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John uncases, takes apart, and plays the affordable Gibson SG TRIBUTE. Stay tuned for the FINAL SCORE, and let us know what you think - Is this the BEST SG to buy?
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Available in Vintage Cherry Satin, and Natural Walnut Satin, the SG Standard Tribute boasts a traditional mahogany body and rounded profile maple neck with rosewood fingerboard. It is finished with a black, 5-ply full-face pickguard loaded with double black, open-coil 490R and 490T Alnico II loaded pickups. Nickel plated hardware includes Vintage Deluxe tuners w/ Keystone buttons, a Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and Aluminum Stop Bar Tailpiece.
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[@williamnapolitano1550]

I just purchased a Les Paul tribute on Sunday. Arrived today. American Musical. You sound great!!!

[@mrbigg7255]

Been wanting a Gibson for a while. Zzounds makes it easy to fit gear into a person’s budget. Too easy, actually. 😂😂😂

[@Remco96187]

This is basically what Gibson sold as the SG Special Faded back in the 2010's, for half the price. Now, with the price doubled, about all they did was change the wood of the neck and remove the toggle switch plate. I know inflation is a thing and all that.. But I can't be the only one who finds the price doubling a bit outrageous. Luckily I got my Special Faded in 2011...

[@rickrevoir1683]

Yeah you are lucky. This is not 2010 it's 2024. Inflation. I have a 2022 identical to the one being reviewed. It's a great American gibson for the $

[@RubbelisPro]

All mahogany construction on the SG Special Faded series too. Still kicking myself for selling mine for a telecaster.

[@Remco96187]

@@RubbelisPro Yup! I totally understand, haha. I plan on buying a 2nd SG faded second hand but even those prices have gone way up. There's no "budget friendly" Gibsons left. The SG Faded - 15 years ago - was the last of its kind.

[@dominator9833]

@@Remco96187 I just bought a used Gibson SG studio from Guitar Center for only $580 so you can still find good deals

[@paulcatarino2209]

I wish Gibson would route the body for P90s as well, the large guard would cover the cavity and Gibson could offer a pre cut P90 pick guard as well.

[@clintbeast-bud8119]

tbh it isn't actually that hard to do, like you said the large guard would hide the routes

[@socialmeaslesinpartnership1252]

I suppose a chisel is out of the question? If you did a couple of years elementary grade woodwork at school, you can chop that out.

[@paulcatarino2209]

@@socialmeaslesinpartnership1252 I did take wood shop and home economics, but that doesn't mean i don't eat out when its convenient. Same with what i suggested its more convenient for me if Gibson just adds a few extra commands on the CNC machine and just route for P90's.

[@mrmz3802]

That is easy to do 😊

[@mattwilliams3104]

As someone who prefers a binding-less neck, regular dot inlays, and a satin neck I went with this one and have slowly upgraded the pickups and all the wiring. nitro satin finish, rosewood board, nice case, and USA made used for about $800 to me is a great deal. You can still get a used epiphone SG for like $400 which is a ridiculously good deal but this one was my preference and I have been more than happy with it.

[@DrJeebles]

I have fallen in love with the Tributes. As far as new Gibsons go, they are exactly what I am looking for. They are also relatively affordable.

[@user-eu3mn6ss5l]

I've always regretted not getting an SG Tribute back in the day when they were $550 used. It won't be long before you can't buy any used Gibson for under a grand. That said, I think $1,299 is a great price.

[@jordanpratt3821]

What used Gibsons are under a grand right now?? Maybe the DC tributes.

[@user-eu3mn6ss5l]

@@jordanpratt3821 You can get a used Gibson SG or Les Paul Tribute for under a grand right now on Reverb. But just barely.

[@geneevans7885]

2018 was the last year you could score a Gibson under a grand.

[@socialmeaslesinpartnership1252]

I got an SG Tribute for £550.00 new. Maybe 2018. It's a f*cking animal. Mahogany neck, slim 60s 24 fret. B/Buckers 1 & 2. Chocolate, the finish looks like the school hall floor. I really cannot understand why Gibson can't just churn these out and keep the price as low as possible. All this "messing around" and chopping-and-changing defeats the object of doing really good Gibson Americana at a sensible price. It's a stonking good guitar. They're obviously absolutely nuts in the Gibson boardroom.

[@user-eu3mn6ss5l]

@@socialmeaslesinpartnership1252 Sweet!

[@christerrio8108]

I have the tony iommi signature sg coming next month. Can't wait

[@sharkbark9338]

I’ve had mine for a year now and love this guitar! The poker chip won’t fit, aside from that I have no complaints. I haven’t changed a thing on it and I don’t plan to. I can see this guitar becoming a favorite among players.

[@johnvrabec9747]

You have this and the Epi 335 and you've got it covered, IMO.

[@jimmyhartman573]

I agree , this Guitar is Gibsons best deal . . I got one of each color and the honey burst LP . .You might have to do some minor adjustments , perhaps a set-up and fret polishing but when done right these are KEEPERS . .I should say the one i had to get some work done on was a very early model 2019 . . the 2022 LP and walnut SG came to me almost perfectly set up . .

[@Lowtech14]

I’ve owned the equivalent of this guitar- main diff mahogany neck. Great guitars, and it’s amazing that a guitar that is so feather light can pack so much punch. The 490r is an uncommonly useful neck pickup, however I wish the 498t was the bridge pickup.

[@douglasnielson8250]

The body has a lot of resonance because it’s thin. Yeah SG’s pack a lot of punch.

[@calvinberkenbile8414]

The maple neck is there so it won’t break lol

[@r.honeycutt8660]

I was surprised that Gibson did not do any shielding of the cavities or pick guard.

[@robjgolde3221]

Great demo and playing as usual, but I just don’t understand why Gibson insists on continuing to use the 490T pickup. The 57 Classic Plus and 498T are both waaay better. The 490R is a good pickup, but the 490T has always sounded rather bland to my ears whenever I hear it or play a guitar with it.

[@Nightmerica]

I saw one of these walnut finished Tributes in a shop recently, and they’re SO pretty. I got a Standard a couple of weeks ago and before that I would have said I preferred the small guard, but the batwing has really struck me. It’s more resonant than the Special I had before, and I wonder if the batwing has something to do with that. But the big pickguard is a stunner in person.

[@stephenmoore1961]

Based on your review and after much research on my own i did buy this exact guitar from your link. I just received it this afternoon and i love the tone. The neck will take some time to get use to as it is bigger than my Fender strat and Martin D 16. Thanks for your review.

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

Hey Thanks so much Stephen and enjoy the guitar, great choice!

[@stephenmoore1961]

I would also add zZounds made it easy to purchase along with a perfect set up. They even sent a picture of the guitar on the bench while the tech went through the set up checklist. Great partner of yours.

[@TommySG1]

The SG Tributes definitely have a chunkier neck than the SG Standard. I've owned both here, I kinda like the Standard's profile a bit better but that's just personal preference.

[@kentlindsaymusic]

Very informative video! I also love the satin necks! Hey, where can I get a cool little scale like you have for measuring the weight of my guitars?

[@davedavid7061]

i bought a 2011 worn white Tribute with P90s a couple of years ago for $500

[@fainnball8694]

There was an awesome smokehouse burst SG at Guitar Center a few weeks ago. I didn't play it because it was out of my price range.

[@ericmassicotte378]

Classic!

[@garymac.6998]

they are great value for money

[@racesla]

Very good value for a Gipson but I think I'd lean towards the Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG Standard. With the Burstbucker pickups, upgraded switches, pots and electronics and bounded neck.

[@toddmoore2324]

Can't really go wrong with an SG!

[@robertwillett4122]

I have had the Tribute lp for a couple of years now. Love it more and more. Doesnt the standard have 498 b. Or is that the standard lp?

[@victoresarey4036]

Just got one of these with everything included and case for 550 couldn't believe it

[@donsassano2845]

Owned one loved it

[@douglasnielson8250]

Picked a mint one up for $700 used. Great workhorse guitar.

[@loopeygoopey]

fuck they have one at my local guitar center for 709… decided id risk coming back tomorrow with another guitar or two to trade in and lower the hit to my wallet but i feel like should have just bought it right then and there 😩

[@wce74wce15]

i Just got a 2004 sg special from marketplace with ebony fingerboard, sensational

[@wce74wce15]

(Special Faded)

[@andyx6]

Great review 👌😎

[@johnjoyce]

Is the neck rolled at all?

[@SO-bp2uc]

I second this question

[@adonikam1]

I have thus gutiar and LOVE IT! I took out the bridge pickup and replaced it with a Demarzio Super Distortion, adjusted the neck, oiled the fretboard, put GHS 8's on it, and set the string height and intonation I've had it over a year and a half and played it about a thousand hours or so I would guesstimate. It's my fourth SG. I DONT HAVE THE OTHER THREE!

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Great video just as always. i have a question I have the Les Paul Tribute (Made in 2020) Is it worth buying the SG Tribute since the Les Paul Tribute has the same pickups, the 490s? Thank you.

[@damdam9888]

hello ; mise part les micro je trouve que les epiphone sont plus jolie et mieux fini que la gamme gibson tribute . j'ai vraiment cette impression qu'on paye uniquement un logo chez gibson . dire qu'il y a dix ans on avait une gibson standard plus cool pour le prix d'une tribute aujourd'hui

[@Wino_Earp]

Agree to disagree. I tried this one as well as an Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG standard and bought the Epi. Everything felt better on the Epiphone, even though it was fairly less expensive. It was an easy choice because I care more about the sound and playability than the name on the headstock. So maybe a good value but certainly not the BEST value.

[@joey-zr8lt]

Total agreement since JC curleigh restored Epiphone back in 2019 Epiphone can't be beaten

[@ShaneO-nm2hh]

@@joey-zr8ltEpiphone is amazing. Especially for the price and being an import company. But Gibson is better definitely. I own both Gibson and Epiphone SG’s and LP’s. And the Gibsons are better. When you factor in price are they better that is subjective. But say if they were all the same price (we can wish) most people would have Gibson’s. My Gibson’s sound and feel way better than Epiphone. Though I do love my Epiphone’s, I think it’s mainly because value can’t be beaten. My Gibson SG standard feels and sounds better than both my Epiphone SG’s. Both my Epiphones needed a full set up. Frets also needed some work straight out of the box. I also notice there is a quality difference in materials. They are all under 3years old. The Gibson gets played the most and still looks new. The Epiphone’s seem to age slightly faster just sitting there.

[@crypticreality8484]

Epiphone is always a better value. You get more bells and whistles for the money of a stripped down Gibson. But, I think the Tribute and Studio is as good as you're going to get value wise for Gibson. I have an Epi and a Gibson. I see no inferiority from the Epi except that it's Chinese made.

[@ramencurry6672]

The Gibson comes with pleked frets though

[@sebastiangomez5068]

Best value Gibson. Not best value Epiphone

[@blairhatton3066]

Ridiculously good guitars. Best £400 I’ve ever spent

[@Sig8066]

Great guitar. I think that $1299 is a bit high though..

[@fabriceh5103]

Médium C neck or rounded 50's ?

[@JoonKimDMD]

Why is it sold out everywhere?? I thought it came out only a few months ago!?

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

Unfortunately the tribute series was discontinued, both the Les Paul and SG

[@hollyc5417]

the sound of a neck. now I've heard everything.

[@sixbladeknife44]

Bought a Tribute new years ago for $499 new…at $1299 that’s a big no.

[@turdferguson3091]

I own one and I'll say it's definitely not the best value. My advice would be to please get one in your hands before you buy and compare it to other sg guitars from epiphone. The one I got has several qc issues and the nut is cut like shit. There have been several epiphone sgs I've played that I prefer the tone and feel of. It's all subjective but please try and compare before you buy.

[@XLTBlarg]

Do they have thinner neck SG's? I honestly prefer the thinner 60's les paul necks and epiphone slim D shape necks. Im a smaller dude so i prefer to not have to struggle around baseball bat necks.

[@crsstephen72]

small guard for sure

[@braedonmorrissey7548]

bro I just let mine go damnit quit making me think about losing it 😢😭🤣🤣

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

Ah sorry! Haha, great guitars - you can always get another

[@GKram13]

This guitar is worth $500 tops. You’re essentially paying for the headstock. The Epiphone SGs offer way more bang for your buck.

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

-rosewood board -Plekd frets -Nitro satin finish -Gibson pickups -maple neck All distinct reasons it's an upgrade/distinct. I'm impressed by Epiphone too, but it's a different league and a relatively great price for Gibson Thanks for watching!

[@MoreThan_Bob1776]

Which Epiphone SG's have you played? I've played damn near every model an Epiphone SG has to offer and I gotta say, I'd still choose a Used Gibson SG Tribute(2019-Current). 🚬🐢👍

[@GKram13]

@@MoreThan_Bob1776 Epiphone Iommi Signature with Gibson Iommi Signature pickups and the recent Epiphone SG Custom. The Gibson is fine, it’s just so bare bone compared to the Epiphones and much more expensive for essentially the headstock, pickups, and electronics which aren’t worth a $500+ markup to me. I can install better pickups and electronics myself for much less

[@ricardo.joao.1984]

Hello, I really like your way to showcase the guitars. I bought and choose the Epiphone SG Custom instead of the SG Tribute. I already have an Gibson Standard from 2007. The Epiphone is Excelent and sounds excelent for the price. Great pair to my Gibson SG. Rock’n’Roll 💪

[@Techcensorshipbot]

Yeah that’s bad take. Something is worth what someone will pay for it. These don’t go for 500 dollars.

[@ryanconrad1484]

Neck beard