Casino4Life Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I just saw on Sweetwater that the '13 Gibson SG Standards are being modeled after the '61 Gibson SG Re Issues. My question is are the neck joints strong on the re issues? Any thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I can't think of any reason why they would be less strong and what with modern glues etc I would have thought the neck joint would be stronger than ever before. Just my speculation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGgypsyboy Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 The tenon on the short joint extends under the neck pickup so it is almost as strong as the later era long joint. I don't see people posting on the forums about bad experiences with their 61' reissue's and many people have them so I think you're safe. My 2010 Epi G400 has the short joint and it seems very sturdy strung with 10-46's. Not much noticeable difference from my 2012 Gibson Sg Standard that has the long joint except even better upper fret access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 I'm gonna buy one regardless, but what are people's experiences with neck flexing on '61 Re Issues (looks as if that's what the new model is based on) anybody's thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strav Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchey75 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Could someone please help me: What is the real difference now between the SG Standard 2013 and the 61 Reissue Satin except the fingerboard (rosewood vs. baked maple)and the finish? So finally I have to pay the same price for baked maple fingerboard with a thinner nitrocellulose lacquer as for the rosewood fingerboard and a glossier nitrocellulose finish... Is that right? Thanks for your help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 Are they discontinuing the SG Standard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreyT Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Are they discontinuing the SG Standard? The 2013 Standard will be like the current '61 SG Reissue. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SG13HCCH-13/ Smaller pickguard, slim 60s neck, two 57 humbuckers. I do not have any flexing on my slim neck. Very solid guitar, and so light weight. For right now, it looks identical and the same specs as my 2012 Reissue I got in May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 Good to know they are not being discontinued! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Rutherford Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I'm gonna buy one regardless, but what are people's experiences with neck flexing on '61 Re Issues (looks as if that's what the new model is based on) anybody's thoughts? Surely a bit of neck flexing is OK on SGs, how ya gonna do the Pete Townshend open chord shimmy otherwise ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 I just cannot imagine Gibson doing away with the SG Standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchey75 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 So finally the Standard 2013 and the 61 Reissue and the 61 Reissue Satin are nearly the same guitar. The 61 Reissue Satin disappeared only after 1 year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred132 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 So, does this mean that the '61 Reissue is being discontinued? If not, what are the differences, if any, between the 2013 Standard and the '61 RE? Longer tenon, better woods, anything? Right now I have a brand new 2012 '61 RE that is very returnable...I'm thinking of sending it back and replacing it with a 2013 Standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birki Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I'm gonna buy one regardless, but what are people's experiences with neck flexing on '61 Re Issues (looks as if that's what the new model is based on) anybody's thoughts? hi! just my 2 cents: both on my 2008 Epi G400 and my 2010 SG Standard, there is no flex despite my preference for 012 strings in standard tuning ... yours wolfi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydra26 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 hi! just my 2 cents: both on my 2008 Epi G400 and my 2010 SG Standard, there is no flex despite my preference for 012 strings in standard tuning ... yours wolfi Curses... I wish I'd read this before buying a 2012 Std. I would have preferred a thinner neck and 57's and I like the aesthetics of the smaller guard better... oh well. I do really like the one I got so I won't be in a hurry to get rid of or replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin' Pups Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 hi! just my 2 cents: both on my 2008 Epi G400 and my 2010 SG Standard, there is no flex despite my preference for 012 strings in standard tuning ... yours wolfi Your 2010 SG Standard has a fat neck though, right? I too am curious about the neck as I watched a video with Jerry Cantrell and his Custom Shop SG, which has a slim neck. He says it's hard to keep in tune. I use 11s on my Les Paul tuned to Eb so I hope there are no issues. I'm ordering a 2013 SG Standard today so I can comment more on it when I get her and take her for a dance. I'm gonna put some Grover lockers on her too, so maybe that will help with tuning stability. I'll be sure to post pics and a review after I play her a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I've got a 2010 standard with the 60's slim taper neck. Rock solid tuning and no neck flexing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 SO GLAD to see this return to the deeper beveling inside the horns (especially at the lower bout), AND the tapering of the horns, again! The smaller headstock, is obviously a nod to the "Standard" moniker, but all else seems to be '61 in appearance. Thumbs WAY UP, Gibson! Now, will Gibson offer a Maestro tremolo version, as well? I hope so... Cheers, CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Also...what I'M hoping Gibson will do, is continue that '60's (better) beveling/horn tapering trend, down the line of other SG's, as well, without having to go to the "Custom Shop" price range. That would be Great!! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Thumbs WAY UP, Gibson! Now, will Gibson offer a Maestro tremolo version, as well? I hope so... Not with the Standard but with the SG "Original" they have the lyre. Think I'll just add one to my 2010, not worth paying 600 bucks over the standard for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Not with the Standard but with the SG "Original" they have the lyre. Think I'll just add one to my 2010, not worth paying 600 bucks over the standard for it... Thanks, Jeff...I've seen those, and they're NICE! Was just hoping they'd offer Maestro, as an option, for the new Standards, as well. But, if there's a will, there's always a way, to add one. So... CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin' Pups Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I will have my 2013 SG Standard on Saturday. I'm psyched!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 Let us know and pics!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbomb76 Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Also...what I'M hoping Gibson will do, is continue that '60's (better) beveling/horn tapering trend, down the line of other SG's, as well, without having to go to the "Custom Shop" price range. That would be Great!! CB Amen, CB! I'm digging the "SG Original" (FINALLY!), and if they are consistent with the tapered tips and beveling of the horns, along with the finish (MOST of the 2012 '61 RI's I ran across had a MUCH improved, more accurate RED color than some of the last decade's "washed out", orangey/brownish looking "cherry"). Honestly, if the SG Original had an ABR instead of the Nashville bridge, it'd be MORE "historically accurate" than the Custom Shop/Historic models. HOWEVER, if they still want to tweak the Historics with tapered horns and a little more symmetry I'd still buy one. I'm DEFINITELY picking up an "Original" within the next few weeks, and I don't mind paying the upcharge between it and the "new Standard", because it's still as cheap as (or a little cheaper than) its '61 Reissue predecessors for a MUCH improved guitar. I give Gibson much kudos for finally at least giving us this USA/non-CS alternative again. I love it. :) H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Yesterday on Facebook someone posted a beautiful pic of a new SG with the classic 60s cherry finish that was not only popular but really brought out the beauty of the guitar.The guitar had 3 'buckers and a Bigsby,I hope that the Easter Bunny brings me one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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