Having just bought a Gibson SG '61 Re-issue I thought I would let everyone know how good it is.
It was made in 1988 and is in good condition for its age. I had never played an SG before getting this one so I was taking a bit of a chance but I am glad I did. It is like a cross between a Les ... Read review
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Second hand /88 sg Re-issue
Advantages: Its a Gibson. Small, light body. Great sound Disadvantages: Fragile neck
Having just bought a Gibson SG '61 Re-issue I thought I would let everyone know how good it is.
It was made in 1988 and is in good condition for its age. I had never played an SG before getting this one so I was taking a bit of a chance but I am glad I did. It is like a cross between a Les Paul and a strat and might well be the most versatile guitar that I have ever played ( I have played quite a few )
The build quality is great ... ...the original so much that Gibson re-released it.
Soundwise it is similar to a Les Paul but with a slightly thinner sound. sometimes a Les Paul can be overpowering but the SG doesn't have that problem.
The pickups are PAF copies so they aren't too powerful, great for classic rock or blues but not so good for heavier styles such as heavy metal.
The guitar holds it's tuning pretty well. ... more
Having just bought a Gibson SG '61 Re-issue I thought I would let everyone know how good it is.
It was made in 1988 and is in good condition for its age. I had never played an SG before getting this one so I was taking a bit of a chance but I am glad I did. It is like a cross between a Les Paul and a strat and might well be the most versatile guitar that I have ever played ( I have played quite a few ) The build quality is great and I think the only weak area is the neck. Sg's seem to get broken necks more than most guitars but as long as you look after it you shouldnt have a problem. It is called a '61 Re-issue because it is made to the original specifications of the SG that they first released in 1961. They modified the model over the years but people liked the original so much that Gibson re-released it. Soundwise it is similar to a Les Paul but with a slightly thinner sound. sometimes a Les Paul can be overpowering but the SG doesn't have that problem. The pickups are PAF copies so they aren't too powerful, great for classic rock or blues but not so good for heavier styles such as heavy metal. The guitar holds it's tuning pretty well.
