Yew Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Hey guys, Im back! hopefully some of you will remember me from before the forum divided its self by Zero =P Im after a new guitar, and my local shop has a Les Paul 1960 Classic (used), but also for the same money i can get a 61 Reissue SG Thoughts? because im really stuck deciding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Beach Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Hmmm. I like both of those guitars equally. For me it would depend on the color of the LP, if was wine red, then they are a tie. If it's any other color I'd get the SG. Although that probably didn't help any Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 well, what guitars do you have already? If you already have an LP, but not an SG, get an SG. If you have an SG but not an LP, and actually WANT an LP (ugh) you should get the LP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yew Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 At the minuite my main guitar is my slightly modded Epiphone studio firebird. (ive put a gretsch Pickup in, and sorted out the blanace) Both of these guitars feel awesome (i havent played the 61reissue, but ive played some older standards, works out about the same) but its a slightly different flavour of awesome for each guitar....... the LP has a lot of vintage Worn in MOJO. and it even has a case with some of the material ripped off =P EDIT: also the necks are pretty similar, the 1960 reissue has a 60's neck and so does the SG. its just hardwear and pickups really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiz Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Hi Yew, welcome back. I'd go for the SG. You should probably just go play them both and get whatever one clicks with you the best. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsson Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 i love my Gibson SG, but lately have been looking into geting an Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plus top or a custom both are great guitar imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luap Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I played both, and I have to say I prefer the Les Paul. (Though not too heavy ones.) I particularly don't like the neck-heavyness of SG's. That annoys me. And my hands always get lost on the long neck. All of this is personal. Play both and decide then. That's what I did myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeBudfrumHull_SG Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Like the other people say , you gotta try before you buy . Personally, I'd spend a couple of hours with each one before deciding. IMO you won't go wrong with either one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yew Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 yeah thats the probelm, they are both pretty much perfect.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Beach Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 yeah thats the probelm' date=' they are both pretty much perfect....[/quote'] Then you'll be happy with either. So just put them side by side, close your eyes and point. Hope you don't point at the crummy Fender on the wall in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yew Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 different shops =) , the LP is only im my local store because its used, they dont stock gibsons anymore (credit crunch y'know) SG + Red + Angus young ect + 57' classics + 1960's neck + Brand new - Breaky breaky neck snap - Heratige orange - Headstock diving causing neck snap LP + cool colour + maple cap + 1960's neck + Mojo from being used + Paul kossof - breaky neck snap (1960's neck on it) - heavy - feels a bit wierd, never had a single cutaway guitar before, your hand just disapears ~ 500t and 496r wtf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakehaus Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I had 5 LPs, including the R7, R8, R9... all fine guitars. I just couldn't get used to them. That said, that's me. I never met an SG I didn't like - I have 2 now, which is probably enough. A proper strap that doesn't slip will eliminate the "heavy neck" issue... trust me, I know. Otherwise, your decision must be based on what you really want - the LP has more depth in tone presentation... sounds chunkier. But that's the beauty of the SG - it's got a sound all its own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Hi! Actually you got to have both. A Les Paul and an SG. But if you can only have one of them it´s got to be the SG. Greetings Kurt (who loves Les Pauls but...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yew Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 Thanks guys ive now decided on a 61 sg, and even got £££ 100 pounds off the price =P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Good choice I'd rather have a '61 SG over an LP Classic anyday. Be sure to post some pics when you get it! By the way... I remember yew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 play them both buy wichever one plays and sounds the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yew Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 Good choice :)By the way... I remember yew! same here man, and LP deluxe, and loads of other guys =P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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