[Gibson sg Setup questions?]

I set mine up like the manual calls for to show clearance on the 9th fret when pressing the 14th fret if my memory is correct. I think that is about the neck being in a known position since many don't have a neck straight edge. If its too high e to e I loosen the strings and try lowering the bridge. After all that I shoot for around .060 on the low E at the 12th fret and .040 to .050 on the high e at the 12th fret. I find decimal measurements easier to work with and more accurate. This has worked for me on anything that has a good neck and decent frets.

[SG HP hard cases]

I have all the others, but not that one. :(

 

If Gibson would put out their new SG HP's with a Rosewood fretboard instead of Richlite, I would have one tomorrow!

 

I'm wondering if the HP line will survive the new head guy. I seemed to get the impression he is back to basics for a while until they get in the black. I just bought 2 close out 2018 SG's and the inspection form showed they both were produced late summer 2017 as 2018's. That means they sat unsold on some bodies inventory for a year and a half. How can any company produce and ship to dealers if inventory is sitting dead so long. One was a Cherry Standard and the other was a Bourbon Faded. Pretty standard stuff that should sell.

[SG HP hard cases]

I was actually referring to the newer version that looks like a molded composite with a Carbon Fiber appearance. I think they started in 2018. Some of the Strip and Flip dealers have them. I have not seen them for sale as a stand alone product anywhere.They seem to only come with the HP series. I have attached a photo of one of them.

[SG HP hard cases]

Those new SG HP cases sure do look nice. How are in person?

[Gibson case smell - how to get rid of it]

I just ordered a new Gibson just for the wonderful sweet aroma of Tone... ahhh

If Gibson offered a air freshener in the "Aroma of Tone" it would be in high demand and on Back Order at every retail outlet.

[Guitar Stand and Hangars Damage Gibson Nitro Finish]

Its just nitrocellulose... Poly is fine with rubber... So are oil finishes.

Acrylic Lacquer seems to have the same issue. I refinished a rescued Dean Vendetta with that and it can't stand the contact either. I hang it by the neck and its finished with Tru Oil and its ok.

[Does Gibson still make amps?]

I happened to catch a interview of JC at Winter NAMM and near the end of the interview he was asked about Gibson making Amps again. It seemed to have caught JC off base a bit. He is usually more dialed in on every question. He didn't say no but didn't offer any plans were in the works. I expect they are focused on getting the business back in profit and running smooth before jumping in a new direction. It would seem to be a winner and a good addition to the business.

[Guitar Stand and Hangars Damage Gibson Nitro Finish]

Its not just Gibson's that do this. It seems any Guitar with a lacquer finish is subject to damage. You would think months or years of drying would be enough but whatever the reaction is seems pretty powerful.