https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/gibson-sg-special-compared-to-an-epi-lp/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:10:59 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/gibson-sg-special-compared-to-an-epi-lp/paged/2/#post-267186 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 22:07:14 +0000 Opinions and Polls tinsmith https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/gibson-sg-special-compared-to-an-epi-lp/paged/2/#post-267186 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/gibson-sg-special-compared-to-an-epi-lp/paged/2/#post-267157 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 18:47:06 +0000 Opinions and Polls The Dali https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/gibson-sg-special-compared-to-an-epi-lp/paged/2/#post-267157 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/gibson-sg-special-compared-to-an-epi-lp/#post-265816 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 01:22:41 +0000
An SG would be a different matter though, I am still split between an Epi and a Gibson. Trying both in real life will determine the choice I think. :)]]> Opinions and Polls yashicamat https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/gibson-sg-special-compared-to-an-epi-lp/#post-265816 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/gibson-sg-special-compared-to-an-epi-lp/#post-265812 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:19:19 +0000 Opinions and Polls rparker https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/gibson-sg-special-compared-to-an-epi-lp/#post-265812 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/gibson-sg-special-compared-to-an-epi-lp/#post-265808 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:41:28 +0000 Opinions and Polls SGinCYQX https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/gibson-sg-special-compared-to-an-epi-lp/#post-265808 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/gibson-sg-special-compared-to-an-epi-lp/#post-265802 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:07:44 +0000 Opinions and Polls yashicamat https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/gibson-sg-special-compared-to-an-epi-lp/#post-265802 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/gibson-sg-special-compared-to-an-epi-lp/#post-265776 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:39:56 +0000 Musica23, so if I read this right, you've got two SGs, one with humbuckers and one with p-90s. Just curious, 'cause I don't know. What's the difference between the two tone-wise? SGinCYQX pretty much nailed it for me, Roy! :)

The P-90's are single coil, but they don't sound Strat-like or Tele-like to me. I'd say they possess a sound somewhere between a usual single coil and a humbucker. They can be very harsh when played LOUD and/or distorted (which is partly what made me take my first one back...fear of going deaf... :shock: ). But it's a sound unlike any other, IMO, and I love it. Hence, I'll wear earplugs... :? I think they sound great distorted. They're dangerously harsh as I said (can't think of another word!), but very appealing (to me, at least). Very dirty and on the thin side, but full in their own way. (Sorry I can't describe the sound any better! :( )

Pete Townshend, for example, played an SG w/ P-90's in the 70's (???). Oddly enough, he has lost a substantial amount of hearing (as have many of his/our generation!). This SG is great for classic rock power chords (AC/DC, The Who, etc.) It sustains forever. When I bought it for the second time, I told my hubby I got my mojo back. He said: :roll:

I can't say that I really prefer one over the other (P-90's vs. buckers). Again, they're very, very different and it depends on what sound you're looking to get. I'd say that the buckers are a much more traditional and more widely used pup, but the P-90 has its place! (Right, Wes??? :wink: )

Hope that helps, Roy! Take care! :D]]> Opinions and Polls musica23 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/gibson-sg-special-compared-to-an-epi-lp/#post-265776 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/gibson-sg-special-compared-to-an-epi-lp/#post-265764 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 17:51:45 +0000 Opinions and Polls SGinCYQX https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/gibson-sg-special-compared-to-an-epi-lp/#post-265764 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/gibson-sg-special-compared-to-an-epi-lp/#post-265763 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 17:50:10 +0000
I currently have an Epi LP standard, which I am very pleased with, but have been hankering after an SG for a while. For the price, I am quite tempted to go for a Gibson rather than a copy (certainly, the price difference is a lot less than it is for a Les Paul comparison between the two!). I have recently spotted quite a few new "Gibson SG Special"'s for seemingly low prices, circa £450 (about $800). My question is, while I don't have the luxury of a good guitar shop on hand to play with the guitars (although I am going to a national show in November), what is the difference apart from the shape, between a Les Paul and an SG? I get the impression that the neck is to all intents and purposes the same, the pickups generally seem similar, the accessibility up the neck is obviously better (although I have no issues even up into the highest frets on my LP) . . . other than that? I also haven't quite fathomed out what the "Special" bit means for the SG. :?

Thanks in advance for any replies.:) I think you may be better off going with a high-end Epiphone SG. I have a white G 400 with EMG active pickups that I paid under $1000 Canadian for. G 400 is just a style of Epi SG, it has the half pickguard like the old Gibsons instead of the modern fullface one. SG's are lighter, more agressive-sounding, don't sustain as well, and apparently warp easier according to the hardcore LP fanboys. But, we shall see.]]> Opinions and Polls SGinCYQX https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/gibson-sg-special-compared-to-an-epi-lp/#post-265763 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/gibson-sg-special-compared-to-an-epi-lp/#post-265762 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 17:45:45 +0000 Opinions and Polls rparker https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/gibson-sg-special-compared-to-an-epi-lp/#post-265762