Gibson SG Classic Limited Edition Electric Guitar > Reviews > Gibson SG - The Greatest Guitar in The World

Author's product rating:   

How well constructed is it?	very well
Appearance	5
Quality of sound	superb
Playability	easy to play
Value for money	satisfactory

Advantages:	Fantastic Appearence, Sound, just an amazing guitar
Disadvantages:	a bit advanced for secondary guitarists ?

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

When i saw Kelly Jones ( Stereophonics ) on stage strumming a cherry red , Gibson SG Classic, the sound so crisp and fine. I had to have it.Not only does the SG look fantastic its one of the best guitars ive ever played.To any guitar enthusiast there is Always some respect for the SG as it is many big artist faviroutes. These include Kelly Jones, Hard FI, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Blur to name a few. I first played on an SG after hours and hours of Stratocasters, Telecasters, Flying V's and Westwoods. All had good points but none made me feel like spending 100's. It needed to feel like id been playing it for years, a soft, fast paced fretboard, a heavy stock head, A stocky base , something i could really FEEL vibrate when i plugged it into the amp.So when i first plugged it in at PMT Oxford and strummed that deep A minor i knew this was the guitar for me. At £700 it was a dear price. But there are no bad points to the guitar ? and i honestly mean that. Advertised to have " The fastest neckboard in the world " the two cutaway horns on either side make the higher frets more accesible. The body is made of solid mahogony aswell as the neck joint. the fret board is madeof solid , varnished rosewood and looks ever bit as good as it plays. Personally i think a Red Cherry Gibson with a Black scratch plate looks best but they are also available in black, white, blue, normal red and sunburst. I really cant give enough credit to this guitar. I recently played on stage with it and my god what a show. Playing maybe tomorrow - Stereophonics , it uses deep dark chords and a high pitched solo in the middle. The SG handled both with melodic ease and didnt half look good when the real rock came out. Its Durability, Appearence, Playing, Sound, Weight and fret access is second to none. I would definatley reccomend this guitar to any begginer or the passionate guitarist. Hope this Helps.

thanks alot - Richard Duffy x