Gibson SG: The Lesser Paul? | Friday Fretworks
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Published 2020-10-09
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Key points:
0:00 Intro
0:21 JAM!
1:27 The most underrated guitar?
3:02 How the SG came to be...
5:58 JAM! (Bernie Marsden’s ‘62 SG Les Paul)
7:02 How does it differ to a Les Paul?
7:49 SG vs Les Paul
9:54 Why do I feel it’s underrated?
11:39 JAM! (Bernie Marsden’s ‘62 SG Les Paul)
12:06 No nonsense Rock n’ Roll machine!
13:06 JAM! (Buck & Evans ‘Going Home’)
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All Comments (21)
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So, who’s your favourite SG player? Did I miss anyone?!
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I fell in love with the SG the first time I saw one in 1961 when I was 11 yrs. old... My parents couldn't afford it and my mother said it reminded her of the Devils horns. After I grew up I wanted to buy one but they were either out of stuck or I was short on cash trying to support my family..,. Last week at the age of 71 I finally got one. Only took me 60 yrs.
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Saw Clapton play "The Fool" SG at a jam session at the small New York club, Cafe Au Go-Go. The session included Elvin Bishop, Larry Coryell, and Frank Zappa. Yes, I am that old.
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SG has significant ergonomic advantages over the LP
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SG's are one of my favorites and most comfortable platform to play on. At first , many moons ago it took me a little time to get used to it but once you do, you won't look back. Incredible rock machines.
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Favorite SG player: George Harrison on “Revolver” and Terry Kath of “Chicago”. Very underrated guitarist, gone too soon… I resisted years until I stumbled upon a '64 SG reissue (NAMM 2019 edition). Massive neck, 2xunpotted Alnico III Custombuckers, that guitar ROCKS !!
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Back here every Friday, watching my version of "TV" 😁
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I just got a Gibson SG don’t know why I waited. It’s the only guitar I play now, sold my Strat and Tele, just love this guitar
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As someone who has owned 5 Les Pauls and about a dozen SGs, I love my Les Pauls but prefer the SGs in every way.
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Beautiful playing and SG 🙌🎸🤘🔥
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Couldn't help but notice that Chris Buck is a superb guitarist. He has a real feel for the instrument and puts true soul into his playing, something which is quite a rare thing in this day and age!! Rock On!!
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Lee Anderton once described the SG as having a more 'gnarly' sound than the Les Paul. I always remembered that because it's totally true. The mids give it more grunt, more growl, more slightly organic and kind of on the verge of going out of control than a Les Paul. It's like a bulldog while the Les Paul is a Labrador.
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I had a Les Paul for nearly two decades before I bought an SG. When I finally bought one, it was a revelation. Lighter, slimmer, far better high fret access, jack in the front for couch playing, switch easier to get to. Maybe the knobs are a bit cramped, but otherwise absolutely fantastic. I still think the Les Paul has more “magic” but the SG is a far better all round guitar. Rock and roll machine. Also, they’re all nice but I do love batwings.
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I have always said that you could take a Telecaster and a Les Paul to any job, and have the bases covered. After 59 years of playing, I believe that you could also take a Stratocaster and an SG Standard to that same gig, and tag out ALL the runners!
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The SG is the perfect Rock guitar.
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I love the way you articulate the notes, giving each and every one of them a tone and a meaning.
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that crazy access to the high frets! another design gibson was head of their time on great playing as always mr buck! always keeps me coming back for more of those tasty licks
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Dude I love your guitar demos! You make the guitars sound beautifully raunchy and it blows my mind how smoothly you go from using your fingers to a pick. Good stuff man.
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I find that when playing open chords (think AC/DC) with a crunchy, driven sound, that an SG hits a sweet spot where a Les Paul can get a bit messy and less focused with all that low end and sustain. The SG has a punchy mid range and a bit of jangle so the chords really ring. It really is a perfect rock'n'roll guitar. Of course Les Pauls are the greatest but SGs have their special thing and don't give you back problems.
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Your playing is exquisite Chris. Outstanding dynamics and soul. I always very much enjoy your improvising. Loved that jam clip at the end. Keep on keeping on my friend!
