Kluson type.
Very nice finish, bindings "over the frets" very clean, nickel inlays, beautiful wood ... that you ask for?

UTILIZATION

The handle, the "Profile 59" is impressive (it will surprise fans of Ibanez and other razor blades), but very ergonomic, very comfortable and fast. The access to the latest box is incredibly easy, which is typical of the SG. Only very slight downside: because of nitrocellulose varnish, the neck is very sticky and does not slip at all when the guitar is new. It will take about twenty hours before the inconvenience eventually disappear. After that, it's all good!
the guitar is light, excellent ergonomics, and the famous tendency to pitch down typical of SG is discreet and not a problem.
Finally a guitar very easy to handle.
One senses from the outset that we have the good stuff in his hands. You really feel the guitar vibrate, and it sounds well without plugging.

SOUNDS

Its level is also typical.
The 490R sounds round, creamy and warm wishes. A treat that both clean crunch or saturated. A real treat for the blues muy caliente, especially as the sustain is really so.
The 498T is both punchy and incisive. Very cantankerous, this microphone. It tends to be a bit garish in acute lees, which is not a problem since the tone knob has done its job: it is enough to down a bit to make adjustments.
Depending on the settings of amps, we can do almost anything, except the sounds that are crystal clear to forget right away. Otherwise, we may feel of jazz, blues, reggae, rock, hard rock, metal and even work, no problem. However, this guitar still requires the grain, his trademark, regardless of the style of music covered. She has a big character and that's why we love ...
On mine, the 498T, however, was remlacé by Angus Young Signature, which corresponded more to my musical register, and that blends well with the 490R.

OVERALL OPINION

I use this guitar for 5 years.
I tried several other models (61 Reissue, SG Special, Tokai ...) but it is on this that I chose.
I wanted an SG that sounds like an SG, and I have used.
An excellent guitar that perfectly matches what I wanted, and I do not separate myself.
The quality / price is very decent and even very good, provided that you choose the guitar as there are differences from one model to another. Mine, for example, a body in one piece mahogany with a perfect fit and aesthetically impeccable, while others have a two-part body with a mahogany less well off and less flattering (well, we do not talk wood crate either, eh!)
In short, I would do the same choice without hesitation.

SG Standard US

UTILIZATION

Gibson neck at its best ... when you start with, like me, others look easy ...

SOUNDS

Irreplaceable sustain its saturated with pure unbeatable ...

OVERALL OPINION

43 years .... I tried several times to change the pickups ... it almost always keeps the basic sound mechanical ... changed ... it is still there ... with its very anchored the 60's .... I'm back home ... the pickups on this subject, one that has a cover plate of origin or not the same size, I'm interested ... mine is a Swiss cheese. .. a great love story ... I do not sell it! ... although I do use it almost ...