Kid Calamity
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The Gibson SG
Sep 11, 2011, 15:40
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An odd guitar. A bit of a cult in its own right, really. Favoured by many maverick guitarists, but never the mainstream elite. Well, not as a longterm axe of choice, at least. I mean, all the guitar heroes have been photographed with one at some point, but only... well, it's almost like they're trying to say "Look, I am a bit edgy and gutter level, really - despite being in Led Zeppelin".
Who's got one? Why do you like it over others?
http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/profile_mojo_data/9/8/8/3/988386/pics/_c848664_image_0.jpg
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Fitter Stoke
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Re: The Gibson SG
Sep 11, 2011, 16:28
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I classify Angus Young as pretty mainstream, and he plays little else. But yeah, I suppose it is a cultish axe compared to the mighty Strat, Tele or Paul. A great riffing axe, methinks, but always a tad overpriced IMHO.
I've never owned one, but I'd sure like to - a cherry red Junior would do me just fine. I remember lusting after Noddy Holder's SG as a teenager and wanting that particular model more than any other. But when I finally came to getting a decent guitar, I plumped for a Strat, then a Tele. Always been a Fender man, me.
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Kid Calamity
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Re: The Gibson SG
Sep 11, 2011, 16:39
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Fitter Stoke wrote: I classify Angus Young as pretty mainstream, and he plays little else. But yeah, I suppose it is a cultish axe compared to the mighty Strat, Tele or Paul. A great riffing axe, methinks, but always a tad overpriced IMHO.
I've never owned one, but I'd sure like to - a cherry red Junior would do me just fine. I remember lusting after Noddy Holder's SG as a teenager and wanting that particular model more than any other. But when I finally came to getting a decent guitar, I plumped for a Strat, then a Tele. Always been a Fender man, me.
It's like all the mechanics at the garage have nice pristine Snap-On tools in a big red box - but the SG is the grubby hammer which certain shifty looking grease-monkeys use to get the job done. Effectively, I'll grant you... Be it noisily and with sweaty brute force.
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zphage
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Edited Sep 11, 2011, 16:51
Re: The Gibson SG
Sep 11, 2011, 16:45
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compared to the dominance of the Les Paul
it is lighter, more affordable, and less ubiquitous
but Gracia, Santana, Townshend, Iommi, Young, etc.,
gave it a prominent profile
Muaraders, Nighthawks, Explorers, Firebirds,
even the Flying V might be better 'cult' guitars
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paradox
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Re: The Gibson SG
Sep 11, 2011, 17:52
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Frank loved his SG's, although granted he did have them slightly modified for sound.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cPg7z1pclA&feature=related
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Kid Calamity
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Edited Sep 11, 2011, 17:56
Re: The Gibson SG
Sep 11, 2011, 17:55
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Zappa! Of course. The original Alice Cooper band used them in their early days, too.
Bolan had one in the John's Children days, too.
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bolox
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Re: The Gibson SG
Sep 11, 2011, 18:00
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SG with P90s, there's none better - see (or hear) The Who Live At Leeds especially that new version which has the next night in Hull as well.
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The Sea Cat
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Re: The Gibson SG
Sep 11, 2011, 18:27
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The 'BMW' of Guitars, and just as irritating. Most people who play them have exactly the same lack of musical road manners.
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The Sea Cat
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Re: The Gibson SG
Sep 11, 2011, 18:29
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bolox wrote: SG with P90s, there's none better - see (or hear) The Who Live At Leeds especially that new version which has the next night in Hull as well.
Apart from Pete, obviously......
(ahem)
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Dog 3000
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Re: The Gibson SG
Sep 11, 2011, 18:31
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Gibson makes the best guitars. If I could afford one, I would play an SG or a Les Paul!
Probably culty because they are the best and not cheap (like Fenders.)
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