darling67 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I had planned to pick one of these up at some point in the future—but not so soon! However, upon searching availability at Guitar Center stores in So Cal… and finding there were several natural models in-stock in my immediate area… there was no way I was going to not pick one up now! It just came in to the store a couple days ago, so it was not quite "floor model experienced" yet. Just the "soft case" alone was enough to sell me! They're really quite nice—much nicer than the black foam-padded gig bags. This guitar is sweet! Nice and light-weight, like most SGs… the sound of these mini humbuckers is clean and focused… the natural finish is gorgeous... and I love the half-face pick guards. I have a feeling this Special is going to become my main SG, out of the three I now own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 MAN oh man, so nice!! I love every detail. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx-ogre Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Very nice. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerad12 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Wow, what a awesome guitar. Congrats on the new addition. I think this SG model & finish will be a huge hit for 2018. I am hoping to get one this year too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 LOVE those gig bags. Very smart.. And the guitar is quite nice too :D Happy playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 Thanks, you guys! I kept telling myself that, "I really don't need anymore guitars....". But each time I try to convince myself of that, I am proven wrong yet again! This is an instant fave. Neck feels really good, too. It's not very "chunky"—and I'd begun to prefer chunkier necks a while back. The satin finish on this Special makes for very smooth and comfortable navigation up and down the neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megafrog Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Much nicer than I thought it would be. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Six Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 The pickguard design is very strange .... Or is it just me ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Nice!! [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 The pickguard design is very strange .... Or is it just me ? Do you mean the way the top doesn't more closely follow the curve of the horn? Yeah, I noticed that, too. Doesn't bug me though. Nice!! [thumbup] Thanks! 'Tis indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Six Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Do you mean the way the top doesn't more closely follow the curve of the horn? Yeah, I noticed that, too. Doesn't bug me though. Yes the shape of the pickguard is very strange and the scews too, first time I see a small pickguard with 5 screws, have a look to those 2013 SG : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 Yes the shape of the pickguard is very strange and the scews too, first time I see a small pickguard with 5 screws, have a look to those 2013 SG : Right. Not only does it fall short of the upper curve, it doesn't come down quite as far as other SG's pick guards I've seen. Gives it some "uniqueness". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopcicle Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Congrats Bud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 absolutely beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Nice! Would love to see an angled 3/4 shot, especially of the upper horn...looks like the outer (top) horn bevel is more abrupt at the outer most portion, creating a "paddle" like horn tip? I've seen that, only once, before. On the same model, at my dealer's store, about a year ago. Unique! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 Congrats Bud! Thanks! absolutely beautiful I agree! Thank you! Nice! Would love to see an angled 3/4 shot, especially of the upper horn...looks like the outer (top) horn bevel is more abrupt at the outer most portion, creating a "paddle" like horn tip? I've seen that, only once, before. On the same model, at my dealer's store, about a year ago. Unique! CB I'm on it! Stay tuned.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 C.B. I hope these angled shots answer your query. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Haha.. The horn taper police are about... Watch it lads... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty1976 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Love the guitar and the bag is an absolute upgrade from previous offerings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Six Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Nice SG, very similar to the SG Special '70s Tribute except the 22 frets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Six Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Voilà l' explication en image, le pickguard de cette SG Special est bien différznt de ce su' on a l' habitude de voir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 Haha.. The horn taper police are about... Watch it lads... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 C.B. I hope these angled shots answer your query. Thanks, for the extra photos...although your's doesn't look as obvious as the one I saw, at my dealers...at least, not in these photos. The one I saw, had the same upper bout (front) bevel, but actually had a "paddle" like appearance, at the inside tip, when combined with the back beveling, on that particular (upper) Horn. It was almost "comical," as I had Never seen that before, on any SG, over the last 50+ years. I wish (now) I had taken a photo of it, as it was quite obvious...at least, to Me! LOL Those kinds of "oddities" make those guitars "unique!" :D Cheers, your trusted "Bevel & Horn Taper Policeman," CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 Thanks, for the extra photos...although your's doesn't look as obvious as the one I saw, at my dealers...at least, not in these photos. The one I saw, had the same upper bout (front) bevel, but actually had a "paddle" like appearance, at the inside tip, when combined with the back beveling, on that particular (upper) Horn. It was almost "comical," as I had Never seen that before, on any SG, over the last 50+ years. I wish (now) I had taken a photo of it, as it was quite obvious...at least, to Me! LOL Those kinds of "oddities" make those guitars "unique!" :D Cheers, your trusted "Bevel & Horn Taper Policeman," CB Sure thing! I love engaging in sleuth work... and if guitars are involved, even better. I own three SGs now... and each has different horn bevels. My '91 Standard has no beveling; my 2013 '50s Tribute has deep beveling that meets at the point; and my new 2018 Special has the beveling as shown—stops before reaching the point, creating a new edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Six Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Compare the pickguard design, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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