camila Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 i can't decide between a gibson Les Paul and a Gibson SG. i was hoping i could get some pros and cons. i already prefer the sg bcause of the comfort but was wondering about the sound. i would also like toknow how a gibson sg/lp compares to a fender stratocaster. i play blues some jazz and rock/heavy rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinFish Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I thought you couldn't decide between a SG Standard and Robot SG? Anyway, Les Paul's and SG's are two different beasts. There are the obvious things, comfort, weight, style. The Les Paul because it is heavier often sounds heavier and seems to resonate more and produce more sustain. I think in choosing an SG you are giving up a little bit tone wise, to me it is worth it, to others it isn't. SG's and Les Paul's are pretty difficult to compare to a Strat, it is the difference between a humbucker and a single coil pickup. The Gibson's have a much warmer sound, more mids(especially in an SG) and more Lows. Also humbucker's are generally louder and will cause your amp to "break up"(distort) more easily. Strat's are really great for clean tones and clarity, because you can really hear the highs they are great for reggae/ska type strumming and great for any thing from blues to jazz. There are many more differences, but those are just a few, hope I was able to help. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demoryn Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Here's the best advice you'll get: find the nearest dealer, drive out, and try them out. I could give lots of nice adjectives describing the different sounds and feels, but it matters like this you've got to judge for yourself. You'll know if it feels right when you strap it on, and it you'll know the difference in sounds when you play em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Here's the best advice you'll get: find the nearest dealer' date=' drive out, and try them out. I could give lots of nice adjectives describing the different sounds and feels, but it matters like this you've got to judge for yourself. You'll know if it feels right when you strap it on, and it you'll know the difference in sounds when you play em[/quote'] +1 This is the only way to find the guitar YOU like. Greetings Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinFish Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Here's the best advice you'll get: find the nearest dealer' date=' drive out, and try them out. I could give lots of nice adjectives describing the different sounds and feels, but it matters like this you've got to judge for yourself. You'll know if it feels right when you strap it on, and it you'll know the difference in sounds when you play em[/quote']Great advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg420blues Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 i can't decide between a gibson Les Paul and a Gibson SG. i was hoping i could get some pros and cons. i already prefer the sg bcause of the comfort but was wondering about the sound.i would also like toknow how a gibson sg/lp compares to a fender stratocaster. i play blues some jazz and rock/heavy rock. I'm sure I'm gonna get a lot of smack for this, but I have to say that IMHO, most of your tone is gonna come from your playing. Pickups are play a close second ... but if you play jazz and blues, and your technique is there, you should be able to make most any guitar sound good, no? But I digress. To me, the LP is heavier and will be a bit thicker sounding. SG will be lighter but has a bit more mids to it. A lot of it will depend on the pickups you get. P90s are going to be not quite as hot, but nice and nasty. The burstbuckers are hot and buttery. The 490/498's in the SG Standard are hot and got bite. I could go on and on .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg420blues Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Here's the best advice you'll get: find the nearest dealer' date=' drive out, and try them out. I could give lots of nice adjectives describing the different sounds and feels, but it matters like this you've got to judge for yourself. You'll know if it feels right when you strap it on, and it you'll know the difference in sounds when you play em[/quote'] +111111 - Freakin' word. Forget my last post and follow Demoryn's advice ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Name a bunch of songs you'd like to play. Name a bunch that have guitar tone in them that you really like to listen to. Then, look at what kind of guitars are used to make those sounds. As far as personal preferences, you simply have to strap them on. The big picture? Look at my avatar pic, I really don't need anything beyond what you see there.... 1. Get a Les Paul. It's expensive, but you'll likely never sell it if you get a good one. 2. Then get a Strat. You now have 90% of the Rock, Blues and Country world covered. 3. Then get a good tube amp. You'll be amazed how different good guitars sound thru a good amp. 4. Start looking around at SG's, Telecasters, and all the hollow bodies to decide what's really missing from your rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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