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Is this it? I think it is a '67 and he is playing Red House?

Yeah I have a friend who had one of those amp heads. Great tonal options and lower watt options but really pricey. I think it's worth it if you feel you gotta have all the options. My Orange amp head sounds like a different amp now I have replaced the Chinese tubes with JJ tubes. peace Bro keep on rockin!! Rewd

Hey Tom, What's happening? Yeah most people don't realize that 5W can put out some volume. My Orange goes down to 7W and I still can't crank it full without ear damage. Peace Bro Keep on Rockin!!

Hey Tom, What's happening? I think my Marshall sounds the best over all but it is louder than all heck so I use my Orange Dual terror most often (I replaced the Chinese tubes with some JJ long plate tubes, sounds a lot better for what I play) and it comes in a close second. A lot depends on the type of music you play. I play mostly 70's and 80's hard rock and blues rock. Some stuff might be considered metal but that term wasn't being used much in the 70's. I prefer tube amps over solid state amps but they cost more and are more expensive to maintain ala(tubes etc.) and you must warm them up for a few minutes before playing. It's worth it to me tho. I hope that helps for now. Let me know what you are considering and I'll see if I can help further. Peace Bro Rewd

I think someone mentioned in this thread that the single coils SG3's would have to be routed to fit standard humbuckers. Possibly you can find some Fender humbuckers that are made with the coils stacked on top of each other and will fit into the routed cavities.

I know what you mean about the necks. It's definately different when you start out on a slim tapered neck and go to the SG3. The SG3 is still a very playable neck. I have seen bigger on some Les Pauls to where I almost can't play them. lol My axcess is not quite as chunky as my SG3 but it by no means is as slim as a 60's style neck. It might be some kind of hybrid. The axccess is perfect for 70's and 80's style hard rock and some so-called metal songs. I wish I could get that 70's tribute SG with a Floyd Rose trem. I would be making payments on one right now. lol Later Dude, Keep on Rockin in the Free world. Rewd

Hey Tom, A belated Happy New Year to you also! That Tog pot sounds interesting. I have never used one before but is better than just a 3 way switch. The neck is going to be exactly like on my flying V. I think the 61 reissues had the 60's slim tapered neck. They are fast necks and the finishes resemble my V too. Those type of finishes don't get sticky on the neck so your thumb just glides up and down it. You also gotta like the 24 frets. The price is almost at custom level though. Like I said I am not a big fan of the Bigsby. Its an oversized one trick pony. The trem arm can get in your way if you like to strum like Jimmy Page and it doesn't go into tension which limits what you can do with it. So I guess the price and the Bigsby would stop me personally from getting one. Here's some different pics of my Les Paul axcess and my Schecter V hope they are of better quality. I know they are not SG3's but thought you might like to see. Any be cool and Keep on Rockin Bro Rewd.

Hey Tom, Merry Christmas! Here's one in lime green. Available in Lime Burst, cobalt, orange and red fade. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SGDXLICB-13?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=none&gclid=CKjSq5jOtrQCFStgMgod6ggAsQ I like most of this guitar. I am not a big fan of the bigsby tremelo as far as playing but asthetically it looks great! The only other thing I am not big on is the 3 way selector switch I prefer the 6 way rotary like on ours. other than that everything else is tip top.

Hey Tom, What's happening? Things are good still banging on my guitars. If you get a chance check out the 70's tribute SG guitar for 2013. Pretty cool! 24 frets, Dirty Finger pups and comes in ebony, red and sunburst for $899. Only drag is a HS case is seperate but still a nice buy. Man I am getting serious GAS for this. Well hope all is well. Merry Christmas to everyone on Gibson blog! Rewd.

What's up my rockin bros. Here's a pic of my Schecter V with Blackout pups, ebony FB, grover tuners, 24 frets, speed tapered neck and FR trem.

Hey Tom What's up Bro? How are things? Good I hope! Funny how things work out. Just as I thought I was in the position to have to sell my beloved SG3 things turn around. I will be keeping her after all. I also had the opportunity to trade my Epiphone Custom SG EX for a mint 2010 Schecter ATX Blackjack flying V with a Floyd Rose. Its an awesome metal shredder. Slim tapered satin neck, ebony FB, 24 frets, Grover tuners and all Mahogany It's Black satin color with aged triple binding. The guitar was made in Korea and assembled in USA. It has the Seymour Duncan Blackouts which I like much more than EMG's just a personal taste thing. I happened to be in the local guitar store when the kid and his mother brought it in. He had gotten it for Christmas and only played it a few times but he doesn't like the V shape for playing. He prefers to sit and play alot apparently. Anyhoo I think it's a good buy for $400. I'll post some pics whenever I get my camera away from my daughter. LOL Peace Bro and Keep On Rockin!! P.S. here's some info on the guitar a pic of a white one is at bottom of page http://www.schecterguitars.com/Products/Guitar/Blackjack-ATX-V-1-FR.aspx

Hey Tom its been a while. hope all is well. Here's a link to a used 07' SG3. I think the description is a little deceptive and the price a little high. I need to keep an eye on it. If it sells it gives me an approx. selling price for mine. i am at a crossroads and may have to sell one of my guitars. I hope things change and I get to keep her. check it out and let me know what you think. Rewd. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251012337285&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

Hey Tom, What's up. My SG3 sits perfect in its case. The case is a little different than some I've seen. The top cover is contoured up in the center and has a combination lock instead of the common padlock on one of the buckles. Also the handle is like a double leather handle instead of the common single leather covered handle you see on most cases. Hope that helps. Rewd.

Hey Tom, What's up? It's been a while. Whatcha been up to? I have been having fun jamming on my Les Paul Axcess. I love the FR tremelo and the weight is easy on my back. I have absolutely no probs with the guitar going out of tuning. My SG3 has kind of been neglected. Just sitting in its case lately. Even tho I have decreased the number of guitars I now own I still have a prob saying which one is my fave. They are all great guitars. Even my Epi Custom SG GX is a shredders dream guitar. I gave the Epi Custom SG EX to my son. He loves it too. He likes to play a lot of Metallica so it fits his style just fine. In ref to this green SG. As far as I remember the SG was not introduced until 1961. That guitar sure looks like a 61' model to me. Someone can sure correct me if I am wrong. Later Bro Keep On Rockin!

Hey guys whats up? I haven't been to this site in quite a while and have to say I have noticed some new pics of some most excellent representations of the SG 3 and SG Custom guitars. Thanks for posting and congrats. I have to admit I am envious and it gives me a lot of G.A.S. Thanks Rewd

Hey Tom, Whats happening? I finally got some pics of my new LP. The lighting wasn't the greatest but will have to do. Keep on Rockin Bro

Hey Tom, Whats happening? Thats a sweet looking guitar but the buy now price is more than I paid for mine new and I don't think they have gone up in value yet. I might pay $1000-$1200 depending on how it played and the shape it is in. Any way thats my 2 cents worth. Keep on Rockin Bro Rewd P.S. i still don't have access to a camera yet will post pics as soon as I do.

Yea h and my daughter is away with the camera and my phone doesn't take pics. hoping to get camera later this week. This is the most awesome Les Paul for my needs and really when you look at the price of a standard and all the mods the Custom shop makes it is not out of line. I paid $3449 tax included and they set it up for me at no additional cost. the action is great.

Hey Tom you are correct 500T's are Gibson's hot ceramic bridge pups but my guitar has the 496R/498T pups. the 496R is ceramic in the neck but the 498T has Alnico V mags. they are pretty hot. Basically the same pup as the Angus Young Pup without the varnished wire windings. anyway i have had a spot of bad luck and can't get to my camera for a while. i will post pics as soon as I can. Good to talk to you again. Later Bro and Keep on Rockin

Hey Tom, Whats happening? I finally got my Les Paul Axcess guitar. It is now my fave guitar. The upper fret access is unbelievable and the weight is close to an SG. The pups are hot but not too hot and each pup split coils. On a 10 scale I have to give it a 15. The neck is slim and fast plus the Floyd Rose puts it over the top. I don't have a camera at this time so a pic by Gibson will have to do til I get my camera back. Keep on Rockin Bro http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-Custom/Les-Paul-Axcess-Standard.aspx BTW I bought the Gun Metal Gray one.

Hey Tom, how are you? Long time no see. I've been real busy haven't been on the forum in a long time. months actually. I ordered that Les Paul axcess finally it should be arriving in a couple of weeks can,t wait.

Hey Tom, I've been real busy lately and haven't been to the forum. I missed both those sales so I couldn't get any close up looks but from the small pics they looked great. I'm still waiting on my money. It should get here around the 20th and then I can get my axe. Let me know how you are doing. P.S. My email is temp. down.

Hey Tom, Yeah the Dirty Fingers are the hottest pickups Gibson currently makes. They have more bottom end than the 500T pups. I really love them. I have the 500T pups in my V and I like them also. Yeah The Epiphone Custon SG I have is an awesome axe for the price. I hear you about always looking at guitars. My main thing is that my guitars are light, have player friendly necks and they each sound different.

Chances are you are right Tom, The 496R pup is usually paired up with the 500T on V's and Explorers and various other models. Now on the axcess it is paired up with the 498T which is not as hot as the 500T ceramic pup. Hard to always tell the pickup when you use all the effects Hendrix does but it sounds like it to me. I could be wrong but I think the Angus Young sig pickup is based on the 498T. Here are specs on 498T pups http://store.gibson.com/Products/Pickups-and-Electronics/Humbucker-Pickups/498T-Hot-Alnico-Bridge.aspx Here are specs on Angus Young Sig pups http://store.gibson.com/Products/Pickups-and-Electronics/Humbucker-Pickups/Angus-Young-Signature-Humbucker.aspx Here's a Gibson pickup output chart that helps you compare how hot the various pups are

Hey Tom, just as a price comparison. Here's the custom SG coming out. I am not going to knock anything about any guitar but I know which one has the better features for me at relatively the same cost. http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-Custom-SG-Standard-Historic-Reissue-Electric-Guitar-with-Maestro?sku=517507