Gibson 2016 SG Standard P90 T

[Heck Wilson]

Has anyone purchased this guitar or played one? It's on my list. I've been playing a telecaster for a while but other guy in my band plays a strat. I need a different tone. Never had a guitar with p90s. I once owned a '72 black SG with humbuckers but sold it .

[darling67]

I haven't played the Standard P90, but I did play the Standard humbucker model. Not the same thing, I know. But it felt good... nice neck. Same guitar, different pickups.

 

Between that, and If it sounds anything like my 2010 Classic with P90s, then I'd say you can't go wrong.

[Waterfall]

Has anyone purchased this guitar or played one? It's on my list. I've been playing a telecaster for a while but other guy in my band plays a strat. I need a different tone. Never had a guitar with p90s. I once owned a '72 black SG with humbuckers but sold it .

 

Hi Heck Wilson,

 

I just purchased a new Gibson 2016 SG Standard P-90 Traditional Spec in Heritage Cherry.

 

It looks good and has slightly wider neck than the 2016 Standard HiPerf model. It plays well, but I am new to the Forum and new to electrics, so I'm still learning.

 

My only gripe is that the intonation was off and I couldn't play it straight out of the box - as advertised - without it sounding out of tune. :(

Once I get the intonation sorted I think it will be great. :)

 

Waterfall

[Heck Wilson]

Thanks. I'm torn between the P90s and Humbuckers. I really like the looks of the '61 reissue and it has the '57 classic pickups. Nice to hear good things about the neck. I play a mexican tele right now but my hands are too big for it. I owned a '72 SG back in the day and I need that feel back.

[Ronnie Robinson]

Thanks. I'm torn between the P90s and Humbuckers. I really like the looks of the '61 reissue and it has the '57 classic pickups. Nice to hear good things about the neck. I play a mexican tele right now but my hands are too big for it. I owned a '72 SG back in the day and I need that feel back.

 

The 61 is a great sounding and playing guitar but you need to try one the necks are not the same as on a standard .....as always need to try before buying.

[poopcicle]

Have had one for a couple months now. I bought it to chek the P90 box on my Sg collection. Since getting it, I cant put it down..... My Tweedy, My special t with minis have all been on extended nap time!