P90s on a Gibson SG?
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The only SG I ever owned was a late 70’s with P-90’s. The neck pickup on that guitar had a sound like a violin!!! Endless sustain and killer tone!!
Nice!
So underrated, SG's, I don't know why!
I thought I hated them for yeàrs, because I thought it was deliberately designed to look like the devil's head/horns.
And Satanic Panic had cooled down to a tepid, lame, yawn - by the time I was teaching myself chords on an old a justice from a batteredokd chord book.
Pretending to be minions of Satan... to snub your rebellious nose at the Almighty, was once the ultimare, ballsey act of rebellion... but had become a lame way to seem edgy, it "bad" or...even remotely interesting.
Ozzy Osbourne, ACDC, Judas Priest , Kiss, Alice Cooper, W.A.S.P. and Venom were all on the way out as I was coming through.
I got turned into rock music, and learning guitar at age 12-13, right at the end of town metals' run on the Sunset Strip.
So...by that point, the o G acts like Black Sabbath and KISS were already kinda passe...and the death of Glam metal DOUBLY killed them.
So, me,a teen wannabe rocker in the late 80's/90's , saw SG like I saw (and still see) the BC Warlock : all about looking "scary", without concerning itself with just focusing on being a good instrument.
But I stumbled onto trying one out for serious a few yrs back...and wound up buying the blue SG Special, by Gibson , you see in my icon picture.☝️
My number one , now.
ALMOST the perfect guitar!
I am as surprised as anyone, believe me! I didn't think any model could outdo both the Strat AND the Les Paul, in one go!
But that's really what it is....the best principles from each....the ergonomics of a Strat (albeit, employed iñ their own, different manner)...with thebest construction of the LP for great , rich, sustaining tone____________________________!
I think it was just one or two "Makes/Marks" away from the penultimate, perfect Rock guitar. Ithink making the body thicker, but still thinner than a Les Paul, would counter neck dive...and add more of the rich Les Paul tone into it.
That would be perfect.
But...mine is pretty close, otherwise. It doesn't really dive, and it is so resonant...it siiiings!!
I done rambled again.😗
But yeah...I meant to say that once I eventually gave it a go, I realised that my preconception - that it was shape that way to look "cool", like an Antichrist Axe, the Beelzebub blues basher...the Ghoul-Gods' guitar...the Satanic Shredstick and the Devil's Djenter...(lol - really pushing them now!😂)...was just wrong.
It is shaped like that for ergonomic reasons...one of only a few guitarp models this can be said about, wholly and honestly. The Stratocaster...the Jazzmaster...and the SG...are the only classic shapes that were designed with ergonomics being the chief factor.
In modern ti es,I would add the Boden, by Strandberg.
So...the SG is in a very exclusive club of guitar models who DID NOT do what I accused it if..!
I gotta stop raving on to some poor dude in the comments, who was just breezing through while be eats his cornflakes!
My sg special is the only guitar I have where I like the neck pickup better than the bridge.
Gibsons on P-90 are fantastic with one of the most versatile pickups! Firstly, on different amps you can get both vintage and modern sounds. Secondly, use Volume and Tone knobs, for example "humbucker" will be with Tone from 8 to 4, "single coil" will be from 5 to 2 (depends on amp and basically your task). Third, they are less noisy than single coils. And last - they have enough output to cover everything, from crystal cleans, to heaviest drop-X genres. As for SG Junior/Special in 2023, they are not that pricey now... Quality is much better than previous years (i mean all 2019+), hard cases, straps, multitools, factory PLEK plus setup, it's US made guitars with history, but in hands they are just really good instruments.
I have an SG Classic and the P90's are spot on. Perfect in between of the single coil and humbucker. Best of both worlds really.
Wow. Love that sound. I've been thinking some lately about my next guitar build and I'm leaning toward P90s. Thanks muchly for the demo.
P90s on an SG are amazing! Gorgeous guitar!
Well done JOHN! You truly gave that SG a work out, having it perform flawlessly! Love the growl of those P90’s when pushed. Great riff too….OUTSTANDING!👍
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Thank you!! I appreciate it, great guitar 🍻
looks sweet, I have an Epiphone Les Paul Junior with a P90, it's tone is delicious.
Real nice tone! Like the black on black also! P90’s are great pickups…
Love my gloss ebony SG Standard (2019), but the fingerprints are just so persistent. Awesome axe. Great vid, guys.
John you rocked that badboy out my young friend !!!. Love p90's on an SG.... superb demo . you are an awesome guitarist... love your channel...
I have a real 63 sg with p 90s, it’s been played to death & sits in a case in the closet for the last 30 years, fingerboard & frets are completely worn down. One of these days i’ll get it restored when i hit the powerball!
Scored a Sparkling Burgundy from CME for $1250 as "Good" condition. When this baby arrived, the scratches were miniscule and cleaned up with Lizard Spit fine scratch remover. Set up was on point, but put on new strings and it plays like a dream, intonation is near perfect, stays in tune, and NO NECK DIVE! Heluva buy, so I guess if sucks lately as stated by another commenter, I got goddam lucky 😄. But I own three other Gibsons and sold another two with no QC or tuning issues. I guess I'm super Fn lucky 😁
That black SG exorcised some Demon solo playing there❕😉
I own a few Gibson SG's and one of my favorites is the one year only SG Standard T P-90 with the thin 60's neck.
I have a lefty Gibson SG Special in Pelham Blue and second your opinion that it is a great guitar. Would be interesting if you reviewed the 24 fret Gibson SG Modern to compare it to the Standard and Special SGs, and the Les Paul Modern, that you have already reviewed.
Great video and great heartfelt playing; thank you. It would be nice to know a little more about the bridge. Are there any intonation issues? It doesn't sound like, but I'm curious.
Damn! When the bass/drum track kicked on…this dude can play!!! 👏🏻👏🏻
I told him a while back he could easily hang with cats like Josh Smith, Catfish Ingram and Eric Gales.
@@msaintpcI actually like his noodling/playing better!
Fantastic job boys
Great show!!
It sounds fantastic. What amp were you playing through? Great overview and demo!!
Great play out jam. Thanks.
I have this exact guitar and the Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG Standard, and they’re both SO good.
I know the Epiphpne has a set of Gibson humbuckers but which one is the better guitar?
My first real guitar was a strat when I was 16 then I got my hands on a Les Paul then I entered the world of the SG stayed there for a long time recently I've fallen in love with telecasters but there's something awesome about an SG with p90s
Love these P-90 Specials….I do prefer the single P-90 Juniors, however. Great playing John 🤘🎸🔥
This is a great SG, very close to a vintage SG Special. I have what I need but this guitar is very attractive. Black SG is very sexy . A 5 ply wide bevel pickguard, a good setup and it' s perfect.
42K!!! Can't wait to get my new green Les Paul!😜
Killer SG. P-90's sound so good.
Hey, tasty licks on that jam man. This model and color sg is my favorite. Nice review.
The Gibson Iommi SG has a big chunky neck, you won’t find that feature on any other USA SG except for the much more expensive custom shop stuff.
Hey man, love your work! Question though, are the pickups muddy at all or fairly clean sounding? I had an Epiphone Special and the P90s were too muddy for my taste...
Great review that bought heritage cherry yesterday thankfully no issues for a change thank you Steve Manchester UK
Got the exact same model, man i love it. Feels crazy awesome.
This is one I wish I owned! Should have kept it for sure haha, great choice and thank you
I love S geez, and I love P 90s.
I have one in Pelham Blue and I highly recommend it !!! Nice review man !!!
In the mid 70s I bought a 63 SG custom for $450…I traded it for a 66 Ford van…I regret that to this day!
I need to convert one of my guitars to p90s, Seymour Duncan Phat Cat P-90 will fit in standard humbucker routes, most of my Epiphones have Probucker 2 & 3s, so it would be nice to have a little variety. I have a Prophecy SG but it is active which is an entirely different way to go, but not as easy to retrofit a newer guitar not routed for active.
I picked up a new 22’ husk of one of these via Stratosphere so I purchased all the stuff I’d want in one 🤙
I loaded this baby with Antiquity P90’s, the Revolution Kluson locking tuners, Faber compensated bridge with locking studs and I also installed a Vitamin Q capacitor harness. Mine comes in at 5.6 pounds fully assembled and it’s an incredible axe, love it.
I also have a Les Paul Special which was purchased brand new via Sweetwater which feels great too however I wish I would’ve went the same way with that one as I did my SG with far better hardware.
Cool review man…. I never realized the SG’s had long neck tenons ahah! Always cool to learn something new!
Thanks 🤙
Looking into getting this guitar, what are the reasons you changed to a faber compensated bridge? Is there a big difference with your faber? Thanks!
@@davidhamelin4164 I didn't change the bridge. As I mentioned I had picked this Special up as a husk from Sratosphere. If I purchased it as a complete guitar I probably wouldn't change the bridge although I do like the favor the Faber bridge however it's not 'that' much better where it would warrant me to just replace the factory OEM bridge, hope that helps you out, good luck,
Sic playing on a awesome guitar. Good job
Just bought one of these. 2020 build date in cherry red
Wish it had ebony fretboard
I wish Gibson put their P90s in more stuff. They're pretty great🤘
You gather gear technical specs with musicality on playing the instruments in a very balanced way... I use to follow trogly's guitar show wich is cool too but I suffer when that guy grabbs the guitar to play😢... Good job man!! I will be a subscriber.
Awesome demo! Thanks alot!
Great presentation!
It definitely sounds better than the (HB-equipped) SG Standard
What the height did you set up the p90s?
Just got mine the warpround bridge was tilted I purchased locking bolts from Magic city bridge that’s the only thing that worked to get this guitar close to being in tune , intonation is close but not spot on , might change the bridge , you would think that Gibson would use locking bolts so the bridge wouldn’t tilt up and cause a sitar sound !!!!
Robbie Krieger loved it
Out of all tha reviews of this guitar yours is the best well done Steve Manchester UK ✌️
wish they’d bring back the sg classic or give us a chunky neck/p90 sg option.
Les capas quelle valeur , trop oranges 022/ 200V ou 047/ 200V OU ?🤔🎸
After recently becoming a Greta Van Fleet fan, I hope to own a SG one day. And yet the one Jake plays is a 63LesPaul before the SG.
Hello and congratulations for the video and for your way of playing.
Did you find the instrument unbalanced towards the neck as it usually is?
or was this more balanced in the weight distribution? Thank you.😊👋🎸❤️
In the video he said it was balanced.
I’ve got 4 words for you re P90s on an SG. Pete Townshend Tony Iommi.
Good review, thanks!
Carlos Santana Woodstock 1969!
That is a beautiful guitar.
Ebony SG's with black P90's just looks so good
Not with that rosewood fretboard
Agreed.
@@decline1129 what? Dude, EVERYTHING looks good with rosewood.
@@toddmoore2324 I'm with you if it was an ebony fingerboard. Black guitars with rosewood boards look terrible
Not gonna lie that was a funky, gnarly jams, bro!
I got me a faded Pelham Blue 'un, pictured☝️ in my icon👈...up, over....orz over, up..!
It's my most expensive guitar I've ever bought...I bought it new...a few years ago, I think...time is funny lately..
I wasn't sure about it at first. I mean...imliked it fine...and I didn't NOT like it... but I just found myself mostly on my Charvel to shred...and my Les Paul when I want to go more bluesy/rock.
The SG I only played once a week or so, just to stay connected to it.
Butvinntheckast few months...I don't know what happened...but I have learned to LOVE this guitar! It's my Number One, now!
See...I Amma bachelor...Soni usually fall asleep vatvnight on the lazy boy recliner...with a guitar around my neck.
But I was never game to have a Gibson around my neck as I drifted off.
Well....I got passed that the other week, and since I found that it's no worry...I mean, U can't roll over in a recliner..and now that GUITAR IS ALWAYS in my hands, around my neck!
I could rave in and on about all the things I love about m SG Special, but I've rambled enough already!
Suffice to say...Gibson SG Special...??
🔥Eff Yeaaaah!!⚡🤟😖🤘⚡
Excellent comment eff yea thanks for watching 😂🍻
So it comes with Gibson pots and not CTS? Any concerns? Great review!
I believe they are Gibson-branded CTS, thanks for watching!
I love P90s on any guitar except for a strat. It somehow seems wrong in my opinion!
My 2011 SG Jr. is probably my all-around favorite. One P-90, all rock. Just a wonderful pickup and super fun to play!
Rock Machine.......Beautiful guitar.....great review.
Yep. Yep. And yep. 😎
John, amazing playing, great review! I’m actually in the market for an SG Special right now. I already own a Gibson SG Standard. You reviewed that Pelham blue Epiphone version of this guitar. How do you feel the Epiphone matched up to this black beauty QC-wise and in feel and sound? I’m not sure which one to go with….Gibson or Epi
The Epi is a great value but this is one of Gibson's best guitars, and best values. I really recommend the Gibson if you can
If you are chasing the sound only - go Epi; but if you want luxury and feel and quality AND sound and are actually playing outside of your room once in a while, go Gibson. Both are valid for different purposes. It's a matter of a few less pizzas at a restaurant , big deal. Rosewood v Indian Laurel? Nashville v Guangdong? 2 no brainers right there. I have both (got Iommi SG and Epi Explorer and more) and there is no comparison as far as feel; but as far as multitracking you won't know what the heck I'm playing so it's all in what your needs and prefs are. All I know is I'm shocked how much I like the fat not typical SG Iommi neck what with my smaller (70 yr old) mitts but if it's the Plek job, MAN is it worth it cuz it's FAST. My 2¢ 🎸
I literally have this guitar on layaway at a local shop here in town 🥲
Random but how did you get a 10,000 sub play button?
When I see an SG I think of Angus Young.
The solo sounded killer with the Big Muff. That’s a sound that’s not useful much these days. Not with high bends & licks like you were throwing down.
The answer is always "Yes, of course!"
I have this guitar thanks to you. I love it. The only thing is when I play the higher strings, namely the B String and High E, the notes don't sound very articulate. It's not like the sound of a Single Coil or Humbucker, it sounds a little weak not enough of a bright sound, those notes don't sound too clear. Can anyone help?
how close are your pickups to the strings? my p90s were practically touching the strings when i got mine from gibson
@@ZacharyThomasMusic Not sure! I would have to measure it.
I would definitely start by raising the pickup height on the treble side. Is it with the neck bridge position, neck position, or both? You could have too much bass in well, meaning the bass side is too high, drowning out some clarity. But - I would start by just raising the treble side in small increments first. Thanks for watching! These guitars are incredible and still Gibsons best value currently
@@PlayandTradeGuitars Hi, thank you so much responding! I will definitely look into that. Thank you.
Has anyone changed their bridge on this one? Looking at getting it and want to see if the bridge does a good job!
I have on mine. The intonation improvement is noticeable. Dare I say, it’s a different guitar. I will say, there is a distinct, vintage, jangly charm the guitar loses when you swap for a bridge you can intonate.
If this is your main guitar, I would swap for something you can intonate. But if not, the wrap around tailpiece adds to the p90 charm (and sometimes I miss it). Thanks for watching 🤘Zach behind the camera
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@@PlayandTradeGuitars cool thank you, may I ask which bridge you installed?
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I All ready know how to play Randy was my teacher
The recent Epiphone version has the bridge pickup further away from the bridge than the Gibson.
The location of the bridge pickup on the Epiphone is actually more authentic than the Gibson. If you look at Gibson custom shop versions and the vintage ones, the bridge pickup isn't close to the bridge.
What is your guyses opinion on the Heritage guitar company?!?
I have a 2000 Heritage H150 that is a keeper, love their guitars!
The Live At Leeds guitar.
Jay Turser JT55PTR here for over 15 years. It hasn't needed anything.
I'm set.
I've wanted my next Gibson to be an SG, I have an Epi, LTD, Vintage and Firefly :) so far. I like the P-90's, I have them a couple of other guitars, but I think this would be the best combo.
I have a black 1 with humbuckers. I think it’s a Std. I’m not super crazy about it. Looking to trade for a red one if there’s anyone out there.
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My 2001 SG Standard had a 500T in the bridge spot and I hated it, so I put in some Mean 90 pickups from GFS .They are essentially P90 style single coils made to fit a humbucker slot with no mods.
Pure Rock'n'Roll
I will trade you a "59 Les Paul Epiphone and a JJN both with hard cases for that SG
I was on the fence... now I'm sold on it #newguitar2023
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Don't do it! New Gibsons are terrible.
@@bradleyclosson5042 care to elaborate..? Is it this Gibson model specifically? Have you personally purchased a new Gibson recently? What would you suggest instead?
I bought it and far from disappointed
please make a comparison video between this guitar and the Tony Iommi Monkey guitar
Biggest difference is the very thick neck on Iommi. Thanks for watching, I will consider that comparison!
I love that thing,just got 1 month ago👍
Pete Townshend used to play one of these, too. But in red/cherry finish.
Love P90s on a SG
on Pick up shootout videos there's negligible differences
Between what pickups??
I've been looking for something with P90's for about a year now. I've never owned a Yamaha (quick note, I'll be 71 soon and I've owned a LOT of guitars!) and I thought the new RevStar Std w/P90's would be perfect. But after all the $$ Yamaha spent on advertising it's still not available, and nobody can tell me why!?! Anyway, the LP Special, and this SG special would work too. But, I'm also a 'big neck' guy, no 'slim taper' for me. After a long hunt, I learned there are several ways to get a fat neck SG. Musicians Friend apparently has the rights to Team built CS ones from Gibson. ~$4400. Then actual CS ones, Wildwood has them for ~$5000. Then the Tony Iommi, I haven't seen official spec's, but a couple reviews said his neck was 'chunky', at ~$2300? So no P90's yet and the jury is still out. Maybe you guys could look into the RevStar thing? If you do it will probably show up, you know, that Murphy's law thing. LOLOL Thanks much!! 8) --gary
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@@smeagle3295 Thank You! In the little over a year since I posted this, I turned 72, and I bought and returned a Yamaha RevStar-P90 guitar. I had it 10 days, and played a gig with it. Just couldn't warm up to it. About 5 months ago I sold my 3 LesPauls. My Custom Shop 335 w/a 58 neck shape is my current #1, and I'm working on choosing a CS SG w/P90's from Wildwood Guitars. They seem to have the best selection on the rack and best service/help in buying one. Also looking for a couple SG husks, I have 2 sets of special PAF/PUPs. Thanks! --gary
I'm ready how do I purchase one
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Tell us who influenced your playing without telling us who influenced your playing...
Seriously, though, really nice jams and well-done on the review!
Wowww you play it like it should
i got a gibson les paul jr back in 06...and i realized not too long afterwards i could have gotten an SG jr instead (even $50 cheaper)... i sometimes regret that, because holy shit SG's look super cool... oh well. either way, P90s still the best.
Hey it's been 17 years. If you'd started saving then I bet you might have enough by now.
The ultimate combination. Screw tele's and strats.
I am wanting the Gibson Les Paul or SG with P90s
Check out our demo on the Gibson Les Paul Special! Thanks for watching
How the hell is a SG Special $1600? Good God!
It's the brand you're paying for.
Eggs are $5 per dozen, so... 🤷🏻♂️
@@DrJeebles lol true…
Buy an Epiphone then.
@@SeabeeBuckeye lol Already have an 87 SG Special, Im just aghast at the cost … seems like it was just a couple years ago a Special was half that price
Dude. Black SG and black denim is an unbeatable aesthetic. Cool 😎 video.
Lol I agree, Thanks for watching 🍻
Can it be posible to use mini Humbuckers in that guitar in case you want to change them?
Looks like you hit 59k subs a while ago 😅
What would you get? the EPIPHONE TONY IOMMI Monkey? or for a bit more would you get the GIBSON SG SPECIAL ebony? I don’t know what to do!!!!! I want a P90 SG
The biggest difference is that the Iommi has a thick neck. Either one sounds great, but I will tell you that the SG Special Ebony here was one of my absolute favorites. If you buy I hope you'll use our link:
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@@PlayandTradeGuitars Thanks a lot!! You have been very helpful!! Btw, I love your videos!! Congrats!! I am always ready for more content ;)
Iommi did it 40 yrs ago ;)
@PlayandTradeGuitars. I can t at the moment, I m dealing with your mummy
Grail!
Leeds
Had a 63 special with p90s, had a high gloss laquer finish
Gimme that custom gibby plz, I am poor
Yes a very common pickup configuration?