Casino4Life Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I am going to be getting a new SG Standard in the Heritage Cherry finish, and just have few questions I owned a SG Special a few years ago, and was fairly happy with it, wasn't to crazy about the dot neck and the faded finish and the pick ups seemed muddy (Could be that I am used to playing a hollow body electric with P-90S) Are the stock pick ups in the new SG Standards any good? I have heard of guys swapping the out with the '57 Classics. Also the neck width, is it thicker that then Specials, it was an '04 model, and I have recently played a new SG so can't compare. Also what about the tuners, will Grover Rotomatics drop right in? I have also seen guys put them in as well. Any help would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellen Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Think the neck will be the same, might be a bit slimmer but same width . Some specials have a serious thick baseball bat necks. Stock pickup rock's hard, some like it some not. Grover tuners will fit nicely. Good luck with your sg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 Good to know about the neck and Grover's, might hold off on them until I see what stock tuners are like. I also heard the cases that come with it are weak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallastx Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I have played both and the Standard feels better to me. The p/us are just fine. Besides, I want a different tone than my Les Paul.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 The Limiteds have the baked maple fretboards opposed to the Standards with rosewood, not a big fan of the idea of a baked maple board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 Another question (sorry) Have any of you SG Standard owners had issues with the neck flexign at all? I know it's a problem with the Epiphone G-400s and some guys have said the notice it on Gibson SG Standards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallastx Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Another question (sorry) Have any of you SG Standard owners had issues with the neck flexign at all? I know it's a problem with the Epiphone G-400s and some guys have said the notice it on Gibson SG Standards? Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 Good to know, can't wait to get one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 The Limiteds have the baked maple fretboards opposed to the Standards with rosewood, not a big fan of the idea of a baked maple board I have one, and the I do like fretboard. The pickups - I like them, and not sure you need to worry about the tuners either. These are pretty solid SGs all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPAULPITT Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 I have a Special Faded too with the baked maple and love it. Like baked maple more than rosewood now. The neck is the same as my Standard it just has the thinner finish so u feel the wood grain and that might give the illusion that the neck is thicker. Also, the lack of neck binding makes it seem different. These are just my opinions and I'm sure you'll get people that like to argue about stupid crap who will disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPAULPITT Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Tuners are awesome too. People that dont like them dont like them because they arent as bulky as all metal tuners so they feel like they are weaker for some reason. As long as they hold tune theyre doing their job, and they do the job just fine IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2112 Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 The Limiteds have the baked maple fretboards opposed to the Standards with rosewood, not a big fan of the idea of a baked maple board I think you'll likely change your mind about the baked maple fretboard after trying it. If you can feel the difference between rosewood and ebony, the baked maple feels very close to ebony because it's so dense and tight grained. These maple fretboards are also very smooth and fast playing with excellent response. Don't let those who keep whining about it sway you, most who whine about the baked maple have never even tried one, and once you play your new guitar you'll see what I mean. I have a baked maple fretboard on my LP Classic Custom, and it is just awesome, IMHO!!! The SG Standard has the 490/498 pickups, which are hotter than the Classic 57's and the P-90's. I can still get very clean tones with my SG Standard with no problem, and I can also really give it some punch and snarl when I want it, too. Be sure to post some pics when you get it and let us know how it turns out for you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted June 16, 2012 Author Share Posted June 16, 2012 Pics for sure. Ive also heard banter over the case that comes with it being made of cardboard like material. And that the guitar "moves" around inside. Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted June 16, 2012 Author Share Posted June 16, 2012 anyone have issues with there SGs "neck flexing" this has been on numerous forums. Ive heard new SG Standards have much stronger neck joints. Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallastx Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 anyone have issues with there SGs "neck flexing" this has been on numerous forums. Ive heard new SG Standards have much stronger neck joints. Anyone? Again no flexing. A 335 has more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted June 17, 2012 Author Share Posted June 17, 2012 Thats good to know, cases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Whats the deal with the baked maple fretboards? Do they need to be oiled regularly or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2112 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Whats the deal with the baked maple fretboards? Do they need to be oiled regularly or what? The maple fretboards being used by Gibson are not sealed or finished. So, yes, you can oil them about every six months like their other guitars. Richlite is the fretboard that does not get oiled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2112 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 anyone have issues with there SGs "neck flexing" this has been on numerous forums. Ive heard new SG Standards have much stronger neck joints. Anyone? No neck issues, or any kind of issues, with my SG Standard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Great! Thanks for all the help here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac75 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Pics for sure. Ive also heard banter over the case that comes with it being made of cardboard like material. And that the guitar "moves" around inside. Anyone? My SG fits my case like a glove, also came with shroud, but this is an '07 model, so things may have changed lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 That's a sweet looking SG. Yea that would be nice if the cases stillc ame with the shrouds, but I think that might have been a limited run thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 The whole topic on the rosewood or baked maple fretboard is interesting. I just recieved an email back from Gibson telling me that the SG Standard still comes with a Rosewod fretboard? But i have heard of guys saying theres is baked maple? Has Gibson gone back to Rosewood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 The whole topic on the rosewood or baked maple fretboard is interesting. I just recieved an email back from Gibson telling me that the SG Standard still comes with a Rosewod fretboard? But i have heard of guys saying theres is baked maple? Has Gibson gone back to Rosewood? Not sure if it's on the 2012 Standard Limited. Those all had baked maple, but the reissues and some of the others, apparently still have rosewood boards. The one I picked up about a month and a half ago is baked maple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 My SG fits my case like a glove, also came with shroud, but this is an '07 model, so things may have changed lately. Lovely SG, dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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