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59TweedVibrolux · June 15th, 2009, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by tele0053

Back in the day I've owned a few small pickguard SG standards yhou know the ones with the Maestro harp tailpieces and the slight no block heal at the neck joining the body, made 1967 or before.
Trust me your right on as far as it could easily snap of in your hands I've had it happen with a little bump on the headstock, or having it fall over while leaning up against the amp during a break. I'm talking about the Gibsons with the set necks.
Be REAL CAREFULL those model's necks bust off really easily and when it does you just stand there looking at the mess for about 5 minutes trying to figure out how it happened, getting around the fact that it actually did happen, and you're gonna' react to the situation while all the people watching you and are anxiously waiting to see how the reube/sap who just broke his guitar in half by mistake while trying to look cool is going to behave with egg all over his face...
It's even worse if you forgot to bring a backup.

One guitar you definitely need to be careful with. The Neck
Pitch & Headstock Angle on the early '60s ones in particular
is very prone. Tried to get a new Gibson SG Case for the
SG Jnr , wouldn't fit due to the Neck Pitch / Headstock Angle.
Hiscox Hard Shell Case did the trick nicely.
Read an interview with Pete Stroud where he was on stage
and looked over to see his beloved SG Jnr starting to fall
launched himself " felt like something in slow motion" toward
the guitar, grabbing it just before it hit the ground.

metropolis74 · June 15th, 2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by studio1087

My Faded with pickup covers.

John

I still haven't made up my mind about adding pickup covers to my Faded. How easy was it to do? Did you simply just pop the covers on, or did you pot them in wax? Any difference in tone after adding the covers? Thanks.

NewGuy410 · June 15th, 2009, 03:47 PM

I got one.
1999 SG Standard.
I'm actually not really a big SG fan, but this one is great and the price was right.

Joisey · June 15th, 2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NewGuy410

I got one.
I'm actually not really a big SG fan, but this one is great and the price was right.

You have got to work on that Dave! Tell me the SG isn't crazy good through that Ghia.

jimdkc · June 18th, 2009, 04:12 PM

My first electric guitar in the late 60s/early 70s was a cheap Sears Silvertone SG knockoff. Damn thing is probably worth a small fortune now!

To me, an SG just says "I rock!"... even when it's not making a sound!

I'm in the process of finishing up an SG parts build. Bought the body and neck on eBay, and most of the rest from GuitarFetish.com. I'll try to post some pics when it's done.

Jim

stxrus · June 19th, 2009, 11:18 AM

i've owned more SGs than any other guitar.

currently it's a 2000 special with ebony board.

i'm jonesing for a P-90 loaded SG and i'll be a happy camper ... for a while

steve

eyerish · June 19th, 2009, 08:33 PM

Here I am with a 1971 gibson my dad got me. He called it a melody or music maker. I dont remember
this picture is a couple years old but i aint changed much and the guitars the same too.

iansmitchell · June 20th, 2009, 12:44 AM

SG melody makers rock. Love how they look.

eyerish · June 20th, 2009, 12:52 AM

heres me an my 71 again

gitold · June 20th, 2009, 11:58 AM

Just joined the club a few weeks ago with a faded S.G..I'm not going to change anything abought ,it it's a real "rock and roll guitar.I really like the agresive pick ups that come with the guitar.

iansmitchell · June 20th, 2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by eyerish

heres me an my 71 again

Hey, i've heard the SG melody makers are smaller than a regular SG, what's yours measure?

elmerbumpkin · June 22nd, 2009, 08:06 PM

a friend gave me his old 1977 SG a number of years ago. It was pretty beat up, but it plays great, and growls. And, stays in tune FOREVER!

59TweedVibrolux · June 28th, 2009, 08:22 AM

Lotta people knocked the SG Jnrs for not staying in tune and
having questionable intonation. I don't know about others
but my well played one stays in tune and the intonation is
spot on. Original tuners and bridge.

Wild Rice Chris · June 28th, 2009, 10:07 AM

My '67 Special:

telechaser · June 28th, 2009, 08:53 PM

Had an SG copy once. I really liked the shape and prefer it to an LP shape one. I'd like to have a MIJ; the usual suspects like Edwards, Greco, Bacchus, Tokai, etc..

jim_pridx · June 29th, 2009, 01:45 AM

A guitar collection wouldn't be complete without an SG in it. This is my 2002 '61 Reissue.

ole AZ · June 29th, 2009, 02:38 AM

When I think of SG I think of Leroy Powell and Marc Ford. I think they are a great compliment to the Tele.

amx1 · July 3rd, 2009, 01:25 PM

Its not a Gibby, but the inspiration is obvious.......

2005 LTD Viper 1000. EMG's, locking tuners and bridge/tailpiece, Earvana compensated nut, flame maple top and abalone binding and fret markers.

echale iii · July 10th, 2009, 04:33 PM

Here's my Faded SG, before I swapped the 490s out for GFS Mean 90s....

Adam S · July 11th, 2009, 04:50 AM

I used to own this stunner :(...

June 19th, 2009, 08:33 PM	#27 (permalink)
eyerish Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Arizona USA Posts: 780 16 Photos	Me Here I am with a 1971 gibson my dad got me. He called it a melody or music maker. I dont remember this picture is a couple years old but i aint changed much and the guitars the same too. __________________ American of Irish extraction. Only the best of both worlds.http://www.soundclick.com/bands/defa...&content=music

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iansmitchell Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 1,126	SG melody makers rock. Love how they look. __________________ ... Please do not insinuate anything sexual from that.

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eyerish Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Arizona USA Posts: 780 16 Photos	heres me an my 71 again __________________ American of Irish extraction. Only the best of both worlds.http://www.soundclick.com/bands/defa...&content=music

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Wild Rice Chris Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rice Custom Dungeon Posts: 3,492 20 Photos	My '67 Special: __________________ Hello, My Name Is Chris Rice "The children need to learn how to build their own environment and make their own music that is inspired by their roots."--Eugene Hütz

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telechaser Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,410 10 Photos	Had an SG copy once. I really liked the shape and prefer it to an LP shape one. I'd like to have a MIJ; the usual suspects like Edwards, Greco, Bacchus, Tokai, etc.. __________________ Slowing down . . . to get faster

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June 15th, 2009, 03:47 PM	#23 (permalink)
NewGuy410 Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lakeland, FL Age: 27 Posts: 369	I got one. 1999 SG Standard. I'm actually not really a big SG fan, but this one is great and the price was right.

June 18th, 2009, 04:12 PM	#25 (permalink)
jimdkc Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Independence, MO Age: 56 Posts: 890	My first electric guitar in the late 60s/early 70s was a cheap Sears Silvertone SG knockoff. Damn thing is probably worth a small fortune now! To me, an SG just says "I rock!"... even when it's not making a sound! I'm in the process of finishing up an SG parts build. Bought the body and neck on eBay, and most of the rest from GuitarFetish.com. I'll try to post some pics when it's done. Jim

June 19th, 2009, 11:18 AM	#26 (permalink)
stxrus Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2007 Location: St. Croix, USVI Age: 61 Posts: 1,409	i've owned more SGs than any other guitar. currently it's a 2000 special with ebony board. i'm jonesing for a P-90 loaded SG and i'll be a happy camper ... for a while steve

June 20th, 2009, 11:58 AM	#30 (permalink)
gitold Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Denver Co. Age: 59 Posts: 2,946	Just joined the club a few weeks ago with a faded S.G..I'm not going to change anything abought ,it it's a real "rock and roll guitar.I really like the agresive pick ups that come with the guitar.

June 22nd, 2009, 08:06 PM	#32 (permalink)
elmerbumpkin Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: A-TX Posts: 439 4 Photos	a friend gave me his old 1977 SG a number of years ago. It was pretty beat up, but it plays great, and growls. And, stays in tune FOREVER!

June 28th, 2009, 08:22 AM	#33 (permalink)
59TweedVibrolux Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 697	Lotta people knocked the SG Jnrs for not staying in tune and having questionable intonation. I don't know about others but my well played one stays in tune and the intonation is spot on. Original tuners and bridge.

June 29th, 2009, 01:45 AM	#36 (permalink)
jim_pridx Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WI Age: 59 Posts: 1,679	A guitar collection wouldn't be complete without an SG in it. This is my 2002 '61 Reissue.

June 29th, 2009, 02:38 AM	#37 (permalink)
ole AZ Banned Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Verde Valley, Arizona Age: 25 Posts: 1,052	When I think of SG I think of Leroy Powell and Marc Ford. I think they are a great compliment to the Tele.

July 3rd, 2009, 01:25 PM	#38 (permalink)
amx1 TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 74	Don't know if it fits, but........... Its not a Gibby, but the inspiration is obvious....... 2005 LTD Viper 1000. EMG's, locking tuners and bridge/tailpiece, Earvana compensated nut, flame maple top and abalone binding and fret markers.

July 10th, 2009, 04:33 PM	#39 (permalink)
echale iii Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Roanoke, VA Age: 50 Posts: 620	Here's my Faded SG, before I swapped the 490s out for GFS Mean 90s....

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