SG Addiction: Part One - Gibson Standards, Specials, Juniors, and more!

[@paulburton5150]

It took me years to try an SG (Vintage vs6). It quickly became my favourite type of guitar. Slim, light, great upper fret access and pure rock tones. Love them

[@Urizen777]

Just got one a few days ago (second-hand Vintage vs6, with Wilkinson hardware, and before they changed the shape of horns). I've always wanted an SG, but being a strat and superstrat player for most of my life I was aware it will take some getting used to and was dreading it to be honest, whether I'll be able to get accustomed to such a different guitar or not. It is a different feeling for sure (frets are farther from me than I am used to, and shorter scale and small and slim body made it seem like a toy at first), but I was amazed by how easy and enjoyable it is to play this guitar. A slim and fast neck and all of the frets being easily accessible... despite having to fight it a bit due to a certain amount of neck dive when standing, to my pleasant surprise, I've quickly grown to love the feel of SG shape, they are fantastically designed guitars.

[@joeymcmanus448]

I just found this channel about 10 days ago and have been glued to it ever since. Love the playing and the deep dives. I've learned a tremendous amount. Fantastic job with the channel. Cheers

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Joey! 😁👍

[@ThreeChordDave]

Yes mate! Been looking forward to an SG collection video, they really are the best thing Gibson ever did :D

[@ericwarrington6650]

65 guitars is an immense collection my friend..I'll bet they're all fantastic players..😊

[@OliverAmberg]

What a lovely SG collection. You did some great modifications here. Thanks Colin, for showing us those gems.

[@S-T-E-V-E]

I love the look of a Walnut SG to be honest, that faded front is fantastic! 👍

[@fdodasilva]

At least the day for all SG fans! Waiting for the next episode Colin. Cheers ✌🏼

[@A.M......]

Nice playing. I appreciate that you allow the notes to sustain instead of trying play as many notes as possible. Good taste is a rare thing here on youtube.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks man that's really appreciated 😊🙏 playing and demoing the guitars is I find the hardest thing to do and I (very) often think it sounds a bit rubbish so I do really appreciate the support.

[@natureman104]

The beat up laquear Gibson parts castor, the southern rock is the cherry of them all. I thought of Dicky Betts and Allmans - love your channel Mate - well done

[@elfee9327]

I bought my first Gibson SG in January as a bit of a 50th birthday treat. I had a couple of Epiphone SG`s quite a few years ago and I could of probably happily settled for another this time, but couldn`t resist finally owning a Gibson! As for this channel, they`re the only videos on KZbin that I watch all the way through! You should put some merch out, I`m a total sucker for merch!!

[@davelewis4215]

Colin, Just as I thought some excellent guitars in part one of your collection 👍 Nice sounding French metal guitar 👍 I love SGs never been bothered about neck dive but Wish they would start putting the Jack socket off the body front and on the side edge.

[@justinhaskell5502]

My favorites squared. I love SGs and I always dig it when you show us a bunch of guitars.

[@mentaldk329]

That 1st faded cherry top is the best color I've ever seen on a guitar imo. It's very rich and has great depth!

[@briananderson2749]

Thanks for sharing some of your wonderfull collection. So refreshing to see guitars that have actually been played and often, instead of being stuck in a display case for years. Many Thanks Again.

[@Plutocious]

Amazing! If you could do a video of your pedal board and a review of your pedals...that would be quite interesting.

[@ericwarrington6650]

I have 5 great guitars. I just can't seem to put my SG down for long.. always come right back to it🤘😁🎸

[@adrian_V99]

Thanks for sharing, Colin. Another great video. One guitar per week is manageable. That is being custodian to 52 , or 65 in your case. That first SG is a real beauty, fade and all. Magnificent tones. Some of us will recall the sweet tones Mick Taylor coaxed from his SG. Far more than an LP's little brother. And yes there have been some fine practitioners of single coil (not P90) SG's. ie Frank Marino of Mahogany Rush. Cheers!

[@theguitaristas]

52 is a nice round number Adrian! 😂 👍👍

[@Renn89]

I just bought my first Gibson SG standard last week in cherry red. It also happens to be my first Gibson. I’m in love.

[@martinclayton7260]

I keep seeing your flying V, and I want it! You will have to show that soon! I bought a 2004 faded SG second hand in 2012, and I fitted some Bare Knuckle Mules, changed the knobs to reflector knobs, and changed the truss Rob cover to a standard one. And it sounds amazing.

[@davelewis4215]

Colin, At last 👍I’ve been looking forward to a series on your guitar collection 👌 Great way to kick off a Easter Bank holiday weekend 👍

[@frankperricone2065]

Even though I am a bass player that switched from guitar to bass at 13 after playing guitar for a little over a year, I heard Disraeli Gears and Led Zeppelin II and fell in love with the sound of the bass guitar. My first bass was a 66 Gibson EB-0 because of Jack Bruce, not just my favorite bass player but all around musician. It made me fall in love with the sound of the SG, from Clapton in Cream to Tony Iommi and Angus Young, I think it's the best all around Rock guitar, I think they are better then a Les Paul because of the tone and the weight. I consider it the Gibsons version of the Telecaster, no frills, just a slab of wood, neck,strings and pups. Even though I have more then enough 70's and 80's Fender J's and P basses I will always keep my EB-0, and even though I only own an Epiphone SG and some other middle of the road guitars I promised myself before I turn 60, witch is 5 months away I will buy myself a Gibson, nothing new but a good 80's- 90's no frills SG. Maybe a Special with the P90's or I always liked one with mini Humbuckers but not a deal breaker. I am going to start looking for one and take my time and will have to play it first, I have said it before and I will say it again I love your playing Colin, cheers from America.

[@1973retrorabbit]

My SG (Cherry, Special) doesn't neck dive. It does have a beautifully shaped neck, nice n thin, stays in tune. It only has 22 frets but I'm a rhythm player and only play a couple of solos but nothing up where it annoys dogs, I can reach the top fret on all the strings without any contortion and being an SG, I can literally play it all night, without it beginning to weigh around my neck like an albatross.

[@Murphy_Peoples]

I just love watching and listening to you jam. Your note and chord selection is perfect.

[@theguitaristas]

Ah thanks man that’s really appreciated 😊🙏

[@mrzedlyt]

fab pre-ending...looking forward to seeing what form of lizard slithers out of that croc case

[@johnladdsmusic]

To me the SG is the perfect guitar! It’s light, has all the girth of a LP, but with extra bite; not to mention way better upper fret access! I have 13 electric guitars, and if I had to reduce down to 1 only, without hesitation I would keep my 2013 SG Standard with ‘57 Classics…it just rips! Love these videos as always Colin! Cheers and Happy Easter!

[@theguitaristas]

Happy Easter John!

[@gunner4365]

How fortunate you are to have that cast of characters about to jam with. Quirky and odd, some might say, but the unique is often more fun, so thanks for sharing your friends.

[@nellayema2455]

That '63 Historic SG is a beauty. That fingerboard being so light really matches the faded body.

[@chrisvsmusicny]

I'm glad to hear that your SGJ got so much playtime, and hopefully still does if you haven't sold it. I bought my first Gibson Les Paul earlier this year and it was an immaculate 2014 LPJ in Fireburst. I bought it on the spot for a steal and like yourself changed most of the hardware. It's a beauty and is a great compliment to my 2004 Gibson SG Special. 👍🎸 And as always, thanks for doing what you do!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Chris… still got my SGJ! 🖤

[@calvinberkenbile8414]

That fade is amazing. Probably my fave SG color

[@francvernet307]

I can watch this all day, all weekend 😊 SGs galore! Loved the first one the best. Almost looked like it had a red pickguard when you took off the pickguard 😂

[@ericwarrington6650]

That's what i said.. should put a clear guard on it and leave the red exposed

[@shaalis]

Good old UV light damage to the Nitro finish. Tho, they usually turn darker purpleish brown colours, but in the right indirect sunlight it will be that lovely brown fade.

[@Blurillaz]

Honestly I would just put the screws back in that first SG and leave the pickguard off. Really unique look with that fading. Great vid.

[@DavidMorales008]

Beautiful Excellent Amazing and all other wonderful adjectives describe you your efforts and your SGs

[@iannicholls7476]

Great video Colin! It’s so good to hear someone genuinely enthusing about their passion. You’re getting some great tones as well. It’s making me look at SG’s in a new light.

[@2dazetake]

I'm another SG guy myself ,have 5, IYV SG with vibrola,chibson Angus Young with lightening bolt inlays,malibu sunset firefly SG,silver tone SG and a grote SG which is a killer guitar,upgraded the pickups with a set of epiphone dot pickups,sounds excellent.

[@jeffwyatt7199]

Hi colin... its so much fun to see you pull out the collection. Guitars need to be played!! I really liked the Marshal Tucker vibe to your playing this week. At least that what it sounded like to me. Very nice. Makes me want to pull a few out of the pile to play.. cheers.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Jeff, yes that was the vibe!... pull some out and jam along mate! 😁👍

[@GRBAquatics]

So Very Cool, Thankyou. Amazing Collection and still going. Look forward to the next installment. Cheers

[@EricMerrow]

That steel SG is amazing! I mean all of them are, but that’s something special!

[@Theguy702]

We're all waiting to see your next video, Guitaristas cool shirt collection!

[@theguitaristas]

It will be a lot shorter! 🤣👍

[@SuperMogwai78]

Morning Maestro!! I was wondering if you have ever played a Yamaha SG2000...any thoughts?? Greetings from Barcelona 😉

[@theguitaristas]

Yes.... I've played an old 70's one, brilliant guitars they totally rip but are so heavy they will break your back! 😆👍

[@douglaslangella7782]

I am in SG Nirvana! Thanks for getting me back into SG . When you are an Angus sized guy you get to appreciate the proportions of the SG. Since I got my special my Les Paul rarely leaves the case.

[@Christian-ew4eg]

Hey Colin . Thanks again for your videos and your awesome musicality . Your 'Footage' with "croc cam" always reminds of a great worker who apparently found a better place to work . Thumbs up !

[@voiceofexperience]

This deep-dive into your collection seems to have reignited the emotional/ instinctive aspects of your playing. Which I love, because when you're feeling it, I'm feeling it. Props, brother.

[@theguitaristas]

😊🙏 thanks mate that’s really appreciated… and honestly I thought my playing sucked on some of these! 🤣

[@FingersOnAFretboard]

I think the perceived 'neck-dive' is less of a factor to adjust to than the shift outwards from the body of the neck. Ironically the scale is shorter, but your first position chord reach and playing ergonomics are different due to the outstretched neck heel attachment for that upper fret access. Robby Krieger, + Fender Twin Reverb, Tony Iommi + Laney, & Angus Young+ Marshall - most obvious R & R SG tone-titan recipes- Who wouldn't want to try an SG after hearing those guys' records?!?

[@gibsonvos5120]

I currently own 3 custom shop VOS Les Paul SGs …none have neck dive..not even the lightest one (61’ Special) the balance on them is perfect.

[@johnny.musician]

The Le Pape all the way, Col. Gorgeous in every way. Thanks, mate!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers John 😎👍

[@CountBrockula66]

I've been playing SGs for almost 40 years and have never really had a single problem with neck dive (on the other hand, my Firebird with the banjo tuners dives like it was trying to win Gold at the Olympics). SGs are my all time favourite guitar. I started playing them because of Brian James from The Damned. His playing laid me flat so I had to have what he was having!

[@nieko3038]

2013 and cheap Gibsons. 350? Wow. Same as my Epi SG special. I paid 598 euro for my 2013 Tribute Les Paul. B stock, it was 650 at Thomann. Those are over 1200 now. ‘Een koopje’ as we say here in the Netherlands. Nice selection of SG’s

[@11000038]

My sg addiction stretches to one ebony standard. It's fantastic and is my fave guitar.

[@BostonWhoFan515]

I'm an American who adores everything English rock and roll. The Who being my absolute favorite band of all time. I always adored their accents and figures of speech. You sound just like them. I can watch your channel all day.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man! 😁👍

[@BostonWhoFan515]

@@theguitaristas 🍻!!!

[@_rafael_b]

Hi Colin! I enjoyed looking at and hearing all of your SG's. The one that gets my attention the most is the white one. That one is just so different than all of the others. My first really nice, non-budget guitar that I ever had is an SG. The one I just had repaired. This video makes me want to pick it up and play it. Sorry for the late comment. I usually try to see these on Fridays when they come out, but the last few weeks have been hectic for me. I hope you had a great Easter weekend. Cheers Colin! ✌

[@clivesilk3501]

i love SG's i bought my first sg standard in 2007 and then in 2016 i found a 1972 SG in an antique shop hanging on the wall for £550!!!! i bought it straight away ! i couldnt believe i'd found it there

[@Binary1927]

Great Video Colin, was kinda gutted we did not hear the 2013 sgj. Fantastic looking guitar... Keep up the great work🔥🔥

[@nigellacey559]

You cant beat an sg. A blessed relief after the back heavy les paul. The sg just wants to leap into your lap.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

SG Heaven❣️🎸 Thanks for giving us this look at those marvelous guitars. 🙏 Time to grab mine, as you’ve inspired me to practice again.

[@theguitaristas]

Excellent cheers mate! 😁👍

[@waynewagner395]

I bought my 1st SG in '68 and it's always been my favorite style guitar. Great video, Colin!

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍👍

[@tcarbonimusic]

Hey Colin. Great video! I look forward to Fridays when I get to watch a new video from you. I’m excited to see your entire guitar collection and hopefully some amps as well. Nice tease at the end. See you next week.

[@keithblakeman2823]

All lovely guitars, really forward to to following episodes.

[@sixbladeknife44]

I have around 50 guitars myself, I’ll try to match your 65 sooner than later haha! Only have three SG’s though, one of them is a 2010 Standard also like yours, but it was a GC Exclusive in white with Burstbuckers, coil splits and ebony board…it’s my avatar on here if you can see it. These all sounded great, loved the tone of the metal custom one!

[@ChroniclesOfASadPunk]

Your love for Clash and Velvet Underground makes me so happy!

[@stevegroves]

Fab vid mate, just bought myself the Epiphone SG 61 Vibrola awesome guitar! I had to tweak the trussrod a bit to enable a low action without buzz but that aside its a great sounding and very playable guitar. I can now see why so many folks love the SG. Nice playing Colin love your demo jams, look forward to the next vid! Cheers

[@baabaabaa2293]

I watched half of this last night & nodded off!! Absolutely dug the French Jr & the soapbar 68-9? Sound great p90s. Yeah Col show us the rest, the amps etc. collection..more than interesting mate✌️

[@jamessutherington3471]

Wow!!!! The neck pick up on the faded sg is like nothing Iv heard before! Beautiful tone!

[@kbadr]

You should consider putting a clear scratch plate on that faded SG standard. It'd be a unique look!

[@rocket69218]

Hey Col, I love an SG.... to get the pups sitting 'right' just put a small block of foam under the side that needs to go higher, so it pushes it up a little, you may have to experiment with the right size of foam but it's the easiest way I've found.

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍

[@phillipjennings963]

This is awesome Colin, thanks. Can’t wait for the next episodes!!

[@spacerockerlightyears]

Great start to a promising series Colin. Looking forward to the amp collection in great detail. A nod to Frank cheers.

[@MichaelIrons-d5v]

my faves where the french sg and the 200 tones par excellent mt, a cracking vid m.

[@MichaelIrons-d5v]

thanks col, i got an sg special with fire bird pups in it, its a killer axe m.

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍👍

[@robertweldon7909]

I found that "neck dive" occurred when the guitar was slung down at waist level. Hanging the guitar so that the body rested against the rib cage, "jazz guitar style" resulted with no neck dive. As a matter of fact, I don't remember any neck dive on the 1974 SG Standard, I had. Oh well, maybe I just didn't notice. ;-)

[@williamarthurfenton1496]

I have certainly learned in the past few years to appreciate SGs for their qualities. On the neck dive thing, I've got two-- one dives and the other doesn't. The one that does is because it's under 6lbs and to add to that it's got the neck type where the strap button is closer in the body. In fact I'd say it's probably SGs that have made me more picky about upper neck access. I decided against buying a full body Casino because the access is pretty dire-- what's the point having those frets if you can't even get to them.

[@AdamKing-m6x]

Love your videos mate, I love how in depth you go into talking about and analyzing the guitars, I could watch you all day, I’m subscribed 🙂

[@xiehu43]

Happy Friday! Still catching up aftrr a week of media abstinence, happy to see this great vid :) great collection, Colin! Very authentic! Loved your take on Willy the p :) Now, what was I saying about you being SG person ;)?

[@jonathanhudak2059]

Alright Colin an episode (and only the first part!) Only about Gibson (and one from a luthier guy in France) SGs, love it! As a proud owner of 8 SGs (5 Gibsons, 1 Epiphone Muse and a Harley Benton model) and one Guild Polara S-100 SG I guess I can say I'm an SG nut! Awesome guitars whether they're humbucker or P-90 or LB-1 (Guild) they're fantastic guitars, love em! Got my first Standard brand new in 1994 and been loving them ever since. Loved seeing part of your collection and look forward to seeing more 👍

[@sonyone2846]

can't wait for part 2 of your guitars collection sir.

[@brucemason2685]

I haven’t picked up an SG since I got a ‘61 Les Paul for a Player I was teaching for. It had that great “quack” that only the PAFs truly have! I set it up for him and loved the sound, but hated the feel! I don’t have a P-90 guitar in my arsenal for the first time since ‘70 when I had a LPjrDC (‘59 true TV). That is the one that got away. My fault, I traded it away.

[@johndaugherty4127]

What a gorgeous '64 reissue. That '76 Suzuki I have is a GS 400. Street bike. Cheers bud.

[@theguitaristas]

Ah yes cheers mate… still nice bike! 😎👍

[@johndaugherty4127]

@@theguitaristas it will scare the zhit out of ya!

[@joehahn8817]

Now THAT was fun!!! I had a thought about SG neckdive issues. Actually, I had a few but I'll try not to ramble... While tuner weight is definitely a factor, I believe another thing to consider is whether you have a Standard or a Special. That stopbar tailpiece and Tune-o-matic bridge combined with two big ol' honking humbuckers on the Standard probably helps as a counterbalance while the Special's P-90s and Lightning bridge contribute slightly less weight to the equation. Then there's the matter of neck profile. As much as I love a '59 LP style neck I can't imagine an SG balancing very well with a beefy neck adding more weight to the equation. As it is, my Epi SG Special balances just slightly neck heavy with a 3" padded leather strap. But it's a small compromise when you consider all that unrestricted upper fret access!!! Have a great weekend buddy, see ya' next Friday!!! ✌️✌️✌️

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Joe!

[@garyp5522]

Beautiful collection and in my opinion the highly modified string through body SG just sounded fantastic. My favorite sounding of the bunch. Great video.

[@steviesteakbakes9643]

Just what we are needing on a Friday! Cheers Colin

[@MrBiggordy]

Always loved the distinctive sound of the SG, and some of my favourite guitarists played them - though I've never played one myself. Am I a philistine for saying I much prefer the SG Standard, at the end, to all the other vintage guitars and works of art? Ah, well, philistines of the world unite! Love the collection, and the first part of the video - looking forward to the next one, you big tease!

[@TheWelhaven]

Own three SGs, and have owned another five. Never had any problem with neckdive. Two of my current ones got locking tuners too. Anyway, I love SGs.

[@gianthonour]

Picked an '03 Standard up a couple of yrs ago, the cherry has also faded dramatically, looks twice as old but wouldn't change it, quality instrument 👍

[@TrashM0nk95]

YESSSS. I love this so much. Thank you for sharing. I need an SG. wish the JR's weren't so hard to find at a decent price.

[@simonrichards2804]

Thank you for the charming ongoing "fettling" of my guitar addiction. I cannot see that you have yet included a VS6 ( I like your Franco lingual pronunciation of Vintage name.......😊) I don't have a wall of SG comparisons, but the one I've acquired seems blessed with a likeable 'something', which is echoed on 'tinternet. Might make an interesting price/value vignette?

[@myarrington]

I was not prepared for that '06 A&H SG . . . that is truly a treasure, good sir. The more I see of that, the better! I am well and fully jealous, no disguising it

[@greendaykerplunk]

Nice collection collin! You have given me a fear of leaving my cherry gibson explorer in the sun though 😂

[@iaamusic1121]

Some wonderful warm tones there Colin. Loved the single P90 hand made junior. Crikey that can growl!❤

[@timhall3575]

I was going to mow the lawn/do a tip run - that's Good Friday chores out the window!:)

[@theguitaristas]

😆👍

[@henryhartley9993]

Nice one Colin, definitely an SG man myself, my 2002 SG standard ebony also has no neck dive....

[@christylasure7072]

The 64 looks really cool with the fade , I’ve got a 2019 original collection SG Maestro and I’ve 64’d it in its looks and hardware love it and because of seeing your 62 sg “holy grail “ I traded a Chinese Lennon casino for a NOS 2019 SG jr and I love that thing super light and tone for days from that one p90 , Great collection Colin I’ve watched both part 1 and 2 just backwards lol , thanks

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Christy, nice one... those 2019 Juniors are killer too! 😎🎸🔥

[@victorbeebe8372]

Aloha and Mahalo Colin! Nice collection of SG's. Thanks for sharing. Interested in seeing the rest. Aloha!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Victor! 😎👍

[@stephenkennaway9326]

Hi Colin your faded sg, my 72 deluxe faded in an afternoon sat on a sofa with neck sticking up leaning on the back so i had a two tone finish. Also had a sg 100 which i fitted a neck p90 to all my mates called these sg,s the planks lol. although they were good players and could stand the heavy use of gigging. Wish i had them today, great vid mate looking forward to the rest of your collection Cheers Steve

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Stephen! 😎👍

[@MisterBurtonshaw]

I'm pretty sure your "SG200" started life as an SG 1 (72-75) The original neck pickup IS a humbucker, it is a mini-humbucker, I suspect it was moved from the bridge to the neck position. The bridge pickup is an addition. The reason I say it is an SG1 and not an SG 2 is that the control cavity on the SG1 is smaller, as yours is, than the control cavity of the SG 2 which had to hold 4 pots, jack input and two slider switches. I am also pretty certain the scratch guard and switch guard are from an Sg Special of the same era. The guitar originally had 3 on a plate Gibson deluxe tuners with nickel bell buttons.... these can be found on the SG1, SG2 and SG3(a sunburst model with 2 pickups). I have an SG1 and have sourced 2 70s Les Paul mini humbuckers to convert it into an SG2.

[@theguitaristas]

It’s an SG2 as it happens… I got the model wrong.

[@MisterBurtonshaw]

@@theguitaristas I stand corrected, the SG2 also only had 2 pots. ..thought it had 4

[@davidhamilton7780]

Bravo! Lovely stuff, old horse... thanks for sharing. Have a great Easter and good luck with the bunny hunt :)

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers David! 😁👍

[@Arnie-g8i]

Talk about timing, going through different guitars in my collection, I finally found the SG with P90s will be my main guitar for gigs. Then this video came out. Now I have the Gibson SG 60s Tribute as my main and the Epiphone SG Worn as my backup. I enjoy watching your videos. Awesome playing and great format!! Your channel rocks!! 🤘

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Arnie! 😁👍

[@neilevans6229]

Zal Cleminson would be proud of you . Got to love an SG lovely collection

[@txkflier]

Good show. This will be a fun series..

[@neslesman6708]

Awesome! It's great to see you playing your favorite guitars. The SG 200 sounded terrific. Can't wait for the next installment.

[@BrianNavalinsky]

This is the stuff I love- the quirky stuff! More of the collection, please. Great playing, mate.

[@theguitaristas]

😊🙏

[@transmissionggb2820]

Lots to see this week!