daveinspain Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 WOW.... Now this is a SG. Too bad it's so expensive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat&mouse Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I'd have to agree. I like the fact that you can pick whether you want the "aged" finish, but it's basically just a VOS SG. I like the Maestro though. I dislike the fact that it has nickel hardware instead of chrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickey Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I don't like it. The guitar is ridiculously overpriced, the contours and bevels are very chintzy, and the "aged" finish is phony. When I pay for a new guitar, I want a new guitar finish on it--I'll "age" it myself & put the battle scars on it. A big thumbs down to this guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deelaz Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Robby Krieger is my hero, if i had the money i wouldnt buy it! overpriced! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbomb76 Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Pros: - while I complain that the early/mid-60's SG reissues Gibson attempts to make lack certain aesthetics to make them TRULY accurate (lack of horn-tapers, bad finishes, etc), this one's color is pretty accurate and the bevel work is actually period-correct for the majority of later-60's models....NOW HOW COME THEY IGNORED THE "MAJORITY" OF EARLY/MID-60's AESTHETICS FOR THE HISTORIC SG?!?!?!? - Great neck profile - accurate bridge Cons: - PRE-AGED GUITARS SUCK - Nickel hardware SHOULD be chrome on a "reissue" of a late '64 and on SG model (this one being a '68-71 style after all) - Limited runs this small make such a guitar untouchable for most (although I wouldn't buy a pre-dented/smashed-up guitar "new" anyway) I'll pass, but they should use this as a springboard for a late-60's Historic model when they wise-up and retool the early/mid-60's one the right way. ;) Then I'll buy one of each gladly! H-Bomb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmiJAMM Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 For 8K you could by a real '67. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 For 8K you could by a real '67. Seriously... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 The aged one is much too expensive. But what about the V.O.S. version of it. It´s around 2900.- Euros over here. Still a lot of money, I know. But if I didn´t have the A.Y. and if I didn´t hate nickel hardware and if it played alright. Why not? I hate aged guitars anyway. Greetings Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geff Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Like most people here (I think) I really do not see the point of the aged guitars. Gibson are not the only manufacturers making such things at stupid prices. Clearly they are aimed at collectors and not players but you have to have serious cash (and be really bored) to be collecting things like that. I also dont see the point of cheaper "aged" guitars like Fender "Road worn" series and so on. If I wanted a "worn" guitar I would buy used and save some money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MI_Canuck Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 i don't really see the appeal, but i guess for someone that's a big Robbie Krieger fan.. maybe... i personally don't see the point of the aged finish (ie. fake, not real usage) and the bevels are about the nastiest I've ever seen on an SG - that's my biggest beef with it... and i'm not a fan of trems on SGs... unless it's a real '60's SG... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameswithesg Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 wow i didnt realize how horrid those bevels are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmiJAMM Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Hey, looks like a price cut in isle 5. Down from 8K to 4. Yesssss, I'm definitely picking one up today! Soon I shall own Robby's very own authenticated chips, dings, scratches & buckle-rashed guitar! http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-Custom-Robbie-Krieger-SG-VOSElectric-Guitar?sku=501767 jk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booga Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 So I bought the VOS version of this, and from a playing, and sound point of view, I love it. *BUT*........... something was playing on my mind, somehow it didn't seem quite right, looks-wise. It's supposed to have the body of a 69-71 standard, and it does indeed have period correct half-assed horn contouring, but still something......... Anyway, to cut a long story short I've now spotted it. The body shape is wrong. The Krieger is seemingly using a current production production template. The body width is too high on the upper bout, and to low on the lower bout. It's like the whole body shape has been slid upwards. Firstly, here's the Krieger.......... Now observe the standard below (it's actually either a 67, or a 68, regardless of the horn shape. Goes to show there's no definate rule of thumb). The basic shape appears to be atypical of standards from the original batwing period. Not to mention the position, and type of tuners being wrong (should be double necked tulips), as well as the logo, and crown being a bit wrong as well. It's the eternal question of attention to detail isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I looked at the stats and the only differences between this one and the SG standard (not including material quality) are the 57s and the trem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmiJAMM Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 WOW.... Now this is a SG. Too bad it's so expensive... You're joking' date=' right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booga Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I looked at the stats and the only differences between this one and the SG standard (not including material quality) are the 57s and the trem. I think it's probably true that you could classify other differences as 'details', for sure. They're really only half way there with the Krieger model though. I could start on about other stuff like pots, lack of lining in the control cavity, type of nitro........ I could go on, but that would be anal wouldn't it? hahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Coda Music in the Uk has it for £1849. http://www.coda-music.com/product_info.php?products_id=5129&oscsid=1c61ab350caa86ffe728cdc0c412fd6a isn't that around $2500? Definitely cheaper than $4000 though! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmiJAMM Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 But doesn't anyone around here realize that they'd be paying for a chipped, beaten up, unauthentic copy of someone else's guitar? You can buy the REAL thing for around the SAME price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 But doesn't anyone around here realize that they'd be paying for a chipped' date=' beaten up, unauthentic copy of someone else's guitar? You can buy the [i']REAL[/i] thing for around the SAME price. You are preaching to the converted. Completely agree Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booga Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 But doesn't anyone around here realize that they'd be paying for a chipped' date=' beaten up, unauthentic copy of someone else's guitar? You can buy the [i']REAL[/i] thing for around the SAME price. Yes, but I've bought the VOS 'tarnished' version.which is the one you get for £1849, not this one http://www.coda-music.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_22_47&products_id=5130&oscsid=1c61ab350caa86ffe728cdc0c412fd6a which is the beaten up version, and would be like paying $5,088 US. For that amount, you could indeed get the real thing in similar condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG dude Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Has anyone else noticed that the rhythm volume knob on it is different from the rest?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Has anyone else noticed that the rhythm volume knob on it is different from the rest?? not until now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Yes' date=' but I've bought the VOS 'tarnished' version.which is the one you get for £1849, not this one http://www.coda-music.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_22_47&products_id=5130&oscsid=1c61ab350caa86ffe728cdc0c412fd6a which is the beaten up version, and would be like paying $5,088 US. For that amount, you could indeed get the real thing in similar condition.[/quote'] ahh thanks for the link and I stand corrected. Coda and Peter Cooks seem two of the best shops in Uk don't you reckon? Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booga Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Yeah, they're certainly of the best in the south east, particularly Peter Cook's. Shame they had their 'Gibson Licence' taken away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I bought three of my Gibsons from Peter Cooks! They are such nice guys; incredibly helpful and knowledgable. I even got my first decent electric there, an Ibanez RG420 when I was 13! I was told that (Rosetti?) said that over 50 percent of their stock on show had to be Gibson, along with some other similar conditions. The guy who worked there said some guitar companies got agitated that their products were sold so cheaply, and used simialr tactics to stamp this out. I am not a business man and don't understand the ins and outs, but Peter Cooks without Gibson is very much missed by me ): Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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