DaJMan Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I played a SG Special Ebony yesterday in Guitar Center (I think it was faded ebony as it wasn't the "shiny" black, but I can't seem to find this model online). Anyways, my question is are there any OTHER models of Gibson guitars that have the same neck, because that neck is AMAZING...I've never played so easily. If not, I will def be looking to purchase a SG Special very soon. I played a Studio Faded which was more of a standard Gibson neck. The model of guitar I played was SGSPGSECH1 WC SG SPC SAT EBONY (P) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I bought the same guitar but in brown for the same reason last month. Fantastic neck. I got mine used at Guitar Center for $450. I have noticed teh the fret ends are rather sharp on some of these guitars. But seems fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I played a SG Special Ebony yesterday in Guitar Center (I think it was faded ebony as it wasn't the "shiny" black, but I can't seem to find this model online). Anyways, my question is are there any OTHER models of Gibson guitars that have the same neck, because that neck is AMAZING...I've never played so easily. If not, I will def be looking to purchase a SG Special very soon. I played a Studio Faded which was more of a standard Gibson neck. The model of guitar I played was SGSPGSECH1 WC SG SPC SAT EBONY (P) Thanks! If you go back to GC take a look at the white SG standards they have. Slim fast 60's style neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG FAN Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 If you go back to GC take a look at the white SG standards they have. Slim fast 60's style neck. Maybe he likes chunkier necks, I know I do, especially on a Gibson. The regular SG Standards and gloss Specials have that same fat and wide neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG FAN Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Sorry, double post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanbeastie Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I have the special faded in brown and its the most comfortable guitar i've played. i love the neck on it too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I thought the faded SGs were only available in brown or cherry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB Cooper Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I thought the faded SGs were only available in brown or cherry. I agree - it wasn't a Faded Special if it was ebony. Also agree with the poster above who noted the sharp-ish frets on the unbound neck of the Faded SGs. I like the more smooth feel of the bound neck on my SG Standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Maybe he likes chunkier necks, I know I do, especially on a Gibson. The regular SG Standards and gloss Specials have that same fat and wide neck. He said the neck was different from the other "standard" gibson necks he tried which I assume meant the baseball bat style 50's profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 ... agree with the poster above who noted the sharp-ish frets on the unbound neck of the Faded SGs. I like the more smooth feel of the bound neck on my SG Standard. I noticed this as well. Easily remedied with a fret file, but since mine is destined for slide, I'm not too worried about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I noticed this as well. Easily remedied with a fret file, but since mine is destined for slide, I'm not too worried about it. Mine was used and I think someone already cleaned it up. I have played a few others that were new and the fret ends seemed kinda hit and miss. If you know what you're doing a fret file can take these from good to great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69 Son Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 The necks seem to vary greatly even on the same models. Gibson makes a point to say that each neck is shaped by hand, therefore they will be slightly different. I bought the 07 SG with 3 single coils as a beater to take in the around in the crappy weather and to leave at work, etc. The specs says it has a SG Standard profile neck. No, it does not! My particular one has a narrow, thin neck that plays even better than the '61 RI, it's amazing. I got lucky because the chunky necks on some SG Standards are uncomfortable for me. The SG Classic Specials @ Guitar Center for $949 are awesome, if I could find one local in black, I'd snap one up if the neck felt good. Awesome deal that won't last long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Mine was used and I think someone already cleaned it up. I have played a few others that were new and the fret ends seemed kinda hit and miss. If you know what you're doing a fret file can take these from good to great. The fret ends on mine were not a problem. The only thing I noticed neck-wise was that the fret board was totally parched! It sucked up lemon oil like crazy. Except for that the neck was great. There was one fret that was a hair too tall. One fret out of 22 is not bad at all on a guitar that sells for less than $700! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsteele Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I picked mine up last night.(Faded SG Special in red) Bought it used at GC for $499. it's a 2009 and not too used. I am used to playing Strats, But wanted a humbucker guitar. I was checking out some SG's but my budget is tight these days, so when I played this one I wanted it. It is my favorite guitar now. (I will post a Pic when I figure out how to do it on Linux.)anyway, My fretboard was parched and I had real sharp fret edges, I couldnt really get into it, So I got the fret file out, Filed the edges down, and took an emery board to give them a quick polish, cleaned her up and lemon oiled the fretboard, put on a set of Ernie Ball 10's and set the action and intonation, away I go. I just jammed to a Zeppelin jamtrack, Man, I am in love with this guitar. I like the thicker neck, and after playing a Strat with the 9.5 radius, It's nice to have Really Low Action. I would recommend this guitar to the OP and save a few dollars and clean it up yourself. Thank you Gibson for making this guitar, Because I am a Gibson Owner now for around $500. That, I thought would never happen for that price. Even this cheaper model plays way above the guitars I have played before. I will be buying another Gibson. I am a happy Guitar player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atj13 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Our local store has a standard in what might be Vintage Mahogany, it is a gloss finish just in natural mahogany colour, every time I go in there I cant help but but go up and look at it, its beautiful, no other way to describe it, the way the frets are covered at the ends by the neck binding just make it perfect.Have to buy it one day I think but thats a way down the track......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mealzer Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Hey guys, I've been looking at buying an SG faded and took one home for rental to make sure I liked that particular one. While I had it I noticed that between the 11-14 frets on the G string the notes didn't ring out for very long. I took it back to the store and was surprised to find that every SG they had had the same problem, with the exception of an SG Standard. I showed the guys working and they all noticed it to, as did the other guitar player in my band, so I know I'm not just crazy. I was wondering if anyone had any insight on the problem, or if you guys could do a quick comparison on your own guitars. Like I said, 11-14 frets, G string only, the worst offenders being the 12th and 13th. Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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