Manimal Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 MAN!!! I'm so jealous guys!! I've been eyeing the juniors they have, myself. I"m die'n!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Well, can't speak for Jeff, but I have been eyeing these particular Japanese versions, for a long time, and kept talking myself out of it, for financial reasons, mostly. But, there comes a time, when you have to just GO FOR IT! And, since they seem to be getting fewer and futher between, I dicided NOW was the time. LOL! I'm really looking forward to this guitar! Jeff, how is the neck? And, how do the "Stock" pickups sound, if you've had a chance to "Crank it," that is... CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 MAN!!! I'm so jealous guys!! I've been eyeing the juniors they have' date=' myself. I"m die'n!!!!!![/quote']I'm surprised that nobody has been tempted by that fellow's Tokais. They are all but absent from the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I hadn't even touched an SG since 1968 (odd synchronicity)' date=' which was the year I sold it.[/quote'] Yeah...that IS an odd coincidence, huh? Must have been "Meant to be?!" CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 Well' date=' can't speak for Jeff, but I have been eyeing these particular Japanese versions, for a long time, andkept talking myself out of it, for financial reasons, mostly. But, there comes a time, when you have to just GO FOR IT! And, since they seem to be getting fewer and futher between, I dicided NOW was the time. LOL! I'm really looking forward to this guitar! Jeff, how is the neck? And, how do the "Stock" pickups sound, if you've had a chance to "Crank it," that is... CB[/quote'] The stock pickups are very Gibson-like (if I can recall 40 years ago what they sounded like through my Fender Twin Reverb amp). The neck is slim in profile, not at all like the beefy 50's necks. Very much a 60's style neck. Now, remember to get a Gator case for it like the one below. And you'll love the t-shirt neglegee it comes wrapped in within the gig bag. Gator has several different levels of SG case. The one above is probably the cheapest one, at about $65. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layboomo Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Oh sure throw a little salt in the wound why don't you....best thing since 1968 when I sold my prized sg...yada yada yada....OK I'm jealous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 The stock pickups are very Gibson-like (if I can recall 40 years ago what they sounded like through my Fender Twin Reverb amp). The neck is slim in profile' date=' not at all like the beefy 50's necks. Very much a 60's style neck. Now, remember to get a Gator case for it like the one below. And you'll love the t-shirt neglegee it comes wrapped in within the gig bag. [img']http://www.americanmusical.com/ProductImages/Large/p43627.jpg[/img] Gator has several different levels of SG case. The one above is probably the cheapest one, at about $65. SO, are they like current Gibson SG pickups, or like the '57's? Of course, if this is your first one, since '68, you may not know what the new ones are like?? My old '68 was a bit "thinner" sounding that my Les Paul, of the same year. I know they're like that, anyway...due to the construction differences, etc. But, just curious... CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookelputz Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Of course you realize that no matter what Gibson says, SG does NOT mean solid-body guitar. It stands for Sooooo Good! (and my Gibby SG is 6.5 lbs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 SO' date=' are they like current Gibson SG pickups, or like the '57's? Of course, if this is your first one, since '68, you may not know what the new ones are like?? My old '68 was a bit "thinner" sounding that my Les Paul, of the same year. I know they're like that, anyway...due to the construction differences, etc. But, just curious... CB [/quote'] I haven't played an electric Gibson (except my resophonic Hound Dog) since the 1960's. I am comparing it with those. Since I have a different amp (and am not blasting the music in my garage), the comparison is pretty unofficial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 Of course you realize that no matter what Gibson says' date=' SG does NOT mean solid-body guitar. It stands for Sooooo Good! (and my Gibby SG is 6.5 lbs) [/quote'] Try Soooooo GASssssy Back when I started my hunt for my first Gibson (barely pubescent), the SG was the Les Paul model. When someone told me that Keith Richards' singlecut guitar was the real Les Paul, I thought he was nuts. Now, the world is Les Paul crazy, and I still prefer the SG. I'm not sure I'll ever pull out my Heritage "Les Paul" again. And after reading the recent review of the Epiphone Prophecy SG, it is had not to get GAS on this HNGD!! Guitar World liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Jeff, I just found this Epi guitar video and your Japanese SG is featured somewhere near the 3 min mark. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG2Av1LV50o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recycled Rocker Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Hi Jeff lovley SG axe mate enjoy playing it...... 8-[/ Cheers RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted July 26, 2008 Author Share Posted July 26, 2008 Jeff' date=' I just found this Epi guitar video and your Japanese SG is featured somewhere near the 3 min mark. [youtube']http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG2Av1LV50o Talk about synchronicity! I'll have to tell Charlie Brown about it. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I had a Gibson SG back in the 70's that looked exactly like that one. I've wished many times that I hadn't traded it for the Strat, but that's water under the bridge. It was a sweet playing guitar. I especially like the wider neck on the SG, since I have stubby fingers. Nice guitar!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I'm thinkin' the other SG sold, it's not listed anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share Posted July 27, 2008 I'm thinkin' the other SG sold' date=' it's not listed anymore.[/quote'] Our own Charlie Brown snapped it up. This forum causes GAS. I have that guy as a favorite seller in My Ebay. He deals with Tokai, and they are great little axes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Jeff, (or Spud, or anyone that knows)...is the neck joint, on your new SG pretty stable? I.E. does the pitch of the strings change noticably, when playing? That was one concern, I had...years ago, but I get conflicting reports, these days, as to if that's still a problem, or not. Some say the '61 style neck/body joint is more prone to those concerns, than the typical "production" SG Standard...??? So, maybe you or Spud can shed some light on this? I won't "hold you to it,"...LOL!, But, it's just something I'm curious about, you know? Saw some discussion, on the SG thread, on the Gibson Forum, but...there still seems to be mixed opinions... Thanks, CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I certainly don't notice anything like that on my special faded...close enough for jazz, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biff Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I'm surprised that nobody has been tempted by that fellow's Tokais. They are all but absent from the USA. They would be very tempting, but I hate the necks on Tokais. I've played one SG, one Tele - not much I know but ... Horrible. My friend's SG has a neck that feels so wide it's like a split telephone pole with almost no taper at all. With that in mind (and the fact they are almost a bit overestimated around here), I won't even go near a Tokai these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 There is another '61 SG Standard (Japan) exactly like Jeff and I got, on E-bay...right now, from the same seller! Interesting! Looks like he's using the same photos, too! He must be building them in his basement! LOL! Good "by it now" price...if anyone else is interested! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share Posted July 27, 2008 Jeff' date=' (or Spud, or anyone that knows)...is the neck joint, on your new SG pretty stable? I.E. does the pitch of the strings change noticably, when playing? That was one concern, I had...years ago, but I get conflicting reports, these days, as to if that's still a problem, or not. Some say the '61 style neck/body joint is more prone to those concerns, than the typical "production" SG Standard...??? So, maybe you or Spud can shed some light on this? I won't "hold you to it,"...LOL!, But, it's just something I'm curious about, you know? Saw some discussion, on the SG thread, on the Gibson Forum, but...there still seems to be mixed opinions... Thanks, CB[/quote'] I haven't noticed anything untoward re: the neck. No tuning or pitch problems here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I haven't noticed anything untoward re: the neck. No tuning or pitch problems here. GOOD!!! LOL! Glad to hear that! Thanks, Jeff... CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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