BackDoorMan Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I'm looking to buy my first SG, I like the traditional look of an SG. Look at Robby kriegers SG from the doors. Full pick guard quality made. What years do I need to look at and what years to stay away from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megafrog Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 What type of sound do you want and what is your price range? Is there a finish you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny3j Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 In my humble opinion, if it's an SG like Robby Krieger's that you're after (your handle would suggest that), you'll be looking at a '67 or '68 SG Standard Gibson released a Robby Krieger signature model SG in 2006 If you want to buy new, a current model SG Original might fit the bill. Happy hunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackDoorMan Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 I enjoy playing the doors style mainly and will be playing through a twin reverb. I love the color of the 1960s guitars it's a really dark deep red, I believe this is heritage cherry which they still produced today but with some years of age. I may just buy a 2016 standard sg T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megafrog Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 The SG Original is no longer made but from a looks perspective it would be close to Krieger's guitar. If you don't want to pay a couple thousand dollars and don't mind a different pick guard, go for a 2017 SG with the 57 Classics in it. You will get a sound like the 2011 Robby Krieger reissue because it has the same pickups as the reissue. The 2016 has 490s in it and they are not going to sound the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackDoorMan Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 I bought the 2016 standard T. I think it looks way better than the 2017 with the full pickguard and vintage tuners. The 2016 also has 50s style neck. $919 new I think the 57's sound alittle thin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I bought the 2016 standard T. I think it looks way better than the 2017 with the full pickguard and vintage tuners. The 2016 also has 50s style neck. $919 new I think the 57's sound alittle thin. Thin??? That hasn't been My experience, and I have '57's in most of my Les Paul and all my SG's! Now, SG's in general, with their "slab bodies," can seem "thinner" sounding, compared to a full carved top body Les Paul. But, I've found with slight amp EQ differences, and or slight roll off on the SG's tone control, can fatten things up, nicely. But, to each his/her own. Also, Maestro Vibrato tailpieces are available, as aftermarket purchases. The "Gibson" version with the "Lyre" engraving, is harder to find, and more costly (naturally), but "All Parts" has a plain version, and Vibramate has (or, did have) adapter plates, that don't require any drilling, or altering of the guitar body, at all. Good Luck! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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