Gibson SG Special bass incoming

[artisan]

All the talk of SG basses got my GAS going,like it does,so after a lunch time browse i caved in & bought a satin chocolate jobbie from Dawson's for the bargain price of £599 including vintage brown hard case.
What a bloody silly bargain
Can't wait for it to get here next week.
A few years ago i had one of the SG Reissue basses & always regretted selling it.

If anyone fancies my Fender P that will be in the fo rsale section this evening

Edited February 28, 2014 by artisan

[Musicman20]

I really like some of the 'new' Gibson basses.

[lou24d53]

Apart form the £400, what is the difference between the Special and the Standard models?

Edited February 28, 2014 by lou24d53

[artisan]

The standard is the same appart from the headstock inlays,trapezoid position markers & a gloss finnish.
The electrics & everything else are the same.

[Phil Adams]

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The standard is the same appart from the headstock inlays,trapezoid position markers & a gloss finnish.
The electrics & everything else are the same.
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I'm certain that is correct. The cheaper ones are painted with Cuprinol, and the "Heritage" ones have gloss lacquer for 400 quids more. Mind you, if it's block inlay markers you want, look no further than a £200 Epi EB3

[gsgbass]

Congrats on your incoming SG Std. Bass.

[theyellowcar]

I was intrigued as to what made up the £400 difference. £599 seems a steal for a US made bass with a hard case!

[gsgbass]

The SG Specials really are a good no nonsense Gibson Bass, over the SG Std. The heavier nitro finish, the fancier inlayed fretboard, and Mother Of Pearl on the head, are the only difference for a lot more Buckeroos from SG Special's, and SG Std.'s.