Is the New 2019 SG Special Any Good? Faded Pelham Blue Review + Demo
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The SG Special as it appears in this variation was first released as a mid-range student model in 1961. It featured the then-new SG body shape with 2 soap bar p90s, a wrap-around tailpiece, mahogany body + neck with a bound rosewood fretboard.
For 2019, Gibson has finally re-released this long-lost iconic design under its USA line up. Ever since the early/mid 80s, an SG Special would refer to a stripped down Standard with dot inlays and two humbuckers. Those are great bare-bones rocker guitars, but a far cry from the original design. If you're a Gibson or vintage enthusiast, this revival - outside of the custom shop - is a HUGE DEAL.
This release features the same tried and true wood and electronic pairings of the early 60s models at a $1499 price point. That makes this special run the same price as a current year SG Standard as well as the limited edition Chicago Music Exchange run. These mahogany bodied and necked guitars have the bevels that will make you fall in love.
The available finishes are also sure to please the old-school lovers. The unique options are Faded Pehlam Blue and another 60s inspired seldom-seen red finish called Vintage Sparkling Burgundy.
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0:13 - Unboxing
0:50 - First Impressions
1:51 - History / Info
3:26 - Inside Look / Specs
7:26 - Clean Demo
9:06 - Crunch Demo
10:29 - Dirty Demo
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12:54 - Comparison to Original
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14:30 - Case Candy
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0:13 - Unboxing
0:50 - First Impressions
1:51 - History / Info
3:26 - Inside Look / Specs
7:26 - Clean Demo
9:06 - Crunch Demo
10:29 - Dirty Demo
12:14 - Final Judgement
12:54 - Comparison to Original
13:51 - Case
14:30 - Case Candy
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What's the purpose of reading the resistance in Ohms for the pickups? Does it help tell you how much power they put out or is there more to it than that?
From my understanding - that’s about it. 7-7.5 is the standard for PAF like pickups. Anything more than that will have more bite/attack.
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Gibson switched to those back covers because of people complaining about static electricity noises when rubbing them. They fix issues people complain about and then people complain about the remedies, wanting Gibson to go back to the original, then complain again when it does the same thing they originally complained about. It’s a never ending circle: volutes, robot tuners, PCB boards, quick connections, brass nuts/zero fret, fret nibs.. you can go on forever.
They should really market what it is intended to do in a better way then. I've never heard of this 'static' issue before.
The Trogly's Guitar Show Im sure you heard about this, I should’ve been more detailed in my response.
The problem was the back covers were becoming conductive via static electricity. So when you came into contact with the cover, an audible popping and crackling noise was produced from the guitar while plugged into an amplifier. This was a the “big thing” to complain about for awhile and some people thought they changed the formula of the plastic as older guitars didn’t do this. This was way before the whole bankruptcy/debt thing happened.
Boston Mike actually that back plate doesn’t solve the problem at all. Maybe helps just a little. This is a deal.breaker for me . I already have a les Paul I never play because of this issue. Ive completely rewired and shielded and grounded everything to no avail. I can pickup a hundred dollar sg copy used that doesn’t have this problem. So why does a guitar that cost thousands of have this problem. This is probably one of the major reasons sales are down and the company went bankrupt.
edit: The person who wrote the offensive comment has now deleted it.
Mark Wilson my comment was very inappropriate and wrong. Words can have multiple meanings though and that’s just how the English language is. Sometimes words are even spelled the same and sound different or have a completely different meaning. Ie: bright/bright; well/well; right/right
The whole point is it’s no body’s business who anyone chooses to get off sexually with.
@Mark Wilson Please report this homophobic disgusting behaviour, even if he is just a troll.
I can't tell you how many times I've watched this video. Some of your best work, Austin! I love my SG Special.
For anyone watching this in 2021 or later, I just would like to point out that this SG is NOT the current Original Collection model - this is the "Henry-spec" from early 2019 (look at the upload date), hence why it has the PCB, textured backplate and thicker fretboard binding.
The Original Collection was released a few months later and features the updated specs like handwired pots with Orange Drops, etc.
The way to tell them apart is the serial number format (19xxxx for the old model - as seen in this video - vs the 1DDD9xxxx format for the Original Collection).
Gracias!!
This is correct. Mine is a 2021 with Orange Drops and no PCB, all hand-wired.
Correct, mine is a 2020 with the handwired electronics
Great info, thanks!
Huge help man. I ended up with a 2019 burgundy with handwired pots. Was scratching my head. Thanks!
Just picked one of these up off Reverb also in Pelham Blue. Very impressed by the quality for the price point on these. I agree; inspiring is the right word for this guitar. I don't want to put it down. The P90's really scream through a crunchy amp too. Boat loads of extra harmonic content that you just don't get with a humbucker. It's awesome!
I have been curious about p-90's. I always wrote them off on my head as a "vintage" thing, like single coils, that lack balls and muscle for hard rock and metal players. Boy, was I wrong. When I heard the demo of Old Glory, the Epiphone JJN model I was extremely excited and impressed by the dirty snarl produced by the Seymore Duncan dog ear. I am interested in P- 90's now.
This my one! 🥰
It's my pride & joy!
I'll never forget opening the case when it first came in to the shop, the guys called me in...and the smell!! I'll never forget it!
The first time I ever smelled nitro like ppl go on about. And I got it fresh off the boat - the smell was fresh!
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Now I'll forever associate that smell with that first moment - just like how Trogley mocked it up at the start, with the holy angels singing the hallelujah chorus, sorta thing!
The perfect guitar. Single stop/tail, 2 p90s, dot inlays, rolled binding.
I bought an '18 special with minis that I replaced with p90s to get something near this. I should have just waited. This guitar is 100% perfect imo.
The Gibson SG is the most beautiful looking and sounding guitar. I’ve been playing an Epiphone G400 for the past year, and I decided to finally get a proper Gibson. Tomorrow I’ll be getting a 2017 Gibson SG Special T, and next I would love to get one of these and mod it up.
How'd it go?
@@f2detaboada I got it and eventually I traded it for a strat
I own a '61 Special, it's been my favorite guitar for the last 30 years. I'm glad Gibson has come out with something I won't be worried to take out to a bar. Just waiting on a red one.
The music when opening the case is on point !! Classic man !!
always happy to see a new video
I am not surprised by the review. I’ve got a 2016 sg special with mini humbuckers, and that’s been my main axe ever since I’ve bought it in late 2016. It makes you want to play!
That fretboard looked much nicer after you applied the Dunlop oil.
I got mine from a guy in my town. He had it for about 2 months and just wasn't a fan. I bought it off him for $800 case and all. the plastic was still on the pickguard, with original factory strings. It's my favorite guitar i own. The fretboard is so dark it almost looks like Ebony. Gibson really did something right with these
For so many years guitar players from all over the world kept complaining about the poor quality of Gibson guitars. Their new line of guitars for 2019 makes a lot of sense to me. The Memphis series were very good already and the acoustics are great too. But now, imho, they're back completely. This is good stuff!
And off course these beauties are expensive. Gibsons have always been expensive. Sure, everything used to be cheaper back in the days. Inflation. You can buy a fine guitar for a lot less, but you won't get an American product for that. Be glad that Gibson doesn't pay his employees $3.00 an hour.
Personally, I'd kill for an SG in faded Pelham Blue with P90's.
An SG with P90s is what Pete Townsend was using in live shows with The Who in the early 70s. It sounds great!
I'm really glad Gibson are making decent stuff. I have a 90s SG and it does make me smile!
667 - neighbour of the beast.
Nice
I just spoke to Gibson to find out about the hand wiring situation with the 2019 Special. They informed me that the yearly designation will no longer happen and that the SG’s are coming out now with hand wired pots and the orange caps. Would love to see a review on one of these.
That is what I noticed as well, hand-wired and orange caps. Also, the control plate on some of them is the regular smooth surface type, protected with clear plastic foil like on the pickguard.
I got a burgundy one that is handwired with orange caps. Was wondering. You answered my question. thanks!
I just bought a slightly used (almost Mint) 2019 SG Special in Sparkling Burgundy. I had an original '61 SG/LP with the Sidwinder Tremelo back in 1969. My new Special blows the old one out of the Water. It is so Light, Sleek & Sexy. The Burgundy Sparkle is truly Intoxicating. Best Action/Neck/Tone I've ever had on any Guitar I've ever owned - actually brought me to Tears it is So Good. Pure Gibson Vibe/Sound thru & thru. This one really is a "Special", Friends - P-90s & All. I didn't pay the "New" price, but being that this Guitar is so Good, I would pay it if I hadn't found a used Specimen for less (which I did).
Was your burgundy one hand wired? Mine seems to be. I know they were a limited run. Maybe the Pelham had the PCB?
Love the color and looks. I can never get a real feel from these videos about the sound coming into my home system. Thanks for the FogHat Slow Ride lick I had totally forgot about that song. Nice Job!
The coolest thing ive experienced opening stuff is cracking a new gibson hardshell to see my new ax....nice
NO EFFECTS pedals used...............I love you man......finally someone that lets us hear the guitar as it is!
You are hilarious Man! The 6-6-7 was great. Subscribed!
Great review Trogly! I just picked one of these up last month brand new and I love it! At $1,500 it's not a cheap guitar but I've been wanting one for a while actually a long time. I remember seeing a Heritage cherry Standard model that had P90 pickups in it over 20 years ago and always regretted not trying it out. Fast forward to 2020. I saw one of these at the local Guitar Center store and just wanted to look at it. Of course the salesman said I can hook you up with an amp if you want. Man that was the kiss of death! After playing it for nearly a half an hour I was hooked! Needless to say I did not leave the store empty-handed nor did I regret it. I couldn't believe how good those p-90 pickups sound! It's a nice stablemate to my 1994 SG Standard in Heritage cherry. If you're thinking about one try it out you just might like it! :-)
Nice demo, you almost rebuilt the guitar. Lol. My first SG Standard it was in 1966 brand new. Loved it!
cool
I really like the fact that trogly didn’t use effects pedals so we really heard the guitar literally naked instead of being masked by expensive pedals
Just by watching your video, I went ahead and bought one. Good job sir!
This is a beautiful instrument, thanks for the great dissection. Love that faded Pelham Blue. I have a 2018 SG Special (the kind with mini humbuckers) and am considering mid-term replacing one of the mini h's (which sound great btw) with a P90... Likely in the neck.
What is the difference in the nomenclature and the model number designation of your SG Special with the Mini Humbuckers so I can try to find one like it ? Is it called a SG Deluxe ?
I have a 1998 SG Deluxe with three Mini Humbuckers, and a 1971 Les Paul Deluxe with Mini Humbuckers. I also bought a new 2015 Les Paul Deluxe Gold Top with Mini Humbuckers.
I do love my 2010 SG Classic with the P-90 pickups too though.
My SG Classic was $1000 back in 2001 and came in a gig back, so I guess $1499 with case is not absurd. I prefer this pickguard, the wraparound bridge and of course the Pelham blue finish. Looks like a winner to me
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I finally decided on the Ebony finish, which they didn't have at the time of this video. I've watched this video many times and it was between the Pelham Blue and the Ebony once they added it. Watched this video many times since it debuted.
I've added a wide bevel vintage style pickguard, a Dimarzio Super Distortion that is designed to fit in a P-90 notch, an amber switch tip, locking vintage style tuners and a bad ass fine tune bridge and finally a wide bevel truss rod cover. Looks and sounds amazing.
That Pelham blue will look pretty cool when it gets old and worn. I think everyone would really appreciate a tune-o-matic bridge on all models though. My 2013 sgj came with one luckily
I've just bought a 2019 one of these based on this review. Got to be honest I'm really happy with it, great sound and NO PCB!!! It must have been a really early idea that they scrapped and went back to good old wire thank god. Well I'm three years after this first aired but thanks anyway for the great work you do Austin 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I remember when I subbed when your videos were guitars on carpet, you went a long way man and ur channel deserves more subbs
simplicity is one of the keys to beauty, and this guitar demonstrastes that. single piece wrap around bridge, p90s, no unnecessary logos or lettering on the headstock, i would add classic tunners to it.
I know you mean the "snot green" plastic tulips , but these were the type used on the original 60's SG Junior & Special & I believe, back in the 60's would have also been manufactured by Kluson. 👍
The keys/Tuners are even better than the original Kluson's, because they are smoother tuning with the larger Ratio (16:1 ?). Also, adding the bigger "Tulip" ones may result in "SG Neck- Dip" ("Heavier at the Headstock" syndrome). Trust me - you LOVE the lightness & simplicity of these stock, smaller Tuners.
ive got a 1974 sg special with the raised pick gaurd and the gibson logo embossed on the p90s..a proper players guitar.the neck profile and action is awesome
I know gibson always keep a small gap between the neck tennon and the pocket in case the wood will expand so it doesn't break
Also somewhere for excess glue to go.
That's just a gappy crappy glue joint.
@@jefflitchfield4950 If you look at ESP built SGs even the cheaper Edwards models the neck joint is so tight and beautiful made.Perfect wood construction. The Japanese know how to do it !
This looks nothing like on my SG where the gap is a couple of millimetres till the middle of the joint
Aquarter inch? and the big finish chip is standard too. I dont care if if it gets covered by the guard for 1400 it should have flawless finish. That will grow.
I had a Gibson SG Deluxe years ago which I traded. Wish I still had it, they are so easy to play!
Love your videos. Been following for quite some time. Of course I dig all of the guitar porn. But my favourite experience here, is watching your guitar skills improve with every video. Keep up the awesome work!
Nice guitar. I knew a couple dudes who bought those back in late 60s( I think), and they swapped out the tuners for Schallers, which were new and cool back then. Funny how things change, and then back again. Nice review. I want one as soon as I can an extra 1 1/2 grand!
Iv always loved the SG Special everyone that Iv picked up sounds awesome just a good nasty sounding guitar 🤘🤘🤘👍
The new Gibson 2019 are very good. I got a Les Paul Junior, it is a great build. The main thing I have noticed on the 1950's and 1960 still have that top pick guard mount divot problem. Its been an issue for many years, they need to fix it. I do love the new SGs'
You've missed out the lovely early to mid 70's ones with mini humbuckers harmonica bridges and rectangular fret board markers. I had a 73 one which was ace!
You did play REALLY WELL!!! You were in your element for sure. I want a LP DC in that TV Yellow... And the Tribute stuff is my favourite thing.
I love Pelham blue. that price is ridiculous, though.
For poor people ye
@@phantommagnolia and for wealthy wasting their money
That s a typical poor-people sentence
Epiphone just released its version of this in Pelham blue for 399 euros.
@@man-gi8su ikr
I love that P-90 sound! Great review!
I love how whenever i watch yourvideos, i see the same reverb ad with your listing of the headless SG
just ordered mine ;) much love trogly
lol at 6.6.7
Angus Young NOT APPROVED!!!
Lol
I think this looks and sounds sweet, nice axe, good demo with the strip down. Thanks Trogly.
Veeeery good video!! Congrats mate!
Nice editing on that case opening!
Thank you
My 2019 sg special same guitar has hand wired electronics
Mine too.
they finally made an sg special how it should be made again
I agree, but they need to adjust the price to the model.
@@macaholic100 I agree. This would be a top tier option in the 7-1k price range. It's kind of a illogical for 1500 new.
@@Blackboarder77 If you look at the prices of Gibsons from the last five years they've increased dramatically. It seems to have happened just after 2015 when whom ever it was in management that made the utterly foolish decision to install those horrible robo tuners on all Gibson models. In addition to a slew of other idiotic mistakes including that horrible Les Paul logo on the headstocks of their Les Pauls. Rumor has it, Gibson took a real bath in sales that year and I was told by one of the GC stores in my area that they told Gibson not to send anymore 2015 models. So it appears as though Gibson has been trying to get back what they lost in 2015 with these incredible price hikes since then. I've noticed it, even if no one else has.
@@macaholic100 I've noticed the price hike, but consider how much money this model is over the LP Jr. Doublecut they just put out. For an extra pickup and a rarer finish, the upcharge is 700... Even by Gibson standards, it doesn't make too much sense.
macaholic100. When the recession hit,they made a foolish decision to raise their prices $200 on les pauls.Epic fail...Thats why you see young bands sporting midrange fenders.Dont screw over your base.
Nice one bro, sounds great! I never owned an SG and my wife and I were talking about getting one, between the 2 of us we have just about every other body shape by Gibson, Fender but no SG! Maybe one of these will be it! Thank you for the review bud
Facebook, their market place, type in "gibson sg" and scroll through the selections, I bought an "08" faded for $500. I took it to a music shop and was impressed and pleased to hear the luthier say, "thats one damn nice guitar". Reasearch the selections, and save yourself some money
@@abebabo4315 Cool! Thanks bro!!
@@MikeCindyWhite happy new year to ya
@@abebabo4315 You to bro! Thanks again..... Mike :)
I do love that pelham blue color.
Burgundy is gorgeous. Cars look good in that color too.
Thank you for demoing this!!!
With this sound I will prefer my Yamaha Pac611hfm. A great guitar anytime, any day and anywhere.
Good show Trogly . Thanks again for your help . I read through the comments about the static cover plates
I find it ridiculous how the 2019 Gibson models have the quick connect system, but yet Gibson no longer sells quick connect pickups.
on the gibson website it says they are hand wired with orange drop capacitor?
Mine is hand soldered.
The limited run ones had the PCB job, but the Original Collection ones are back to handwired.
You're right, and I paid $1800 for a limited edition in aged cherry with vibrola, just like a '64 - circuit board... When I wrote to Gibson, I got quite a curt email back... Having said that, it's a great guitar.
@@VeroniqueMystique Hi V. Just got mine opened up and I see no orange caps - and not hand wired. Also case does not fit guitar properly. Still, it sounds great through my old Digitech TwinTube. Pondering changing my Humbuckers on my '73 Gibson Les Paul Custom to Gibson P90's. (There's an explanation as to why below your comment)
I really like your videos!
I have only just discovered your channel. 😊
My 2019 Les Paul Standard was (and is) flawless. It was part of the new run under the new mgmt. Outstanding quality on my piece.
Thank you for another great review. I've been wanting a P90 special with stop tailpiece bridge for years, but could never afford a VOS or original early model - this could be the one....
Update: It arrived 2 weeks ago and I love it. I sold two guitars to offset the purchase (these cost 2.5k here - in New Zealand) but well worth it. Sounds great through my Origin 20 or any amp that will do a good crunch. Great set up out of the box. Very very happy with this guitar.
I have one of these guitars from 2019 and mine is all hand wired . 🤯
Yeah...mine is a 2020 and hand wired too...
The guitar is this video is from before the Original Collection - it just looks similar. It's still the 'Henry spec'.
Your SG is the newer, current Original Collection model. The transition happened midway through the 2019 year for some reason.
I like the demo because your not playing to fast and fancy stuff but simple spicy Riffs
I don't why, but it reminds me the Frank Zappa's Roxy (excerpt the color).
It started life like that haha
@@Trog Indeed, Troglio.
Think Frank had Dimarzios humbuckers in his SG by the time of the Roxy recordings. He was trying to boost the instruments biting mid range. It worked, his solos sure cut through the mix.
John M Dweezil has a recent video of him giving a lesson while using his dad's sg .I believe the neck pickup is a Sustainiac and bro the clean tone on it is absolutely stunning.
Slow Ride sounding great brother
The best Gibson SG Special you could ever get for its attractive price.
That s what a good SG can do to you Trogly , very nice review!
Almost makes me miss my Pete Townshend signature SG
That riff at 10:30 is sick, I especially love the vibrato on the 3rd fret, and when he plays it in the middle position it reminds me of Robert Palmer's 'Addicted to love'
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sounds like "slow ride" by foghat, early 70's. could be wrong though.
Great effect with the angels singing to the unveiling.
Thank you for playing clean, with no effects.
I just got an Epiphone SG in Pelham blue with P90's and I gotta say, I'm glad I bought it and not the Gibson, the bridge for starters is the correct distance from the pick up that the 60's special was, the colour is much nicer than the Gibson, the pickups sound the same. Pots roll volume and tone beautifully. I'll take the Indian Laurel, poly finish and Epiphone brand name anyway over the $2,000 AUD difference.
This thing sounds AWESOME
One question, what are you applying on the guitar neck at 7:18 and why?
Great video, really enjoyed your quality check
@William Gilstrap ahh gotcha thanks for the explanation
Glad to see this beauty back
... This is my favourite guitar. Gibson no longer stamps dates they put it in serial number where it should be. I for some reason don't like those vintage tuners
Looks like Gibson is on the RIGHT TRACK!!! FINALLY.........KEEP EM COMING LIKE THIS GIBSON! 🎸💚
Eternal Me what charging 1500 for a 500 dollar instrument yeah their really going to smash it with the idiots that don't know better
The Pete Townshend model was closer to the original, but with the full-sized pickguard, which I like even better.
in 94 I bought a new SG Special. It looked half as good but sounded twice as better than this.
What a professional presentation! I've got 3 Gibbys in different wishlists now. This Pelham Blue SG you showed off so well is definitely swinging the pendulum in its favor. I just discovered you, and liked and subscribed. Thank you very much!
thesame body but mini-humbucker version of these is the 2016 sg special T, They have a separate bridge and tailpiece, comes in satin faded finishes, and are also convertible to p90 pickups. Not to mention I believe they are cheaper.
Thank you. A very informative presentation.
I like when trogly demos the guitars better tbh 😂
Aww is that cuz it makes you feel better about your playing?
Joel Middaugh Id say it’s more because Trogs tone isn’t as bad. Other guy can play but his tone is shit.
I do too and I'm a professional musician. There is a special charm and he shows the true sound of the guitar off quite well. Actually, it would be better if they each got 2 minutes. That way you get chords and leads for reference.
Me to,learn how to play if your gonna run down the best guitar maker ever
I always love a new Gibson unboxing!(probably cause I never got to do one myself) I would have liked to see a hand wired job instead of the plug-ins.it just cheapens the model.looks nice,sounds nice.way to rock the fights!who else demos that?just you my man!great job.sounds nice tho!
I wish they made this in TV yellow like a junior.
Looks and sounds great! Just sad to see the binding still looking like a rush job. The problem for me is that it feels too rough. Sanding binding and nibs down was the solution to my '05. Can't believe 14 years later it still looks like this.
Those two holes on the side of the pickup mounting plates easily fit dimarzio p90 size humbuckers. That’s what I did with mine
Nice looking. I am skeptical of the wrap-around bridge, how do you maintain intonation?
I got a Derek Trucks model, and had to have it refretted, because the frets did not span
the full width of the fret board, which led to frequent slipping off on the high and low E strings.
Now I look for "Fret over Binding".
It's pre-intonated.
I just bought one in Vintage Burgundy. I think getting a vintage style hard case is a bonus as Gibson doesn't always do that at that price point. Long tenon, P-90s and vintage tuners, but I wish there was one with a true, original style wrap tail instead of the lightning bar.
Question: How was the intonation on this guitar? I've noticed on previous iterations of this guitar that the bridge was a little further back. In fact, Trogly mentions this. I'd like to hear from owners, no matter the generation, if this is an issue with this model or the Les Paul juniors. Thanks ahead of time to the community.
It's not an issue for a lot of people myself included. You adjust the bridge with 2 set set screws and get it as close a possible. I’ve been playing this style of bridge for years. I set them and never give another thought to intonation. Setting individual string length via the bridge is only one small part of playing the guitar in tune. I hear plenty of people with fully adjustable bridges that don’t play in tune and plenty of people with wrap around bridges who play perfectly in tune. FWIW Acoustic guitars rarely have individual string adjustments on their bridges and people are fine with that. A huge plus of the wrap around bridge - for me anyhow - is the slinky feel it imparts. LOVE it.
My experience with this type of bridge is, you have to work on it a litle to get the best possible intonation. Typically, without the little set screws moving the bridge back a little bit, the notes on each string at the 12th fret are a bit sharp when the open tuned string is perfectly set (or the harmonic note at the 12th fret). Before you change the set screws, you should release the tension on the strings quite a bit, otherwise the required torque at the set screws during turning might be too high, and you could strip the screw or the inner hexagon profile. On the guitars I have been working on, it had to turn the set screws quite a bit, so that they almost disappear. It takes a few iterations to get the best possible result, but it is worth it and not too hard to do. I was able to get an almost perfect intonation in the end, after three iterations.
I have a 2022 SG Special with 10-46 strings. I bought it from Sweetwater and had them do a Plex set up. The intonation is spot on - 100% accurate. Also weird for a Gibson, this guitar stays in tune, super solid and stable. :) Only complaint is the strap button placement. Otherwise the guitar is inspiring!
Out of all the guitars I've watched you unbox and slobber over this one gets my attention. I like P90's
Careful of the single tail piece guitars the intonation and set are usually really bad... Definitely try before you buy.. I had to really expensive Gibson double cuts that was an absolute fail
Slow ride just wins 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
I love your Channel and aim looking forward to buy this exact model from a local seller (I’m in Rome, Italy)
Pretty sweet. If it had the mother of Pearl logo I’d be sold.
Under the bridge pickup it looks like it says 'Peter', I guess he signed it off?
I really like this Gibson. Really punchy. Great looking and fair price.
Nice review..Would be nicer in tv yellow to my eyes. Thanks
The one I bought the electronics is handwired with Orange Caps. I didn’t look at the pick ups yet but I will check it out.