Gibson's GREATEST Design? - The Radical 60th Anniversary 'Les Paul' SG
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ค. 2021
- This year marks the 60th anniversary of Gibson’s iconic SG, and though it experienced slightly awkward & laboured beginnings, it went on to prove itself as the company’s true bastion of rock! Gibson’s winning formula of recreating its heritage models with incredible detail flourishes here, with the introduction of the company’s greatest departure in the solid-body guitar game, ever. The SG’s legacy is etched in to the minds of guitar fans all over the world, and these anniversary models, now featuring a ‘Custom’ variant for the first time, does that legacy justice.
We wanted to take the opportunity to explore the unique properties of this classic design, discussing the nuances that set the SG apart as a seminal instrument in its own right, as well as talking through some of the elements that uniquely define this specific anniversary model.
Jack explains how this guitar could well be the turning point for any double-cut sceptics, and offers up a new perspective on classic Gibson tone, that only the SG can deliver!
Most importantly, what do YOU think of the SG? Is it a true classic, as proposed here, or do you simply consider it the Les Paul’s anaemic cousin? Let us know in the comments below!
If you’d like any further information on these fabulous 60th Anniversary Gibson Custom SGs, or any Gibson products in general, click the link to our website HERE: bit.ly/3ikGP2j
You can also check out some further SG action in our Top 10 SG Riffs video, HERE: bit.ly/3e9oi7t
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Never underestimated the SG...it's been my favorite since I was a teenager.
Ditto. Finally got one at 43 years old and I can't put it down
Clapton's playing and tones on the SG in his Cream days were ridiculous. Steppin Out - Live Cream Vol 2
66 Jr owner here w a big thanks to Chris G.... actually a 61 SG/LP was my first proper guitar in the mi 70's
The SG is one of the biggest victims of the “It looks like this, therefor it sounds like this.” mentality.
Sad but true.
Agreed.
Could not have put that any better
Watched a video of this red ‘61 SG a few days ago, and my TH-cam feed has been filled with about 40% Greta VF videos ever since. 🙄 I guess I’m just thankful it wasn’t the usual clichéd ac/dc association instead.
Getting a Gibson SG Standard stopped my quest for guitars completely, so it is kind of sad…just as getting a Marshall Bluesbreaker stopped my quest for amps…all I have left is the pedal-rabbithole ;-) Thanks for a great channel.
Funny how that works, eh? Finally get the sound you want and it's almost a let down
I could not move while you were playing that red SG, Jack - totally mesmerising. Thank you.
SGs are my favorite Gibsons. A beautiful design, and they don’t kill my back like a Les Paul does. I’ve had several SGs over the years-I still have a 2002 SG Supreme. Killer guitar.
I have a dozen SGs. Junior, Special, Standard, Deluxe, Custom, Select, Modern, Supreme. I also have a half dozen Les Pauls. The SG has been my go to for 25 years. Prior to discovering the SG I was a Flying V and Explorer guy. I don't have any of those anymore. There is nothing that you can't do with an SG. Best Gibson ever for rock and blues music.
That triple humbucker tone is my favorite ever. I dont know why. Its so musical to my ear. Wow.
Nice playing sir. Owner of a '64 Standard here
Came here for the guitars, stayed for the playing. Amazing stuff, dude. Would absolutely make me by the guitar in a heartbeat if I had the cash for it but eh hopefully someday lol
Excellent description of the SG as it has always been in the shadow of the LP but is a fantastic guitar in its own right. My favorite of all time. Well done, great video
Great tone! You should list the amp and pedals you´re using on this videos.
Beautiful playing mate
Yes, I heard the diff in the custom vs the standard, and yes, what a difference. I need the custom SG. Ive had LP Stands and SG stands and all in between. That custom SG is what I think I need.
Yeah, I’m really thinking the sg custom is the way to go. Lots of money, but truly amazing sounding.
Finally a proper length demo. Hehe
That Red SG is gorgeous! I think it’s going through the Dr Z MAZ 18? Sounds really great!
Love the white one. Nice playing too!
Great video! So was the Top 10 SG riff video. I have a 1961 Les Paul original and a 2008 Gibson SG Angus Young Signature. Had a 2017 Gibson Custom SG and an 2009 SG Standard. Looking at buying the 60th Anniversary '61 SG as you so convincingly add to my desire to own.
I just bought a used SG from 2016, after never trying one in all these years. I can’t stop playing it it’s so enjoyable to play, and it pushes the amp in a great way so the tones are just great. I am super happy with it, which has been a great surprise.
Dude I literally did the exact same thing. Just bought one from 2011 and it had swapped pickups but they are meant to be paf style.
Haha same over here! Incredible guitars!
I love the sg. Everyone probably are saying this guy again.l am all over the internet singing the praises of this guitar. I OWE IT TO THE GUITAR,!
Nice playing and showcasing of these instruments
I can dig this.
'64 when i was a kid in '75. ok a $150 'rebuild' with the neck set wrong.
Hard to play but sounded killer and with the p u covers off, looked just like Blair Thornton's from BTO's "Not Fragile".
Should have fixed it.
Now, second G400. 2 Vs, a 'paul, jr, a tele, 3 s types, ...
for what i love to play, the SG (yes, its on the truss rod cover) is my all around fave. ha, its on a guitar stand now. Worked it up this weekend.
I am a relatively new convert to SG’s. I first tried an Epiphone SG and was surprised at how much I enjoyed playing it. I now have a lefty Gibson USA SG ‘61 in Cherry with Humbuckers, and a lefty Gibson USA in Pelham Blue (that I bought from Peach) with P90s and a wraparound Bridge. I wonder if one day I will ever find a lefty SG with mini-Humbuckers.
Hey!? Rock on bro lol. SG'S and Les Pauls here too 😎
With a letter “P”, or without a letter “P”.
Craig Thomson congrats on discovering the SGs, never too late! :-) not hard to have 1 or 2 or 4! :-) how do you like your SG Special with the P-90s?
I really like the SG with P90s. Looks, feels and sounds great.
Totally with you on the focused mids thing. Funny you mention p90s. As a life long p90s lover, I own a VOS 64 special with p90s and I honestly think this is the best p90 guitar for cleaner tones.
Stunning!
Hi, It is really a great guitar well balanced instead of my other 2011 standard SG. Thanks for the demo which helped me to focus on this guitar. cheers
A tale of two two tones about Robben Ford would be awesome! His Tele and humbucker tones
Jack: will you put an album out already??? Love your playing!
There are a few guitar tones that stand out amongst all others across all the TH-cam videos I see - and that red LP SG is amongst a handful. Staggering how good it is. I’d love to know what amp Jack has there because this sounds better than any other I’ve heard.
I got both and they are AWESOME!!
Jack playing vintage guitars = All
I bought the red one.Im a jazz blues player and i didnt know how great these guitars are.Jacks description of the neck pick up is spot on and the when the back is added you get a beautiful sweet treble.I found it much better than the Les Paul for my style and ears. A lot of mids and clarity without it ever being too thick like the les paul.
Jack looks like he is 23 but plays like he is 65. Freaking insane talent.
What a stud Jack is, hot damn great playing, great hair!
Beautiful sounds
magnifisent playing and very well put , i Love the SG , !!!
Jack, ridiculously good playing as always. You’re truly inspiring buddy. The SGs sounded awesome too….what were the tracks you played on the white SG? The first was particularly tasty….!
Thank you kindly! No particular tunes were played, just a spot of noodling. Thanks for watching.
Yes, I guess I am guilty of having considered the SG as a bit of a poor man's Les Paul for while, the same way I was considering the Telecaster as a poor man's Stratocaster. But I finally saw the light in both cases and Jack's description of the differences, as far as the SG is concerned, is exactly what I found.
Except there nothing poor about them. They're just as much as a Les Paul.
Considering the fact that Gibson sold over 6k SG's in 1961 vs 500 Les Pauls in 1960, 500 in 1959, and about 500 in 1958, I'd say they were quite popular. It's also why Gibson says it's their best selling guitar of all-time. In the first 3 years of production, they averaged around 6k SG's sold each year. 18k+ SG's in 3 years vs 1500 Les Pauls in the 3 years prior. That's right. Over Eighteen THOUSAND SG's were sold vs around Fifteen HUNDRED Les Pauls in a comparable 3 yr period.
The SG will always be Gibsons #1 guitar and its not because it's a "cheap version of a Les Paul". They're totally different guitars. Same goes for Strat/Tele. A Tele isn't a cheap Strat. It's just a different model. Teles came out before Strats anyway so that explanation doesn't stick. They werent made as "cheap versions of a Strat" because Strats didn't exist when they were developed.
It's insane how many people make up stuff like that and think it's actual history rather than details they made up.
The playing is sublime. especially on the LP SG Custom. but I dont like the wiggle stick. looking to sell my 73' Walnut SG (Tarbacks) & my 83' SG (Tim Shaw pups) & buy a proper Custom Shop 61'
Those are beautiful amazing sounding guitars.
Killer phrasing and tone
1:19 - Service!!
That tone again. Seriously, how does he get that mid coming through no matter what he's playing? Jack tone.
I know what you mean! It is a very specific vocal mid range thing, especially on PAF style neck humbuckers! Sounds great!
@@rdb9936 always sounds great. Not jealous much lol
@@colinrobertson4569Tell me about it! The fact that he also always plays something completely new and inspiring in each demo just truly staggering! Amazing talent!
Methinks it’s partly due to the great amps Jack plays through, the exceptional guitars, and, uh… oh… Jack is an insane in the membrane fantastic player.
It’s all in the fingers bud
These are really beautiful guitars. Love that design. Including the really beautiful looking vibrato unit. But does that vibrato unit work? Work well, I mean? I don't think so, it is apparently more intended for decoration, he hasn't used it once in the Demo. That could be a reason why this Design didn't catch on so well with guitar players like its LP cousin or the Strat.
That vibrato is a pain, by virtue of the design it just never really worked-doesn't return to pitch. The maestro that came later is very stable and usable by comparison
It’s only job is to wack the guitar out of tune and scratch the body
So funny I’ve really disliked the SG for 40 yrs of guitar playing. I bought none on the spur of the moment a while back and I absolutely love it. Brilliant guitar. Much better than a Les Paul imo.
SG is the Les Paul 1.0. Much better than the original design.
Other than the neck dive on some models I’d completely agree!!!
@@aleksifradet1654 I will take the neck dive over a heavier body. Lighter weight overall is a plus for me. Feels more resonant. I also prefer the tone of the SG. Never had a problem with neck dive because after playing a heavy Les Paul from the 70's for years without straplocks I got used to leaving one hand on the neck. lol
Great Video
I really think Epiphone needs to reissue the old G-400 Custom, or at least make a new '61 Les Paul SG Custom.
Jack you are my favorite youtube guitarist and I love your style of playing but also the tones you get. What amp are you using here? Is it the old standby MAZ18? Also what speakers? I just love the tones here. Please do tell. lol
Thank you! Yes, it is the Maz 18 with matching Z cab. The King Tone Duellist for OD. Thanks for watching 👍
@@PeachGuitars Thanks Jack! When you say matching Z cab does that mean with Celestion G12H30 and Vintage 30 together? At what volume was the amp set? Sorry so many questions but you get killer tones. Mostly the hands I'm sure.
Sooo, now I want an SG... Had a horrible Gibson Special Faded about 15 years ago, that certainly didn't do the model any justice. Maybe the time is right, to get a proper one.
I love my SG Standard with the meatier, rounded neck!
It really should be noted more often than it is that the SG actually has a better clean tone than Les Pauls.
In that respect, it has been a victim of its own success as a "balls-out rock machine".
Couldn't agree more. I rarely play overdriven which is why I replaced the pickups with underwound humbucker sized p90s. Gorgeous articulate cleans, plenty of grunt when you crank the amp. Much more versatile now, though some would say blasphemy on the pickup swap
Oh Jack, you are asking for it with this title lol
A local GC has this cherry red for 3799. Should I buy?!
Can someone please tell me the amp that was used?
amazing！！！！！
what amp are you using?
I have 3 x SGs they are so cool 😎 I like SG for rock
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Excellent video! However, I must point out that the often told story about Les Paul not liking the look of the SG is totally erroneous. The real reason why his name was removed from the SG is simply that his contract with Gibson had ended. He was also going through a divorce with Mary Ford at the time, and Les did not want to share the revenue he was receiving from Gibson with her. That is the simple truth. If you doubt my words, just ask Gibson yourself.
Cut my teeth with Angus. Have an lp Jr sounds similar. Nice!
I'm on welfare and watch these videos all day...
Maybe less watching and more doing would be good for you....so you can do more playing and less watching....my 2 cents...
I also heard that Les Paul was in a divorce with Mary Ford at that time. Could be that there was an monitary issue.
"Unfairly attributed neck dive" that's funny.
Blues
Cool!
Mätti check
What amp is he playing through?? I’m guessing Marshall?
The amp is the Dr Z Maz 18!
That is THE sound! It’s glorious!
What’s in the speaker cab?
You'll need Loooooong Arms!!!😂🤣😂
Killer guitars
SG's are the best. always have been. always will be. although i own a lovely LP - its the most uncomfortable guitar in the universe
Les Paul not liking the new “Les Paul” model and demanding Gibson take his name off it is a bit of a myth. Both Les and Ted McCarty wrote that the change coincided with Les and Mary Ford going through their divorce. Les terminated many of his contracts, including the one with Gibson to keep the proceeds out of the divorce settlement. Les and Mary performed and were photographed with SG style Les Paul guitars usually white two pickup customs. The cover photo of the 1968 album “Les Paul Now” was just such a guitar including the engraving “Les Paul Custom” on the pickguard between the end of the fretboard and the neck pickup. That was the same year that Gibson brought the original single cutaway Les Paul back to production with a new contract with Les.
Pls give me 1% of your guitar skills 🙏. Everytime I am done when I hear you playing.
Your voice is very similar to Joe Bonamassa’s. You should give some celebrities a call and prank them 😅
Bonamassa’s not British, 😂
Radical? Lol
I was interested but upon further investigation they’re crap.
Two years into new ownership.
Nothing new with Gibson.