Gibson SG Standard Review | Gibson USA Proved Me Wrong | SG First Impressions

I skipped the unboxing, but finally, here is the review of my newly acquired Gibson SG Standard. This is a 2016 USA Gibson SG. I swore I would never play or own an SG. Did I make a mistake? Lack of judgement? What caused me to change my mind?
"If Batman played guitar, he would play an SG."
0:00 Demo Track
1:28 Why SG
3:10 Noodling
3:59 Review
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[@JeremyAult12]

I’ve been playing for almost 30 years and never liked the look of the SG. I took a 2000 Standard SG on trade a couple years back. I finally got it set up recently and man…I love the SG. I’m traditionally a tele guy and the SG reminds me of a beefed up tele. It is quickly becoming one of my favorite guitars.

[@digital360]

Man I know what you mean. Never cared for the shape either but oh how well it plays! I still need a Tele in my arsenal.

[@michaelnedoshytko6920]

SGs definitely have that Tele cut through the mix vibe. I have a few SGs (Gibson), and they also have a really once acoustic tone to them. They are quite loud unplugged too.

[@Ottophil]

I got coil splits on my sg’s dimarzio air classics. Tele tone for days when i split them both

[@zippymufo9765]

I like the SG model with p190's, I just don't think Gibson makes good ones anymore.

[@phillamoore157]

Two guitars that I’ve NEVER liked, but now actually prefer…..are the SG and Tele. Especially, the tele. I love the simplicity of it. But, the sound of the SG is spectacular, as well. Great work-house of a guitar

[@tagadabrothersband]

Same. I've never liked the look of the SG and the tele, so my first guitars were Strat and Les Paul. I still own them, but now I got older I must admit than SG and Tele are easier to play. The SG is very confortable with full access to higher notes. The Tele is more simple than a Strat and these days with pedals and multichannel amps, a guitar doesn't really need 3 pickups. It's just a lingering holdover from the past because it's the iconic Strat look. And if like me you don't use the vibrato bar, this one just makes the tuning painful.

[@phillamoore157]

@@tagadabrothersband Very well said... The more of a student of the instrument I become, the more I love the simplicity of the Tele. Especially, now that I've put a single coil-sized humbucker in the bridge. I cover any genre (a player of my age) wants to cover.

[@zippymufo9765]

@@phillamoore157 Yup, I disconnected the neck pickup on my Tele years ago.

[@phillamoore157]

@@stancoleshill8925 I'm sure a lot of people would agree. Maybe it's my old age these days, or the fact that guitar is a 2nd instrument. But I just want a guitar that's very simple without a lot going on, that I really only need to get a few tones, at the most. My amp is the same way. I plug straight in, and short of a very little bit of reverb/delay, and a mini Tumnus pedal, there's nothing going on. And, I want the damn thing to stay in tune. So, far my cheap MIM tele stays in tune the best. I come to love a single-coil sized humbucker in the bridge of a hardtail Tele with almost any combination of blues-specific neck pups. I just have a toggle for the P/u selector and a volume knob....and it's a hardtail. I've come to absolutely love the simplicity of it. Not to say you can't get that with a strat, I just prefer the bite from the bridge on my tele. Not sure what you mean by changing out components through. I've never had an issue there, although like I said I don't have a lot going on with any of my guitars. Who knows... I may get the inspiration to get a hardtail strat with the exact same configuration one of these days. Thanks for the reply! 👍

[@TheMC757]

Same exact thing. Now I play a 51 tele reissue and an sg

[@joshualett6536]

I’ve owned LP’s American Strats American Tele’s and many more. My Gibson SG Standard is my favorite by far

[@Darth.Shredder]

I've been playing SG's since the 1980's. Anyone watching and wondering... Gibson frets are nickel not stainless. Also... Gibson pleks their necks, so the frets are usually nice and level up and down the fretboard. If you like faster necks, check out the '61 Standard with the small pickguard. They're hand wired (the batwing SG's are PCB) and most of the '61's, at least the current ones, have hotter pickups than the 490's. I use my '61 SG's for metal and they can get the chug out even though they're not considered high output but the do use A5 magnets.

[@MoneyBooBoo]

Thanks for the info. Much appreciated

[@Darth.Shredder]

@@MoneyBooBoo Happy to help.

[@lewisprice3156]

I've always liked SG's. I have a 61 reissue and a 2018 SG Special with mini humbucker. Love them both.

[@mohdzulhilmimohdzin]

SG was the first type or shape of guitar that caught my attention when I first learned and got to know the guitar’s world 😂 until now I am still interested in it and will continue to be interested in sg and telecaster by the way

[@lewolf2884]

Just bought my first one... a '22 Standard USA in Heritage Cherry. A magnificent guitar! Great Video... nice looking SG... and great sound! Thanks! 🐺

[@jessebrigden2920]

I have an SG Standard and an LP Traditional. If one had to go, it would be the LP. The LP was the dream but honestly, it sits and watches me play the SG time ad time again.

[@geraldhills41]

My SG is 20 years old ,got it from new , and still love that beauty !

[@bryanmchugh1307]

I had a black Standard just like this one 20 years ago. It was lite as a feather. The neck was thin and lightning fast. I should have never of sold it. Looking to get another SG soon. Oh I almost forgot. The SG is Gibson's best selling electric guitar.

[@entstudio63]

No it's not Gibson's best selling guitar, LP is.... I've got 2 Les Pauls and 2 Sgs... LP is way more popular at least here in Australia

[@tnikoli40]

@@entstudio63 actually its true. SG is the most sold Gibson guitar of all time. Being the cheapest helps

[@Ottophil]

@@entstudio63 les paul might be more “popular” but the sg costs half as much , so it sells more.

[@David_S_ST5]

I have the 2016 heritage cherry ala Angus Young and absolutely love it. Pretty much word for word in your review. Great guitars.

[@digital360]

That’s a beautiful color!

[@DanEvans-yb6wk]

Just ordered one. Thank you for showing us what it can do! Bat Man

[@spursblood1]

I just purchased this guitar. Absolutely gorgeous and plays well. super comfy and sounds awesome. Overlooked due to being in the shadow of the Les Paul but I prefer this to my Les Paul due to the lack of weight and you can play with these for hours and the ergonomics of the design. Footnote, I also own an Epiphone SG which is also a great guitar and gave me first taste for these guitars - great tone and very playable.

[@robertfenton934]

I always preferred the look.of the LP but got a SG standard a few years back with and I've fell in love with it bridge pick up swapped out for a bare knuckle now it roars 🤘🤘🤘

[@frayedsanity]

I recently bought myself an SG copy - Legacy brand guitar. Cleaned it up and hoping to have a thrash on it tonight!

[@j_music_8779]

Very nice guitar! I recently just acquired a 2017 Gibson SG Standard in Cherry Burst. I absolutely love it and like you, it's a guitar I'm not going to part with. It's been nothing but inspiring and is super comfortable to play. Cheers!

[@digital360]

Not gonna lie. Envious of that color. Enjoy it!

[@j_music_8779]

@@digital360 Thank you so much man! 🤘🙂

[@amirtp_]

Kerp up the good work mate

[@binoched9302]

Same deal....totally disregarded this model and had my eyes set on an LP...until I picked it up, it was so bulky and heavy and then I reluctantly picked up the one the salesman suggested, the SG...OMG, it fit like a glove and was so light compared to the LP. I was sold and in love! Great Video!

[@hanovergreen4091]

Similar backstory. Just got an Epiphone SG. The neck dive is a drag but I use a wide bass strap which holds it ok. Very nice, wide neck. I put GFS Mean 90's in it as I prefer P90's over HB's. The neck takes a bit getting used to over Wizards but I'm getting used to it. As all the comments say, very good/great guitars, light, playable and fun to play.

[@lewisprice3156]

I subscribed 😁 Great player you are.

[@123pap]

I'm also new to SG but I'm kinda digging it, I was shocked how light they are

[@harrisonandrew]

I’ve just bought one almost identical. The only difference is that mine has Grover Tuners rather than the Klusons that yours has. First impressions are that is is a really nice and refined instrument with no flaws anywhere in the fit and finish. I have Strats, Les Pauls and Telecasters, and this is my first SG. I love how light it is and is very comfortable to play.

[@digital360]

Could not agree more my dude. I love this SG! lightweight, amazing intonation and action. All the classic rocks tones of yore. Who could want more? 😎

[@PaulUsypchuk]

I own a Fender Plus, Fender American Standard, A 51' Tele reissue, a Les Paul Standard (P90s') goldtop, a Les Paul Studio, a PRS single cut, and an SG standard.. All my axes have different neck shapes, neck radius, pickups, etc, they all are quite different from each other, and I love all of them.

[@erikcarr5938]

I own a 61 re-issue for the last two years. It is now my favorite. I own American Les Paul and strats

[@mrrandomcarp2799]

I recommend something like Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky 9-46. They have that nice chunky feel on the low strings and slinky feel on the high strings. Love them on Gibson scale guitars.

[@digital360]

Thanks for the tip! I may actually try those because I can be super picky with gauges.

[@1969MARKETING]

i remember when i got my first SG. i took it out of the case and strummed it and it rang forever. i've tried at least a dozen guitars since then but haven't found anything i like better than the SG.

[@frankperricone2065]

Always liked the look and sound of the SG, although I started on guitar at 12 by 13 after hearing Led Zeppelin ll I decided because of John Paul Jones I loved the sound of the bass. So my first bass was an Gibson EB-0, mostly because I discovered Cream and Jack Bruce, with the EB-0 looks like a bass version of the SG. I now play both guitar an and bass. I never did get a Gibson SG, but I did get a Epiphone SG. I spend my money on basses if I played guitar more then bass I would probably get a Gibson. I just think the sound of the SG is a hard rock machine, Angus Young and Toni Iommi.

[@GothicXlightning]

6:50 man most admit that was a very beautiful clean tone you had that + having the SGs beautiful sound + good play style i bet you had a good Acoustic simulator there hey? truly nice clean, similar to what i tend to like to use and this comes from a very Doom metaller guy who tends to care more about a seriously good vicious High gain Metal distortion tones while spamming my Black SG of Honor

[@entstudio63]

Great demo of Gibson SG, I've just got 2022 version wich has different tuners but I also have SG special with P90. That one is a killer! Please try one if you can... The sound of Gibson P90s is amazing... Any way, just try that one.... PLEASE

[@digital360]

Honestly I would love to hear the sound of the p90s in person. Definitely on the list! Glad you’re enjoying yours. Keep rockin!!

[@PlayThemes]

The Gibson factories were having some quality control issues that increased over the late 00s and 10s (not at bad as the internet would have you believe but definitely true). This has started to become hugely rectified since about the 2020 lines forward after the new ceo took over in I think 2018. That's why you'll notice some changes from your 2016 to current models, like the Chrome Grover tuners over the green Kluson ones for example. If you love this guitar during some of the lesser years of quality control (again not as bad as many on the net will have you believe, many or most guitars still left in fine shape, like yours it sounds like) then you definitely know it's a guitar you vibe with!

[@digital360]

I have heard a lots of KZbinrs complain of QC concerns. Seriously I have none for whatever reason. As for the tuners, I prefer the slime colored plastic ones on my SG. I have plenty of modern guitars with chrome. Thanks for the reassurance that not all Gibsons of that era necessarily came off the line with problems. I would wholeheartedly agree!

[@tonyy.8852]

I was trying to find a guitar that suits me and was gonna go for the RG550. But damn, after I tried the Epiphone SG custom it felt like something that suits me perfectly

[@digital360]

Those are very different beasts. Go with what feels best my man!

[@tonyy.8852]

@@digital360 I will man, SG is just really nice to play, and it looks absolutely awesome too!

[@MrDonc78]

My 03 natural burst standard sg sings with no dead notes. Was never into sgs but this one gave me goosebumps..

[@dimitris70]

What is the,, dead notes,,?

[@MrDonc78]

@@dimitris70 when a string's sustain gets choked by a bad fret, bad leveling, etc

[@dimitris70]

@@MrDonc78 👍

[@leedee4968]

Well done

[@jb4626]

Gibson SG Standard is what got me into guitar back when I was a teenager. Funny enough, I’ve still never owned one. But I will buy one soon enough now that Gibson is doing much better these days. Great video and great playing as well! Very clean

[@digital360]

Thank you and good luck with the purchase. Awesome guitar!

[@georgeperillo6421]

I absolutely love my 1998 SG Standard. The one thing that i dislike about it is the placement of the strap button behind the heal of the neck.

[@digital360]

Yep. Totally agree on that.

[@Elivagar666]

Gibson has a reputation online for having poor quality control, and for things like fit and finish some of it is warranted. But for what actually matters, how well the guitar actually plays and sounds, Gibson's been knocking it out in recent years. They've incorporated the Plek machine into their manufacturing process for the American line of guitars, and those necks have been coming out absolutely perfect in my experience.

[@gringopines3476]

HAY MY MAN THANX FOR LIKEIN' THIS GUITAR... ANGUS THANKS YOU, HENDRIX THANKS YOU, TONY THANKS YOU... YOU KNOW, I LIKE THIS GUITAR AND THANX... PEACE...

[@zeggle5229]

Referring to what's in those humbuckers i THINK they are 490T and 490R

[@tomsisson660]

I would love to see a showdown video comparing a Gibson SG (standard or custom) against a comparably priced ESP Viper. Please make one! 👍👍👍😀😀😀 Tom Sisson

[@brianschiller4053]

I put a Bigsby on my SG, it’s enough weight to eliminate the neck dive.

[@BrianLeverett]

What a gift!

[@digital360]

I was extremely fortunate to get this to say the least.

[@billieg826]

On last fix, take the chord jack from the top to the side and bottom of the guitar. The jack on the top is a fight every time you take out the chord.

[@frankdardano3182]

Toggle switch pickup selector

[@TheRealChetManley]

Playing for 20 yrs off and on…spent so much money on gear. Recently I bought the Japan RG550 thinking that would be the one. I played it every day for two months. I contemplated selling my SG. So I started playing it again. Damn man it’s an awesome guitar. I learned that it’s 100000% my favorite guitar. I’ll never sell it. I love the SG in spite of it’s faults. Mainly neck dive, every SG does it. A wide leather strap solves that issue though. SGs are the best for me…now I want an SG special with p90s 😂

[@digital360]

Sell me your Japanese RG550! Just kidding....sort of. lol Yes, the SG is fun to play and the action on mine is ridiculous! Low with zero fret buzz. I need a good strap if I'm going to play her standing up. Love that instrument!!

[@adamdelarozza1985]

I've a 1989 Gibson SG-90 single. Its an oddball with only a single double Humbucker. This guitar is built for Lead guitar solos is what it does best. It has 24 frets and two pots, volume & tone. The volume is a pushbutton, rhythm & lead position. The neck is long and thinner than a norm SG, it joins the body at the 21st fret and not the 19th like a lot of SG's. I love it, got it New in 1991' Sacramento $550.

[@digital360]

Hearts for the nineties guitar. I’m honestly not familiar with that edition but if it rocks leads, I’d be all for it. It’s probably appreciated in price pretty well by now too not that you’d sell it.

[@adamdelarozza1985]

@@digital360 It is a odd ball as It looks like a normal SG except there isn't any pick-up cut into the pick guard and the body is solid with no space for another pick up. I like your leads, wish my fingers were as long, as Jimmie Hendrix had that great reach too...🤘

[@1thess523]

my son and I have a late 80's Greco SG Standard and it's a Gibson killer, it was $800. It came with Duncan 59's but we put in Gepetto Camelots which are like original style PAF's. my son also has a 1979 Greco LP Standard with original pick up's and there is no need to pay Gibson prices ever

[@digital360]

I am not familiar with those pickups but I certainly agree that there is no need to pay Gibson prices unless for some reason you absolutely insist on an original. I was so fortunate to have this one gifted to me. It’s surprising how some brands can come so close or even better than Gibson and for much less. Hope you enjoy those Grecos!

[@joedavis8481]

The epiphone sg pro is extremely close to that exact guitar.... right down to the same pickups 🎸🤟🍻

[@LightWingStudios]

Not really. :)

[@buddy9577]

Agreed

[@user-qn6dn1ht4j]

As a life long sitar player, neck dive is not a problem,

[@user-pf1qy4tz9m]

cool man. interested in this guitar. hope you dont mind me saying but i used to pick the strings to hard. its ok when your playing the chuggy dirt stuff but when your playing that lovely pretty clean stuff try and pick abit more gentle. will sound even nicer. i know because my dad always moans at me that i pick too hard on the clean stuff too. subbed! ;) my dads a picky old so and so but hes been playing 50 odd years lol

[@ehsanhaq155]

Ibanez metal shredder dude here. Always hated the SG shape. Recently started growing on me and... basically I've ended up with the opinion similar to yourself man. Great video

[@digital360]

Thanks a lot broski! Yeah I gotta have variety. Love my ibbys but sometime I need something different just because. 🤟

[@richardhowell9535]

I never thought I would like SGs either. Then I played one. Now I have a Standard, Special (p90s) and a 70s tribute

[@gringotroller]

I recently got an SG standard and love it. Was probably the last guitar I had in mind when first looking, was leaning towards a Fender Strat single coil, than I started playing a HSS and eventually picked up the SG. Every time I pick it up I play it for hours, I know a lot of people say there’s not much difference between Mexican and American guitars, maybe that’s true for Fenders but this Gibson has true quality

[@tagadabrothersband]

Yes, and there's no Mexican Gibson, so except buying an asian Epiphone you ain't got the choice 😁

[@arthurnas3941]

L just got a gibson sg l bought still on layby pick up in a few weeks can not wait

[@xxxgabaxxx]

Put the 498T pickup in it. It's the best combination for the SG for rock

[@uv777gr]

Just bought one, looking forward to it arriving. I used to be like this towards telecasters, never wanted one, hated them...until I bought one for grins years later. Teles rock, all you need really. Let's see how the SG does, I always hated them too =)

[@digital360]

Ditto. Good luck. You won’t regret it. 😎

[@dimitris70]

Uv777gr tell us your feedback

[@uv777gr]

@@dimitris70 I'm really used to Ibanez and Fender necks but the SG Standard neck wasn't a stretch to get used to, thin C shape basically. I love the sound and attitude of the SG, and it feels great. Still not my primary gutiar but if you have all your other bases covered, you really need one of these in your box of crayons.

[@digital360]

Perfectly said! 🎸👍

[@philcowdall9399]

I am a Les Paul guy and always will be. You are absolutely spot on though about how an LP just wants to tip backwards off your right thigh when you sit down playing it. I find it infuriating and have to keep adjusting it fwds as I play and that is not easy if the moment it wants to tip back happens at a critical moment in the song! One can alleviate that by pointing your right thigh almost 90 degrees out from your left leg with the guitar neck pointing in the direction of your left leg and slightly downwards. Also the chunky mahogany body with no belly cut really digs into my right ribs just under the pectoral! ....then there's that bloody G-string which keeps going out of tune!! haha playing an LP can be a serious workout, a fight almost, but it's so rewarding and I love it. Because of these things I would never recommend an LP or even a copy shaped liked one to a beginner, no matter how much they want to be Slash! As for an SG, I have never really hunkered after one....UNTIL about 6 months ago when I saw the lead guitarist of Greta Van Fleet playing a beautiful '61 SG with the shiny tremolo unit! Now I am a convert and I NEED one!!! I would never use the tremolo but the versions with the tremolo have such a lovely classic look with that big shiny bit of chrome at the back with the Gibson Firebird (i think it is) on it. Also it seems that whereas an LP can get really mushy/muddy in the mids when strumming chords, the SG has greater clarity. Great Vid btw. p.s. I think the knobs are called 'Witches Hat' kbobs.

[@digital360]

Awesome feedback! Yes it’s a double edge sword but SGs are nice and light and have great clarity. I actually picked up another one today in candy apple red! Video to follow soon. Thanks for checking out the channel my friend!

[@philcowdall9399]

@@digital360 ha you got another one! Great to hear that and look forward to your video on it! cheers

[@jeffreyhall76]

Sg’s sound amazing I love the 490’s

[@5eba]

If you want a softer feel while bending try top wrapping the strings on the tail piece.(google top wrap) It completely changes the feel makes bending a lot easier.

[@Ottophil]

It won’t change anything

[@5eba]

@@Ottophil it does tho. 🤷‍♂ I mean, if you think it doesn't either you haven't done it or yo have no feeling in your left hand 😁 You can ask Page or Bonamassa if you don't want to take my word for it.

[@EvilMerlin]

I got my SG (The SG Standard Dark, a Guitar Center "exclusive"). Never was a Gibson fan (you pay for the name)... but something about the SG Standard Dark just called to me (mine is the Cherry). And now after owning it for about a month... I have a hard time playing anything else...

[@digital360]

That’s dark series is pretty sweet. A nice modern spin on the sg.

[@EvilMerlin]

@@digital360 I thought about getting the all black SG Standard first, but realized that Cherry Red, is just sharp. Of course, I ended up getting a 2008 Epiphone SG Custom Prophecy EX to fill the need for black... yeah its Chinese made, but it still sounds great.

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

Why does your Tooney machines have plastic knobs? On most websites. It shows kidney style knobs. Great video. Thank you

[@digital360]

So apparently my SG standard came with Gibson Deluxe tuners which are the plastic tulip style. From what I have seen online, those were a feature of the SG Tribute version. Mine is not a tribute from what I can tell otherwise. Basically, I'm not entirely sure why it has those tuners. I received it used from the original owner. Either way, they seem to keep tune very very well!

[@southboundguitar]

Because it's a 2016 Standard T.

[@thorpenator9148]

I like 9-46 on 24.75. Still let's me do drop D, and have slinky on the bottom for leads.

[@SergiOrtiz]

My first guitar was a black epiphone sg special, I find it weird when I listen people complaining about the sg, it is just so comfortable to play, unlucky for me mi gibby sg standard doesn’t hold tune really well and has become a home only guitar

[@ge1saman]

I have wanted one ever since I saw Eric Clapton playing one in Cream

[@nickywhitmore4350]

I am a fender man myself but Gibson is good also I like them both

[@polaritypictures]

change the pickguard out for a W/B/W one.

[@rocker8692]

Do you know what electronics are in,a circuit board and orange drop capacitors or 50's wiring?Guess if it sounds good it sounds good.I was thinking of getting a newer one just like that but 2019.

[@digital360]

Actually I am not sure which wiring in is there, but I am assuming its a more modern style. Mine is a 2016 and its not the '61 reissue.

[@rainypath96]

first few bends on that hotel california solo and.... out of tune lol but i love my SG

[@gunsandguitars6678]

Bought an SG with P90s in it thought I would use it for a song or two one of my favorite guitars now ? = 1 of each °

[@GothicXlightning]

a complete Force of Gothic Beauty i adore my Black SG Custom versions well let the Devilry beauty of it grow more and more in yah man till it posses your will

[@milehigh6755]

❤The mighty SG

[@frankdardano3182]

Neck dive? Due to theft l had seven of them,never had a problem if you put grovers on it. Wonderful sound! Never considered how a guitar looks.how it plays, and sounds is more important to me. I was making albums,got signed in 1970. No one knew who angus young was,but everybod used one at some point,even george harrison on revolver.listen to paperback writer,classic sg tone.

[@michaelnedoshytko6920]

I know SGs have a negative reputation for a number of reasons, but I will say that I have kept my 2006 for all these years, and didn't let go of it during the pandemic. I would not recommend anything heavier than 10-46 strings; I've tried a few brands, and I would say the D'addario NYXL play the best. Any heavier than 10's you might damage the neck joint. Stock pickups are great, 490R in the neck, 498T in the bridge, same set in the Les Paul Custom. Nice liquid tone in the middle position, particularly through a Mesa vintage mode.

[@5eba]

I've used 011s for standard tunning and eved 012s for lower tunings on my SG for years without any issues. Never heard anyone having string gauge issue related neck issues before.

[@Ottophil]

@@5eba he said might. Which means hes bs’s

[@Stewartchampion]

Can uou put 9s on it and it be OK. Thanks

[@digital360]

@champsssss4260 I’m sure 9s would be fine but a tiny bit loose feeling. Try 9.5-44 perfect compromise. Trust me you’ll love them.

[@ericheder777]

You didn't touch on the subject that even though it's 24.75 scale, the neck feels long due to the neck joining the body at the 19th fret. I'm sure it's great sitting down, but how about standing and strapped up? I have been wanting an SG for years but can never seem to pull the trigger because of that neck/body joint thing.

[@digital360]

Good point! I should have mentioned that. I haven’t really played it standing up with the strap long enough to comment. I will try it though and get back to you.

[@ericheder777]

@@digital360 awesome! Not breaking chops or anything. Great in detail video. It's far and few between actually seeing honest reviews of the guitar(s).

[@jessehoopes7042]

Sg's are light and fun to play standing up, the neck dive thing isn't that bad you can actually use that to your advantage, I personally find them really comfortable. if anything sitting down there more odd, not bad or hard to get used to just different it sits high up in your lap again you can complain about it or use it to your advantage

[@digital360]

@@jessehoopes7042 Right! Extremely comfortable to play unlike my LP copy which is very heavy and always wants to slip off your lap the other direction. Love this SG! Thanks for watching Jesse!

[@ericheder777]

@@jessehoopes7042 I'm definitely interested and have been lurking in the shadows for many years. Saving my pennies and have narrowed it down to the standard 61.

[@weinderdog1184]

Check out the sg modern, killer guitars

[@mikethompson7296]

Try top wrapping the strings if you feel the tension is marginally too high

[@digital360]

I had considered that but prissy me doesn’t want to scratch up the top of the tail piece. 🫣lol

[@mikethompson7296]

@@digital360 do it! Add some character

[@jeromewagschal9485]

I started playing the guitar in 1982 and all my life I was a dedicated strat player...I wouldn't even play a tele let alone own one... And then one day I decided to add a Gibson to my collection... Because the Les Paul was beyond my finances ( back then ) I bought a SG Standard instead and I was instantly HOOKED 🙂🙂🙂 I still love my strats of course but at this point I own 11 SG's ( 5 Gibsons and 6 Epiphones ) and I will get more...

[@digital360]

Omg eleven SGs wow!

[@jeromewagschal9485]

@@digital360 Well...I didn't buy them all the same day 😄😄 It took me 25 years...

[@digital360]

@@jeromewagschal9485 lol good point. 🤣

[@danielhartman5086]

1Can never have to many guitars.😁

[@jeromewagschal9485]

@@danielhartman5086 👍👍👍

[@cashmoni7622]

Love my SG except for the baseball bat neck. Gonna have to get it reshaped.

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

Sorry, my friend, no stainless steel frets. I don’t think Gibson uses stainless steel. They should.

[@simonsmith2642]

Mini grovers.. Throw out the milk bottles.. A must have for me.. First thing I do to a new standard is toss out the PCB and 490’s and milk bottles. Drop in my own buckers and pots and tuners of choice and go. They are rock n roll work horses. If you want a modern, buy the SG modern lol..

[@evansfanily7510]

Dude they attach themselves to your soul

[@MRROBBIEWATTS]

I too never cared for SGs, not even when i first saw AC/DC back in the 70's...I was always a Les Paul guy, becoz of my hero Marc Bolan (T.REX)....but at the tender age of 64 i have suddenly developed a liking for them!....I don't even know why?!...I'm about to enjoy that moment of owning my very first SG....you know when you open up the case...slowly!.... - :)

[@aliengrey6052]

The Gibson sg standard can play any style of music. It is the best guitar in the world. So is the Les Paul and the fender Stratocaster as well. All I need.

[@funkfan1751]

Being a 2016 model it most likely cost under $1000 but new models are at least 2X's that today. Which is the reason I have switched to Epiphone models but currently I am not in a band and don't plan on being in one. Cool video.

[@sipius22]

I have that guitar and it is light and I can play anything on it. But I do have to say that it is rather lower quality than I expected. I also have a Gibson les Paul from the custom shop. It appears that with Gibson you have to go into the custom shop and spend 6K or more to get the commensurate quality, fit and finish that you get with a 2K PRs or even Fender Pro II Strat. I could be wrong but that's my take....with that said, the SG is my go to guitar on a daily basis for rock, metal and blues,

[@RiloRox]

I dont think Gibson uses stainless steel for their frets. Maybe on some special orders though

[@digital360]

That is correct. I since found out I was wrong on that one.

[@jimmycestoni109]

I got one just like the one you have But mine is 2008.

[@digital360]

Hope you love playing it too!

[@voiceofexperience]

6:50 The SG's wonderful clean tones have been ignored and undervalued for far too long. Probably due to it's look & reputation as only being a "rock machine".

[@nikolacvetkovic2276]

Reason why 1 guitar is stiff and another is slinky is probably a tail stop. I bet it is much closer to the body on SG

[@fordhammie]

Great rig... did you get rid of the burgundy Charvel?

[@digital360]

Thanks for watching! No way! I love that one.

[@fordhammie]

@@digital360 😎 nice! I have the DK24 HH in frost blue but I sanded that color off to do a white wash 🧼 still in progress...

[@digital360]

@@fordhammie I actually really like that blue too. I so don't need another guitar, but I so want that one. lol Good luck with the new finish project. Might be interesting to see when it's all done.

[@fordhammie]

@@digital360 Episode Suggesion: How I felt when I got my first ding on my guitar! I got mine yesterday; a small ding on my Fender American Pro 2 in Olympic white. It will dissapear since it's on a light color but I had a ceremony afterwards! 😂

[@digital360]

@@fordhammie Episode title - A Guitar Deflowered. 😎

[@nickywhitmore4350]

The tone is in your fingers

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

The 2021 Epiphone modern figured Sg all over that Gibson standard and all day long

[@andrewade25]

Someone gave you that? Lucky!

[@digital360]

It was fortunate indeed. 😊

[@lorenzociliberto9564]

The SG is "The Guitar". not so difficult to find out...

[@1969Donovan]

Black Sabbith is a little metal like they say.

[@PainterDans]

The front output is nice if you sitting on a couch or lazy boy 👍

[@enkiorion1347]

🤘🏽👁🎸🎶🎶🔥🔥🔥

[@skullzskullz2651]

Price?

[@digital360]

$1800 usd brand new, and $1000+ for a used one.

[@nickywhitmore4350]

If I was going to buy a Gibson it would be this one

[@Primus_suspectus]

Metal was forged for the first time on a SG. Of course metal sounds good on it.

[@digital360]

Yeah brother. I agree!

[@collectivismkills]

Nice SG porn at the beginning of the video! Black SG standard is one of the most beautiful guitars ever.

[@digital360]

Thank you!! I would have to agree.

[@paulchoate1]

My new SG standard built in January of 2022 has chrome tuners. Yours does not. Interesting.

[@digital360]

Strange, I’m not sure why they are different. Do you love it though?

[@paulchoate1]

@@digital360 I do. I thought the same way about them as you did. First time I picked it up I didn’t like it…too light. Felt like a toy. Now, I love it.

[@LightWingStudios]

They switched over to Locking Grovers when the new owners took over in 2018.

[@southboundguitar]

The 2016 Standard T came with Green Keysotnes.