MI_Canuck Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Thom Yorke from Radiohead pic from the "From the Basement" performance... Sweet looking SG... don't know what year, but nice vintage looking SG! You GOTTA watch in HD... first pic above from 0:14... second pic from 0:17... click "Watch in HD" in the lower right corner of the vid window (when you view direct from the youtube site... trust me it's worth it) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE0kIrxHyus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmiJAMM Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 That's definitely a beauty but something tells me he can afford it. Same with this guy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MI_Canuck Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 it's not about whether one can afford it or not... i'm just stoked to see Thom play an SG (be it vintage or modern) in such an awesome performance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbomb76 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Judging by the cuts and the hardware, Thom's looks like an early '64 Standard, very tasty (good choice, Yorke!). Dweezil's is a Historic something-or-another. Definitely a reissue. As usual, the finish and the horn tips gave it away in a matter of a few seconds to me. H-Bomb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar slinger Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Radiohead is amazing. Thom Yorke is a f**king genius. And there is nothing in the world like playing a SG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tux Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Judging by the cuts and the hardware' date=' Thom's looks like an early '64 Standard, very tasty (good choice, Yorke!). Dweezil's is a Historic something-or-another. Definitely a reissue. As usual, the finish and the horn tips gave it away in a matter of a few seconds to me. H-Bomb[/quote'] Well, for some reason I really prefer listening to Dweezil playing a Historic (or even a fake) than that guy Thom with an original. By the way hbom76, do you think you can make an illustrated guide comparing the looks (and other things you consider important) of a 'right' SG and a Historic? I read your posts all the time and I don't seem to understand exactly what you are talking about. unfortunately, I have never had the chance to get near an original 61/65 SG, so it's difficult for me to get your point. I've looked at pictures of originals, but I hear you know a lot of details about them. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmiJAMM Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 do you think you can make an illustrated guide comparing the looks (and other things you consider important) of a 'right' SG and a Historic? That'd be cool. We love intricate visual comparisons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MI_Canuck Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Well' date=' for some reason I really prefer listening to Dweezil playing a Historic (or even a fake) than that guy Thom with an original.[/quote'] to each their own i guess... we all have our own tastes, which is cool :- but seriously... where have you been the last 10 years?? "that Thom guy"? are you serious? Radiohead... surely you've heard of them even in Brasil... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tux Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 to each their own i guess... we all have our own tastes' date=' which is cool :- but seriously... where have you been the last 10 years?? "that Thom guy"? are you serious? Radiohead... surely you've heard of them even in Brasil... [/quote'] No, I'm not serious most of the time. "That Thom guy" is a just friendly way to refer to the genius holding that guitar. Nothing to worry about.=P~/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbomb76 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 By the way hbom76' date=' do you think you can make an illustrated guide comparing the looks (and other things you consider important) of a 'right' SG and a Historic? I read your posts all the time and I don't seem to understand exactly what you are talking about. unfortunately, I have never had the chance to get near an original 61/65 SG, so it's difficult for me to get your point. I've looked at pictures of originals, but I hear you know a lot of details about them. Cheers![/quote'] Quite frankly I'm shocked that with all the posts I've made (and pictures posted on a few of them) you don't "get it", but perhaps one free day (HA!) I can take a little time and do a one-time comprehensive side-by-side comparison for posting here to get everyone on the same page. BUT, then I'd expect you all to go complaining and demanding to Gibson in a revolution to get them to reissue 'em properly!!! That'd be cool. We love intricate visual comparisons. :) You mean SG-porn. Gotcha'. :) If I can get my affairs in order I'll see what I can do in the spirit of enlightenment. H-Bomb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MI_Canuck Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 No' date=' I'm not serious most of the time. "That Thom guy" is a just friendly way to refer to the genius holding that guitar. Nothing to worry about.:D/ [/quote'] hehehe... nice... i should have figured as much.... don't mind me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar slinger Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Wait... another brazilian in here??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swmcv2007 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Speaking of Radiohead, has anyone seen the article about Robert Smith of the Cure making fun of Radiohead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantha Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Speaking of Radiohead' date=' has anyone seen the article about Robert Smith of the Cure making fun of Radiohead?[/quote'] Oh no.. what does that emo boy have to say about Radiohead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swmcv2007 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 "The Radiohead experiment of paying what you want — I disagreed violently with that,” Smith said. “You can't allow other people to put a price on what you do, otherwise you don't consider what you do to have any value at all and that's nonsense.” -Robert Smith He also calls them idiots. I just think he's afraid. All the money is in touring now anyways so what does it matter how the music is distributed, especially since Radiohead apparently made a lot of money off of In Rainbows. Also speaking of Radiohead, a lot of kids these days seem to think they are "wimpy" but Radiohead has some sweet colossal riffs. Paranoid Android and 2+2=5 are great examples of this. It just goes to show how blind people can be, and not because they don't appreciate Radiohead but because they made fun of them just based in impression and not by actually sitting down and listening to an album or two without bias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tux Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Wait... another brazilian in here??? Oh yeah, those can be found everywhere.=P~/ Nice SG you got there. Are you in SP? Abraço. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantha Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Also speaking of Radiohead' date=' a lot of kids these days seem to think they are "wimpy" but Radiohead has some sweet colossal riffs. Paranoid Android and 2+2=5 are great examples of this. It just goes to show how blind people can be, and not because they don't appreciate Radiohead but because they made fun of them just based in impression and not by actually sitting down and listening to an album or two without bias.[/quote'] I agree... I like Radiohead. They have some really good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmiJAMM Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 They're f***ing amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar slinger Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Also speaking of Radiohead' date=' a lot of kids these days seem to think they are "wimpy" but Radiohead has some sweet colossal riffs. Paranoid Android and 2+2=5 are great examples of this. It just goes to show how blind people can be, and not because they don't appreciate Radiohead but because they made fun of them just based in impression and not by actually sitting down and listening to an album or two without bias.[/quote'] To anyone who does not think that Radiohead is Rock n' Roll, just listen to The Bends. It's their second album I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swmcv2007 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 To anyone who does not think that Radiohead is Rock n' Roll' date=' just listen to [i']The Bends. It's their second album I believe. Truth man. The Bends is one of my favorite albums and a real shining point on 90's alternative music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_SG Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 To get back to the OPs question, I read in Guitar World or another reputable mag that it is indeed an original 1964 SG Standard. Apparently he picked it up to have a play, and couldn't put it down, and had to have it! Good to know that modern bands are still in touch with awesome vintage guitars. Just don't let Prince anywhere near it, Thom!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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