I had that same Pelham blue SG and felt it had a wider flatter neck than my 2017 standard. Got another special on the way curious now how much they’ll be the same or different.
Curious about that fret board now... I have an SG with a VERY dark black fret board. Specs all say rosewood but there are no grains or anything to be seen.
Would they actually make that kind of mistake at the factory?
Just an interesting comparison to show no two guitars are a like even from the same year...
I happen to have two 2019 Gibson SG Specials in faded Pelham blue. Long story.
Both excellent guitars but both have strength and weaknesses. One is noticeably thicker by about an 8th of an inch and is...
Maybe it was just really dry? Apply a second application of that oil if it looks dry.
I just bought a guitar and it came to me with a pretty dry fret board. What I did was or do every time really is apply the oil, rub it in a little gently just using my finger, then I let it sit for about an...
I love the looks of the Jr... But I just can't get away from not having a neck pup. Thus I have a special. Unbelievable how yes it holds its own against a LP.
It's not that the neck is going to break off or anything it's just not supported so any pressure sends it sharp...
For example with my 2019 61 SG I did the following:
With a tuner tune your low E. Without holding or touching the neck. Make sure to use a tuner.
Once it's perfect, not sharp or...
SG Special by fishlog posted Apr 24, 2020 at 12:10 PMSG P902 by fishlog posted Apr 24, 2020 at 12:10 PMSG P90 by fishlog posted Apr 24, 2020 at 12:10 PM
Probably my favorite guitar although I've come close to selling it... WTH am I thinking!
The color on the 61 is great... That's a plus as you don't as many. While the 61 neck joint looks sexy as all HEEeelll watch out for the neck flex.
If the standard has the higher neck heel that neck flex should be much less or non-existent.
Yeah not a good trade... I have the same special, 2019 in faded pelham blue and I think I scored a good deal getting at like $1100. These things fetch top dollar. Standards are easily found for under $1000. they go for criminally low prices sometimes.
Just look on Reverb to gage pricing.
Had this guy since about January end of December... Think I got it January 3rd.
Its been my baby and some nights I get sick of changing its diapers or keeping me awake all night but most nights its pure joy.
SG Special by fishlog posted Apr 24, 2020 at 12:10 PM
It's the slight neck flex that...
I had a pick guard screw that had been taken in and out a few to many times and would eventually fall out... I took a tooth pick and screwed it together with the screw. Did the trick.