mexicanbob Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Good morning, all. Can anyone enlighten me on this SG model? Information online (and on these forums) is scarce for the "Genre" model. A guy near me has one for sale, wants $200 for it. Where are they made? Solid wood/plywood? Electronics? My son plays a Strat now but really likes SG's and is interested in buying this one (see, I'm trying my best to bring him back from the dark side). From what I can tell it looks like a low-end/educational SG model. Any details from you all would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauloon Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Better pics would help..but it doesn't look like a Gibson. It could be a Gibson Baldwin S.G...these were indeed cheaper models,probably made in china, probably something like this spec wise Body Specs: Poplar/Maple veneer NECK Species: Maple Nut: Black Neck Joint Type: Bolt on FINGERBOARD Species: Rosewood Scale Length: 243/4'' Number of Frets: 22 Inlays: Dot HARDWARE Plating Finish: Chrome Machine Heads (Tuners): Diecast Strap Buttons: 1 neck joint, 1 bout Pickguard: Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mexicanbob Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Better pics would help..but it doesn't look like a Gibson. It could be a Gibson Baldwin S.G...these were indeed cheaper models,probably made in china, probably something like this spec wise Body Specs: Poplar/Maple veneer NECK Species: Maple Nut: Black Neck Joint Type: Bolt on FINGERBOARD Species: Rosewood Scale Length: 243/4'' Number of Frets: 22 Inlays: Dot HARDWARE Plating Finish: Chrome Machine Heads (Tuners): Diecast Strap Buttons: 1 neck joint, 1 bout Pickguard: Black Yes, I think you're right. It does have the bolt-on neck. Thanks for the input, based on your feedback he's going to keep saving his $$$ for the real deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauloon Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Yes, I think you're right. It does have the bolt-on neck. Thanks for the input, based on your feedback he's going to keep saving his $ for the real deal. Good move....you can get a Genuine Gibson S.G.J. for under $400.....they seem cracking guitars. http://www.guitarcenter.com/Search/Default.aspx?internal=1&browser=&fsrc=gibson+sgj&src=gibson+sgj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Yes, I think you're right. It does have the bolt-on neck. Thanks for the input, based on your feedback he's going to keep saving his $$$ for the real deal. a wise choice !! Epi. makes some nice "budget" SGs (G400 series) and as mentioned, the SGJ is a good, playable, real Gibson. Personally, i'd stay away from the "Genre" and "Gibson Maestro" line of guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony611 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Good morning, all. Can anyone enlighten me on this SG model? Information online (and on these forums) is scarce for the "Genre" model. A guy near me has one for sale, wants $200 for it. Where are they made? Solid wood/plywood? Electronics? My son plays a Strat now but really likes SG's and is interested in buying this one (see, I'm trying my best to bring him back from the dark side). From what I can tell it looks like a low-end/educational SG model. Any details from you all would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony611 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 The force is strong with this one! Darth Vader looks like he should be playing an SG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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