houndman55 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Hey, One thing I've never understood is this: If the Les Paul is the most iconic gibson guitar right now why is the sg the best selling gibson model? Can someone please explain this to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmis Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Probably because the fact that a SG is cheaper to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Hey, One thing I've never understood is this: If the Les Paul is the most iconic gibson guitar right now why is the sg the best selling gibson model? Can someone please explain this to me? source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertAndersson Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 http://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Musical-Instruments-Solid-Body-Electric-Guitars/zgbs/musical-instruments/11971421/ref=zg_bs_nav_MI_3_11971381 http://gearpipe.com/best-sellers-top-10-best-selling-electric-guitars-at-guitar-center/ Scanning the web for an answer, found two top lists. Looks like many wants the LP, the Epi version seems to be doing alright. No sign of SG though... //Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsinla Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 http://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Musical-Instruments-Solid-Body-Electric-Guitars/zgbs/musical-instruments/11971421/ref=zg_bs_nav_MI_3_11971381 http://gearpipe.com/best-sellers-top-10-best-selling-electric-guitars-at-guitar-center/ Scanning the web for an answer, found two top lists. Looks like many wants the LP, the Epi version seems to be doing alright. No sign of SG though... //Robert Nice start for your research but these lists are current sales. I have also heard that Gibson has sold more SG's too but cannot figure out where I heard that. I did see other sources claiming Gibson has made more SG's than any other model including this list here: Iconic Guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houndman55 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 http://www2.gibson.com/News-Lifestyle/Features/en-us/the-sg-standard-414.aspx That my source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Hey, One thing I've never understood is this: If the Les Paul is the most iconic gibson guitar right now why is the sg the best selling gibson model? Can someone please explain this to me? I think its cos of the Les Pauls heritage... It was one of the first ever solid body designs along with the Strat. Plus all of the famous guitarists that have used them over the years to create some of the most classic rock sounds ever.. And Les Paul himself. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Gibson SG best selling Gibson of all time - 2009 article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I LOVE SG's, that's no secret. It is ironic, to me at least, that the Les Paul portion of this forum gets probably 5-10 times as much traffic, and postings, as the SG forum. WHY?! Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my Les Paul's, too! But, after 40 years, of not owning an SG (30 years I didn't play at all, and only recently, when Gibson went back to their own original spec's (wider bevels and horn tapering) like the early 60's SG's), have I gotten back into SG's...in a BIG way! Why now? Well, basically for the reason already stated. I didn't care that much, for the versions from '70 on, with less beveling, and no horn tapers! Some "Norlin" era SG's had almost no beveling, to none in some areas. That "killed" every thing about the SG that I loved, for a long time. But, with the '61 reissue, and finally the "Original," and "61 Les Paul Tribute" they're back. The "Captain" Kirk Douglas SG Custom is an AWESOME version, of the SG Custom of the late '60's, even with it's Rosewood board. So, there's LOTS of SG Love, once again, in this house! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
american cheez Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 you wanna know why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyK Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Well... my SG Standard is a lovely guitar. I've owned a couple of Les Pauls (still own one) and they're so beautiful and iconic, BUT... my SG is light, has a great neck with easy access to the top frets, and the classic 57s absolutely rock. If I had to own just one guitar, I honestly think I'd choose my SG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Yeah, if I had to own ONE "Gibson," it would probably be my SG! But, I'd have to have a Telecaster, Strat, and Ric 12-string, as well. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I have always loved the look of the SG's - those 1960's models just look so 'right' - it's amazing to me to think that they could just make them so perfectly shaped and styled right from day one - when I look at all designs that have come and gone since, the SG stands out as the best styled guitar of all. .... that 'n Angus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Les Pauls Rule nuff said.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Les Pauls Rule nuff said.. I your world (which is fine!), but in my world, SG's Overrule Les Paul's! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Because the SG is the true premier Gibson guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratm_82 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I never had a SG, maybe one day I can compare it with others so I can have a truthful and solid argument, I'm happy with what I have though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 They're light, they're easy to play, they're not all that expensive (depending upon the model) and they sound great through a Marshall stack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 All love for SG's aside, in the right hands, any decent guitar can be awesome! But, after playing Les Paul's, and ES-series Gibsons, for years, I still tend to favor the SG, now that it's returned to my guitar "arsenal." And, for all of the affore mentioned reasons, and (maybe?) just that indefinable affinity one has, for any particular guitar, style or brand. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I think that the Les Paul is a better instrument (all things being equal) but the SG is the one which would end up getting the most playing time. I know I started that Anti-GAS thread but you really need to get one of each... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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