side-jack SGs

[Markham]

My SG Standard is a 1981 model with Super Humbuckers and the input jack mounted on the side of the guitar, similar to the placement of a Les Paul jack. I've see a lot SGs out there but few with this jack location.

 

Anyone know how many were made this way? Also, what's your opinion on the placement?

 

And Gibson sent me a spec sheet on the Super Humbuckers in reply to my query as to what these epoxy encased pickups were in my guitar. Here's what it said:

 

Designed in 1971, has stronger, hotter output than original humbucking but combined with better low and high end frequency response "Well suited to Fusion, Rock and Country."

 

Inductance - 4.7 Henries

Resonant Peak - 5.8 K Hz

DC Resistance - 7.8 K Ohms (At 1000 CPS)

 

Hope this info helps anyone who, like me, was wondering.

[sneakerpimp]

 

here's my '81 Firebrand "The SG" Deluxe with the Velvet Brick. i think the jack on the side is easier to manage and gives the front a cleaner look.

[BigKahune]

Side -

 

[GibSinCity]

Yeah, the Firebrand, some Standards depending on the year, seems like the 80's were an era for this, and of course the Robot series.

I'm sure there may be others.

 

Not sure about numbers, but a lot of pics here if you got the time:

 

http://everythingsg.com/

 

`86 Standard

[Lungimsam]

Never had one like that. But I like the jack on the face. That way I can use a right angle plug to situate the cable in a more tidy fashion, straight up and through the strap, over the strap button.

[BigKahune]

Never had one like that. But I like the jack on the face. That way I can use a right angle plug to situate the cable in a more tidy fashion, straight up and through the strap, over the strap button.

 

To state the obvious - you can do the same thing with the jack on the side. B)

[sneakerpimp]

To state the obvious - you can do the same thing with the jack on the side. B)

 

indeed... and you don't have to look at it.

[Ruud2904]

I have a 1990 SG Standard in winered with Shaller roller bridge and the jack to the side. The jack to the side makes no difference for me in terms of functionality. What I don't like about the configuration is that SG's with the jack to the side all seem to have the toggle switch at an unconfortable position close to the knobs.

 

Here's mine

 

[Angellus]

nice I like the side jacks on your SG's better than the face ones IMO

[sneakerpimp]

it's one of the few things Norlin did right! ;)

 

hey, if the Paul has it, the SG should have it... shoulda had it in first place, should have it today.

[milod]

The 1970s Guild S100c had the jack on the front as the SG from which it took its basic design concept - but it also has a roller bridge I rather like - and that's without any sort of whammy. Never had a problem keeping it in tune, either.

 

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[Magneezo]

Angus Young played one on the 'For Those About To Rock' tour.

[Luden]

That's a much better jack placement compared to the front like most of us have. It's not that big of a deal, but I'd prefer a jack on the side rather then the front. Nice looking axe by the way.

[baimo]

Side -

 

 

That is a beautiful sg. what year model is that? I want one

[BigKahune]

That is a beautiful sg. what year model is that? I want one

 

Thanks - It's 2008 Robot SG Ltd Ed.