NGD: Gibson SG Standard

[StratMatt]

Thanks chaps, very pleased with it.

From what I've read, the 2012 models have the 490/498 pickups from stock. 2013 and onwards got the 57 Classics which I dig. Will see how they sound at practise on Sunday; haven't had a chance to plug her in yet.

[MisterB]

If it comes to misterb for a set up I fear he may "misplace" it....

[Bg]

Very nice! You can of course just raise the stop tail to deal with the break angle.

Great score. SGs are so rewarding to play.

Yep you could, then you lose any perceived sustain advantage....

[Glacial Pace]

Thanks chaps, very pleased with it.

From what I've read, the 2012 models have the 490/498 pickups from stock. 2013 and onwards got the 57 Classics which I dig. Will see how they sound at practise on Sunday; haven't had a chance to plug her in yet.

'13 was really close to a 61ri, small guard, 57 classic pickups,. 14 is the same but with the weird looking 12th fret inlay. '15 was a very different beast as everyone knows. '16 pretty much went back to what you have there i think and '17 is a mash up with a small guard but the same neck heal as yours, not sure what pickups it has.

They went for so long without changing and then changed heaps in a short time period.

[StratMatt]

I do like the small guard, but that little insert of guard between the end of the fretboard and neck pickup really annoys me.

I wrapped the bridge last night, which was easier said than done as I hadn't taken into account having less string to work with lol. Seems a bit slinkier and rings out a bit more acoustically anyway. I'll give the pickups a chance, can't help but look around for replacements though

[sirvill]

I do like the small guard, but that little insert of guard between the end of the fretboard and neck pickup really annoys me.

I wrapped the bridge last night, which was easier said than done as I hadn't taken into account having less string to work with lol. Seems a bit slinkier and rings out a bit more acoustically anyway. I'll give the pickups a chance, can't help but look around for replacements though

Did ya screw the tailpiece right down to the body?

[StratMatt]

Did ya screw the tailpiece right down to the body?

No, didn't actually. I suppose that's the whole point huh.

[sirvill]

Did ya screw the tailpiece right down to the body?

No, didn't actually. I suppose that's the whole point huh.

Yeah, apparently it increases sustain cause the mass of the tailpiece is now tight to the wood.

It'll also improve the break angle on the strings so they won't jump out of shallow saddles

[Delayman]

Did ya screw the tailpiece right down to the body?

No, didn't actually. I suppose that's the whole point huh.

Yeah, apparently it increases sustain cause the mass of the tailpiece is now tight to the wood.

It'll also improve the break angle on the strings so they won't jump out of shallow saddles

BUT DON"T DO IT WITH ANY TENSION ON THE STRINGS!!! sorry to yell, but I've seen a horror photo...can't find it now

[StratMatt]

Cool as, cheers for the tip

The saddles have some pretty hefty grooves in them actually. I'll leave it until MrB casts his more educated eye over it anyway; not sure if it needs a new set or not. There seems to be some scuffing over the fretboard too on closer inspection, almost like someone's rubbed light sandpaper over it.

[GrantB]

What we need is a full blown interweb debate on top wrapping. It's never been had before.

[Delayman]

What we need is a full blown interweb debate on top wrapping. It's never been had before.

Haha - yep. Gibson must be sitting there - "we know that it sustains longer and sounds better if were to put the strings on a different way. but we just don't want to, let the people find out for themselves"

[Bg]

What we need is a full blown interweb debate on top wrapping. It's never been had before.

Regardless of any other reason, it looks as cool as Jimmy page.

[Slowy]

What we need is a full blown interweb debate on top wrapping. It's never been had before.

Haha - yep. Gibson must be sitting there - "we know that it sustains longer and sounds better if were to put the strings on a different way. but we just don't want to, let the people find out for themselves"

Don't you know: If the strings don't feed through the body, you're not even in the game.

[sizzlingbadger]

I'd quite like an SG with P90's.