Kristin Rich from Texarkana, Arkansas US
kqueenbee30@hotmail.com
Subject:
Most AMAZING SOUND!
Quality:
This is truly a work of art that's for sure! It is unbelievably gorgous and at times I have a hard time picking it up for fear I will scratch it and take away some of it's beauty. But truly it is a tough guitar! I have played it each time with my rings on and it's not gotten a single scratch!
Sound:
This Gibson SG Standard has such an amazing, clean, clear, warm soulful sound. My guitar teacher was even blown away impressed with how good it sounds and he builds his own guitars!!
Reliability:
I have only owned this guitar for about a month, so far so good!
Overall:
This guitar has such a clean, polished perfectly constructed body and it is really gorgeous. Thin, light weight and an excellent choice for a female musician!
Playability and Feel:
This guitar is PERFECT for a woman or man with smaller hands! It is very light weight and it's neck is thinner than the traditional necks of most other guitars I have picked up such as the Fender line of guitars.
Tone:
This thing sounds amazing, it has stellar tone and I would say it is bright and smooth, with mellow pickups. This review isn't going to give this guitar justice I can not tell you how impressed that I am with the overall guitar. Gorgeous, light weight, superior high quality, AMAAAAZING SOUND and ease of playing. I would say all of those make a guitar that is hard to beat!
Finish:
This guitar is so shiny and gorgeously cured it is almost blinding with shine!
Do you own this product?:
YES
Russ from Mogadore, Ohio
Subject:
Gibon SG- The real deal!
Quality:
Very well made and finished properly!
Sound:
The tone is awesome. It can play blues or tear up some distortion! Best of all worlds.
Reliability:
Just got it but Gibson has a great warranty if needed!
Overall:
Fantastic guitar! I wanted a real Gibson. I am glad I went for it. What a fiddle indeed!
Playability and Feel:
I can't get over how light this guitar is. Makes my Les Paul feel like a grand piano around my neck.
Tone:
The pickupsd are awesome. No low grade crap here. They can play mellow or bark very hard if ya want them to.
Finish:
The finish was perfect! It's a Gibson.
Action:
Guitar was set up almost dead on right out of the box
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Yes!
Date submitted:
3-08-2011
P.T. from Seattle,Wa,USA
Subject:
my #1 axe... Period.
Quality:
I would think so.I don't think that Gibson QC would let one go.After all,this is Gibson we are talking about.Name says it all.As owner of one,YES,I'll vouch for it.%100
Sound:
This axe can play any type genre.I've seen blues,gospel,rock,country,and even jazz.
Reliability:
It depends where you live.Weather,temparature has affects on wood.So better learn how adjust the trust rod,if not get a pro to do it.But don't get me wrong this axe is built to last.
Overall:
This is a 2nd alternative to the SG custom that cost twice as much.
Playability and Feel:
I've played so many different brand of guitars in the past 35 years, Fender, Ibanez, Jackson, Washburn, PRS, Schecter, EVH, etc. Nothing felt more comfortable to play then my SG Standard.Then neck felt so contoured to hand that I did'nt realize that I was shredding at lightning speed.It felt that my SG was custom made for me and yet its one of a thousand out of the factory.I hit the jack pot.
Tone:
I like the warm sound when I am playing something slow and easy.Or that chunky sound for metal or that snappy bright sound texas blues.
Finish:
When I open the case for the first time.I can smell the fresh new paint,and wood grain.It smell like it just came out from the factory a minutes ago.color was beautiful the Heritage Cherry shine like it was buff like a custom Hot Rod in the car show.Let just say it talked to me...take me home baby...and plays all night long.
Action:
When I went to my local retailer. I got mine, still in box stapled shot.Ligt weight,neck felt very comfortable to play,I got lucky this guitar was set up the way I wanted.It was perfect from the moment I pick it up.
Do you own this product?:
yes
Date submitted:
10/26/2010
Donnie B. ANGUS from Cortland, NY
dbuttaccio@aol.com
Subject:
Gibson SG Standard Scratch/Dent
Quality:
Extremely well made sound instrument.
Sound:
For my personal taste, the current stock pickups are on the bright side = I may change them out to pickups that have a thicker tonal quality.
Overall:
I could not find a single flaw on the instrument. Looks beautiful and plays great right out of the box. Superior product at a great price.
Playability and Feel:
Well its is a brand new instrument - so there is a new stuff feeling to it - while playing, that will take a year or so of playing to break in.
Tone:
This particular SG's pickups are pretty bright tone wise.
Finish:
Fantastic finish.
Action:
Pretty good, I just needed to do a minor neck tweak, action raise a bit and intonation tweak.
Do you own this product?:
No, bought it for a friend and he paid me for it directly.
Thomas Moore from Daggett California USA
Reliability:
The best SG's Last for ever with care
Playability and Feel:
Great neck and fast
Tone:
Bright with thick tone sounds great down tuned
Finish:
Beautiful Cherry finish
Skill Level:
Pro-Rock Star
Do you own this product?:
yes
Date submitted:
09/04/2011
Tony from Batesville Arkansas
Subject:
SG Standard & AMS excellent service
Quality:
very well made right out of the box ready to go even down to the case not a blemish.
Sound:
Excellent nothing like the sound of a gibson
Reliability:
with the quality it has it will last forever
Overall:
No word I could put here could desribe how satisfied Iam with my new SG Standard GIBSON and the service I have gotten from AMS Incredible Ams has all these other music store beat by miles they return calls promptly. They make ordering a guitar simple and easy and you wont beat thier price!
Playability and Feel:
it is just right and not so heavy neck feels so smooth your can can chord up and down this baby at lightning speed. Hey its a Gibson when your playing it you know you have a Gibson in your hands and not playing something else wishing you had a Gibson!
Tone:
the tone is so good you can play blues, rock, country, just incredible guitar
Finish:
my Black SG u can see yourself in the finish just looks beautiful
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
proudly own it
Date submitted:
06/21/2011
juliem@marketingconcepts.com
Do you own this product?:
yes
Date submitted:
06/15/2011
Ryan C. from Saint Louis, MO, U.S.A.
Subject:
A classic, and with good reason
Quality:
Craftsmanship is top notch. You can tell the folks at Gibson take great pride in their work. Extremely pleased with the quality of this guitar.
Sound:
Tone is great. Clean tones are rich, distorted tones have alot of bite. Sustain for months.
Reliability:
I've only owned mine for a couple weeks but I'm in love with it. I don't know what has me more excited; playing this guitar for many years to come, or one day passing this guitar on to my son (or daughter).
Overall:
This guitar is great. There's a reason why guitar gods like Angus Young, Tony Iommi, Pete Townshend, and many many others play Gibson SG's.
Playability and Feel:
The neck feels great, feels just like my 60's Melody Maker. Not as fast as an Ibanez Wizard, but still feels very nice, I actually prefer the feel of this neck.
Tone:
The neck pickup sounds very warm and rich, the bridge pickup has a fat tone with alot of bite. Sounds great. Hard rock and metal are this guitar's forté.
Finish:
The ebony finish still looks wet. Excellent, couldn't be happier.
Action:
Action and intonation were set up perfectly. Needed a slight tuning, bit that was to be expected.
Do you own this product?:
Proudly
Date submitted:
06/09/2011
Ed-Peters from Fayetteville, North Carolina
remoprimo@embarqmail.com
Subject:
Gibson SG standard " outstanding"
Quality:
guitar is made very well, this is a fine instrument,
you take care of it, it will last a lifetime
Sound:
from the moment I plugged her in, there is no mistake
between, the sound of a Gibson, and substitutes
Reliability:
only received her, but the quality is there, right
down to the case
Overall:
have several guitars, all good instruments, Gibson is
definitely, a good guitar.
Playability and Feel:
playability was good, fast neck, smooth fretboard,
all controls, and toggle, are the real deal, no junk
Tone:
the Angus sound is definitely there, but so is
Mr. Claptons, this guitar can satisfy, any players
musical taste
Finish:
I am a master carpenter, 40 yrs. finish was real
nice, fretwork, trim, inlay work, all fine quality,
anyone whob says Gibson is not worth, no offense,
are those who wont spend, to get it.
Action:
action was dead on, just the way I like it
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
yes I proudly do
Onnery from Surprise, AZ USA
Subject:
Dent and Scratch? I don't think so.....
Quality:
Yes it is well-made. Probably better made than some of the high-end Gibson guitars. I do not expect to have any problems with it is it ages gracefully.
Sound:
It sounds like an SG Standard. If you are a fan of rock and roll history, I don't need to tell you what that means. Plugged straight into my Vox amp, it sounds awesome.
Reliability:
It will stand up just fine, since I treat it like a baby.
Overall:
I was a bit leery of the D&S, but with a 45-day return policy figured I had nothing to lose. I and my guitar techs could not find a thing wrong with this guitar- even the case was fine! And saved $150 from full retail- great deal...
Playability and Feel:
This guitar is light and well-balanced. The neck is not too thick and fits my hand well.
Tone:
Lots of Gibson humbucker dirt, to fairly clean and smooth. With a few well-chosen effects, you can get a lot of tone out of this guitar.
Finish:
The finish is beautiful. I will never get tired of looking at the Heritage Cherry...
Action:
Better than fair. I had it set up, so now it is great.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Yes
rockinjay8 from Denver,Colorado USA
Rockinjay8@gmail.com
Subject:
Best electric guitar ever when useing a slide
Quality:
What can i say it's a Gibson all Gibsons are top quality
Sound:
the tone is great from mellow to crunh
Reliability:
This guitar will last a lifetime
Overall:
i just love this guitar had it set up an when you finger her she just sings out
Playability and Feel:
Payability an feel is great if you set it up by a perfessional
Tone:
You can make this guitar sound how ever you what it to sound i love this guitar
Finish:
i love the finish i have the cherry finish
Action:
it depends how you like your guitar set up i own 12 guitars an have them set up for me when i buy a new guitar
Skill Level:
Pro-Rock Star
Do you own this product?:
yes i own this guitar
Mark Wolf from Jacksonville, Florida
Quality:
Ten out of ten!!
Sound:
Tone is great for any kind of music. The stock Humbuckers have great sustain for Rock to metal. On the quiet side and clean channel plays country music too.
Reliability:
Its a Gibson!!
Overall:
My first SG and I was totally blown away by this guitar. I have owned Les Pauls all my life and now I found myself needing a good guitar a decent price. And I got a Great Guitar with a fast neck, never goes out of tune, and plays like a race car. Very fast neck!!
Playability and Feel:
Feels like a Les Paul maybe a little faster. Very lite guitar.
Tone:
Hot pickups , thick with graet sustain and distortion.
Finish:
The finish is beutiful.
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Rocky from Harlan,Ky.
wardrandolph@yahoo.com
Quality:
The only flaw was on the handle of the case had some scruff marks.Other than this the Quality is fantastic.
Sound:
It can go from ACDC to ZZtop.Skynerd to Outlaws,Blackfoot to Freddie King,Albert King to Arc Angels,Joe Bonnamossa to Beatles to Frank Marino.Derick Trucks ti Duane Allman to Gary Moore to Clapton.It does it all.
Reliability:
Mine was made in Feb.2011 and I recieved it 3/18/2011.I owned a 1986 61sg re-issure that I regrete selling last year.It stood the test of time and I'm confident my SG Standard will also.
Overall:
This is The Best guitar made.
Playability and Feel:
Played great out of the box.I just changed strings(I use Slinky's)The Neck is awesome,very comfortable.Plays like butter. The 490/498t pups are great.
Tone:
I play through an old(1986)Marshall Artist 3203 with 1965b Marshall cabinet w/4 10's.I can get all the tones I love.The SG and a Marshall were made for each other.
Finish:
Mine is Heritage Cherry and its Beautiful.Found no flaws and yes,you can smell the paint.Rosewood fretboard,head stock are flawless.
Action:
Perfect out of the box.I did put slinky's on it after about an hour(sorry gibson,but brite wires are not my choice).
Do you own this product?:
Greatfully,YES.
Mn
Quality:
Quality was what I had expected. Gibson quality has never been an issue for me.
Sound:
Tone is A+. The action is Great. The whole length of the neck is perfect IMO.
Reliability:
Only had it for a month, not worried one bit. I have another (2001).
Overall:
The SG(Ebony) I bought was more than I had expected. Case is really nice. The fit is nice and snug. I dont worry about any drops. That sg isnt going anywhere.
Playability and Feel:
Fast, Light, I have a CS Les Paul, and sorry to say The SG wins. I love ebony fingerboards and wanted the ebony on the SG, Amazingly The rosewood is as smooth as a babies bottom. The trapazoids help with the smoothiness
Tone:
Bridge is all I need, but the neck(pup) could be a little hotter. That is an easy change though. It is a Rock guitar, The Bridge just screams the standard rythme chords.
Finish:
Not a mark or scratch was found anywhere
Action:
Action is flexable and easy. Came already set just right. Stays in tune after strings have been stretched out a bit.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Yep
Quality:
It was made in Nashville; I think it was very well made.
Sound:
With a good amp, it can go from Jimmy Page to Wes Montgomery to Eric Clapton to modern tones in 10 seconds or less.
Reliability:
No Problems yet.
Overall:
I've been playing for five years now, and this is the best bang for your buck.
Playability and Feel:
Very light, thin body, the neck is pretty thick, which I like.
Tone:
It does everything.
Finish:
The finish was phenomenal, but it wasn't done drying,
Action:
It was about where I like it; it could go down some for other players. This guitar is not for tapping.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Yes
COMMANDERCODIE, LSYOUNG, from TITUSVILLE ,FLORDIA, USA
studehawklsy@yahoo.com
Quality:
CRAFTSMEN SHIP IS VERY GOOD, PICK GARD IS SOFT,.
Sound:
I USE A JOHNSON AMP WHAT A JOY, KILLER, NICE RICH SOUND, MAY USE DIFFERENT STRINGS LATER, [ VERY NICE]
Overall:
WOW, great guitar, my other Gibson is a j200 , love the my SG, in cherry, PLAYS REAL WELL, LOVE THE WIDE NECK,EVERY THING IS VERY WELL BUILT,WILL PASS IT DOWN TO MY SON, THANK YOU,
Playability and Feel:
FELLS, LIKE IT WAS WAS MAKE TOO PLAY HARD ,
Tone:
ITS A PLAYER , BUY ONE AND HAVE ,SOME REAL FUN ALL ROUND GUITAR, TIME PROVEN,
Finish:
ITS CHERRY, VERY GOOD FINISH,
Action:
TUNED VERY EASY, AND I'AM NO PRO, LOVE THE BOTTOM END,
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
YES
Date submitted:
3/22/2011
Dan from St Charles, Missouri
Subject:
ANOTHER GREAT GUITAR
Quality:
Its a Gibson, we expect it and Gibson always delievers.
Sound:
Plugged in to my Vox TV practice amp and I was able to achieve a very smooth overdriven sound from both Neck and Bridge Pickups. Even without the amp the wood resonates with a very nice sound. Then pligged into my Bluesbreaker and vibrated the walls. Great sound!
Reliability:
Can't ask for a better quality instrument from Gibson. I own an ES335, SG Special and Les Paul Standard and thhis SG Standard all superb quality.
Overall:
I am very happy with the overall Quality of this SG, Gibson definatly puts forth effort to ensure we receive a fine instrument.
Playability and Feel:
The neck I beleive is a 60's size. Fits my hand perfectly.
Tone:
You can dial in a hot overdriven tone all the way to a smooth jazz tone. All levels of sounds from this guitar.
Finish:
Perfect can't say more. not an imperfection anywhere on the guitar.
Action:
I think the action is set a bit high but this is not really and issure that can't be easly corrected.
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Joe Stevens from Cloverdale, Indiana
Quality:
Seems to be made very well. The only thing I dinged it for is I didn't like the strings it came with. But everyone has their own idea of what are good strings.
Sound:
Tone is good. Have to experiment with tone and volume knobs to get what you want. That's normal for any guitar.
Reliability:
Haven't had it that long yet.
Overall:
This is a great guitar for the money. I've owned the LesPaul studio and that was a nice guitar but this one is lighter and plays easier. Its also the second SG I've owned. The last one was years ago.
Playability and Feel:
Has a very large part of the neck that is actually playable and has lightning fast action. Best of all my guitars.
Tone:
Tone can be adjusted to your desire. From high and crisp to the Gibson mellow and low.
Finish:
The finish is very good. Nice and shiny when I got it. No shipping dings.
Action:
Action was great right out of the box. Was setup low just as I like it.
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Date submitted:
8 January 2011
Tony from Owensville, IN
Subject:
Very Good Quality Guitar
Quality:
Seems like a solid built guitar, and should last a life time with a little bit of care.
Sound:
Good Tone, I will not change pickups.
Reliability:
It is built more solid then what some will have you belive. A very solid build in my opinion.
Overall:
This is a highly underrated Guitar in my opinion. While they advertise this guitar as having a 1950 type neck, do not confuse this with the Les Paul Studios 1950 baseball bat size neck. The SG actually has it's very own neck heritage and is not Baseball bat size at all. In fact it actually is a very comfortable and fast riffing neck in my opinion.
Playability and Feel:
Fast playing neck. As I said before this is not a baseball bat size neck. It actually is similar to the Les Paul 1960 neck. But just the same, it is it's own distinctive neck size.
Tone:
Good sounding to me.
Finish:
Good the Neck was A+. But I question being able to see the wood grain structure thru the body finish on my Black SG standard. Maybe they are all like this? It is no big deal as the Guitar looks good. But the finish on the body is different from the finish on the neck.
Action:
A little high for me out of the box. But a little bit of truss rod adjustment, and a lowering of the strings, and she became a good playing keeper for me.
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Date submitted:
11/03/2010
William Lazar from Thornton,NH
Quality:
Great! I've had many gibsons over the years and it seems that quality has improved quite a bit...
Sound:
Gibson, nice round tone to notes. Beautiful.
Reliability:
Only had it for a short while but it's been giged with and has always done what I've asked of it...
Overall:
light wieght, comfortable, sounds great-what more could you ask for?
Playability and Feel:
Very comfortable and easy to play.
Tone:
smooth and very nice sounding. Good for all kinds of music....
Finish:
Perfect. Not a single flaw.
Action:
a little low for me but very easy to adjust.
Skill Level:
Pro-Rock Star
Do you own this product?:
yes
Date submitted:
10/21/2010
Marvin from Charlotte, NC
Subject:
Back in Business - Back in Black
Quality:
All good except the finish
Overall:
Generally a great product. Upon delivery, there were several dings and one place where the finish did not dry smooth. The item was shipped unopened once AMS got the package from Gibson. It appears that Gibson tried to hurry the product to market after re-opening from the flood and did not take the usual care.
Finish:
Upon delivery, there were several dings and one place where the finish did not dry smooth. The item was shipped unopened once AMS got the package from Gibson. It appears that Gibson tried to hurry the product to market after re-opening from the flood and did not take the usual care.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
yes
Date submitted:
09/09/2010
Devin from Pottstown, Pa. USA
Subject:
Gibson SG Standard
Sound:
It's very tight sounding. However I wish the Tone Knobs would darken the sound just a bit more than they do.
Reliability:
It is a Gibson...so far so good.
Overall:
It's an awesome guitar and became my favorite right away.
Playability and Feel:
Fantastic...I haven't pkayed any of my other guitars since buying it.
Tone:
Pickups are very hot but again I wish they would darken up more.
Do you own this product?:
yes
Date submitted:
June 14th, 2010
Russell Parker from Gibsonville,NC USA
Subject:
wonderful instrument, only one problem!!
Quality:
Only problem I have is the high E-string catches in between the frets and the binding. Not cool for tapping.
Reliability:
Ive only had it a year, so I'll get back to you on reliability...
Overall:
Very expensive, but aren't all Gibsons?
Playability and Feel:
Light body,so if you stop playing to clap to get the crowd involved,prepare for a headstock dive!! Order strap-locks for this Gibson.
Tone:
Bridge cutting, neck smooth with the right distortion. Not so impressed with the clean tones. I have USA standard teles and strats, so I'm spoiled.
Action:
I love the action.
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Phil from California, U.S.
Quality:
This part isnt even worth writing about. Out of the box frets were popping out and glue was bursting out from underneath them. I coulda puked.
Sound:
It does not scream on any notes. way to dull for my liking. As I said earlier, I play alot of Def Leppard and this does not even come close to my jackson pc1.
Reliability:
Dont know and dont want to know.
Overall:
This guitar is quite possibly the worst thing I have ever bought. I play alot of def leppard and this just does not fit. The sound is way to dull for any of def leppard's songs. The guitar was set up horribly with too much fret buzz, and I had frets popping out and with glue bursting out. I thought gibson would have done better or even worse american musical would even sell it. I will be sticking to my jackson pc1.
Playability and Feel:
As a gibson, of course, chunky. A tiny bit fast but felt lacking.
Tone:
Treble pickup sounded hot, but rythm was cutting out.
Action:
Very bad. I could hit a open string and all I could hear was fret buzz.
Do you own this product?:
Unfortunately yes.
Date submitted:
Feb 2, 2010
Osvy_LC from Puerto Rico
Subject:
My Weapon For Rockin' The Nights
Quality:
Everything's good on it. No complains about it other than checking if you got a volume cut somewhere in knobs that control the pickups.
Sound:
The bridge humbucker is kinda weak on the cleans, but on distortion it kills with a very vintage sharp sound. The neck humbucker gives excellent, complete, and huge sounding cleans. For distortions it sounds huge and fat. It's my favorite pickup! Using both at the same time, it gives a good sound, but I feel it lacks something sometimes.
Reliability:
I have mine since Feb 2006, now is 2009, and it doesn't have a dent on it. The bridge humbucker volume cutted somewhere volume 7 to 10; but a man fixed that problem for me.
Overall:
Tremendous guitar for any genre. I have it on Heritage Cherry since 2006, and every time I played or recorded with it, it has always giving me a knockout killer sound and attitude.
Playability and Feel:
The guitar is light, and I recommend it for all that have bad backs, broken ribs or any condition that limits you from playing a heavy instrument. The neck is a little wide, but it's a love if you like to bend a lot. As I said before, if you feel it strange...send it to a pro!
Tone:
The wood gives quite a dark sound compared to alder, but is a lot better since everything sounds huge, powerful and fat (still not like a Gibson Les Paul). The humbuckers work the same way I said on the sound section in this review.
Finish:
Absolutely amazing! I have it on Heritage Cherry and it is a work of art that I love to death! My guitar is kinda dark colored, compared to the one in the pics on the site, but I don't care because it rocks even more to my eyes, and the spectators eyes.
Action:
Weird. It has a wide neck, and kinda bigger frets space, than a strat. But you'll get it right fast. If you feel it high or strange, send it to a pro to adjust it for you. This is a NO SHRED guitar so you won't get your action very low, even so is a good guitar. No excuses if you're a true guitar player!
Do you own this product?:
Yes!
Date submitted:
September 23, 2009
James from Buchanan, MI. USA
Subject:
worth every penny
Quality:
A Very well made product, I will be able to count on it for a long, long time.
Sound:
The tone is great! similiar to a les paul but not as thick and bluesy, works great for the flat tunings that a les paul might not be as good at, being such a fat sound.
Reliability:
brand new but I'm sure it will last a life time
Overall:
Very well made instrument, typical of Gibson.
Playability and Feel:
Feels great, not as fast as a 60's neck Les Paul but pretty close. Nice and light.
Tone:
I'm so used to a Les Paul that the tone sounds pretty bright, but not as bright as a strat of course, it's kinda an in between guitar.
Finish:
The finish is great just as you would expect from a Gibson
Action:
the action was perfect didn't have to mess with it at all which is nice
Do you own this product?:
yes
Darell Sullins from SPruce pine, NC, US
darellcards@att.net
Subject:
This is the best guitar ive ever played.
Quality:
Yes,its built better than i ever thought. I believe i could hand it down to my grand children.
Reliability:
Its a gibson.
Overall:
Its the best guitar i have ever held in my hands. i own alot of and this is the one i always use.
Playability and Feel:
Light as a feather, the fingers just slide up and down the neck of the guitar.
Tone:
You can get any sound you want out of it. you can get a clean sound or a heavy metal.
Action:
I took it out of the box and played it right away.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
yes
R.D.N from Weslaco, TX
Subject:
My go to guitar!!
Quality:
Extremely high quality. I've had my eye on a SG for many years and couldn't wait any longer. Everything on the guitar is exceptional. Not a flaw.
Reliability:
I can see this guitar lasting a lifetime if treated right. Even a gold bar can be destroyed but if polished and cared for, it will outshine most.
Overall:
Like i said, I waited a long time to get this guitar and thought I'd be afraid to play it but I can't put it down. It feels and sounds amazing! This is my main player and I have a LP Standard, which I love, and a V, which was my main guitar before this one. Its a museum piece that your allowed to play with!! How can you beat that.
Playability and Feel:
The neck is the best feature on this guitar. Extremely comfortable and fast. The weight is lighter then most guitars but once you strap it on you wonder why in the world you broke your back all those years. Superb!
Tone:
Did I say the neck was the best feature? I meant the 498T! what a perfect pickup for me. This baby's going in my LP now as well. The Pros are nice but this thing just shines. Might put the Pros in my v because lets face it, the 500 is just a toy. The 498T is the best treble pickup my ears have heard in a while. Perfect for my style.
Action:
Right out of the box perfect. Haven't changed a thing.
A hats off to American Musical for everything they provide us with! Great prices and great plans. Nobody else comes close!
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
YES