The only amp I have is the Blackstar HT-1 and hoping to pick up a VOX AC15 in the next few weeks. The HT-1 is excellent for home use. Great clean and crunch sound. I absolutely never use the overdrive channel and control the max gain with the guitar volume knob.
I generally prefer playing my SG (obviously) over my other guitars but lately I've been doing a tonal range comparison between the two. The Les Paul has that full fat sound and decent amount of sustain. Its great for bluesy stuff and the clean sound is bassy. I was able to hold a note for about 7 seconds on the 12th fret D string. I mean there are no ifs and buts about it, the guitar just sounds great and well rounded through the HT-1. After all, its a Les Paul.
Now, as soon as I plug in my SG and drop tune to D, it turns into a ferocious beast. The good old british crunch is so alive and filled with endless amounts of sustain when needed. And as soon as I dial back the volume knob it becomes crystal clear, with ample mids and highs, but shy on bass. I was able to hold a note for about 16 seconds on the 12th fret D string. I feel there is so much more variety in the sound of an SG loaded with P90s as opposed to a Les Paul or even an SG loaded with 490r/498t.
I use absolutely no effects, no pedals, nothing. I strictly plug in my guitar and let the amp and pickups do all the work. And obviously a varied pick attack.
In the end, I am led to believe that an SG/P90s is a much versatile guitar than a Les Paul/490r/498t. Hence I'm almost always reaching out for my SG ...
I generally prefer playing my SG (obviously) over my other guitars but lately I've been doing a tonal range comparison between the two. The Les Paul has that full fat sound and decent amount of sustain. Its great for bluesy stuff and the clean sound is bassy. I was able to hold a note for about 7 seconds on the 12th fret D string. I mean there are no ifs and buts about it, the guitar just sounds great and well rounded through the HT-1. After all, its a Les Paul.
Now, as soon as I plug in my SG and drop tune to D, it turns into a ferocious beast. The good old british crunch is so alive and filled with endless amounts of sustain when needed. And as soon as I dial back the volume knob it becomes crystal clear, with ample mids and highs, but shy on bass. I was able to hold a note for about 16 seconds on the 12th fret D string. I feel there is so much more variety in the sound of an SG loaded with P90s as opposed to a Les Paul or even an SG loaded with 490r/498t.
I use absolutely no effects, no pedals, nothing. I strictly plug in my guitar and let the amp and pickups do all the work. And obviously a varied pick attack.
In the end, I am led to believe that an SG/P90s is a much versatile guitar than a Les Paul/490r/498t. Hence I'm almost always reaching out for my SG ...
