Which Gibson SG is “Best” For You in 2025? Gibson SG Buyers Guide + Custom Colors

[@gibson]

▶ Guitars used in this video: Get YOUR New Gibson SG HERE: bit.ly/3SKSNGh Get YOUR Gibson Custom Color Series SG HERE: bit.ly/467QMH6 ▶ Amps used: MESA/Boogie Mark VII Head: bit.ly/46cvXKC MESA/Boogie Dual Rectifier: bit.ly/47sNC1F International Customers- Please contact your local or preferred dealer for all shipping inquires.

[@matthouston8411]

You sound like a distortion pedal, good demo of whatever distortion pedal you were using

[@Darth.Shredder]

If you offer V's and Explorers in these finishes I bet you'd sell a buttload of them.... especially if you offer them with and without pickguards.

[@tristenmoon8311]

Honestly just more colors other than black and white would be a great start it's a shame

[@Floodedisposition]

Pelham blue burst on an explorer 🥵

[@matthouston8411]

nope.

[@Darth.Shredder]

@@matthouston8411 Yup.

[@brooklynboy1000]

No strat barks like a Gibson sg and it chimes too. I played a 61 tv yellow the other day. Gorgeous guitar

[@Ottophil]

I am a fan of both, but the SG is always my main stage guitar. And the strat is a backup

[@nickfarrow4788]

Interesting guide: after many years of modern superstrats, i'm going to switch to SG: the modern. It's amazing

[@alexcox3943]

I love my 61 SG with the maestro! I’ve wanted one since I was 12. Got it when I was 30. Really digging that TV Yellow SG!

[@gibson]

TV yellow seems to be the winner here!

[@TommySG1]

The SG is by far my all time favorite guitar, it’s super comfortable, it’s light in weight, and it has that Gibson sound 🤙 I own three of them currently and love all three. None of mine are custom shop either, perhaps some day.

[@gibson]

I have two myself - love an SG! Thanks for watching! -Lee

[@msaintpc]

I have all the Custom shop Gibson "Satan's Guitars". They're prettier and much more expensive than the stock ones but still don't play or sound any better.

[@paritoshcnlu]

Because Hendrix, Black Sabbath, Ac/DC will alwaybs be > > > Gnr / Slash and the likes.....😉🤟

[@Black.Sabbath.Guy1]

It also looks super amazing

[@robertartese808]

The SG is an amazingly great instrument. Truly an unsung hero. The V is my first love and the first Gibson I got new in 1976. It was stolen. I've only discovered how amazing the SG is in the past couple of years. I picked up a black standard from the demo shop and I absolutely love it! It has 490's in it! I've realized I'm a 50's -neck profile guy. I love the rounded necks. I do have a couple of 60's profile Pauls and they are really nice, but not my preference. The SG an awesome guitar! I also own 5 Pauls and a 67 V. The SG is right up there and even better.

[@forcytek1]

The SG is the guitar shape that I absolutely love to use, so this video is fantastic for me 🤩 they are all beautiful guitars with an incredible sound, after having bought several Epiphone SGs which also sound very good in some models, I bought a standard black Gibson SG like the one you tried in the video. What to say ? Overall, a wonderful guitar and valuable in every part, the electronics are truly a feather in the cap, I didn't think so. Practically now I can't sleep away from her at a distance of less than 5 metres, think a few days ago I had to do some small maintenance on her and I told my trusted luthier to do it within 24 hours otherwise I would have gone crazy 😂😂😂

[@kennethholbrecht6103]

I bought an sg epiphone as a first guitar and then switched to a les paul ... traded it in because i couldnt get used to the figured top ... and been an sg player ever since .

[@264boresteve]

I think my favorite new color is an old color…TV Yellow!

[@gibson]

Mine too! -Lee

[@bryantrockfield9865]

I picked up a now discontinued '61 Standard with Sideways Vibrola...... on Black Friday...... love the guitar...... sustains for days.....

[@InspiretoVictory]

I got lucky and found a Guitar Center exclusive from 2008 in Blue Mist with an ebony board and rounded neck profile. It's a keeper.

[@thelolguy007]

I like this dudes playing and style. He knows what he’s doing but makes it look very natural and with a cool vibe And I am absolutely f€&kin Lovin that Mustard/Yellow Finish 🙌🤘

[@gibson]

Dinesh is a legend. My current favourite is the TV yellow, too!

[@Sloozer45]

I like this guy - super personable and I dig his playing. Great job by the Gibson team who produced this and the other 2024 buyers guide series.

[@gibson]

Thank you so much! These are the wholesome comments we love to see :)

[@billydworrell8259]

I recently purchased the EPIPHONE SG Classic Worn Cherry with P 90s, I really didn't know what to expect??? But to my amazement, the sound , feel and build has been above and beyond all expectations, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE it. And it won't be my last SG , your reaction s and reviews are always spot on , you have great communication skills which many on you tube lack. On a personal preference, I Love the Full Bat Wing pick guard.

[@claudialuciano3033]

Hi! I'm Paolo from Italy... I love you Gibson Sg! And with these colors you're tempting me adding some new guitars to my little collection... thanks for existing!

[@balmain2496]

SGs are my favorite shape of guitar. Absolutely killer, about time we got some more colors.

[@nicolas.grisanti]

The SG is my favorite Gibson, and the Special my favorite SG, two P90 in an SG is a magic tone, one of the best.

[@jcwoodstl]

I am really fighting the temptation to buy one. They are amazing. At $1,599, however, they are like double what they were a decade ago and I can’t stomach that. If they were $1,200 I would have one now. I bought my 2017 SG Standard new for like $1,200 and that wasn’t that long ago.

[@rainypath96]

@@jcwoodstl same here, guitar and instrument prices in general are going crazy across the board. I'm debating buying the tv yellow standard, but if they made one with p90s or a tv yellow special I would hop on it asap.

[@beastmode003]

​@@rainypath96idk, cant fw the dot inlays unless its a v or ex

[@terryoquinn8199]

I’ve wanted to get an SG for quite some time now and I’m actually glad I waited . I truly love the look , sound and feel of the ‘61 in Cardinal Red Burst . Not that the Pelham Blue Burst doesn’t call out to me as well but , between the two , I like the red better . Which is odd as I’ve never really been a fan of red anything . Some things just look good in red and an SG is one of those things . Maybe later on I can add the blue one . This will be my first Gibson and I’m hoping all the QC issues have been dealt with . Take care everyone , rock on !

[@rudolphpyatt4833]

I know that few people use them this way, (check out Phil Miller and Phil Lee for two examples, particularly with Hatfield & The North and Gilgamesh) but the SG, like the Les Paul, has GLORIOUS clean tones. Thank you for demonstrating that here.

[@brianmckenzie1318]

Dinesh and Gibson, thank you for these gear guide series! Much appreciated and love learning about the differences between models! Funny was watching the Andertons factory walk through and saw the silver mist color on the line and I was like "hold the phones", where do you get that color! Now I know, LOL!!!!

[@gibson]

The secret’s out! Thanks for watching !

[@nater3312]

i want that tv yellow on a 61

[@cnossosdesigngraphique5285]

The SG is such a great guitar! The sounds, the feel, the ergonomics, the look, the weight… it has nothing to envy from other models, it has it all. Rock, blues, metal, jazz… there is nothing you can't play on an SG. I own two of these beauties. A 2002 Standard HC and a 2023 61 Standard VC. Quite different guitars actually: body shapes, necks, neck joints, humbuckers, electronics […] are different. Each has a unique voice, that's for sure. Both sound amazing!

[@brintinn9950]

I love the 80s and modern with the output on the bottom

[@JustHaroon56]

Amazing guitar playing 👏🏻

[@Guitarjosii]

I own several vintage SGs but the modern ones are great guitars with a lot of potential. I really like the version with the lyre maestro vibrola. First thing I would do is rip out the electronics and put some nice Pots by Vintage Inspired Pickups in it. They are hard to get at the moment but they have ratings about 550k, so they will give you a lot more clarity. Modern Gibsons tend to be really fat and they tend to miss the transparency and the single coilish vibe of the vintage examples. So get some nice low output pickups without wax. Check out the Mojotone 59 Clone in the Low Output version, which are really affordable. I have a set of Mid60s-PatentNumber Pickups and the Mojotones come pretty close. 50s wiring is necessary. A bass cut with a little trim pot is a great addition for the neck pickup, especially on a SG.

[@zenncatt]

Although I'd seen/heard a few SG players (Santana et al.), it was Rod Price of Foghat that inspired me to own a Red SG. Man, that SG looked so cool on him - and the tone! I've owned a couple in the past, and currently own a Standard in Heritage Cherry. I used to think the half pickguard, like on the '61s, was cooler. Between the five I played in the store; two were '61 reissues. I'm glad I settled on the Standard with the full pickguard. Thanks for the content.

[@armandolopez180]

QUESTION: Is this Rounded profile the same as you'd see on the Tribute series? I'm very excited to get that Pelham Blue Burst!! Been waiting FOREVER for a guitar like this :D

[@ZOOTSUITBEATNICK1]

Except for two custom-mades, the SG has been my favorite guitar ever since the 60s. Still is.

[@dpatsios92]

At 14:39 you say that the standard has orange drop caps. I thought it had pcb or has it been updated?

[@JeffBinkleyMartin]

You're correct. The Standard comes with PCB. The 61 and special have orange drop caps. At least, according to the Gibson website. I was thinking the same as you so I wanted to go check.

[@wallystowell534]

translucent teal is a hit! Please put in on the modern that ebony fretboard will pop the finish

[@feralco392]

Will the translucent teal be available for left-handed?

[@gibson]

Hi ! All stock can be seen at Gibson.com including lefties

[@feralco392]

@@gibson Not available for lefties😭

[@stug5041]

Whenever I play SGs with the “slim taper” neck I find they feel different than Les Paul’s with the same neck shape - are they different specs, or is it more a perception thing because the guitars sit better due to the SG being more “forward” with its bridge position?

[@Jodyrides]

got myself an SG pro. I saw the remarks. People made saying that they are neck heavy. I thought that was ridiculous. That was until I got one myself. They are neck heavy. But they are extremely light compared to just about anything else.. Great guitar for someone doing three sets a night a few nights a week, it almost feels like it weighs half as much as my Gibson, Les Paul classic that does not have a chambered body. That class it could be used as a boat anchor.. but for some reason, The SG wasn’t my favorite. Spent most of the time I owned it in the case. I ended up, swapping it for a Stratocaster. Ironically, I have had five fender USA Stratocaster‘s over the decades. Never fell in love with any of them. I always ended up swapping them or selling them. They just didn’t bond with me, until I got the Stratocaster I have now with the silent no hum pick ups. It is a made in Mexico fender Stratocaster that the previous owner upgraded. It has an aftermarket body, I forget the name, but I love the Sunburst. Fender, locking tuners, it has a hum bucker at the bridge, and the volume pot center pushes in to add boost. It is the very first Strat I’ve had that I like… that’s what I swapped my SG Pro, with two hum bucker‘s and coil tap for.. Ironically, I saw my SG for sale about a month after I did the swap on craigslist. The guy I swapped with apparently didn’t like it that much either.

[@paulallas7665]

I went with the SG 61 Maestro. Closest I could get to the original 60s models.

[@_thepowly_]

That Blue Version has this BLOOM Sound what i really like

[@Ottophil]

I got the modern, love it

[@harleyloboy]

I will definitely buy one when they make a left handed one in those new colors

[@Acristisnoir]

I have 2 SGs already, but now my eyes are on the 61 teal. Should be here soon

[@henrysoundshaw]

Teal.....looks like Green to me 💪🏻😍

[@bnastali]

Love this post! Stellar playing and commentary make it a joy to watch and LISTEN to, no doubt many more views in my future! Like learning more about an old friend...awesome.

[@gibson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-sr6oy2wn4f]

The Choice isn‘t easy😀

[@Journey-of-1000-Miles]

61 Standard in classic white, please!

[@Frank-g6f5s]

I was borne in 61

[@thinkingape7655]

Silver Mist all day. Just wish it had an Ebony or Richlite fretboard option.🤘

[@Darth.Shredder]

I just got a silver mist with a really dark rosewood board. You'd think it was ebony. Not just dark, really smooth too. There's nothing worse than a cheap, dry looking, light rosewood. Unfortunately Gibson has many of those so I never blind buy one. The silverburst batwing version at Guitar Center has an ebony fretboard if you like the regular SG standard.

[@jwcjrcpa]

I’ve always wondered how well those tremolo arms would stay in tune?

[@epasternak4206]

A flying V and Explorer without the pick gaurd wooooo, looks so clean, SGs are just beautiful, sparkling burgundy is got a Christmas vibe! Everyone should have an SG, I would like the one with a vibrola, Adrian Smith from Maiden plays an SG, my favorite player. In my opinion, you win and cant go wrong with Gibson, killer tone machines.

[@alexgarnett5373]

Nice they’ve introduced some other colours but a darker cherry would’ve been nice

[@vincepetrovic8700]

Interesting that you’re reviewing it on a Boogie amp. I own a Boogie mark IV and am seriously considering a 61 SG of one type or another.

[@airfarina321]

Can we get some custom color SG Specials? Would love to see Disco Static ,Translucent Teal and Metallic Sunset as options! 😈

[@FishloreJimson]

SG is my favorite body shape by miles, no other body shape comes close. I adore the neck of my SG modern which is the best playing neck I've ever touched, but prefer the body thickness on my '61 reissue since the moderns are a bit thicker. I would kill for AAA quilted or flame bodies. I'm a bit tired of cherry, ebony and the other regular stand by SG colors.

[@Ottophil]

My favorite SG of the 3 I got is a 2001 Gothic

[@jcwoodstl]

If SG’s feel weird when you pick them up just give them a bit. You get used to it and come to realize that they are truly the best guitars. I still love my Les Paul/PRS/Tele/Strat/etc but the SG is my favorite.

[@teleguy5699]

I just got to get used to the small picking area, but I love my SG Tribute I just bought. So thin and light too.

[@A_Noid]

Like the new green one

[@yangmagic0703]

I think I have an Ebony 61 standard but with Kluson tuners, does anyone have an idea if they ever made such a model?

[@gearmeister]

There's just something special about solid mahogany! The SG is a beast! Just ask Angus! & Dinesh! 😂👍🎸

[@kkrsnn5632]

SG is a very versatile guitar. My Epi G-400 does a fine job😎

[@Mzzy1979]

Please 🙏🏼 do this Custom Colors on es 335s too! I want a white 335 since decades 😩

[@kennethholbrecht6103]

I dont like the any of the historic correct vibrato systems , but man do they look cool .

[@1972myc]

What immediately turned me of to the modern SG Standard with 490 pickups was seeing it had a circuit board in the control cavity instead of wiring for the pots and capacitors. No Way!

[@teleguy5699]

I just got a new Tribute for a little over 1K. For that price, I figure if I don't hear or feel a problem with a circuit board setup, screw it. I have a Les Paul Jr with the Orange drop caps and hand wired for authenticity. This SG was too good of a deal to pass up seeing they don't make them any more.

[@the-northern-light]

I see that Sideways Vibro hanging in the background...it should have been included in this video!

[@Rodelkoenig100]

No more SG Junior?

[@ereimul1444]

we know its coming. the custom colour for SG.All colour are epic, hard to pick one. sometimes, i wonder if LP have LITE why dont SG have a Thick version.

[@gearmeister]

The Gibson demo shop had a wild silver sparkle SG & that color just about blew my mind!

[@brianmckenzie1318]

Wasn't the Gibson Diablo slightly thicker? Wonder if they will ever release a Phil X SG, as he likes a slightly thicker SG body.

[@Sound-Lord]

The Standard is amazing. But it could have an ebony fingerboard. Then it would be absolutely perfect.

[@Bluepilled-c5t]

Ebony fretboards should be reserved for custom if you ask me.

[@sassycat]

All fine and well, but when will we see the re-release of the Victory series?

[@lafemmeparallel]

Need a 61 in black!

[@Zoso981]

So, the $1799 SG Standard doesn't even get a Hard Case?

[@rickschmitz6438]

BOOOOOOO!!!...that's some serious bs on Gibsons part

[@teleguy5699]

I got the soft case on my Tribute and I got to say, there is something to these well made soft cases. A lot of videos recently are touting soft cases over hard cases. It is well built and so light to pick up. Another rational is instead of raising prices in this economy for the inclusion of the hard case, give them the soft case to keep prices down as much as they can, (leave a message on how expensive Gibson's are at the beep). I have the Gibson hard case for my Junior, but I am kind of digging this soft case. Now for my acoustics, living in a region with huge swings in humidity seasonally, I will always go with the hard case and humidipacks.

[@Zoso981]

@teleguy5699 Yeah, i get it. I've bought the SG, and it is a nice case. Easier to get around with and seems like plenty of protection. I guess I'm just old school....

[@teleguy5699]

@@Zoso981 I feel ya. I get queasy too when I see "gig bag included" too lol.

[@lukin86]

I just got 61 sg. Damn woulda got that blue fade for sure if i knew it was gonna come out! Haha

[@Thirteen31Music]

Can we get the 80s explorer in classic white please?

[@stevekent]

Shouldn’t have gotten ride of the ‘budget’ Tribute SGs as they were basically perfect….and I was going to buy one had you’d made them this year. 🙃

[@humplucker2445]

Interesting that on the SG modern you mention P90 tones with push pull feature. Avoid mentioning strat tones at all costs. lol

[@vilemindofficial]

Hoping theres a tv yellow epiphone version in 2024 🙏

[@gibson]

I'll ask the team :)

[@randyrandle399]

SG Supreme is best version. That and a standard are best of both worlds. Not sold on the 24 fret modern neck diver. Tone better on supreme due to AAA maple cap and better pickups.

[@SouthpawSatch]

I wish the 61 models were available left handed

[@bryanmchugh1307]

So it has TEN tones to go through total? Man this thing loaded to the gills. I have my eye on a 61SG Standard. It does classic rock better than most guitars out there.

[@guitarbarbarian]

It's an injustice that the sg tribute is discontinued. I might be in the minority but I also prefer the maple neck that came on those models.

[@dangamber5707]

Great demo. Great playing and explaining the guitars! SG is my favorite.

[@gibson]

Rock on!

[@Zoso981]

After two Gibsons showing up at my house with horrible QC, the best SG for me was the Guild Polara.

[@letpigsfly]

Discontinuing the SG Tribute was a stupid mistake. Can't believe you stopped making the best SG in the lineup but then it was the best price. The new colours are alright, I mean it's better than black and red but they don't make me go "Yes I need that!“. Pelham blue not in a burst would be amazing. Maybe a light pink, a nice jade green etc. Gibson, doing what the fans don't want again.

[@Julius_Cajanding]

Still waiting on a 61 Maestro Vibrola in a different colorway

[@gibson]

I'll let the design team know!

[@msaintpc]

The vibrolas are beautiful, but the guitars that have them can't stay in tune long enough to get through a bar.

[@LysanderLH]

How totally different from anything Gibson have been milking for the last 70 years! Wow! Creative, innovative, new… really worth thousands a piece!

[@JD0124]

The SG is the greatest electric guitar ever produced.

[@malachischarfe3781]

i dont know if i would say the sg is the underdog, who doesnt like an sg

[@braciole7667]

Damn you Gibson! Now I will have to buy another guitar I do not need! TV yellow sg with half bat wing pick guard. I HAVE to have it

[@broggsey]

You fired the other guy? The problem isn’t the guy reading the script it’s the guys writing it clearly

[@BB-ft6nd]

The SG needs to come with Floyd Rose.

[@dorianmode69]

An FRX, they look so cool, but with a non locking nut and locking tuners.

[@sconni666]

If you use a leather strap the fabled neck dive magically disappears. Go figure.

[@RoboSteave]

I didn't find this very helpful. No information on the prices?

[@gibson]

Hi there! Check description for links with current pricing :)

[@81rockstar1]

Did he say PEL HAM Blue? lol

[@simonbull3497]

That amp sounds terrible. "Let's hear a bit more"... no, let's hear them through and Marshall and Fender style circuits please.

[@simonhj6382]

Who chose these colors? So disappointing. Those burst just look cheap. Should’ve just gone for straight up Pelham blue…

[@Biffinnbridge]

Guitar is not for you my friend