lpdeluxe Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I don't prefer one over the over. Right now I'm spending more time with my SG, because I just installed a Bigsby B5 on it (first Bigsby since I retired my Chat Atkins back in '97). The SG is a fast guitar: great neck, cool looks, a nice bite to the sound, what's not to like? The Les Paul Deluxe is heavier, clunkier, limited upper fret access (but only in comparison to the SG), but when I plug it in, it sings to me. The SG has a more generic sound, to my ears, and I'll gladly put up with the LP's slight flaws in order to feel that sound permeate the room. Appearance is a toss up: I love the retro Lester, also dig the '60s modernistic SG. Both of them suffer in comparison to my 335, but what wouldn't? I'm just grateful that I can afford three examples of the best electrics that Gibson makes. I'm just a fool for these Gibsons, and wouldn't want to live without any one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfine Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I've got to say I prefer the SG. I've had some of each over the years, my first really good electric was a '67 SG Standard that I bought new when I was in high school, but I've had LP's too. Actually, the Les Paul balances better on the strap for me, but my back can't handle the weight anymore! Plus, I think SG's just look cooler. A regular mahogany SG may not have the bite of a maple-topped LP, but they still soung great--and I've kind of got the best of both worlds with my SG Supreme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickey Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 The LP is a woman you bring home to meet your parents. The SG is a bar **** you have fun with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinosauria Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I prefer the looks, weight, access, and overall playability of the SG. It's much more versatile than the LP. Don't get me wrong though the LP is great at what it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpdeluxe Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 The LP is a woman you bring home to meet your parents. The SG is a bar **** you have fun with! Ha ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G McBride Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I love them both. I have a Studio Model LP and a Standard SG. I love to play them both. I do think the SG is a little faster than the LP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Well i dont think buckethead isnt getting a SG sig so thats a plus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laney1566 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Access!!! To any fret I want without having to change the way I hold the neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I like the SG more than the LP because it's just purti-er. Is that a word? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06SGdude Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I love the sound and the feel. A les paul sounds too dark and heavy for me, i like playing "Green Onions" type stuff on it and it's perfect, just grab it and have a great time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothecurious Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Lighter weight, easier upper fret access, flat top, better looking design over IMO thats why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happydog Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Despite these faults' date=' the LP was still so popular that Gibson never dropped it - it's gotta be the magic, mystique, voodoo, mojo, whatever...[/quote'] Actually (and someone's probably beaten me to this) the Les Paul was out of production for a while. 1961-1968. They did issue the SG "Les Pauls" but for all intents and purposes, it was out of production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St James Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 The easy access, and with my 66 Special with P-90's the TONE !!! I LOVE P-90's and have a dozen GIBBY"S that have em.... IMHO the best single coil ever made and though there are countess other manufacturers making them NO-one has yet to improve on the GIBSON SOAP BAR OR DOG EAR. They used to make a VINTAGE P-90 I wonder why they discontinued it and why they decided to call a P-100 a H -90...same thing. Would be nice if they made P-100's with 4 wire conductor so you can coil tap em and have the best P-90;s and P-100's BACK on track..the SG just feels comfy kind of like a BLUESHAWK or a ES-339 or 336. The only flaw I can see in a SG is the place where they put the strap button behind the neck slot.....I always move mine to the horn but with today's less expensive SG;s I can see them breaking since the faded specials are not a one piece body as they were in 66 There is a NEW SG the ZOOT SUIT that is DISAPPOINTING BIG TIME, they look cheap, have see through pups, a weird headstock.....just to dressy for an SG the beauty of an SG is it's simplicity. I added a TONE PRO bridge and stop tail and I can hear the change in tone and the length of sustain. Theonly ting that I don;t get is why they do not hold there value but a LP JR still is out of control for it's price MY FAVORITE SG:S I have are my 66 special my 61 LES PAUL CUSTOM ( first SG in white !!!). my 71 Standard and MOST RECENTLY a SG SILVERBURST which I put in a set of original 58 humbuckers I had in my parts draw...WOW ! It;s the TONE and ease of playability that really makes the SG what it is !!!! St James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakehaus Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Comfort? I dunno. In the past 2 years, I've had 5 LPs (R7, R8, R9, DC, Standard)... just couldn't play 'em. I mean, they sounded great - not like an SG - different... more depth I guess. I just couldn't adjust to something - can't put my finger on it. They're all gone now. I still have my 76 SG Standard, and I just picked up a 71 Special and instantly took to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Man, ya miss a few weeks...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I like the wider fret-board on the SG for chord work..... But both my Les Pauls kick both my SG's asses in every other way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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