Took receipt of this yesterday from a fellow fretboarder. Prior to this purchase I owned two Gibsons - an Iommi SG special, and an SG standard. Both of them were duds for various reasons I won't go into but I swore to myself I wouldn't touch a Gibson again.
Something about this got my attention though, and as apprehensive I was about buying another gibson, I took the chance knowing that if I didn't jive with it the resale value would ensure I got back what I paid.
I needn't have worried anyway; Gibson have knocked it out of the park if this is indicative of the rest of their LPS line.
The neck is vintage 50s style, so quite a handful but not baseball bat thick.
I had initially bought some aftermarket p90s but the ones in there are excellent and do the job. Messing around with the knobs I can get this thing sounding like a Fender. Very versatile guitar.
The only thing I've changed is stock wraparound bridge which I've replaced with an intonatable wraparound. Honestly the intonation is fine without it, I just personally like having a bit more room for adjustment, especially when downtuning.
The body is very comfortable - basically like an LP in shape but doesn't break your back.
I paid a grand but even new I think these are priced very reasonably. I can't say the same about some other Gibsons, like the LP Standard for example.
My new no.1 for sure...somehow usurping my ObG LP
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re the wiring - has it got 300k or 500k volume pots? Mine has the circuit board with 300k and I definitely want to try 500k as I reckon the stock pickups could do with a tiny bit more clarity
@bodhi thanks for that
@noisepolluter it's the pigtailmusic branded one. Someone offered me a resomax as well so if you want to try one contact user LewisJ.
Pots... Can't determine if they're 300 or 500k as they're not marked. I have a multimeter though if anyone can explain how to check. I always assumed Gibson defaulted at 500k though that could be just for humbuckers.
My LPS replaced all my other electrics.
As above mine is the tribute and the only changes I've made are to add the poker chip and swap the black selector tip to the cream/amber one - It's a good look!
Here’s mine:
https://edmorgan.info
https://edmorgan.info
https://youtu.be/HlUm0Up42eI?si=lAwt_apbik8CEfVs
https://edmorgan.info