Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? I own several Gibsons, this is probably the best finish on any I have owned. Fit & finish on this one is also better. Tuners great, Chrome great. Reliability How has it stood up over time? Looked under the hood, has the usual Gibson plug in circuit board. Can't imagine that failing at all, really solid. Overall Your general opinion of this product. I have been playing guitar for 42 years and never owned an SG. I just thought it wasn't me. After playing live a few times I realized it's light, plays like butter and can peal the paint of the walls. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? My only complaint about Gibson... and I hope they someday get it. Every new Gibson I have purchased is set up like a crossbow... I swear you can shoot arrows with them. The tailpiece is sticking up like a park bench and the bridge is stupid-high. If I was going to use a bow to play it maybe. Didn't have to touch the truss rod on this one but took a little time to drop everything down. If I tried it out in a retail location I would have put it right down. Now that it's set up correctly it plays like a dream. Intonation is right on. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? I like that it's different from my LP's. It has it's own personality, like a midrange bark to it. The more I play the more I can hear Angus Young without really trying. It's a lot of fun when it's cranked and it also sounds sweet for clean tones. I thought the neck pickup would sound like I was playing under a blanket but it's go a nice full warm sound. It's very versatile. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? It's black so it's hard to screw up. A little bit cheesy on the top of the head but you can't see unless it's standing up. Action How was the action out of the box? After setting it up properly it played like a dream. I love the neck and the fretwork.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Mine is very well made, it is a 2010 model SG Standard in Ebony and everything on it is absolutely exemplary. It is one purchase that I was hesitant about but have never regretted. Reliability How has it stood up over time? Have had it for 2+ years now and I have to admit, I am still psychotic about taking care of it, always look for buckles/buttons before I play it and I wipe it down after I play it, everytime. Period. But the fit and finish are top quality, it's a real nitro finish, not the inexpensive poly that I was used to (yes, it is thin enough you can see the wood grains in it, so isn't shiny as glass like the cheaper ones, but that's a good thing). All of the controls still work A1+, everything is smooth and every control on it actually does something that you notice, no magic switches and knobs that you are left wondering what they do. The pickups are crisp, clear, and have the most "feel" of any pickups I have played. One thing I do with a lot of other guitars I have owned is first off replace the pickups into nicer ones. These, if I did that it would be a downgrade. Overall Your general opinion of this product. I kind of liked the Gibson SG, to me, the Ebony is very elegant with the contrast of black and chrome with just a little bit of a mean streak. It's super light weight and weighs about the same as my Strat. The tones that you get out of this guitar make it the best all around guitar I have, you can really feel, as well as hear the attack but it's not noisy. It's very responsive and easy to get the nuances when playing. If you play harder, it's notably louder, and vice versa. Gibson has gotten a lot of bad rap in the past few years, they aren't what they used to be, etc. I can tell you, after 2+ years of owning this one, it is the best purchase I have ever made and I would do it over again. It's definitely a great guitar. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? The neck is just a little heavier than other guitars but I have gotten used to it to the point it is normal and other guitars feel "odd" to me now. It is set up just how I like it, very even string response, I use La Bella .009s and best handmade string imo. Very good all around playability. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? This is one of the most versatile guitars that I have ever played, it has that country sound and can go to full on metal chug, it's responsive enough for jazzy or even funk. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Very nice finish, I was expecting and judging this by the (less expensive) shiny paint, this is a real nitro finish (smells like vanilla for many years) and therefore you can still see the wood grain in it in places. This is actually a good thing and makes a much more rich and soulful sound. Action How was the action out of the box? The action out of the box was really good, I took the guitar to my guitar tech and had it setup professionally with my strings and how I like them and even he complimented me on how well built the guitar was. I have let a few people play it and all compliment how well it plays, one obsessed that it was the "best" guitar that he has ever played in his life.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? yes it is very dependable i have only had it for 4 months but i can tell this thing will last for a lifetime. Reliability How has it stood up over time? great not a scratch on it and i have bumped it on quite a few things. Overall Your general opinion of this product. it is absolutely amazing. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? like i said it is the best playing guitar i have ever picked up. the neck is out of this world i can play on this thing for hours and never get tired of it. yeah the controls are simple 2 volume 2 tone and a 3 way toggle switch. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? the pickups are perfection in a beautiful guitar. they are great for metal and clean jazzy sounds. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? the paint job was blemish free and amazing in it's own great job gibson. Action How was the action out of the box? for me it was fine haven't changed a thing on the guitar but the strings which i replaced with some exilirs.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Very well made... It's a Gibson! Just got this dent and scratch... saved some money and all it had were two little scuffs that can easily be buffed out... Beautiful guitar!!! Excellent sound... Love the heritage cherry. Reliability How has it stood up over time? Only had a month but I know it will last like the other 4 or 5 Gibson guitars I've owned in the past. Overall Your general opinion of this product. I bought this guitar because of the price. I wanted another Gibson before I couldn't afford another Gibson. I've had 3 Les Paul's and enjoyed them, however, I don't want another one. They are way too over priced and really heavy. This SG sounds every bit as good as a Les Paul... Seriously Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Feels great! Sounds great! Not heavy like a Les Paul. The neck is fun and fast to play. The controls are perfect and right at your fingertips. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? These pick-ups are my favorite Gibson pick-ups. Everyone talks about the 57's. There nice. But the 498t and 490r are my favorites. You can play anything you want on this guitar, and it sounds great. From hard heavy rock to jazz you can enjoy that haunting Gibson humbucker sound. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Gibson guitars are such a beautiful piece of furniture. I like to prop this SG on the sofa and walk out 10 feet or so and it has a sort of flamed or quilted look to it due to the heritage cherry and the wood grain. Love it! Action How was the action out of the box? Action was good. String was a little heavier than I preferred but that is easily fixed. I'm going to have this guitar for a long long time. Love to play it, love to hear it.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? 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! Reliability How has it stood up over time? I have only owned this guitar for about a month, so far so good! Overall Your general opinion of this product. 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 How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? 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 Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? 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 How did the stain or paint job look? This guitar is so shiny and gorgeously cured it is almost blinding with shine!

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Extremely well made sound instrument. Reliability How has it stood up over time? N/A Overall Your general opinion of this product. 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 How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? 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 Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? This particular SG's pickups are pretty bright tone wise. Action How was the action out of the box? Pretty good, I just needed to do a minor neck tweak, action raise a bit and intonation tweak.

Reliability How has it stood up over time? The best SG's Last for ever with care Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Great neck and fast Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Bright with thick tone sounds great down tuned Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Beautiful Cherry finish Action How was the action out of the box? great

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? very well made right out of the box ready to go even down to the case not a blemish. Reliability How has it stood up over time? with the quality it has it will last forever Overall Your general opinion of this product. 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 How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? 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 Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? the tone is so good you can play blues, rock, country, just incredible guitar Finish How did the stain or paint job look? my Black SG u can see yourself in the finish just looks beautiful

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Reliability How has it stood up over time? Overall Your general opinion of this product. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Action How was the action out of the box?

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? 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. Reliability How has it stood up over time? 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 Your general opinion of this product. 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 How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? 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 Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? 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 How did the stain or paint job look? The ebony finish still looks wet. Excellent, couldn't be happier. Action How was the action out of the box? Action and intonation were set up perfectly. Needed a slight tuning, bit that was to be expected.

How was the action out of the box? action was dead on, just the way I like it Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? guitar is made very well, this is a fine instrument, you take care of it, it will last a lifetime Reliability How has it stood up over time? only received her, but the quality is there, right down to the case Overall Your general opinion of this product. have several guitars, all good instruments, Gibson is definitely, a good guitar. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? playability was good, fast neck, smooth fretboard, all controls, and toggle, are the real deal, no junk Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? the Angus sound is definitely there, but so is Mr. Claptons, this guitar can satisfy, any players musical taste Finish How did the stain or paint job look? 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.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? 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. Reliability How has it stood up over time? It will stand up just fine, since I treat it like a baby. Overall Your general opinion of this product. 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 How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? This guitar is light and well-balanced. The neck is not too thick and fits my hand well. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? 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 How did the stain or paint job look? The finish is beautiful. I will never get tired of looking at the Heritage Cherry... Action How was the action out of the box? Better than fair. I had it set up, so now it is great.

Finish How did the stain or paint job look? i love the finish i have the cherry finish Action How was the action out of the box? 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 Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? What can i say it's a Gibson all Gibsons are top quality Reliability How has it stood up over time? This guitar will last a lifetime Overall Your general opinion of this product. i just love this guitar had it set up an when you finger her she just sings out Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Payability an feel is great if you set it up by a perfessional Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? You can make this guitar sound how ever you what it to sound i love this guitar

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Ten out of ten!! Reliability How has it stood up over time? Its a Gibson!! Overall Your general opinion of this product. 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 How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Feels like a Les Paul maybe a little faster. Very lite guitar. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Hot pickups , thick with graet sustain and distortion. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? The finish is beutiful. Action How was the action out of the box? Perect!!

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? The only flaw was on the handle of the case had some scruff marks.Other than this the Quality is fantastic. Reliability How has it stood up over time? 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 Your general opinion of this product. This is The Best guitar made. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? 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 Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? 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 How did the stain or paint job look? Mine is Heritage Cherry and its Beautiful.Found no flaws and yes,you can smell the paint.Rosewood fretboard,head stock are flawless. Action How was the action out of the box? 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).

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Quality was what I had expected. Gibson quality has never been an issue for me. Reliability How has it stood up over time? Only had it for a month, not worried one bit. I have another (2001). Overall Your general opinion of this product. 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 How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? 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 Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? 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 How did the stain or paint job look? Not a mark or scratch was found anywhere Action How was the action out of the box? Action is flexable and easy. Came already set just right. Stays in tune after strings have been stretched out a bit.

How was the action out of the box? great

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Very well made and finished properly! Reliability How has it stood up over time? Just got it but Gibson has a great warranty if needed! Overall Your general opinion of this product. Fantastic guitar! I wanted a real Gibson. I am glad I went for it. What a fiddle indeed! Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? I can't get over how light this guitar is. Makes my Les Paul feel like a grand piano around my neck. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? The pickupsd are awesome. No low grade crap here. They can play mellow or bark very hard if ya want them to. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? The finish was perfect! It's a Gibson. Action How was the action out of the box? Guitar was set up almost dead on right out of the box

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? CRAFTSMEN SHIP IS VERY GOOD, PICK GARD IS SOFT,. Overall Your general opinion of this product. 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 How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? FELLS, LIKE IT WAS WAS MAKE TOO PLAY HARD , Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? ITS A PLAYER , BUY ONE AND HAVE ,SOME REAL FUN ALL ROUND GUITAR, TIME PROVEN, Finish How did the stain or paint job look? ITS CHERRY, VERY GOOD FINISH, Action How was the action out of the box? TUNED VERY EASY, AND I'AM NO PRO, LOVE THE BOTTOM END,

How was the action out of the box? I think the action is set a bit high but this is not really and issure that can't be easly corrected. Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Its a Gibson, we expect it and Gibson always delievers. Reliability How has it stood up over time? 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 Your general opinion of this product. 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 How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? The neck I beleive is a 60's size. Fits my hand perfectly. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? You can dial in a hot overdriven tone all the way to a smooth jazz tone. All levels of sounds from this guitar. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Perfect can't say more. not an imperfection anywhere on the guitar.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? 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. Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? It was made in Nashville; I think it was very well made. Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Gibson SGs are great quality like all Gibsons! Reliability How has it stood up over time? No Problems yet. How has it stood up over time? Haven't had it that long yet. How has it stood up over time? This guitar is built to last for a life time! Overall Your general opinion of this product. 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. Your general opinion of this product. The only real complaint is all Gibsons are just too over priced and not really shred guitars more in the line of blues and rock style. Your general opinion of this product. I've been playing for five years now, and this is the best bang for your buck. Your general opinion of this product. This guitar is the best guitar ive ever played it has a great sound to it and i got one a few months ago and i love it i definetly recomend this guitar Your general opinion of this product. stay with two pick ups Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? its light and easy to play. How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Has a very large part of the neck that is actually playable and has lightning fast action. Best of all my guitars. How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Very light, thin body, the neck is pretty thick, which I like. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Tone can be adjusted to your desire. From high and crisp to the Gibson mellow and low. Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? it was one of the best sounding guitars ive owned. Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? It does everything. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? it was awsome. How did the stain or paint job look? The finish was phenomenal, but it wasn't done drying, How did the stain or paint job look? The finish is very good. Nice and shiny when I got it. No shipping dings. Action How was the action out of the box? It was about where I like it; it could go down some for other players. This guitar is not for tapping. How was the action out of the box? Action was great right out of the box. Was setup low just as I like it. How was the action out of the box? great

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Seems like a solid built guitar, and should last a life time with a little bit of care. Reliability How has it stood up over time? It is built more solid then what some will have you belive. A very solid build in my opinion. Overall Your general opinion of this product. 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 How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? 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 Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Good sounding to me. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? 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 How was the action out of the box? 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.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? 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 Reliability How has it stood up over time? 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 Your general opinion of this product. This is a 2nd alternative to the SG custom that cost twice as much. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? 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 Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? 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 How did the stain or paint job look? 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 How was the action out of the box? 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.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Great! I've had many gibsons over the years and it seems that quality has improved quite a bit... Reliability How has it stood up over time? Only had it for a short while but it's been giged with and has always done what I've asked of it... Overall Your general opinion of this product. light wieght, comfortable, sounds great-what more could you ask for? Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Very comfortable and easy to play. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? smooth and very nice sounding. Good for all kinds of music.... Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Perfect. Not a single flaw. Action How was the action out of the box? a little low for me but very easy to adjust.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? All good except the finish Overall Your general opinion of this product. 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. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Finish How did the stain or paint job look? 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. Action How was the action out of the box? Gibson Pure

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Reliability How has it stood up over time? It is a Gibson...so far so good. Overall Your general opinion of this product. It's an awesome guitar and became my favorite right away. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Fantastic...I haven't pkayed any of my other guitars since buying it. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Pickups are very hot but again I wish they would darken up more.