Casino4Life Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Who uses their SGs for rhythm guitar playing? I'm going to replace my Casino with a new SG Standard for my rhythm guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiz Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 I'm a rhythm guy in both my bands. The SG is great for that stuff as well. They're versatile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 No. SGs are only for lead guitar. It says so in the description that this is a lead guitar. Casinos are supposed to be rhythm guitars. Says so in the description. you like my style? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 I've seen lots of rhythm guitar players use SGs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2112 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 I use my SG for lead and rhythm. I especially like the bridge pickup with a clean tone or just a bit of drive for blues type songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 I've seen lots of rhythm guitar players use SGs They're using it wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 Everyone is different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanH Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 It can be used for lead, rhythm, percussion, bass, vocal harmonies and keys.... ...oh, and brass section too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 Ha....I suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Everyone is different He's yanking your chain brother ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 Yea I was just wondering I mean you could use it for both, but a LP would be the top choice for lead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallastx Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I play both lead and rhythm. It does the job.. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 Yea that's what I figured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sg50 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 They're using it wrong. this. If it were a rhythm guitar, it wouldn't have cut aways. You can't play above the ninth fret when you're doing rhythm. It says so in the manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 Kinda wish I wouldn't have asked the question now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanH Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Kinda wish I wouldn't have asked the question now We're only having a laugh. Maybe your question should have been "What are your experiences of using your SGs for rhythm play?" My response would be "Although they are great for lead because of their fast necks, great upper fret access and low weight, the attack and sustain afforded by that thin mahogany slab and t-o-m bridge gives a rock rhythm crunch like no other." How does that grab you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanH Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Duplicated post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobB Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I play rhythm and lead with my old SG. Sounds great for laying down rhythm tracks imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 Yea you are probably right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2112 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Yea I was just wondering I mean you could use it for both, but a LP would be the top choice for lead I think that would depend on the pickups and the tune being played as for which guitar is best for lead. My LPCC has the Classic 57's and the SG 490/498. If the tune needs some snarl, bight, and head banging tone (along the lines of Scorpions, Judas Priest, etc.) I'm plugging in my SG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnicke Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Why should an SG not be superb for rythm? Maybe I dont understand the basics of guitar music, but Angus plays rythm for 75 % throughout the songs (together with his 100 % rythm-partner), the other 25 % he does some weird soloing crawling around on the floor So Im a rythm fan and love my SG standard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWROBBIN Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I don't know...Townshend made it work both ways for the longest time. ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyMoon Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 All guitars can be used for all things. It's just a myth or perception that certain guitars only work for lead or rhythm or only this for country and only this or R&R etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Rutherford Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 The SG can also be used to assault stage invaders ... ..ask Pete Townshend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beto Sabbath Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 They're using it wrong. Then like more than 95% of electric guitars are for playing lead, instead of rythm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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