Gibson Guitars- Are They That Different?

In today's video, Paul Drew from The Studio Rats is seeing if Gibson guitars actually are that different.
Each of these guitars a Gibson 335, a Gibson Les Paul and a Gibson SG are very different on the outside but how different do they actually sound. I go through the complete specs of these guitars and and play examples on each guitar to see how different they really are.
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The Studio Rats are core band members Paul Drew on guitar/production/mixing, drummer James Ivey and Dan Hawkins on bass. They collaborate with singers and musicians to produce radio-ready songs.

[@dutchguitarist3078]

Just tell your wife they are very different.

[@rickclark4714]

My wife: Eh, sound the same, and if you twist that knob a little really the same….

[@adhaskym.a9536]

Exactly what I told the wife. The inlays and colors are different, hence the tone is different.

[@acespark1]

Tell the truth, You tell yourself really, but who cares if you want them

[@petercummins1097]

I've found that if your collection is large enough, your wife will not notice any newcommers. Well established formula is s=n-1 where n is current number of guitars and s = separation. The complex math involves not solving for S.

[@Kevin-zz9nc]

Yes. They're every bit as special and unique as our children. Oh PLEASE dont make me choose one!!!

[@chiricm]

I’ve got all three too. Playing alone, sometimes the SG is too thin and bitey. But in a band mix, it’s magical. Cuts like a knife.

[@danielferrera8773]

I wasn't a fan of SG guitars until I played one for the first time, plugged to a JCM. Now I'm a believer.

[@TerrEduarDan]

Ian Mackaye’s work with Fugazi is really all the evidence I needed to convince me to get an SG.

[@BarnyardNewton]

Played totally clean you can hear the difference. As soon as you add distortion the differences are masked. You’ve got the overdrive on throughout in this comparison video. I get it…. You’re a rock guy.

[@raucousrowdy6540]

Overlooked part of tone where the 3 guitars in question use the same pickups is where the neck meets the body and how much the fretboard protrudes into the body... Les Paul protrudes the most= more meat ( 17th fret ), followed by the 335 ( 19th fret ), then the SG being the lightest ( bright ) perhaps ( 21st fret )... just an observation, not to take away from the high quality of this video but to help reinforce your conclusions about the differences....absolute stunning 3 guitars...

[@kisschicken]

They sound almost identical. We guitarists are such suckers.

[@sergiunita4257]

They sound the same through KZbin.

[@guitarlair]

you're tone deaf buddy

[@mikethebloodthirsty]

They all feel entirely different though... half of playing the guitar is the weight of a guitar, how it vibrates, the ergonomics basically.

[@CycloneJack]

They sound virtually the same outside of KZbin, too: same pickups, same scale length.

[@steveliberty]

I heard differences between the 3 guitars, and those differences mirrored the way you descibed it. SG - thinner, LP - fatter, ES335 - somewhere in between. I have an SG, a Les Paul and an ES335. Not sure I can say I like one more than the others, but the ES335 has something that the others do not - a mind of its own when playing loud. Its great when the body starts to resonate and the feedback takes off. As long as you can control it a bit (by turning your body position or by lowering the guitar volume), its super cool.

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers Steve

[@f2detaboada]

You can achieve this in a LP and SG by using mircophonic pickups that haven't been wax potted, and and that have no shielding in the control cavity.

[@raytorvalds3699]

Great demonstration. They sounded fairly similar through KZbin, but I could still detect some differences. I think I liked the 335 the best, but all in all, can't go wrong with any of them. They all sounded great.

[@caster3283]

I have all 3 but prefer the 335 overall. So versatile. I haven’t found a situation it hasn’t been suitable for live. Took my SG into the studio recently and now I’m hooked on that all over again. Clean, with both pickups selected, it’s unbeatable. Great video and massive congrats on no stupid guitar faces while playing.

[@RustyMadd]

I'm shocked that I can actually hear a difference on that first (not the opening) comparison with the Les Paul sounding heavier in the mids , the SG having a bit more of an open sound, and the 335 having less top end than the other two. What a surprise. I prefer the SG.

[@TheStudioRats]

@@RustyMadd golden ears!

[@yotamyoffe5078]

This is why when I buy a guitar/test a guitar I only play clean. You can't hear much difference with humbucker in distortion. With a few eq you can get to same Sound. Clean is something else. But not only the sound is what differentiates guitars, but also the feeling, the hardware, the logo, etc., etc

[@steveo44]

They all sound and look awesome. The thing with a 335 is if you play notes quietly the note blooms.its a thing of beauty!. You don't get that with a Les Paul or an SG. The lp sounds more chunky than the sg. Great video especially since they have the same pickups

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers Steve yes I agree, I should have mentioned that.

[@sohosteveuk]

I get note bloom on my 59 MM, my 62 LPJ and my 57. None of them are reissues though...

[@PrantoKoX]

Well done, excellent comparison video!! 👍🏻👍🏻 For me, 335 for tone bloom, versatility and tuning/intonation, and in some cases neck shape, SG (without a trem or with a Bigsby) for practicality, neck shape and comfort, except the neck dive which in fact lessens with a Bigsby mounted, and LP If it's the only option.

[@TheStudioRats]

Thanks for sharing!

[@gibsonvos5120]

I have 3 custom shop Les Paul SG’s ( Custom with Vibrola, Standard and Special) none of them have neck dive.

[@PrantoKoX]

@@gibsonvos5120 Must be one of the things the "custom shop" got right (and hypeprcharged for) then - I have a 70s SG in one studio and a 2000s new SG in another studio and they both dive as emphatically and inelegantly as a drunken dolphin. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@JoseG-2023]

Great demonstration! 🤘

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers Jose

[@williekenk]

Awesome demo, and timely for me. I keep trying to convince myself to get an SG because I love the look, but I consistently dislike the feel when I've tried them in the past. And in most sound demos, I seem to prefer the sound of the LP as well. I don't know why I keep trying to fight it. I think I'm just an LP person at heart.

[@kennyblackbird5674]

Man that Vibrola vibrato is the best!! I slapped a short trem version onto my Epiphone Lucille.

[@rfpho1456]

You can still hear the difference over KZbin! Highlights a bit why I always want a Les Paul but find them a bit muffled - prefer the 335 sound.

[@JohnWhite-xc3md]

I have, an SG with the same Mistro vibrato/tail piece, with Gibson '57 humbuckers, and a '50s Standard Les Paul with Alnico II burst buckers. The bridge pickups on both sound very much the same. I'm glad you pointed out the difference in spacing between the SG's neck position, and the LP's. I find the LP's neck pickup has more glassy chime. It can even get straty when played clean.

[@sethgauby8730]

I see you played a Little Yes! Owner of a Lonely Heart. Thanks for the video !

[@KelsterVonShredster]

I love all three, owned all three. But when I pick up my Les Paul it always reminds me who is really the boss lol.

[@mikeimmekamp3006]

very well made video. compliment. I have a LesPaul and a 335 from the custom shop. intentionally configured the Les Paul to be fatter and the es335 to be airier. The es335 is absolutely more comfortable to play while sitting. ideal for the couch. Greetings from Bavaria Germany

[@jimmyjames2022]

That Pelham Blue looks really great on the 64 SG! Over ear headphones I notice barely any difference in tones, YT compression obviates most tone comparisons. Maybe the 335 has some extra frequencies. They all sound awesome since I'm a Gibson pickup fanboy. In the end it's fun to watch Paul's playing.

[@sebastiangomez5068]

If they use the same pick up, then they will sound close, although not identical. But the P90 Gibsons are amazing. That’s where you should be heading if you want more than one sound (or MiniHumbuckers too)

[@frantisca]

B3 SL Wood with Lollar ‘50s wind P 90s aren’t bad either ! 😉

[@BeefNEggs057]

Yep single coils will give a clearer sound for sure. Less wet blanket over amp sound.

[@schaerfentiefe1967]

I would say the differences in tone in these demonstrations would be more pronounced with *less distortion* or even with a sound at the edge of breakup.

[@gibsondcxpl85]

I have the USA standard versions of all 3 and do a lot of comparisons. The SG is my main gigging guitar, mainly due to weight and looks. The 335 sounds the best due to that soft woody attack. The LP is the most uncomfortable and the one I have to fiddle with the most to get the tones I want

[@TheStudioRats]

Agreed, I feel the same way. cheers for the comment.

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

I'm strictly an Epiphone man since JC Curliegh Restored Epiphone back to premium in 2019/2020 I have videos of my 2021 High end Epiphones with Specs Posted on all so there's no debate or dispute..my 2021 Epiphone custom koa Les Paul is recently discontinued and my 2021 Epiphone modern figured Sgs transparent red and honey burst also recently discontinued I would never sell them for any Gibson..

[@fivefingerfullprice3403]

6:00 Yeah that's the thing with Gibson guitars for me. I don't have an affinity for old guitars, I much prefer modern and more comfortable designs. But great video, it was really informative.

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers fella

[@maxcuthbert100]

If I had to buy my guitars all over again,I would pick a Revstar -or two ! Versatile and flexible,what more do you need ?

[@fivefingerfullprice3403]

@@maxcuthbert100 Nice! I'm partial to Dinky Body Charvels.

[@KRW628]

They all sound exactly the same to me. I've got an Epiphone Paul and an Epi 335.

[@slowhandblues187]

Great Video! While they can sound similar (especially when overdriven) it comes down to feel for me. I never got on with SG models. They feel fragile and I don’t like the way they feel on me. They are very cool looking electrics and I love the full access of the neck. Just didn’t work out for me. I really like the ES-335 a lot. A little big and I wish the input jack was side mounted. But I would definitely own one again and the 1964 Custom Shop example shown in this video is what I would own. I even love the color 😊 Les Paul. Other than extreme boat anchor examples it is the perfect Gibson electric for me. Custom Shop examples are generally lighter and the Custom Buckers sound fantastic. I do find not all Custom Buckers sound alike. Maybe because they are wound by hand like the originals in the late 50s? I do not find it uncomfortable at all. A Les Paul and a Strat could be the only electrics I would own if I had to choose just two. 🤟🤟

[@MuseumsBloke]

They all sound great through your rig and via YT, so the question probably comes down to feel and looks … So, Paul … any chance of a loan of all three so I can make my own comparisons 😁😁😁

[@frantisca]

Hi Paul, very nice comparison video. I played all 3 and eventually sold the 335. Beautiful sounding and feeling guitar, but the dimensions bothered me, particularly when seated. I am lucky enough to have had a nice draw on a CS R9 LP that looks, sounds, weights and has the neck of a ‘59. I acquired a ‘64 CS SG. Main differences with the LP are smaller, lighter body, wider and super-fast rounded ‘64 neck and a snappier tone. Although the recorded tunes might sound very close, the playing experience is quite different. Cheers !

[@iancurrie8844]

I have a Gibson Les Paul and a Gibson SG both with BB61 pickups. Exactly the same action height, intonation, and pickup height. I set and verified myself. They sound TOTALLY different. VERY different.

[@onlyguitars]

I got this year my first SG. Only play it once before many years for a couple of minutes. Ive had multiple lps, from CS to different brands so know them very well, and I agree, the SG is very different. I thought tone wise they would be similar, but they are not. Each has its own thing and both guitars are great.

[@deddiev1718]

It’s the Maple top on the Les Paul

[@deddiev1718]

All mahogany has a more raw tone

[@algorithm007ify]

@@deddiev1718 Not just that..the neck pickup is in a slightly different position for the SG (i.e., closer to the bridge)

[@prd004.2]

There is a difference but they all sound like Gibsons

[@jamesglaubitz3574]

I acquired a Burny 335 a couple of years ago and it's become my number 1. So easy to play, amazing sound, just a great work horse. I have a 90s Gibson Les Paul studio and it sounds great but the thing weighs a tonne so it stays at home in its case. My back can't handle a 3 hour gig with it anymore 😂😅

[@davidf8749]

This is such a great video. I've been on the fence for a while as regards LP, ES335, SG. I ended up going for an SG as they can be lighter. I have to say that the SG neck seems very long. When playing stuff around, say, the Eminor (8th fret) - I seem to be around the 5th fret (in reference to the SG scale length) on a 25.5in strat due to the different scale lengths and the bridge position., Not a problem if you know about it.

[@Utube-g3g]

I sold my sg due to that neck being too far out to the left. It played perfectly had p90’s my wife actually said I like that sound. I was like what??!!! It was however a rocknroll relic slightly relic’d. Gibson sued them. They were all made that good. The neck on the sg is put in at the very end of the body as opposed to other guitars. So obviously it sticks out further. Anyway, they’re no longer allowed to make a bunch of models now.

[@jakestewartmusic]

They sound different, but I didn't hear a single clip that I'd hear out of context and think 'that's not quite the right guitar to play that on'. In other words, the differences are extremely subtle, more important to the player, and don't exclude any of these instruments from doing anything the others can musically. This all being said, the designer shapes deserve love, too. I'm partial to the Explorer because it sits somewhere between a LP and SG in terms of sound (when using comparable PAF style pickups); not as open/twangy as the SG, but not as thick as the LP. But most importantly and perhaps controversially, I find the Explorer to be the best solid-body Gibson design for comfort. Most Gibsons neck dive and the ones that don't tend to be boat anchors or wide semi-hollowbodies. That is, except for the Explorer. They're regularly less heavy than Les Pauls and way better balanced than the SG, Flying V, or Firebird. The control accessibility on the Explorer is great when you get used to it - never needed two tone controls, and the simplified 3 controls are in a straight line with the input jack on the side (out of the way). Compare that to the SG, Firebird, and '67 style V designs that are relatively cramped and have the jack in the way near the knobs. The only thing is the absolutely massive hard shell case - what a pain to fit into a compact car and carry for multiple city blocks downtown for gigs. And folks tend to typecast it as a metal guitar, when it is actually insanely versatile sonically with reasonable pickups. I've played everything from jazz to afrobeat to rock to country on mine.

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers Jake for filling me in. I’ll have to look out for one.

[@benallmark9671]

Great video Paul. Thank you Sir.

[@TheStudioRats]

Very welcome

[@WithCarePlz]

If you play with heavy distortion or digital they all sound the same lol. If you play them into a small/medium tube amp clean or at edge of breakup- that’s when the differences come out. Also when you put a slightly microphonic pickup in all of them that’s also when differences come out. But when you’re playing with a super distorted tone they all sound like a super distorted tone. Also- it’s worth noting that I am an improviser and all 3 guitars lead my playing in different directions. An SG makes me get a bit more shreddy. A les paul will generally make me more dramatic, and a 335 will make me play more vocally. I will agree you are 100% right about the strat player needing an SG. It’s like a lighter thinner more premium feeling strat. If strat guys struggled to get the feel for gibsons in the past- try an SG and make yourself play one for a week and then you’ll bond with an SG more than you thought possible. The ‘different’ Gibson is a reverse neck-thru Firebird. It sounds like a strat and tele combined but with an extra testicle. And if you’re tall enough to reach the first fret on a Firebird comfortably- nothing else feels like a 🐦‍🔥

[@stevep7657]

Great video thanks. I'm a long-term Tele player, but always liked to have an alternative sound to the Tele for some material I have played over the years. I've used various SGs (prefer P90s), a few 335s and a few Les Pauls. Recently bought a lovely Les Paul Standard for a good price second-hand, and it plays nicely, but would have got another 335 had I the extra $$. 😀

[@2speedy4u22]

Great video! Sold me on the trem 😜

[@martinspreiter8240]

I would take your PRS 🙂 This 3 are sounding nearly the same, but I love the look of the 335.

[@rigorhead01]

Great video! Thanks! I've never really got on with a Les Paul. They do sound amazing though! If I need a humbucker equipped guitar I grab a PRS.

[@guitarsandcheesecake1632]

I've got 5 les Paul's and a 61 re issue sg. So it's obvious what's my favourite. They all sounded great. But the les paul for me every time. I almost bought a 335 on Sunday. As it was my birthday........ also let's not forget the flying v and the explorer ❤

[@deddiev1718]

Man the SG sounds great

[@Alex_Martz]

Awesome sounds and playing, Are you using one of your ToneX captures here? if so, which one?

[@TheStudioRats]

I was actually using quad cortex Matchless hc15 but I have got the same pack on tonex.

[@Alex_Martz]

@@TheStudioRats ok thanks 👍🏻

[@jimjim7008]

I've tried all of these guitars but personally I'd prefer the Gibson Les Paul custom perfect all rounder.

[@alangreenway6695]

I own all 3 (plus a V and an Explorer), and they all have different Pickups in them so they do sound different. But the biggest change is how they make you play. A Les Paul (with the weight) makes you play very deliberate. You hold notes more. An SG tends to be lightweight with a thin neck and a easy playing radius so it’s more comfortable to zip around, but you lose some of that tone just because you tend not to stay in one place too long. A 335 is hollow but bulky so it’s light but you aren’t whizzing around the fretboard on it, but it is a little less tiring than a Paul. It does feedback in front of an amp however. And neck dive is an issue- V’s point way up, SG’s drop way down, Explorers are perfectly balanced, The Paul will droop your own neck downwards, and a 335 is pretty balanced but leaves an indent on your armpit sitting down. They all make you play differently.

[@scshepherd]

The 335 is my first reach for most things, just more balanced in the mids with the best top end. But for live gigs it’s SG all the way, light w crazy neck access and cool factor 😎

[@jasonswitzer1748]

If you’re not listening “intentionally” for the differences, you won’t hear them. But if you ARE listening to the differences, they’re there… at least between the SG and the Les Paul we all know this, but the Les Paul has more “meat”/fuller sound to its tone. The SG has more “sparkle.” Way more important is the feel/balance. Everyone will have their favorite. Hard to argue with lighter weight of the SG, but some might prefer the fact that the Les Paul doesn’t have the neck dive. All are cool in my book!

[@Pt.karolis]

It's different for the guitar player. It feels different, it inspires you to play different riffs and because of that you sound different .

[@FuzzWoof]

I have an SG, a Les Paul and a 335 - they all definitely sound different and I really wish they didn't as I'd love to sell two of them! Bridge pickups are broadly similar, but it's a world of difference in the neck, as far as I'm concerned the SG is a single pickup guitar as I can't stand the neck pickup, but it's super comfy so I can't quite let it go, haha.

[@mrpositronia]

Yes, Gibson really love that pickup and electrconics arrangement, don't they?

[@WeekendWarriorGuitars]

I could detect a difference but they are all quite close. I guess I would choose the Les Paul overall just based on sound but they all represent a variation on that classic Gibson sound we all know and love. Can't really go wrong with any of them!

[@DannyBrownDesign]

The Gibson firebird non reverse is even closer to a fender in sound and feel, it sits perfectly between my SG and Stratocaster

[@2204JCM]

They do sound very similar. Some of that is pickup variation, pot variation and pickup position. But as mentioned the difference is more obvious in person. Shows you the limitations of modern recording.

[@hkrause9166]

What is a woody tone??

[@Tic45544]

This is the first time I've seen one of your videos and I have to say it's excellent work. I am happy to subscribe to your channel :) Thank you :)

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers Tic, welcome aboard

[@kanokrattanamaneecharat1542]

@thestudiorats Love the sound. Could you please share your amps and set up?

[@vriendelijkegroet]

The SG trem is a must have!, especially the Sideways. Not only it looks good, but it put just enough weight to counter neck dive. I always hated the looks of the SG, but I think its the Gibson for the 'F' player, it is a turbo Tele.

[@nealo814]

If they are yours your very lucky. Love the pelham blue sg. The more overdrive the less you heard the subtle differences in the sound of each. Clean you hear the tone of each guitar.

[@TheStudioRats]

Yes the SG is my new favourite

[@nealo814]

@@TheStudioRats cool I just added comment about the difference in tone. Nice video.

[@nealo814]

I had an 81 sg. Great sound. It's light and sounds great. It's a funny era though. Side jack input. And the neck is less wide than normal. I have small hands but it can be awkward to play when I've been on my strat or tele.

[@andyhayes7828]

Nice video that, imo, proves a good point, which is that Gibsons (all models) pretty much sound the same. A glued in neck, 24 3/4 scale length, tunomatic bridge, mahogany, rosewood, maple, etc, humbuckers, etc, all contribute to a specific sound. The Les Paul is probably the all around (cork sniffing) winner. It's better balanced while standing, and it's neck sits deeper into the body (the upper part of the neck) which, imo, gives it a bit more lower midrange heft to its sound as compared to the others. Probably the most distinct sounding Gibson ( though like the others is the same Gibson FLAVOR) is the Flying V. Imo it has the best upper midrange zing to it ( Lead heavy players like Michael Schenker seem to gravitate towards them). Again though, if your a strat or Tele player and have to play ( UFO's ) 'Rock Bottom', ZZ Top's 'Sharp dressed man' or Thin Lizzy's ' The Boys Are Back In Town', etc, then ANY Gibby you pick up is going to sound RIGHT 🤘

[@SpezlvomAnneNr1]

Through KZbin they sound almost identical. So they would not make a difference in a recording or live situation. But I know they feel very different. Sold my 79 Les Paul Custom and I´m a 335 guy now for 10+ years. SG´s lack in low end to me compared to a Les Paul or a 335.

[@jackgreenwood1817]

Obviously the tonal differences all stem from the different positioning of the truss rod cover. The SG has more bite which is what I'm in to. The SG Special is the best sounding SG for me, would love you to do a comparison between the custom buckers and P90s

[@jw_au]

Great comparison, handy all three have the same pickups

[@beastmode003]

I have a 60s lp st and an sg st, as far as gibsons, but according to this video, i think i like the sound of the 335 better

[@arnolddealiii4259]

I’ve never been one that can tell the Gibson sound apart. For example, if you hear a Stratocaster and a telecaster odds are you can differentiate the two especially the bridge pickup. But a Gibson Les Paul vs a Gibson SG I would struggle in a blind test to tell which is which. Now a Les Paul vs a Firebird? Yeah I could probably hear a major difference. I would say play the guitar that feels best to you and worry about tone second. Regardless of brand, play the best feeling one to you.

[@brianschiller4053]

I have owned all 3, but only the LP is staying as the sustain suited my playing better. I liked the other two, but with the LP around I just didn’t play them much.

[@quantumvox8424]

I'd love to know your thoughts about an Eastman T59 !!

[@Albatross_Ace]

LP’s just have that special sauce. SG’s are much more comfortable though

[@nabilcharbel4136]

Loved the demo, Paul, all sounded great, but I prefered the 335, cheers!

[@TheStudioRats]

Good choice!

[@thrasher3222]

Great video, I like listening to you play! I have the same '64 reissue SG (except red), a LP supreme and a sparkle Explorer. When standing I like the SG the best, when sitting I like the Les Paul, and for knocking things over I like the Explorer lol... Oh and the Rosewood J-45 sounds real nice too ;~) Go team Gibson!! Cheers!

[@andrewbecker3700]

Maybe through headphones there's some slight noticeable differences. But the end signal we're getting is almost exactly the same, to my ears. I'm hearing the strings react a bit differently when you dig in, but that gets drowned out with any amount of volume. "Feel" is always gonna be one of the most important things for most players. To me, a LP is "home" and feels comfortable. SG's are awkward for me, because it shifts the whole scale of the fretboard, kind of like Firebirds. If your standing it's fine. For me, guitars with more compact shapes work best. Like my Cutlass, is extremely comfortable to play in ANY position. But still doesn't really play any "better". Thin U neck carves are my favorite. The "wide thin" pattern on my PRS NF3, is rapidly becoming my current obsession. Like butter dog! Ain't that what the kids say?

[@ro307805]

I have a RO, a 1990 SG special, and a 59 dot, and while I prefer the dot over all of them , it can be hard to control feedback in a live situation with lots of gain. But I have performed the medley of rime of the ancient mariner/power slave in front of 10000 bikers with the 335 to great effect....

[@StevenSimpson-it5mv]

Proof again the tone is in the Pickups. SGs however, are too flimsy to stay in tune if you're really digging in.

[@son0fsocal]

The 335 is the best one , tone and feel, and playability. The 336 sits on my lap very comfortably.

[@user-ql1pc7pi9x]

I had a '64 SG Reissue. It sounded great, but the tuning instability just ruined it - even when not even touching the bar. Such a shame, as the neck profile was awesome, as were the pickups. I'd love one like CME did a fews back, with a normal stop tail (as awesome as the maestro looks).

[@mikeme4456]

I prefer F guitars, but I own an Epi Sheraton, you know, just for G flavour… great comparison, good to know, thank you.

[@ianhoyle8459]

Have you put relic parts on your Les Paul like the tuners? It looks good; all are nice instruments though. Maybe at high volume the differences become more apparent but you sound like you what ever 👍

[@TheStudioRats]

The tuners are all reliced at the Gibson factory. Cheers Ian

[@ianhoyle8459]

Oh okay 👍 my R9 is a 2012 and the machine head keys are greenish but nice. it’s got a similar top to your sunburst and is my favourite playing guitar ever. I took a whole day to choose it at Guitar Village Farnham also my favourite shop and very patient! 😊

[@noctxrnyl8240]

The 335 definitely sounds different in person especially clean but the sg and lp not so much maybe slightly more treble on an SG, lp more muddy

[@Semach]

My question is this: could you make a strat sound more like a Les Paul with a detailed EQ/ boost?

[@TheStudioRats]

@@Semach that is a great idea for a video

[@ivan_emege]

The late Memphis ES-235 reunited the best attributes of those three Gibson classic models.

[@TheStudioRats]

I’ll look out for one.

[@jonbon7219]

335 sounds the best, and is the best for diverse for sounds whether clean or dirty.

[@aladolfsenjustanoldguy2045]

I've heard it said that some of the sound you hear while playing is coming through your body, and is constructed in the ears. I would like to see your partner listening while blindfolded while you play each guitar, and see if he hears a difference in the room, not letting his eyes bias the results

[@RodRyan-tc6cs]

They have got that extra there is no doubt about it, I've had copies and they just dont cut it.

[@doctorskull8197]

I have these 3 guitars. They are different…to me! The audience I play to will never tell the difference.

[@shredgd5]

The LP sounds both brighter and thicker than the other two, and is the loudest! It wins for me! The SG was the thinnest sounding but darker than the other two. The 339 is in between.

[@PainterDans]

If your using an IR , I’ve noticed they even tend to make amps sound the same

[@aminahmed2220]

What a fantastic video from my favorite youtuber have a wonderful day ❤😊

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers fella

[@j.schaefer5622]

The Les Paul is one of the most beautiful guitars ever made, but the SG sounds soo good…damn

[@BeefNEggs057]

Did we watch the same video? They were near identical

[@IsaacLausell]

This is what I heard. The Sg sounds leaner and very balanced across its entire range. The Les Paul has more activity in low mids and lows. It can get somewhat tubby on the lows but a low cut at a 100hz or using a TS or SD1 style pedal con also tighten up the bottom end. The 335 is sweeter in top range, kind of like if you had a high cut around 4k and it has a different response in terms of attack. It is more dynamic. The more gain you use the least apparent these differences are perceived but they are different. They all have a general timbre that seems to put them in a family group and they do share characteristics such as scale length as, some of the materials and electronics but they are different and they feel different to play. Those differences while more nuanced than when compared to another type of guitar such as a Tele or Strat are there.

[@TheStudioRats]

Agreed

[@user-qd9nu2zl7s]

Well Gibson. Since the neck PU on SG is further away, why don't you make it 24 frets to fill the gap? Win win solution.

[@TheStudioRats]

I guess it depends if you like 24 fret guitars. Personally I don’t go that far up the dusty end.

[@MattSwain1]

I want to try a 335. I have an SG but mostly play acoustic guitar. The problem I have is that the SG sits very differently so if I blindly switch from my acoustic to SG then my point of reference changes greatly because Fret 0 (the nut) of the SG is much further away… interested to see if the 335 sits any differently

[@TheStudioRats]

I think it would, give it a go.

[@CemSaydam]

They all sound very close and they all are going out of fashion. I would only keep the SG because of its cosplay value. It gets you in the mood when you grab it. For all other stuff, I would go with a 25.5", hss, sss or p90-p90.

[@stevensonnewberry8724]

AC DC..TONY IOMMI Roy Buchanan Rory Gallagher..lovely tone from the mahogany 490T pickups.

[@rolandoo002]

The SG suits your playing style the best imo

[@bobhelbig]

I hear more clarity from the SG in this demo. I like it best.

[@vespass225]

Got a 2016 SG Std and a LP, both with Classic 57 pups. LP has, besides a much fatter bolder tone, loads of more output, driving the amp much harder.

[@richardevans2871]

335 Guitars have a unique sound that filters through all sounds very well.

[@IamMusicNerd]

I’ve never been a big fan of the look of the SG, the 335 is too wide on my lap, and the Les Paul is too heavy. But I love the look over the LP, so I would pick a chambered Les Paul modern with the comfort cuts and lighter weight.

[@vw9659]

Why would you assume that the greater output of your LP over your SG had anything to do with the body construction ? Firstly, until pickup makers supply proper specs with every pickup (resonant frequency, Q factor, amplitude), or you measure those things yourself, you cannot assume that two samples of the same pickup model have exactly the same specs. Pickup makers have never published their manufacturing variability. And some same-model pickups that have been measured have been found to differ in those parameters. Some pickup bar magnets have also been found to vary in strength along their length. So two magnets could magnetize the string differently at the same pickup height. Secondly, we do not know the type or age of your strings. Thirdly, there is a long list of other known sonically-influential factors that could be implicated in output difference before one would grasp at straws like the solid body: resonant modal frequencies of the neck, string-fret micro-damping, losses in the SG trem, variations due to ABR-1 manufacturing tolerances (sonic differences have been measured due to their variability), etc etc. Finally, unless someone can describe the precise physics of how the body construction of the LP and the SG could influence the guitar's output, it's really just a science-challenged guess. Common beliefs about how guitars work are full of misunderstood physics. We can do better. There is now several decades of published measurements of real guitars by independent scientists, which show how they actually work. 335s on the other hand have been measured to have greater string vibration losses due to their increased bridge mobility, compared to solid-bodies.

[@buddyharden]

There are differences in tone , but the main difference to me is where the neck joins the body . The SG and 335 both feel more neck forward .

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

That is the thing that I don't like about SGs but the 335 balances better than the SG IMO

[@LGuitarB]

The 335 sounds best to me, but it's only marginally. It wouldn't justify shelling out another 2500 pounds just for that slight difference in sound if you already have a Les Paul and/or SG.