These Are Definitely My Favorite SGs | 2018 Gibson SG Elegant Flame Top Rust Review + Demo

[@Trog]

I've come to really like SG Elegants - not just for their fanciness - but for the neck and balance of the guitar. 🟢My Website: www.troglysguitarshow.com 🔴Reverb: reverb.com/shop/troglys?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=Trogly ❓Private Help Sessions: troglysguitarshow.com/help-appraisals/ 👕 Merch: teespring.com/basic-logo-4245?pid=211

[@sjlefebvre]

I love the abalone inlays... if I ever get stupid and buy another electric, (Currently have 12) I'll have to get some abalone inlays on it.

[@georgeoh-well8116]

The modern double cut custom, also from 2017, was also produced in this colour but called DC rust as one of 5 variations. However, unlike the sg, the top is quilted maple and the multi ply binding separates the 2 layers.

[@davidraun117]

As a lefty I really like the aesthetics of the SG as it’s the closest Gibson to a symmetrical body . But I’m sad that currently their lower price manufacturer Epiphone make only one model version for lefties … the muse lines and p 90 versions etc only come in right handed models .

[@feral91_]

The truss rod thing isn't an issue. It should be waaay out the brass nut to really think something is really off. As long as it moves easily, and the neck moves according to it, it should be fine. You probably won't be tightening it all the instrument's life, just until it sets around your relief preference.

[@joesharpe7685]

As a full time tech, I have to say your truss rod rule is not unfounded but is certainly not a hard and fast rule. Its more an indication there could be an issue. But not evidence enough. If the truss rod looks over tightened, measure the relief then loosen it, if it increases the relief. And the neck is at a reasonable point there's no reason to be concerned. Hope this helps Austin!

[@corporalrich]

That's the most beautiful guitar I've ever seen, and that's saying alot with 4 years of your videos under my belt and hundreds of hours browsing guitars...

[@hkguitar1984]

Austin, for clean tones try turning the amplifier almost all the way up and then back off the guitar's volume to about 5 for the clean tones. I'd imagine that Deluxe Reverb of yours will really come alive giving the clean tones more harmonics.

[@Xxmeca421xX]

Lmao this guy has had millions worth of guitars and doesn't know the most basic stuff.

[@enema_myanemones598]

I'm honestly surprised his friend Robert Baker hasn't helped him setting up a better recording for guitar tones

[@lptomtom]

The playing section is always the worst part of these videos, he manages to make incredible guitars sound like crap

[@ak47dragunov]

@@lptomtom 5 years now and he still can't mute the lower strings when playing chords. Wild

[@88_TROUBLE_88]

@@lptomtom the worst? I cringe hard af and my palm stays tattood to my face buuut I think the _worst_ part of his videos is the discussion of how much Gibson should be charging.. Also, the autopsy where the pups are laid on the veneer finish with no cloth or anything between them is top 3 worst parts of these videos. It's almost as bad as that dude Norman or whatever his name is that gets the very first Tele or Strat and during his autopsy doesn't even bother to keep track of which screws went into which holes its infuriating but I guess when you have that kind of access to the most coveted instruments in existence day after day year after year decade after decade, it becomes no big deal.. I guess ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ All I know is it's physically painful to watch these instruments being eviscerated on his autopsy "workbench" and I agree with you that the lack of even a rudimentary acumen for the operation of the instrument is indeed *worse* but nothing compares to the physical manifesting of pain that comes from listening to this unwarranted self important dweeb admonishing Gibson for not charging more than they do - that is NOT what a human being does to his contemporaries, especially considering the unjust amount of influence he weilds over the market.. Sorry for the long rant but this is a very sore subject for me ( ͠° Ĺ̯ ͡°)

[@px4storm9x19]

Possibly the best middle setting tone (cleans) I've ever heard. Excellent demo Trogly.

[@theleviathan89]

That’s one of the best sounding guitars I’ve heard on your show. And I agree that back is one of my favorite finishes now too.

[@duanewelsh5611]

Liking that one. Finish goes well with gold hardware. The back does look awesome!

[@joshuataft5541]

Im in love..I have a jay turser sg and love it..it is cheap sounding but it made me a sg guy..this guitar is perfect. I love the greenish color.. I'll take it trogly

[@thirtyeight4558]

Frog Leaves in the HOUSE!!!🐾🐾

[@dyamariv3628]

Austin, I've always kinda questioned your truss rod maxed out theory and wasn't quite sure it should be a hard and fast rule to live by. Now seeing examples like this one coming out of the factory with threads showing, could it be that some truss rods may just be manufactured a fraction of a inch longer or it could also be that the rod is set in a slightly different spot sometimes? Just my 2 cents..

[@phillippitts6294]

I personally agree with you. And also think a properly repaired headstock on a Gibson isn’t necessarily a deal breaker. Probably stronger than original and might even stay in tune on the g string

[@beegeewhy]

There are definitely varying lengths of rods coming out of the factory. I’ve only built a few guitars and have seen them vary a bit.

[@nigelallen9933]

I have a 2019 R7 that, from brand new, has a load of thread showing... but I have no neck adjustment issues and was even able to dial in a bit of tension to suit my preference of a straight neck...

[@HBSuccess]

It’s as simple as this.. Gibson still uses old school manufacturing techniques that yield somewhat inconsistent results. Unlike the Asian manufacturers where everything is computer controlled and fully automated Gibson still has a fair amount of hand work going on. So some truss rods will have slightly different placement than others, and ditto everything else about every guitar. And that is part of the appeal for many of us. Instead of very consistent mediocrity you get in mass production, Gibson has always produced a few total duds… a lot of ‘ok’ guitars in the middle… and every once in a while the true gem that plays and sounds better than all the rest of them. That’s why you never purchase a new Gibson without playing it (and 5-6 other examples) because they’ll all be a little different, and one will stand out as clearly superior to the others. Before writing the big check, buy a plane ride to Sweetwater (or whomever has stock) and spend an hour or two you’ll be glad you did.

[@dbspecials1200]

I'm liking it. it's not taking too long for this finish to grow on me. the more I look the better it gets, and from the beginning it already has attributes I like...

[@ralphwest8156]

Gorgeous ' ...tones are fantastic ...I'd leave off the tenon cover to show off that wood mix ' ...love the Abalones and the gold hardware. `that neck bubble thing is nothing that can't be fixed with a very small blob of black or brown marker and an even smaller blob of superglue.

[@Daddy53751]

I’m gonna have to agree. The wood on the the back of this SG is actually more stunning than the front! (When the back is more awesome than a flame top, that’s saying something) Not really in love with the front finish, but I’m a sucker for gold hardware. It does offend me, as a builder to see a high end guitar with a crappy plastic nut, As it’s such a simple, but important thing so to me it’s just a bit of “wtf”? When Gibby gets their QC right, however, they do hit it all the way out of the park! Edit; The longer I look at the front finish, the more I’m liking it.🤘🏻

[@thseed7]

Finish is awesome

[@jimmyjames2022]

Does the maple cap make it brighter than an already bright mahogany SG? Sounds great anyway with the Custombuckers, it's a drool worthy beaut!

[@waynecribb4922]

Yes the maple brings out the brightness. I never understood why SGsare sobriety as they are solid mahogany. Maybe the thin body contributes to the brightness.

[@Gene_Cali]

I like this Guitar. Sounds very good tone wise and the flame top looks like it will age well and the color will be one not everyone has. Thanks Austin.

[@I-Libertine]

Gorgeous. Looks almost like a 70s era brown Norlin with a much fancier top!!

[@bldallas]

I’ve never been a gold hardware lover, but damn, that is a gorgeous guitar!!!

[@MrScrofulous]

Timber is a natural product and will naturally contain flaws and variations. Black trans always takes on that muddy green character when applied to brown wood, just a fact of the colour wheel. I like it all the same.

[@stockholm1752]

I love that case. ♥ Much more *elegant* than the normal brown/pink ones. I wish Gibson would make those available separately.

[@The.Adam.D]

Won’t be able to adjust the neck until you scrape off the over spray on the truss nut

[@JohnRitson78]

I not often if ever do I get motivated by a guitar, but that is beautiful to me! As well as being beyond my realistic price point as if it costs more than what gets me to work and back daily then it is too much. 😲

[@Xxmeca421xX]

Gibson owners have more money than sense

[@JokersWild70]

@@Xxmeca421xX That's true, we do lol

[@papasmamas1]

One guy (dont remember who) on a Premier Guitar rigdown said that he asked to a company to make a trans black guitar, but they told them most times they do that the guitar turns looking green, so seems its a common thing.

[@comedyandgardeninginflorid2562]

I personally love that color and I’m not a “green “ guy. It sounds great

[@mikecarbone828]

Greetings Austin! Beautiful SG! It sounds great too! Thank you for posting these videos! Please have an excellent and awesome day! ☀️✨

[@edwinstovall3334]

Austin, that red-to-green seeming finish color change reminds me of something in my own remote past. When I was a baby, I had red hair and blue eyes (no trace of either remain, though -- especially the hair!). When I got somewhat older, though, since my hair and eyes had long since darkened to something MUCH closer to the normal coloring of a Black child, I didn't believe them. Naturally, the first thing my intelligent parents did was rip out the photographic proof: Polaroid snapshots of me at my first birthday party. The photos they showed me showed a little boy with wild GREEN hair. Fittingly, these photos convinced me completely -- the intelligent kid I was knew that old Polaroid were prone to that very type of discoloration. I could even recolor the hair mentally to picture what it had actually looked like. Now what if that "Rust" finish had something in it that oxidized and changed color over time? Might we get such a color shift? Lastly, visually I love that entire guitar! I'll admit that the back is the clear star of the show -- but it's a GREAT show!

[@judih.8754]

Wow the top and back are really alive. The color is "different " but I like it. 👍

[@MikeE-]

Those abalone inlays are so nice

[@wisdomoverfear2685]

That first SG was sick ! Absolutely beautiful !

[@thejeffersonlee]

That SG sounds GREAT clean. 👍

[@shanethackeray1988]

Thats the best looking SG I’ve ever seen. The gold hardware lets it down, I love gold but it wears off too easily. I reckon the antiqued copper hardware would have looked better.

[@JokersWild70]

How about black chrome hardware?

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Beautiful guitar. Finish is a bit funny, but it,s unique. Sounds pretty darn good.

[@MikeE-]

I don’t currently own an sg but if they ever release a Clapton “the Fool” sg I’ll be all over it.

[@vegasspaceprogram6623]

God please let them see this

[@waynecribb4922]

The SG has always been my favorite This guitar is gorgeous!!!

[@daw162]

Best SG I ever played - Tokai SG 185 - far and away. Not an historian on gibson SGs, but had a defective '61 reissue made in 1994 (maybe the first year? If not the first, early), gibson never made it right. Played an 80s SG special that my guitar teacher had (a great guitar) and later got a faded SG on a "Deal of the day" (a horrid example of cost cutting - terrible guitar that as delivered popped and crackled as the jack hit the back cover neck contour and fingerboard did not blend *at all* - as if the whole guitar awas made and fingerboard glued on at the last second (A specialty of all "faded guitars") But nothing was close to the SG185 (the pickups were pure ACDC and the neck joint was more robust and the neck a little tubby - it had the balls that my SGs never had - the '61 resissue had 1957 classics and in no way sounded like a les paul with them). (tokai isn't a safe bet, either - the SG 185 was inexpensive used - $900 - one piece mahogany, made in the same specs as a type gibson tried to charge $4800 for, but the other model numbers after the 185 and in lower ranges weren't exactly vintage spec or anything close). Gibson has become a CNC gimmick company, though. The last natural feeling guitar that I had that said gibson on it was an early 2000s les paul (it felt like someone actually sanded the neck and touched it - which I think they did back then).

[@knedy]

I would still slap a 61 pickguard on it.

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Insane guitar color. I like it, however red was better. Firebird with those stripes and color pattern would smoke.

[@KansaiSamurai]

That top color reminds me of barn wood.

[@theomen826]

That top is 👌 but trans black? I'm booking a colour blind test for myself I think

[@ericbgordon1575]

If I had not just decided that I don't need another electric guitar for the time being and that I should simply focus on the ones I've currently got, something like this model might actually tempt me a little.

[@sixstringer3783]

Much better looking than the red one I would take that one looks good and sounds great 👍

[@averyellsworth9280]

Im glad your doing more sg's

[@mikeleland4684]

I own this exact guitar now and love it.

[@myoptik3x103]

Really unusual, but I think it’s beautiful!

[@allisonholmesmusic97]

I’ve never cared for heavily flamed maple tops, so this one doesn’t do anything for me, but wow the back of that guitar looks fantastic

[@umbertoyltp]

This one is a winner on looks, definitely. Soundwise it's something as good as I have not heard in a long time. That's the sound that makes me want an SG!

[@av.punk.801]

I mean... its nice, but yknow if it was a les paul I'd take it 🤷 dunno, just never been a fan of SGs. To each their own I suppose. Greetings and well wishes from Utah man!

[@hkguitar1984]

I agree, I'm not an SG fan, but I am a fan of nice guitars and this is most certainly a nice one. Most appealing was the clean tones, really great sounding.

[@arpee915]

Sounds elegant too!

[@Fazzat333]

Apart from a Yamaha sg2000 ,, never been a big fan of them...But that one is killer!!

[@omarhassan4657]

thanks to you I know everything about guitars now I just need to learn to play

[@wooferdevlin3571]

It's like a Rock Top, Sunken Treasure, and LPX rolled in to one. Does sound snappy. SG- stands for Snappy Guitar. They could have made a truss cover with Elegant, just think every model should have the name on it. Otherwise, that rascal is no turkey!! Ü

[@israelvaldez26]

The clean tone sounded fantastic especially when you were using a finger picking technique.

[@Guitarluvr717]

I see a herd of unicorns on the back!

[@PremiumUserUltra]

Always wanted the alpine white Vos but now you just changed my whole world on these..

[@cre8alotdesign232]

That guitar sounds incredible. ITS A KEEPER

[@coleperez799]

I have a very similar pattern on my jazz bass but it’s a blue burst color

[@bluekoi455]

If you like a neck thru with beautiful woods ,try out a BC Rich ,like a Mockingbird

[@CA10Z]

Reminds me of a raw Oyster...I like it

[@BryanHRBrodie]

Have Gibson ever built a neck through sg? Or anything other than the firebird? I totally agree i would love to see the neck all the way through the body too.

[@duanewelsh5611]

They did a 12 string sg that was neck thru.

[@bigfunwmu]

Top color kinda reminds me of the PRS Trampas Green, just a little less saturated.

[@stinkychickentitty]

Dude I'm like 2 mins into this vid and I gotta say, holy $hit that SG is gorgeous 😍. Love that finish

[@wrongSoRight]

long time watcher, first time poster, I'm sure that people have mentioned this but I would really like to know the weight of each of these documented guitars

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Beautiful routing on this one !

[@doublelunch24]

Hey Trogly, nice vid! I bet you'd like the SG Carved Tops from 2009. I have one in Autumn Burst and it's absolutely wonderful; Diablo carve, but heavily, heavily flamed top, mahogany back & neck. And no, it's not a "Supreme"! My CoA reads, "2009 LIMITED RUN SERIES", model "SGCTABCHI" (SG Carved Top Autumn Burst ???). There is also a blue one called Ocean Blue Burst.

[@jubei7259]

That's a really sweet looking SG but it's weird, for me SG's aren't supposed to be pretty. For me, they've always been what I see as 'players' guitars'. You don't get the fancy looks like you do with say a LP but if you find the right one, they play & sound fantastic. I'd take the 'Pepsi challenge' with my '92 Standard against any other SG ever made any day of the week (& I've played & owned a lot of SG's)

[@sapelopelo]

I dont have the money right now (plus im from uruguay), but id totally get one. 4500 is an excellent price for this beautiful piece. Id play this all day

[@nigelallen9933]

I SO wish you were UK-based... because that would have been my next guitar! FAB-U-LUS!

[@scottdahlberg4890]

SGgasm episode. I love it.

[@neilsnow7644]

I love the beveling on this sg. The color...eh. It's the beveling that I love. The thinness of the side profile and how thin it is where it rests against your body, that's what I wish they did with all sg guitars. Unfortunately the rear bevels on the horns were not done, wish they were. I don't understand why the variations from on sg to another. It makes it hard to find one with all the specs that I want. Unfortunately the epiphones just don't come close, and the new epis don't have the rear bevels at all on the horns, and the side bevels are still not quite as defined as I want. I can't afford an old sg, 64 is probably what I would be looking for. So I guess I will have to build one.

[@YoureNowOnTV]

Dude, what's going on at 4:16 with the string wobble? It's in a lot of your video's and I can't quite understand how it's happening.

[@Customwinder1]

It looks like an artifact from filming. The reflection from the pickup cover is causing it i think.

[@jimwguitar3002]

I love the trans black

[@mbrighton1802]

I can’t watch your videos anymore because I want to buy every guitar in your store. You’re the best

[@barrygoins6900]

Wish they would of done front that color

[@paulburton5150]

I’m not usually a fan of flame top SG’s, but I’d definitely go for that one

[@Mark_Ocain]

It has a certain look...I like it!!

[@bryanmchugh1307]

Man that thing sounds GOOD.

[@blagheur]

the most beautiful sg I've ever seen

[@dinosauria55]

The grain on the back looks like the old cheap Tribute series from when they first released. I bet it plays great but it’s PRS level gaudy.

[@titinespinoza1600]

you should try an amp with a smoother sound. sounds like you connect it directly to the interface with respect bro... :)

[@rogerhuamani8756]

SG Diablo review please!

[@mattdoliver1984]

Absolutely loving my new daily dose! Just what the doctor ordered lol

[@rebeldedelsur8830]

Trog....nothing beats a great looking backside!...even on a SG.

[@strat0871]

This one is really beautiful.

[@wadeguidry6675]

I like your finger picking.

[@oonamorrioghanblackthorne]

Tiger eye

[@matiasz6857]

3:45 Dat SG with P-90's, 24 frets and flame top!!!!

[@scottdahlberg4890]

My GOD!!!!!!!!!! Get me one in left handed please!!!!!!

[@runingblackbear]

Yep that's a nice axe

[@stringspicksandfiddlestick6388]

I own five SG's. The best one is my Epiphone Korina made in Korea. I paid $275 for it in a pawn shop and it has EMG pickups. It has a maple neck. I played a Gibson Korina SG at GC and the Epiphone is way better.

[@NemesisDarkStar]

That's pretty bad ass I've owned 2 gibson sgs. That one is sweet.

[@jahbrake9791]

I'd love this SG more if it had all black hardware 🖤

[@Greg-vd5om]

Trogly's in the HOUSE!!!

[@liveconcerts7550]

Greg's in the house 🏠 😳 🙄 👀 😂 😐.

[@dommadonia9207]

Yep

[@marcreno893]

I bought a brand new vintage tobacco burst LPJ this year with that same exact finish issue next to the nut. I wonder if it’s something to die with the way they hold or hang them while they’re getting sprayed ?

[@SB-kw6oo]

Omg its like Trampas Greeeeeeen 💕

[@RussBMCSGT]

I have to ask again as I am sure I’m not alone & we’re seriously running out of time for this specific model. Gibson doesn’t list what type of capacitors are in it & therefore AMS does not list it either & I absolutely refuse to take a screwdriver to any of my guitars myself. So, it would be absolutely awesome if you could do a full review & demo of the new 2021 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom in Alpine White & perhaps discuss why this is a Custom Shop Custom with a COA & the Custom Shop case instead of a regular Gibson USA Custom, also maybe discuss what the deal is with Alpine White, why there is a $500 premium for it, why it would appear to be a more “rare” finish (at least that has always been my experience as going back to 2001 when I bought my 1st LP Custom I had to settle on Ebony because Gibson didn’t even offer it in Alpine White at the time) and maybe even talk about why this whole line appears to be different from all the others with Gibson offering Ebony, Alpine White & Silver Burst. If we could squeeze a video in like this sometime before the end of the year, as I am sure I am not alone in REALLY REALLY wanting to see a 2021 Custom Shop Les Paul Custom in Alpine White, that would be extremely appreciated!

[@paultrombetta]

Great neck pup

[@ianclarke3627]

Best looking sg that

[@ptricksmith1965]

this SG is straight FIRE!! OMG!! 😦😦😦😦🤯

[@hkguitar1984]

#11. Who whooo Walmart I love the Abalone, I've a custom R9 style guitar with all abalone.