Gibson SG Standard '61 (Their BEST GUITAR)

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

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[@cassavamellin]

I’ve owned a les paul custom since the late 80s. Recently bought an SG classic. No contest. The higher fret access and lighter weight make it easier to play live. LP is the king for fat power chords but the leads are just nicer on the sg. Love thr classic cherry red. It’s like a butterscotch tele or LP burst- classic rock look

[@Darth.Shredder]

I have the same one... '61 Standard in Silver Mist... it really is an awesome guitar. The only thing I didn't like is the stock vintage tuners. They're not smooth and feel cheap so I added real Kluson revolution nickel keystone tuners on mine. The 19:1 ratio is a huge upgrade and the nickel tuners look great with the silver mist finish. I also replaced the lightweight aluminum stop bar with a nickel Zamak Tone Pros locking one for more weight and sustain. Mine was only 6 lbs 5 ounces so I also wanted to balance the body better with the added metal Keystone tuners. I also added a metal chrome 3 way toggle switch to round out the hardware. The guitar resonates ands sustains even better with the new tailpiece and tuners. The '61 Burstbuckers are great. The A5 magnets really cut. It can even do metal. I highly recommend this guitar over the regular SG Standard with the large batwing. Those aren't handwired like the '61 and use a PCB. If you're worried about the '61 neck being "thin"... it is not. It's just not as rounded as the regular Standard.

[@Darth.Shredder]

Also... I'm not a fan of the 490's on the regular SG Standard. IMO, the '60's Burstbuckers destroy them.

[@Coolbeans1492]

I can get a normal standard and put in some real nice pickups and a harness for less then this new

[@Darth.Shredder]

@@Coolbeans1492 The normal Standard is only $200 less than the '61. What kind of "real nice" pickups and harness were you planning to get for less than $200? Even if you did, you'd end up spending the same amount... plus the regular Standard doesn't come with a hardshell case which is another $200 if you wanted one. So, at best, you'll end up paying the same or $200 more if you wanted the hardshell case. lol You'd also have the large pickguard, which you may like but I prefer the small one. Good luck!

[@Coolbeans1492]

@@Darth.Shredder you realize in Canada these custom colours are pushing 3k? A standard even with the colours is pushing 2500 max and they still go for around 2300 pretty easily. I can easily put pickups and a harness in it for considerably less.

[@Darth.Shredder]

@@Coolbeans1492 LOL... good luck with that.

[@IndyRockStar]

I had a Gibson USA 61 Standard. I loved it. Then I got a Gibson Custom Shop 64 VOS and realized it is so much better.

[@stilllifewithguitar184]

What about the CS makes it better? I'm torn between a 61 standard and a pelham blue 61 CS. I know the 64's are a little different.

[@andrewhouse3246]

Used your link for that guitar right after new year's...been waiting for this video but utube keeps unsubscribing me. Love the silver. So glad I grabbed one...Its the 3rd one ,glad to help out..

[@wethriveIn425]

7lbs and up seems to be the sweet spot for balance. Much lighter, and the neck dive comes into play. I just got the TV version, I love it. And I’m not an “SG guy”.

[@DG-bb1jz]

I saw the translucent teal 61 for 1599 on sale at Guitar center and grabbed it. I’m not an sg guy either. I prefer a fat neck. But I wanted to try something “faster” with low action. I love it. It’s honestly blown me away.

[@timsullivan1940]

Has your opinion changed about neck dive on your SG? Does it still feel stable? Has it gotten annoying? Did you forget that SG's are known to have neck dive? I'm considering buying one of these in TV Yellow as well. I've still got my eye on a Les Paul as well.

[@DG-bb1jz]

@@timsullivan1940 I’ve been playing a LP my whole life. I’m 30. I just bought my first 61 sg… there is no noticeable neck dive for me..

[@timsullivan1940]

@@DG-bb1jz thanks!

[@wethriveIn425]

@@timsullivan1940 No neck dive. When ya in the store, ask for a strap to try it out.

[@jfinester]

I love SGs. This one looks great in the Silver Mist finish, but I like all the custom colors-I think my favorite is the TV Yellow. My first Gibson was an SG Standard that I bought new in 1967-dark Cherry, almost burgundy, with the batwing pickguard. I like the earlier small pickguard ones better-I’m glad they’ve gone back to that. Mine also had a narrow nut width, as did a ‘65 that I had in the mid ‘80s. I prefer the wider nut width myself, which I have on my 2002 SG Supreme, which is the best SG I’ve ever had. I’m still considering one of these custom-color ones, though! You can never have too many SGs or Telecasters, am I right! 15:50

[@anitarasmussen5048]

You are correct boy wonder.

[@johndaugherty4127]

You are right.

[@UnnamedChannel06]

just got mine. it's the tobacco burst.. I'm so excited to play it every day 😊

[@bassprofishe1549]

THAT WAS SOME CRAZY SHRED Very nice I just ordered one of these in to check out!

[@iain1019]

Ive just brought an sg, playing it is amazing, the most fun you can have with your jeans on

[@frankdardano3182]

I bought the SG standard in 2020, I didnt know the difference.I was playing a Les Paul Custom,neck too hard, prefer rosewood,and Gibson.Now I play the SG, but cant remember the neck. Really love my standard, over custom for fun.light, playing and creative messing around.Like your playing,and sense of volume variations,and tone.Neck dive was a term started by some guy who never played in a band since his prom. I have seen everyone from Canned Heat, to Taj Mahall, Jerry Garcia, do magic stuff on a SG.About 1980 is when neck dive, MTV, and video machines were invented.Non performers seemed to have a hard time, played to thousands at rock festivals, with SG standard no neck dive plenty of serious problems. LIKE YOUR PLAYIN, SOUNDS GREAT!

[@Nightsat44]

Great channel! Maybe my new favourite. To the point! Thank you from Buffalo, NY. If youre ever in town wings are on me!

[@bryanmchugh1307]

The SG is the best guitar Gibson makes. Been that way for awhile.

[@saneone100]

I have this in red,love it.

[@AuramiteEX]

This SG is absolutely tremendous. Also, really love the channel and the review style.

[@xeverettx2564]

Nothing has that snarl of an SG except maybe an SG with P-90’s LOL!!!

[@Ottophil]

Two of my SG’s have batwing pickguards, and my 89 special has no guard at all. I really need a small guard for my 4th the gothic was my main for 20 years but it got beat up, I’m rockin a standard most of the time these days

[@henkkruidenier1238]

Today got my Gibson SG modern TBF Fantastic Light playin So Cool what a Bite Great Sound ~#~^^;;^^~#~ CheerzzzzGreeeetzzz Henk.

[@archevilking]

This was my first electric and I’m never going back 👍

[@philheath9854]

Love that colour.

[@FLOOFDADDY71]

Please add to your score the most important factor on any guitar. Does it stay in tune? If it doesnt its not usable no matter how playable it is. With that said i Think your videos are great.

[@kresimis]

I would love to have a guitar like that. It sounds fantastic and is easy to play. 😊😊😊

[@craigthomson3621]

Good to know that the Gibson USA SG Standard ‘61 is also available in left-handed orientation.

[@dennisrohm6372]

Small, i have the tv yellow one, love it!

[@mheberling5939]

This verses the 2012 SG standard? Aside from the batwing pickguard/ pickups, what is the difference?

[@AuramiteEX]

Different neck profile also

[@roosrter4749]

When is the current giveaway ending?

[@thejuggernaut5327]

Loving this channel!

[@IndianOutlaw1870]

Some reverb would have been nice.

[@robertclinger7351]

Does the '61 still have a quartersawn neck?

[@frankdardano3182]

You are so good, and so young, your future is assured. BE carefull!

[@rondipierro8677]

Okay guys. Got my second guitar with your link got the last wine red Gibson studio with Gold Hardware

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

Congrats!! Thanks for your support 🤘

[@AndyNyle]

i don’t like how there is no grain filler on the body (at least seemed so from the closeups).

[@danpritchett5617]

Not Gibson's best guitar but it IS the best SG, easily.

[@xStabizorz]

Theodore is clearly their best, closely followed by this.

[@chrisrehr7116]

enter

[@Skoora]

Frets are too small, the tophat knobs are too hard to grab and adjust quickly and the pickups are fairly low in output and low end, requiring assitance from pedals to balance well with other guitars…..so no, not even close.

[@NotALizardPerson81]

Their best sg has p90s! 🤬

[@bob-eu1jq]

Bought a china guitar on Amazon for $200 and it sounds like the one your playing. Why waste the money.

[@adama4791]

U waste your money, I bought a temu guitar for $60 and it sounds like the one in video too, you waste money!

[@rickschmitz6438]

LOL...i kind of believe that...not gonna lie,it does kind of sound like garbage&definitely nothing special,especially for 2 grand...really wanted one of these but might have to rethink it

[@adama4791]

@@rickschmitz6438 These do not sound like garbage, I got a 61 reissue (normal stop bar) that was a demo from sweetwater and its a gorgeous guitar, great fret work, plays well, and the pickups sound great and the wiring is done well. Sound is subjective because it depends on what you're going for and whether or not low-ish output Alnico V's work for that is up to you and your rig but this thing is definitely a rock and roll machine.

[@Master-xl9ms]

Because you can’t afford the real one.