Which SG Special Would You Buy? - Gibson, Epiphone, and Gibson Custom Shop Models Compared!

[@YOSTINATOR]

Hello Colin. I just wanted to take a moment and tell you something that I've been meaning to tell you for a long time. Your videos are excellent and perfectly paced, you're a highly likeable guy, and you're a natural at this KZbin channel thing. Keep up the good work! I always look forward to your videos.

[@theguitaristas]

Ah thanks man that's really appreciated! 🙏😊

[@brutus6328]

GREAT comment! I could not agree more!!! I'm betting 100K subs by this time next year!!! The hard work and detailed information that Colin divulges is so greatly appreciated (and a lot of fun to watch and listen to)!

[@YOSTINATOR]

@@brutus6328 Absolutely! I have watched some of his videos more than a few times!

[@johndaugherty4127]

Here! Here!

[@216trixie]

I'm 61 and been playing most of my life, professionally semi-professionally. My childhood buddy died a couple years ago and I was gifted his 69 SG special. I've never played sg's before. I fell in love with it. The shape the size the tone. Now I bought two modern sgs, both of them specials. The last one I bought, has p90s. My first p90 guitar. I love it so much! Really in love with this guitar now.

[@Dogsrule777]

I started taking lessons when I was 10. After about a year my guitar teacher urged my dad to get me an electric guitar that he had found at Dales music store in STL. The prior owner sanded down the neck even thinner and actually sanded off the freaking headstock logo! 😮 We bought it for $250 in 1985, checked out the serial number and it’s a genuine 64 SG Special (with a couple quirks:) that I own to this day. I’ll never sell it! Awesome vid.

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one! 😁👍

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

Restore the headstock.

[@martinscholes2023]

I love your channel, mate. Your cheery little face, great production, lovely tones and honest opinion is something I really look forward to. I’m a 51 year old guitar addict!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Martin, thanks for the kind words and support mate its appreciated! 😁👍

[@christylasure7072]

Another Great review , I have 1 Epi special and a gibson burgundy mist special , pretty close in sound and playability , I love how you do these deep dives Colin, thanks and have a great weekend, cheers

[@paolunna]

100percent. 51 yo too here. Same same. Love

[@martinscholes2023]

@@paolunna 😍🎸

[@theguitaristas]

@@christylasure7072 Thanks Christy!

[@voiceofexperience]

I clicked on this so fast my picking hand got whiplash.

[@neoquest2012]

🤣

[@steviesteakbakes9643]

Winner! 🤣🤣🤣

[@theguitaristas]

🤣👍 Nice one Jeffrey!!... 🥇

[@mattrogers1946]

Fast isn't everything Ace....

[@Ledzepfan88]

😂 best comment ever

[@austinjosef41]

You have really grown my attraction to SGs. I also think p90’s are vastly underrated and overlooked. Glad you gave em a shout. Enjoying the content lately. Cheers

[@adrian_V99]

Their tone depends to a great degree on the guitar body's shape and weight.

[@tylerdurden5122]

A good mate of mine has a Gibson sg standard. It’s great but I’ve never had any interest in sgs until watching this channel. Now I’m thinking maybe I want one…

[@michaelknight4041]

P90s are awesome 👍 especially if you like a slightly overdriven tone. They do the clean to mean thing great with the right amp. The way some humbuckers get muddy, the p90s are the exact opposite. Very articulate with nice separation. The kind of thing you never knew you needed until you play one lol

[@lucianoponzano]

As a proud owner of the pelham blue SG epiphone special, I was delighted by seeing this video. Also I was quite curious for how the three would perform side by side. I think the Gibson Original Series could adjust more to a modern rock player, there is not a giant difference between the gibson original and the epiphone tbh. Glad that the guitar I bought stands against the others!!

[@waynewagner395]

I bought my first SG in '68 and although that particular one is gone, I still have a few newer ones from Gibson and Epiphone so I know the attraction. Epis have evolved into very good guitars over the last decade or so. The newer Gibsons disappoint but the Epis are usually a pleasant surprise. Thanks for the great video!

[@richardhowell9535]

Drank a few beers and listened to you play and ramble. I love the rambling and the playing! 🤣 Great job as usual, Colin. I'm working on putting some Fishman P90s in my Gibson Special. It's a bit fiddly, but i should have it going soon.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers mate! 😎👍

[@calogeroavanzato398]

Thanks again Colin since I lost my dad a couple of months ago I really look forward to your video, thanks again

[@stevenorvell9929]

Great show I can watch SG content all day. Love how you show guitars and details about them. Keep up the good work.

[@justincork3838]

I love an sg! The ebony with p90s would be my pick. Another great comparison video. Cheers Colin!

[@stevengallardo9258]

Hi Colin, was thinking about putting a Bigsby on a Vintage VS6MRMA SG but after seeing this I'll keep it as is for awhile. Added the Toneman wiring harness, made a world of difference for anyone considering this mod. These guitars look great as they are. Thanks

[@Darth.Shredder]

One thing I noticed immediately about these Specials was the bridge pickup placement. The current production line Gibsons place the bridge pickup very close to the bridge compared to the vintage and custom shop versions. Ironically, the placement of the bridge pickup on the Epiphone is more authentic than the Gibson production model. I'm wondering if the reason the Gibson bridge pickup sounds a little hotter (harsh to some).

[@theguitaristas]

Yes it makes it very brittle sounding and not in any good way. I sold the ebony one now.

[@nellayema2455]

The pickups on the ebony Gibson USA are further apart than the other 2 guitars. It looks like the bridge pup is further back, making it closer to the bridge. The Custom shop sounds fantastic. The Epiphone is a great value and sound great. Epiphone's been killing it lately. I may have mentioned it before, but I've purchased 3 lately. the Moderne, the Firebird and the Coronet. All 3 are excellent, IMO.

[@Theguy702]

I got my ebony sg special today! Absolutely incredible guitar!! It was everything I was hoping for! I didn't have any issues with the paint or hardware. If you like going from Dirty to cleans, and everything in between, this guitar is for you! Love it!

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one!! 😁👍👍

[@dudley509]

I'm 59 years old . I started playing last year Love your show and your humor and honesty. I've gone a bit over board , I have 16 guitars at this point so far. I have two Epiphone SGs , both have good QC . Can't justify a gibson cause they just don't sound or feel any better than my sons gibsons( he has 10).

[@gazzy_burns]

Ace that you have a family love of guitars!!!

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one David, thanks for the support! It's great that as a fairly new player you have already amassed quite a collection... you are at home here mate! 😆👍

[@dudley509]

@@theguitaristas thanks

[@BladeDoomer86]

The satin finish on my 2014 SG i just bought used, is absolute rubbish and coming off left and right just from sweating on it 🤣 but that's what makes it cool and sound so lively! Like i told you in my last comment, it's the best guitar I've ever played 😱🎸. It sounds so darn great and cuts through the mix like butter

[@blakestepp7940]

Colin, Love this Honest Review!!! Love SG's, they are vastly underrated!! Most of the time they play like a Dream, even though I do like the chunky neck like the 50's Les Pauls. They are a Lot of Fun and the weight is so nice, especially for longer gigs, but even sitting in the studio, fooling around with the processor, and or pedals, easier to manage!!! Excellent Review!!!! Cheers!!!!

[@chuckschaible5410]

Hey, Love 💕 your playing AND excellent commentary... BACK IN THE DARK AGES (1975, WHEN I WAS A HOWLIN WOLF 🐺🐺 🐺 AGE 14!!!). MY DAD BOUGHT ME A USED 1967 GIBSON SG SPECIAL...WOW BEAUTIFUL BIG NECK, SCREAMING P9OS, THINK DAD PAID $200.00 U.S. BACK THEN; NOT EXACTLY CHEAP...I STILL KICK MYSELF FOR TRADING IT IN 1983 during STRAT MANIA... Love strats, teles, Les Pauls, TRIPLE pick-up Les Paul custom, Old Rics gretsches ET AL... Love 💕 em All...

[@theguitaristas]

Hey Chuck, ouch that memory hurts I bet! 😂👍 cheers man, you were one lucky teenager all the same!!

[@darwinsaye]

As soon as I looked at the thumbnail for the video, the finish/colour of the Custom Shop caught my heart.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Having my usual Friday night glass of vino…. and what better way to spend the time! Great vid as usual Colin, at this rate you’ll be 50k subs before you know it! One day I’m hoping you’ll get someone special like Jon Case (Case guitars) or Patrick Eggle to build you a guitar…. Expensive but certainly a great comparison video would ensue…..

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Paul, thanks for stopping by mate!. I saw your latest vid and that you've ordered another Oswald and had the turmoil of deciding which one has to go... all I can say is you have willpower of steel letting that lovely 335 go but i reckon the JM is going to be a beauty... what's the eta on that?? Difficult to imagine 50K subs but if it happens and the ad revenue is equally as impressive maybe I will treat myself to a custom build eh? 😆👍

[@kolchak357]

Always looking at these SG specials. Also interested in the new Epiphone Iommi SG. But it’s all very confusing to me. Thanks for doing this video.

[@joehahn8817]

Get the regular Epi SG Special P-90 and save yourself $500. They're basically the same guitars, just the Tony Iommi signature model has a fatter neck carve. And a sticker...

[@adamfiedorczuk5969]

or go 500 bucks more for the pelham blue gibson version. I love Iommi but that model is just a cash grab honestly.

[@jameslanclos568]

I bought the 2022 Gibson Exclusive SG Standard '61 with the case from Zzounds. It's cherry finish but very dark "black" cherry finish. I'm absolutely in love with it.

[@typingdude4833]

What a great review. I have Les Pauls but you made me look at an SG. Although I’m not a very experienced player and don’t need all that upper fret access LOL. Keep up the great videos. And I’m in total awe of your supernatural playing, holy cow. You’re great. I hope to achieve just a sliver of your playing ability before I grow too old.

[@theguitaristas]

Ah thanks that's really kind and very much appreciated! 🙏😊 I reckon SG's might make me seem a better player than I actually am so I'd definitely recommend you get one too! 🤣👍

[@str8shooter36]

P90's are my favorite pickups. I get all the tones I like to play with a LP Jr or one of these fine fiddles.

[@beckyalvarado5008]

Colin, you do excellent reviews because you tell your viewers what you believe is the best bang for your Buck, often others that do guitar reviews will not tell the viewers their overall opinion. I would love if someday you can do a review on the new Gibson LP Modern Lite thanks!

[@nemanjafilipovic4130]

If you ever decide to sell that beautiful custom shop special, let me know! Great video. Thank you

[@bws1billsimpson362]

This is a great review and comparison. I like a slim neck, and it's amazing that Epiphone has the slimmest neck. Does Epiphone usually have a slimmer neck than their Gibson counterpart?

[@Mephilis78]

Are you not currently listing anything on your reverb shop? or is it one of those things where I can't see it because I'm in the US? I wanted to check out your listing for the black Gibson USA, because I'm a huge Iommi fan (and maybe, possibly he's the only reason I decided to learn to play guitar in the first place).

[@theguitaristas]

I ended the listing last night… don’t tell anyone but I changed my mind and am going to upgrade this ebony special Instead. Nothing else currently listed.

[@macgruff69]

Wonderful channel. You do a great job of reviewing guitars honestly. I really enjoy your style of review. Great comments, classy playing just great work. Each review is like a deep dive into the guitars. Disassembly, basically dissecting the guitars. All very useful stuff. I can see you really love guitars especially SGs. Keep them coming.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks that's appreciated! 😁👍

[@jefftucker201]

Great vid as always Colin mate, have to admit, if i was after one I think I would just go for the Epi! all the best mate, have a great weekend!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Jeff and you mate 😎👍

[@njcranes]

I have never been a fan of the SG shape but I love the way the specials sound, especially with Soul Food!! Been GASing for P90s

[@adamjolin]

My favorite guitar channel talking about my favorite guitar! Perfect

[@Ray-Angel]

After watching this I bought an Epiphone SG Classic. Thanks for the reviews very helpful making my choice.

[@elwalker9034]

As much as u love SGs I'm proper impressed u kept this under an hour. Great reviewing & info, as always.

[@oldmanzen6682]

That Epi is absolutely gorgeous. I’ll never understand the headstock issue that some have; whether it’s the name on said headstock, or shape (in particular the difference between the old and new Epi design). I mean, each to their own, of course… I just don’t understand why it matters (except that one is perceived as more valuable to those that care). Great video. I’ve been itching for a new SG, but there are others higher on the list.

[@HarleyBob957]

Enjoyed your video. I have a 72 special, I’m the original owner, l still love the guitar as much as when my grandmother bought it for me. Mine is ebony also. The only work I’ve done to it is replace the pots and three way, touched up the frets from road dings but still rocks out. Once again thanks for your videos, I enjoy spending time watching.

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one!... I really love those older SG's as you well know 🙌🔥 Thanks for watching!

[@hankreus7196]

😊each one is an awesome instrument on their own to be well proud of owning. Your Epi SG Special in lovely Pelham Blue, inspired me to overcome my irrational fear of the wrap around tailpiece. Leading to another rabbit hole tangent story. You proved your point ✌️🫶

[@carpathus]

Awesome review Colin. Your custom shop SG is beautiful. Love me some Epi SG Specials. Mine are the "cheapie" ones having a gloss poly finish and bolt on necks with one each master tone and master volume. They only came in two colors, ebony and cherry and since they were so affordable it was easy to justify having one of each 😁✌

[@joehahn8817]

And they probably do the job just fine, don't they???

[@carpathus]

@@joehahn8817 I like them better than the set neck SGs because the necks attach further into the body so it's much more comfortable to play. I also very much prefer the simpler controls as well since the pots are dimed most of the time anyway! The ones I looked for and found were made between 2011-2017. These are not that old so you can easily find them in mint condition. I found a 2017 Ebony in the box never played a couple months ago that I jumped on. They have hog bodies and necks with rosewood fretboard and can be had today for $200 or less. Install some Invaders or Black Winter pickups and a set of Grover 133N tuners and you've got a rock machine on your hands without having to loot the treasury ;-)

[@douglaslangella7782]

Hey, Would you consider doing a review of the Epiphone Worn SG special? After watching your videos I really want a SG again.

[@JoshLikesFuzz]

Recently subscribed to your channel. Really enjoy your content. I’m also an SG fan. I’d wait and save to get the Custom Shop or wait until a player grade vintage 60s special came up. I couldn’t own the other two without thinking about the CS one!

[@markdakel9253]

I haven’t been able to keep up with your films for the past few weeks but I was able to watch this one in and I thoroughly enjoyed the deep dive into these SG’s, excellent film, thank you for making this one, I enjoyed every moment…

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Mark!

[@marcofrau7794]

I'm ready for a P-90 powered Epiphone SG, but I can't decide between Classic Worn and Special. I need you to compare them in a new video!

[@frankdardano3182]

I love the Gibson sg! A most versatile gitbox.your balance of information, with attitude is appreciated.Thanks for your articulation,a most intelligent ,complete review of the guitar. I have owned 7 over my 71 years,and l learned many technical aspects I did not seek,yet was curious about.Rock on mate!

[@alexwoolridge94aw]

I own a 1961 Les Paul/sg jr and it's a fantastic guitar. I'd love to add a custom shop sg special to the arsenal. I've owned two USA Gibson SG Standards and I hated both of them. The Custom Shop does a great job of putting the feel of a vintage guitar in the hands of most who could never get an original

[@jeromemurphy2572]

Question for you Colin. I have the Epiphone Les Paul Junior with the p-90. How much difference in the sound of the Epiphone Les Paul Junior is there as compared to the Epiphone SG with P-90s?. I'm talking chiefly of the distorted tone which i am into with the P-90s.. Is there minimal difference or are the sounds and tones quite different. Just wondering. I sort of have always been freaked out by the shape of the SG with the "devil horns" on the body. Maybe just me. I certainly am not reminded of devil horns on this color SG, the sparkly one.

[@theguitaristas]

I think SG’s are generally a little bit brighter… it’s the one I go for!

[@adrian_V99]

I never fast forward your videos, Colin. Im a neck man and the neck specs are crucial. Tone can be altered, but on a set-in neck guitar your'e stuck with what you get.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers mate! 😎👍

[@soulagent79]

Over the years I've owned several Gibson SGs with P90s and a few Epiphones. The current "Inspired by Gibson" Epiphone SG Special is my favourite. I like it even better than the Gibsons I've had.

[@mikepj1025]

I’ve tried a few times but never found an SG I felt comfortable with. Not sure what it is about them. I love the way they look and sound. The search will continue. Awesome video.

[@johnstaf]

Your outro jam reminded me why the SG is my favourite guitar. ❤

[@Mitch-6-Strings]

Another fantastic review Colin, great tones, great juggling - half expected you to juggle the 3 SGs at the end for an encore. Now then, the Epiphone was really interesting, there’s quite a bit of evidence emerging out there on a number of platforms that put Gibson in the shade on quality. Not dissimilar to the Fender Squire Classic Vibes -v- Fender Player perhaps. Interesting times….. Just wondered if you could do a video on your pedal board one day and tell us a little bit about it. Cheers Mitch.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Mitch! 😎👍

[@michaelknight4041]

I wonder if Mark Agnesi ever calls the Epiphone people with some half veiled threat of violence if they don't stop making such nice guitars cause they're making the Gibson versions look bad. "Stop out doing us on fit and finish or we're comin for ya" 🤨

[@jmoses580]

Absolutely love every one of your videos! Very enjoyable to listen to at anytime! Thank you!!!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Jim! 😎👍

[@hanovergreen4091]

Just got my 1st Epiphone and 1st SG this month. Have a beverage and settling in to watch. :)

[@Prag11]

Great Channel. Thanks for all of the SG insights!

[@bobramirez588]

Hey Colin, I had a 61 SG Special that I kept for 40 years. Under the pickups there was no springs, foam or metal plates, very much like your Custom shop SG. Thought I’d pass that along since you wondered what the originals were like. It was the best guitar I ever owned. The dimensions were different. The neck was narrower and thinner in depth than todays versions and the guitar was incredibly light weight like about 1/2 the weight of yours, Last year I bought the Gibson SG Special in Lake Placid blue as a replacement for my 61. In a comparison the new one has some advantages over my original but I must say that my original had a very raw sound that the new ones haven’t replicated. Thanks for your video

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Bob, nothing quite like an original! 😁🔥

[@jsdcband2841]

Great review, I recently bought a Gibson Special Original. I absolutely love it. I appreciate your honest straight forward take on all 3. You Rock!

[@theguitaristas]

😁🤘

[@adrian_V99]

An honest video, once again. Why would I pay full price for paint flaws, etc.? Rather look for a used one from 20 years ago. As per Epiphone the SG Special has Alnico V's. I tried several and all wonderful instruments. And the colours are amazing.

[@DougGarrett]

Brilliant as always. That custom shop is beautiful. I almost bought the red special from sweetwater last week, but grabbed a Les Paul instead. Love your channel.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Doug, I predict the Red Special will follow soon anyway....😆👍

[@alexmartin2517]

Had an Epiphone SG Special but sold it for an Epiphone SG Standard.. then upgraded everything - ha! The Epi Standard sounds awesome with alnico II pickups and 50's wiring!

[@Steve-B1965]

Enjoyed that - t'was a 2 cup off coffee watch, but i enjoyed that enormously. I've never picked up an SG or did an a chord on P90's but the clarity is immense. Thank you.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Steve, yes that was a long one... I may add a warning in future 'warning: snacks may also be required' 😆👍 Thanks for watching man!

[@arturoalvarez6770]

Amazing video, very good Review, greetings from Mexico

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Arturo! 😎👍

[@margaretzabinski9977]

Keep juggling all those SGs. We love it all. Thanks for the great work (and humor). Looking forward to the player 1969 review.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Margaret! 😆👍

[@kennethh2430]

A friend of mine loves SG's and has a few different ones. A few months ago he bought a Custom Shop SG Special and loves it, it's his main player. He most recently picked up a Gibson SG Tony Iommi Special, not the $20k (USD) one lol, he still likes and plays the CS better/more. After playing "normal" USA Gibson LP's and then transitioning over to CS's...yeah, there is something about CS's, I kind of hate it and love it at the same time :D Keep up the great work Colin!

[@DanEvans-yb6wk]

I study your videos. Study them. I'm in the market for an SG. I'm a solo gig. For years I've played one of several Epiphone Jumbos in front of my Gibson Jumbo because they are at least as good. I'd like to get a Gibson SG, but my experience and your opinion keep screaming "Epiphone!" I'm a retired teacher of high school English. You sir, are the teacher. Thank you greatly!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Dan, definitely recommend you give the Epiphone SG special a go! 😎👍

[@alexgarnett5373]

Great video again Colin … glad you picked up on the binding that’s the thing that drives me nuts and one of the things why the custom shop stuff is so different .. if you want older model specs Gibson have an archive section on their website … cheers Alex 🖤❤️…. Oh yeah and I think you should buy the 69 SG Special you have my blessing

[@touchthesun2448]

just in from California and here we go! You picked my favorite guitar for this comparison, and it's still broken... I don't know what I will do because it cost so much to drive across the country, I could have bought the Gibson from you. Now I'm just going to bang on the Wilshire pro and be happy with what I have. Great show Colin! Thanks for all the P-90 sounds... I love it!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Bob! 😎👍

[@CaptToe]

Perfect timing .. I've been looking at SGs all week.. Love your reviews .

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Tony!

[@123pap]

loved the show and there is definitely something about that custom shop I can hear it and maybe even feel it, I wish I could put my hands on it.

[@theprolixramblr4307]

One of the BEST guitar review videos on KZbin, if not the best. Love your channel.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Red that’s appreciated! 🙏😎

[@georgeh.5480]

not to be that guy, but what neck stand are you using? I really like it!

[@bradleyclosson5042]

Thanks Colin! Another superb review! Nothing else comes close to your channel.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Bradley that's high praise indeed! 🙏😊

[@sixbladeknife44]

Excited to watch! I have a very nicely figured recent Iommi Sig. SG Special, big baseball bat neck and beastly sounding guitar!

[@davelewis4215]

Colin, Another excellent video man👍 Have you got a itch to try the Epiphone Tony Iommi SG Special, Vintage Cherry?

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Dave... as nice as it looks I have found it quite easy to ignore that one at a whopping £899!

[@davelewis4215]

@@theguitaristas Yeah same here and the same goes for the new Bonamassa 335 overpriced Marketed by Andertons as When there gone there gone guitars 😂🤣

[@lasombra_br]

Another enjoyable video, thanks, mate! The Epiphone is a great value and sound killer. It's the guitar that made me love SGs and don't like Les Pauls :)

[@aarongrimwood6594]

I’d love to spend a day with you and your collection! We are worlds apart in terms of knowledge and experience (guitar number 17 is on the way but see you’re surpassed that just in the background!) but I think I’d learn so much and we’d have a great time comparing guitars, showing off our favourites from our collections and having a cuppa I’m sure. Thank you for the videos!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Aaron!

[@RichFranks]

Excellent vid as usual! I do have a question..... how good/bad is the intonation with a lightning bar?

[@theguitaristas]

It's really fine Rich don't let it put you off.

[@RichFranks]

@@theguitaristas Thanks for answering and please do keep up the good work!

[@richc.9273]

Guess I needn't be sad about not being able to afford the Gibsons. I have the same Epiphone in Pelham blue. Love it. Thanks.

[@gt-37guy6]

It is amazing how good the Epiphone is for the cost - in Pelham Blue it is quite impressive. Spot on - you can't tell the diff between the Epi and the Black Gibson A to B comparison. I thought at first the Custom Shop as well, but after 2nd listen you are correct, the Gibson was shrill sounding compared to Custom shop. I think the pickup spacing relative to the bridge is the main factor, then the differences in pickups - assuming the custom shop is a bit higher quality design ? No doubt the FEEL is different on the custom shop! When a guitar has soul...wow - it is just different. I nearly sprung $3500 on a customer shop SG standard a few years ago , but settled on a 2013 Les Paul Traditional for $1800 - which I do love allot as well. You really do a fine job of disassembly analysis on these machines - you can see that this is your passion - bravo!

[@BostonWhoFan515]

I just looked at your SG Special Reverb list. There's two Pete Townshend sig models. One's nearly double the price of the other but does contain more Who/Townshend memorabilia. That's not to say the lesser priced one is void of any Who/Townshend stuff. Just less. Both are identical SG Special's with the large batwing pickguard. With Pete being my favorite guitarist and The Who my favorite band, I'd love to get my hands on one of those. But for now I own a 2022 Gibson SG Special in Vintage Cherry, same as your Ebony model. It was the closest to Pete's that I could afford. I like the small pickguard, too. It complements the wood more. And it's a really sweet guitar! Great electronics! The P-90's sound wicked and clean up incredibly well. It was easily worth every penny of the $1400+ price tag. Great video. Cheers!

[@taborturtle]

I just wanted to thank you for putting this video out. I decided a while back that I wanted at least 1 P90 guitar and your video convinced me to get one. I got the Epiphone worn finish red SG Special and it is INSTANTLY my absolute favorite guitar! I have many different types of guitars, and this one is the one I can't stop playing! My PRS used to be my favorite. Not any more! And I'm not convinced that spending $1000 more on the Gibson version would have been better. I'm actually very happy with the Epi! It is an amazing sounding guitar! Thank you again!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, yes that particular guitar is a real winner in every respect! 👌🎸🔥

[@MusicShed]

I absolutely love this dude!

[@theguitaristas]

😊🙏

[@iannicholls7476]

Another great video Colin, thanks. After your original video I managed to acquire a low mileage Pelham blue Epiphone Special for £230 on EBay. It would have been rude not to!

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one Ian! 😆👍

[@eertje01]

OK I got to ask: if you had to choose between the epi sg special and the epi wilshire, which one would you pick and why? Love the channel, it's so informative. I must admit I watch at 1.25x speed but still awesome job man 👍

[@theguitaristas]

😆👍 yes I do go on a bit!! … I’d have to choose the SG but would definitely end up with both!

[@stevenhorton7457]

Good stuff again Colin looking forward to next friday 👍

[@Edward1312]

The SG Special custom shop is a beautiful guitar, but the cost is truly eye watering! Nitro finishes look great, but they mark so easily, even guitar stands will do it. While I agree the Epiphone inspired by is excellent value the best value SG special with P90s I've come across is the JHS Vintage VS6MRMA Icon series Jim Abrahams signature model. These are long since discontinued but come up occasionally on the secondhand market for around £250.

[@petercollier1211]

I got a stupid cheap Mick Abraham signature...Turns out to be an absolute gibson killer.cheers

[@MaxLeeTV]

Your videos make me feel happy, i really like your work sir :). Regards from argentina 🇦🇷

[@ACG7001]

Hey I was wondering if you’ve tried the Epiphone Sg Maestro Vibrola model? And if you have do you prefer the Sg Special or that model?

[@theguitaristas]

Not tried the Epiphone yet but I have a Gibson version… love them but the special gets my vote 🔥

[@ACG7001]

@@theguitaristas thanks for responding quick and your channel is awesome the best guitar reviews on here

[@bretspangler8717]

I just ordered the SG P90 Special in red, I am hoping to put a Floyd Rose FRX on it, my only question is if there is enough room with the wrap tail stopbar, no worries, it will fit one of my SGs.

[@theguitaristas]

Hey Brett, I just looked at those they look cool I must try one!...not sure they will fit on a wrapover bridge guitar though (like the special) looks like it is designed for stover & bridge design.

[@atomnetton]

I've binged this channel after discovering the p90 strat video mainly because of the lovely, lovely p90 tones and excellent playing. Plus I'm fascinated by all the specifications and details of each guitar and how some wood, wire and magnets can have its own individual sound. Love it, thanks Guitaristas.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man glad you found us! 😎👍

[@TommySG1]

Hi Colin, First off as soon as I saw you did an SG Special I was pretty glad, I love SG’s, right now I don’t have an SG Special though however I have a 2022 Les Paul Special. I’ve been wondering why and what is going on with these bridges as well and you did bring it up. The current Gibson SG Special has the compensated rat tail like your black one of course. However if you check out the current Les Paul Special it does not, it has the set up like your custom from factory. I’ve been wondering why they do this? If you know please let me know! The Les Paul Special also has a far more chunky neck profile on it as well. What I did with mine was I purchased the tailpiece Faber sells and the intonation ( at least on mine ) is dead spot on with it, not to say it was bad with the original one although a few strings were a touch sharp. Anyhow, the only logical reason I can come up with which makes any sense at all is perhaps their CNC machines are just set up to route them in that fashion? If you do know or you found out since this upload please share 😊🤟 Love the channel and great comparison of the the three you compared, thanks.

[@RayLawrenceJrMUSIC]

Finally, I got a Gibson SG standard. I actually like everything in the SG line and the Les Paul line. Each version has its own voice.

[@bobbyparkes8053]

Hi Colin, just received my SG junior from Custom77. What a fabulous instrument. Have you thought of doing a video on one. I'm sure you'll love it

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one Bobby! 👌 I love an SG junior... I have a couple of really nice old ones! If I can find an excuse to pick up a new Gibson trust me I will!

[@bobbyparkes8053]

@@theguitaristas French custom job, I paid extra for a lollar pickup and sexy wiring, pots and caps. So good. You won't be disappointed. Just watch out for tax. Brexit and all that haha

[@bobbyparkes8053]

@@theguitaristas with the tax, was about £650

[@timothyausten3390]

What in the world are we going to do if Eastman makes an SG...?! Seriously, though: AMAZING channel, Colin. Was in Nashville recently shopping for my dream SG (I went with a custom shop Heather Poly '64 Standard Reissue for way too much money), and I played a ton of vintage and custom shop specials. For all that Gibson makes a mediocre/hit-or-miss USA standard, their custom shop stuff, especially since the 2019 overhaul, really is that good. It holds up to vintage almost every time. I mean, you have as good a chance of meeting one of the best electrics you've ever played on the Gibson Custom rack as you do the vintage Gibson rack.

[@Skelterz]

Always love it when a vid pops mate.

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍 Every Friday!

[@andrealaino380]

Really entertaining & informative. Thank you 🙏

[@C-DM96]

Hey Colin, a little off topic but have you thought about doing a video building one of the Harley benton DIY kits ?

[@theguitaristas]

never say never!

[@DiminishedChords]

Hope someone can help... I just picked up a new Gibson SG Special with the lightning bar bridge. When I am bending notes on the high E above the 13th fret or so, the note makes a ping sound. It seems to be because the note is not sliding cleanly along the "saddle" and skips a bit. Is this typical of this type of bridge? Is there a simple fix? Should I reach out to the store that I picked it up from and request another? I just do not have a lot of experience with this type of bridge. Thanks!

[@theguitaristas]

It shouldn’t really move on the saddle and I guess that’s why it’s pinging?… I think after a while the string should settle into its own groove and not move but if you have the option best take it back for them to look at. It’s not something I’ve ever noticed on my specials.

[@mortonwilson795]

Another great live session! The Custom Shop really is a thing of beauty! There's a black Epi SG at my local - hum-buckers, mind you, apparently solid Mahogany with Ebony fretboard . . . might take a look. Love P90's but I have that side of things covered with the Combinata. Thanks, as always for a fun viewing experience :) P.S. And the juggling was GREAT!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Morton! 😁👍

[@ushnicyuvnikof2748]

I subbed for your love of the SG.