gsgbass Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) This SG Std. really got my attention. I was going to replace the one I sold a while ago anyway, so it should be here Monday. Edited September 30, 2015 by gsgbass Quote
SingleMalt Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 That is just stunning. I've been GASing for an SG for a while now and I think the time is finally here. Think I might go for last year's model because I really like the walnut finish that they don't seem to do the 2015 in. I wonder how these compare with the SG specials? Half the price for a very pretty satin fire burst model is tempting. Quote
Number6 Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 Hah! Posting pics like that doesn't help my wavering resolve to spend on an SG.....lovely btw Quote
gsgbass Posted March 19, 2015 Author Posted March 19, 2015 [quote name='SingleMalt' timestamp='1426748771' post='2721432'] That is just stunning. I've been GASing for an SG for a while now and I think the time is finally here. Think I might go for last year's model because I really like the walnut finish that they don't seem to do the 2015 in. I wonder how these compare with the SG specials? Half the price for a very pretty satin fire burst model is tempting. [/quote] I had a 2014 Walnut SG Std. that was nice. But I'm an old EB0 player from 1969, so Heritage Cherry is my old thing. The 2015 SG Std.'s have the Babicz Full Contact Bridge, heavier wiring, a stronger input jack, a full size one piece finer sanded, and oiled Rosewood fretboard, a stronger hardshell case, and the trapezoid inlays are now real Mother Of Pearl. Any of the SG series basses will play well. Some of the frets on the SG Specials have a bit of a rougher edge to them. Some, not all. Gibson also say's they on the 2015 SG Std.'s they have done a Comprehensive Setup, with the frets. Quote
JamesBass Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 Didn't yo get a Sunburst Jazz not too long ago? Or am I getting you confused with someone else on here? Quote
SingleMalt Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 Actually thinking of having a punt and getting one of the 2014 specials in fireburst or chocolate from PMT. Only problem is I'd have to order on-line without going in store so I might end up with one with naff frets. I wonder why there isn't a 2015 special model? Quote
gsgbass Posted March 20, 2015 Author Posted March 20, 2015 [quote name='SingleMalt' timestamp='1426866250' post='2722928'] Actually thinking of having a punt and getting one of the 2014 specials in fireburst or chocolate from PMT. Only problem is I'd have to order on-line without going in store so I might end up with one with naff frets. I wonder why there isn't a 2015 special model? [/quote] I not sure what Gibson is doing with Specials anymore. I thought they were going to do Specials, but without cases. I saw that somewhere a few months ago. Quote
scrumpymike Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 Plan to try one out to see how much difference the upgrade has made. When I got mine I was after the Cherry finish but got a killer deal on a black one. Must say it's kinda grown on me since and I love it to pieces. But this was my best bass ever... [url="http://[URL=http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/scrumpymike/media/IMG_0369_zpsb70bxues.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o598/scrumpymike/IMG_0369_zpsb70bxues.jpg[/IMG][/URL]"]http://[URL=http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/scrumpymike/media/IMG_0369_zpsb70bxues.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o598/scrumpymike/IMG_0369_zpsb70bxues.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/url] Unfortunately this and others had to go when redundancy forced me to 'de-stock' a few years back Quote
gsgbass Posted March 25, 2015 Author Posted March 25, 2015 [color=#1C2837][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]The SG Std. was delivered late Tuesday. A bit to late to do anything, other than give it a good looking over. It looks great! It even fits in the case right. [/size][/font][/color] Quote
zacclowes Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Looks awesome. What are the pickups like in the modern ones? Quote
gsgbass Posted March 27, 2015 Author Posted March 27, 2015 [quote name='zacclowes' timestamp='1427410131' post='2730210'] Looks awesome. What are the pickups like in the modern ones? [/quote] The new pups are more like active pups, then the older ones were. I left the settings on the amp set from the last Fender played through the Hartke. For just playing the SG Std. in the house, I had to cut the volume down to about 2 for both pups. The Fenders volumes were set on about 6. Quote
scrumpymike Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 That's really nice - more comparative info would be great when you're ready. Quote
gsgbass Posted April 2, 2015 Author Posted April 2, 2015 [quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1427703882' post='2733105'] That's really nice - more comparative info would be great when you're ready. [/quote] That's about all the info I can give you by just playing it. It is more like a active, than a passive sound. Quote
scrumpymike Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 It was action/playability I was wondering about. Quote
gsgbass Posted April 3, 2015 Author Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) [quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1428058839' post='2737554'] It was action/playability I was wondering about. [/quote] The action is quick. The neck feels very good. With my smaller sized hands, and fingers the girth of the neck is very slight. Fretboard radius is 12", and again with short fingers, the flatter board plays great! The Babicz Bridge is a real plus, and has a shim plate that can be removed if you want to lower the string elevation height. Edited September 25, 2015 by gsgbass Quote
scrumpymike Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 [quote name='gsgbass' timestamp='1428068620' post='2737715'] The action is quick. The neck feels very good. With my smaller sized hands, and fingers the girth of the neck is very slight. Fretboard radius is 12", and again with short fingers, the flatter board plays great! The Babicz Bridge is a real plus, and has a shim plate that can be removed if you want to lower the string elevation height. [/quote] Thanks! Quote
gsgbass Posted April 4, 2015 Author Posted April 4, 2015 [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1428068943' post='2737719'] Fraser/Bruce/Pappalardi-tastic! [/quote] That's some Righteous names there. Quote
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