JerseyRay Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Well, Gibson updated there site with 2017 models. I was surprised at all the different "S" series guitars and number of available colors. I recently played a Firebird Zero. It was a pretty cool guitar. But I got a great price on a new 2016 Warn SG. But, it's refreshing to see "Made in the USA" attacking the Asian market on the lower end guitars. Seems like Gibson in the past was like "if you don't want to pay for a USA guitar, buy an Epiphone. Now, I know... these are bolt on necks, electronics, and finish may not be perfect, but from the little time I spent with the zero, there players. I liked that zero, had some of it's own mojo going on...But no, you can't really compare the "S" SG to a warn or standard SG. Pickups, electronics, finish, glued in neck... but, they don't seem that bad... it looks like they are using these as an in between, from epiphone to Gibson. I wish them luck, I usually only have 1 guitar at a time, and I'm happy with my SG so I won't be adding anything soon.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megafrog Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Well, Gibson updated there site with 2017 models. I was surprised at all the different "S" series guitars and number of available colors. I recently played a Firebird Zero. It was a pretty cool guitar. But I got a great price on a new 2016 Warn SG. But, it's refreshing to see "Made in the USA" attacking the Asian market on the lower end guitars. Seems like Gibson in the past was like "if you don't want to pay for a USA guitar, buy an Epiphone. Now, I know... these are bolt on necks, electronics, and finish may not be perfect, but from the little time I spent with the zero, there players. I liked that zero, had some of it's own mojo going on...But no, you can't really compare the "S" SG to a warn or standard SG. Pickups, electronics, finish, glued in neck... but, they don't seem that bad... it looks like they are using these as an in between, from epiphone to Gibson. I wish them luck, I usually only have 1 guitar at a time, and I'm happy with my SG so I won't be adding anything soon.... None of the S series have bolt on necks. The electronics and tuners are imported and some use "Gibson" Probuckers vs the new, made in America Dual Slugs. The necks look like bolt ons due to the natural finish of them on a painted body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 It is good to see what Gibson are doing here. This platform also offers itself nicely as one that you can buy to modify; you've got a Gibson body and neck and you can then fill it with whatever aftermarket hardware you like. I'm quite interested in the Les Paul Custom Studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyRay Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 None of the S series have bolt on necks. The electronics and tuners are imported and some use "Gibson" Probuckers vs the new, made in America Dual Slugs. The necks look like bolt ons due to the natural finish of them on a painted body. Better yet, I just assumed they were bolt on necks. I've only seen the firebird zero... now guess the question is, mostly on the Les Paul, is it better then a epiphone higher end les Paul... guess it's ok to compete with yourself.... it's a win win... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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