cjlandry Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 I bought this thing, on a whim, from Musician's Friend. The "features" seemed nice, and the graphics are definitely unique. I like the skulls and crossed sabers in the fretboard inlays. I really didn't expect much, quality wise. Just thought it looked cool, and it was less expensive than other G400 SG's at the time. I got it for $250. I installed Seymour-Duncan Phat Cat pickups, to try and get a more "vintage" sound from it. I really like this guitar. The "Disney" graphics get laughs out of me and others. I have no idea how many of these were made, but I thought the "Custom Shop" logo on the back was really cool. It plays as easily as any guitar I've ever picked up, and it stays in tune forever. I am really surprised at how much I love to play this guitar. I spend most of my time with my Les Paul Ultra, but every time I pick up the silly Disney SG, I have a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 I dont have one, but despite the silly graphics, I'm not surprised at how well it probably plays. Its a G400 after all. Not a G-310 like the Emily guitars. Did you get it on closeout or something? I thought they were a little pricier than the typical G400s because of the inlays and graphics and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjlandry Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 I dont have one, but despite the silly graphics, I'm not surprised at how well it probably plays. Its a G400 after all. Not a G-310 like the Emily guitars. Did you get it on closeout or something? I thought they were a little pricier than the typical G400s because of the inlays and graphics and such. First time I saw one, it was $400, then the price went steadily down. I figure it's because no one wanted the graphics. I kinda dig 'em. So, yeah, I'm pretty sure it was on close out. Factor in the cost of the pickup swap, and I have as much in it as a G400 at retail. I can't imagine people spending the cash for an Emily. Sure, they're "cute", but that's about it. I had a 310 before. I don't want another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 I can't imagine people spending the cash for an Emily. Sure, they're "cute", but that's about it. I had a 310 before. I don't want another. I hear ya. I currently have a G-310. Its a great little learning guitar, but thats as far as it goes. I would never gig with it or use it in a band except for maybe a backup. It just not "there", if you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjlandry Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 I hear ya. I currently have a G-310. Its a great little learning guitar, but thats as far as it goes. I would never gig with it or use it in a band except for maybe a backup. It just not "there", if you know what I mean. The 310 was my learning guitar. It wasn't long before I traded it for a little Orange Crush 15 amp. I did like the pick-guard on the 310, but I much prefer no pick-guard at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiman56 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 I noticed that you had one when you posted the pic of your little girl playing it. I've never even seen one in person, but I always though that as far as "graphically enhanced" guitars go, that was one of the cooler ones ... and just like RTH said, G400's are rock-solid little guitars. It's great that you got your for a killer price! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjlandry Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 I hope to give it to one of my kids, once they show that they're interested enough to play. If not, I have nieces and nephews, too. Meanwhile, I really like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KX36 Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 IMHO, Eeewwwww... so ugly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReneBoedker Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 IMHO, Eeewwwww... so ugly! A guitar doesn't have to be pretty to be good. Iommi's "Ols Boy" isn't exactly beautiful, but he seems pretty pleased with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 IMHO, Eeewwwww... so ugly! I dont really care for the graphics, myself. Had I designed it, it would have actually looked piratey, instead of having a pirate decal slapped on it. Of course, it would probabaly have tacked at least another $100 to the price tag as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjlandry Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 IMHO, Eeewwwww... so ugly! No need to be humble. It's not everyone's favorite, and I don't expect everyone to like it. There's a reason they dropped the price so low. I'd have gotten a red finished G400 if I hadn't spotted this one at such a killer price. Since I got it, I have learned to love it, especially with the SD single coils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrooks0711 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Kind of on topic, kinda not, but personally I won't ever laugh at a non-traditional finished guitar again. I was in a shop one day and they had on of those pink squire hello kitty guitars. I asked the guy "what's your sales pitch to sell that thing?!" half-joking with him. He looked me straight in the face and told me "It sounds GREAT". I tried it and sure enough it did. IMHO, I wouldn't ever own a gimmick guitar (not an insult, just lack of a better term) but I won't ever laugh at them again when I see them. Kind of like an ugly beat up classic car that pushes 350+ horsepower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjlandry Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 Kind of on topic, kinda not, but personally I won't ever laugh at a non-traditional finished guitar again. I was in a shop one day and they had on of those pink squire hello kitty guitars. I asked the guy "what's your sales pitch to sell that thing?!" half-joking with him. He looked me straight in the face and told me "It sounds GREAT". I tried it and sure enough it did. IMHO, I wouldn't ever own a gimmick guitar (not an insult, just lack of a better term) but I won't ever laugh at them again when I see them. Kind of like an ugly beat up classic car that pushes 350+ horsepower. I'd love to have a Kalashnikitty guitar. I think that would be cooler'n hell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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