Chuck S Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Just wanted to introduce myself. Just bought my first Gibson Guitar. I wrangled a lot over what to get based on a lot of posts here in the SG site. Went to my Local Guitar Center and tried out several. Tried the Special, a 120th Edition and a few others hanging on the wall, plus a used Special edition. I wasn't to keen on some of the newer editions, especially the special. Seemed like the finish they used on the neck made it very sticky and restricted a lot of speed up and down the neck. Went back a few times and made up my mind I wanted an SG with a natural finish especially in the neck area. I really wanted a Sunburst finish, but I got an email from Sam Ash for a deal on a 70's tribute and a 60's tribute. That led me to here to try and figure out which one was best. I finally decided on the 60's edition since the BB1 and BB2 were supposedly the closes to the original (if I'm wrong on that don't pound me)and all the positive things I read in regards to the neck radius and comfort ability. I know a lot of that is purest and taste. I did not get the new tuning system. I've been playing now for about 1 year and a half on two Fender Strats I own. Gotta say I was really concerned because of some of the Bad Ju ju I read about fit and finish especially with sharp frets. I was absolutely thrilled to find this guitar in great condition. The intonation was right on, the strings at a height I like and man the sound. Doesn't matter what Amp mode I put it on with my Fender Mustang III...it sounds great. I appreciate all ya'lls advice and look forward to learning more and playing more. I won't post a picture, it is Chocolate brown and there are plenty of pics that do it justice on this site already. What a steal for $599.00. If your thinking about one...get it now. One other thing, I found it interesting the neck seems longer than my fenders, didn't think two or three frets would make that much of a difference and the higher part of the neck seems really much easier to reach than on my fenders. Thanks for the help in picking out my 2013 60's Tribute SG! [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Welcome Chuck & congrats on the new Gibson. I just scored the chocolate brown 70's tribute one and these guitars are a great buy for that price. I hope it brings you years of enjoyment and will most definitely make you a better player. More playing time will naturally ensure that. Enjoy & welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 We have a "rule" here...Photos, or IT DIDN'T HAPPEN! Â CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 . Welcome. Â Nice deal. Congrats. Â Â How about a pic or two? . . B) Â Â . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graphic Autist Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Congrats on the new SG! My ebony 2013 60's Tribute gets the most use of all my guitars. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I love mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 We have a "rule" here...Photos, or IT DIDN'T HAPPEN! Â CB Â He's not kidding :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 We have a "rule" here...Photos, or IT DIDN'T HAPPEN! Â CB He's not kidding :) Oh yes - I wanna see them pics, too. Inexplicably I'm badly addicted to guitar porn ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck S Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Pics posted on a new Subject tab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Hey Chuck I love the finish on that baby. Is that 2-piece or 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck S Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 Hey Chuck I love the finish on that baby. Is that 2-piece or 1? How do you tell? I've seen some of the discussion, but where do you look for the seams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck S Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 How do you tell? I've seen some of the discussion, but where do you look for the seams? O.K I see it now, I traced the straight lines in the finish to the heel of the guitar and I see three distinct changes in wood...so i'd say a three piece... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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