brad1 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 It's an SGJ. They are on sale right now for an unbelievably low price, and I just couldn't pass it up. And I am sooo glad I didn't. I LOVE THIS GUITAR!!!!!!!! What a great guitar! I love the finish, Fireburst Satin. The neck is perfect. It needed no set up out of the box. However I wanted to put on 10s and lower the bridge somewhat. So I did. And now it's even better. No buzzes anywhere. No scratches, or imperfections of any kind that I can detect. It came with a graphtech nut that is really nice. Putting on 10s didn't require any mods to the nut. The 61 Zebras are great sounding pups IMO. I think the gold logo on the headstock looks good too. My plans were to put covers on the pups and change the knobs. But I must say...the longer I have it...the more I kinda like the way it looks. And it sounds fantastic. My G400 is a little darker sounding. The SGJ has a maple neck (instead of mahogany like the g400), and has 24 frets. Is there a better guitar you can buy right now for $489? I don't think there is. Here are the required pics... My SG Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 What a surprise - a Gibson guitar in an Epi subforum. Beautiful catch though, HNGD, congrats on a Gibby at an Epi price! =D> Looks darn nice, and I guess she deserves a hardcase. Did you get one for her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Wait a minute. That's a new Gibson SGJ, with a banner on the fretboard, for $489? Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobF_ Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Congrats! I've been eyeballing that page in the catalog :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 What a surprise - a Gibson guitar in an Epi subforum. Beautiful catch though, HNGD, congrats on a Gibby at an Epi price! =D> Looks darn nice, and I guess she deserves a hardcase. Did you get one for her? Thanks Cap! Yeah I did it on purpose. I know so many more of the Epi folks at the site. And of course I wanted to give you guys a bunch of GAS! I guess I should have put it in the Lounge. Oh well... No case. I could not afford to buy one right now, so I risked it. And I was very lucky it got here from Indiana in excellent condition. I got it from GC. I did get a free "Deluxe Gig Bag" with it. It's the nicest Gig bag I've ever seen. That's about the nicest thing I can say about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 Wait a minute. That's a new Gibson SGJ, with a banner on the fretboard, for $489? Wow. That was my first reaction as well. Congrats! I've been eyeballing that page in the catalog :) Thank You! Me too! And the GAS was too much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 ... And the GAS was too much! Glad you found a cure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 damn fine guitar Brad !! I like the burst and the FB grain is off the charts ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 She's just beautiful-mahogany top and body?For that price they should have wrapped up in fancy paper and put ribbons on it,because it was certainly a gift.Without the pup covers she looks like she could have a really raunchy snarl but once you get the covers on them she'll no doubt take people by surprise when they hear the heavy tone coming from such a pretty little thing.Congrats and enjoy the newest member of your guitarsenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 damn fine guitar Brad !! I like the burst and the FB grain is off the charts ! Thanks very much! They did send me one with some nice looking wood, didn't they? Having a hard time not looking at it when I'm not playing it. But rest assured Mr. B.....I am playin' it like I stole it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 She's just beautiful-mahogany top and body?For that price they should have wrapped up in fancy paper and put ribbons on it,because it was certainly a gift.Without the pup covers she looks like she could have a really raunchy snarl but once you get the covers on them she'll no doubt take people by surprise when they hear the heavy tone coming from such a pretty little thing.Congrats and enjoy the newest member of your guitarsenal. Thanks Bonzoboy! Yep, it's a mahogany body, and a maple neck. Looks like the body is made of 3 pieces. It's quite light. Only weighs 6.87 lbs. My G400 weighs 8 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomse Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Hey great guitar you have there. I have a a 2014 Gibson Futura SG. They are great guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Hey great guitar you have there. I have a a 2014 Gibson Futura SG. They are great guitars Thanks! Are those Futuras the ones with the bucker in the back and a P90 in the neck? If so, I would really like to play one of those someday. They look very inviting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomse Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Thanks! Are those Futuras the ones with the bucker in the back and a P90 in the neck? If so, I would really like to play one of those someday. They look very inviting! Yes it does the p90 sidewinder is like nothing i ever heard . I didn't buy it for the auto tunes i got it for its pickup set up great sounding guitar . I will put a picture of it up later i got it in the Pacific Blue I love how it fades from dark to light and the wood work shows . Its a lot of guitar for a 1000. bucks.The Set up is great and the fit and finish i flawless. And i like the SG with out a lot of clear As you i just love guitars.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Yes it does the p90 sidewinder is like nothing i ever heard . I didn't buy it for the auto tunes i got it for its pickup set up great sounding guitar . I will put a picture of it up later i got it in the Pacific Blue I love how it fades from dark to light and the wood work shows . Its a lot of guitar for a 1000. bucks.The Set up is great and the fit and finish i flawless. And i like the SG with out a lot of clear As you i just love guitars.. Yeah post some pics for sure. I'd love to see it! I have my new SG sitting in its stand right beside my TV set as I watch football. That way I can stare at it between plays and during commercials. And as you can see, my cat Sydney has taken a shine to the guitar also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomse Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I can see the cat loves the SG as well as you do . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobF_ Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I almost bought one today, but they had the cherry and vintage, not like Brad's ... However, the '61 pups rock! Kind of a dilemma for me. I'm thinking of one of these as a platform for SD P-Rails with TS Rings. The '61s sounded too good to yank. Maybe I'll pick one and play it for a while, then decide whether to go ahead with p-rails ... damn first-world problems :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeko Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 That color and finish is outstanding. I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 I almost bought one today, but they had the cherry and vintage, not like Brad's ... However, the '61 pups rock! Kind of a dilemma for me. I'm thinking of one of these as a platform for SD P-Rails with TS Rings. The '61s sounded too good to yank. Maybe I'll pick one and play it for a while, then decide whether to go ahead with p-rails ... damn first-world problems :) Yeah I think the Fireburst is the best of the bunch myself. But I have noticed that selection is sold out at a lot of places. Hey, you can't go wrong with the P-rails. Whatever you decide, I think getting one now might be wise. I have a feeling that by November they will probably be back to $544, or maybe even $599. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 That color and finish is outstanding. I love it! Thank you kindly! I reeeeeeeealy like it too!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StRanger7032 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I almost bought one today, but they had the cherry and vintage, not like Brad's ... However, the '61 pups rock! Kind of a dilemma for me. I'm thinking of one of these as a platform for SD P-Rails with TS Rings. The '61s sounded too good to yank. Maybe I'll pick one and play it for a while, then decide whether to go ahead with p-rails ... damn first-world problems :) I built my '14 SG Standard with the P-Rails and Triple Shot rings. I can give you some pointers on a few tricky installation issues if you choose to go that route. Very much worth it IMO. Sorry to get off topic-nice guitar, OP, and congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Sorry to get off topic-nice guitar, OP, and congrats! No problem. Thank you! Buying this guitar has led to so many unexpected consequences. I am learning so much from this guitar. These zebras have Alnico V magnets in them. They are very bright, articulate and responsive. They are very different from all the other humbuckers I have in my other guitars. So it's almost like having to start over again. I am learning how to use these with different pedals, and in different configurations. And for the first time I am using the controls on my guitar- a lot! They are so responsive too. There is a big difference when you move the toggle switch. And now I can really use the volume and tone pots. And there is a significant difference when I do! You don't have to move the volume much at all to clean up the tone. I'm using the tone knobs a lot also to get some great sounds. It's so much fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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