Feel free to post some pics of your new baby (this site only accepts 1 MB or less in size). I agree with Iaza and Colnago, find yourself (if you don't already have on or are one) a good set-up guy/luthier and take a pack of your favorite strings, get it set up to your liking and then play the hell out of it for a good month or so. See if you like it stock or if there is something you think you might change. I have a '21 '61 Standard and wasn't crazy about the Burstbuckers and replaced them with SD "Seth Lover" pups. But that's just me, you may love the BBs through whatever your rig might be. Took me a bit to get used to the feel of the neck, but now I love the darn thing.Hi all;
I just bought a 2022 SG Standard 61 Vintage Cherry. What if any upgrades would you do? Or would you leave it as is?
Thanks...
I got a 2020 SG Standard '61 and din't do no upgrades. Just played the heck out of it to break it in. Maybe a set of strings and as @laza616 says a touch of lemon oil for the fretboard. But not too much, a drop or 2 on a rag once or twice a year is enough. Mine already came with a hardcase, so din't have to get one a those. Just play it as is, they're great outta the box.Hi all;
I just bought a 2022 SG Standard 61 Vintage Cherry. What if any upgrades would you do? Or would you leave it as is?
Thanks...
You forgot to mention the truss rod cover!A wide bevel pickguard, Faber INsert adapters for ARB-1 bridge, M-69 pickup rings .....
You forgot to mention the truss rod cover!![]()
I think it always depends on what you want to "improve": the sound / feel or the look of the guitar.
On my two '61 Reissues I have made 90% optical changes only because I was always happy with the sound / handling:
Wide Bevel Pickguard
Faber ABR-1 Bridge aged + Studs
Faber aluminum stop tailpiece aged
"Art Of Aging" Top Hat Knobs
"Les Paul" Historic Truss Rod Cover
Gibson Lyre Tremolo Cover (No Tremolo System!)
Here is a quick picture of my 2006 '61 RIDo you have pictuures ?
Here is a quick picture of my 2006 '61 RI
I see the Gibson Lyre Tremolo Cover, other parts are stock, right?