Have to say I loved the Sg a lot. The les Paul was certainly no slouch, but the SG just had extra clarity and bite, more attitude imo. SG all the way for me!
The 61 R/T are hotter pickups, at least in comparison to the Burstbucker 1/2. Even though they are unpotted pickups… they are still quite hot with a little bit of extra focus on the low and upper range. I personally prefer a more reserved pickup for metal (50s era I guess you would say). Those pickups don’t require you to adjust your amp to remove “Extra focused frequencies”. But it’s all down to personal preference of course. But the amp would “metal up” these pickups just the same as modern pickups. Cheers -Ryan
SG is my first choice but the les paul is a close second. I started my guitar journey on an epiphone sg model to learn and play on, SG's will always be my number one
I got rid of my Les paul studio years ago because of the weight for a sg standard . The sg didnt really live up to the Les paul although its a beautifull guitar . I ended up buying a 2019 60s standard Les Paul . Love it . I did decide to keep the sg , but I keep it in open tuning for slide mostly .
Very tight, badass tone. I like the subtle modulation too. Seems like the SG has more bite and pronounced articulation. I have two LP's. One should be an SG. I love both, I guess I'll be adding an SG at some point. Thanks for indicating the amps and for using different amps. Monster rock tone on these demos!
Thank you!, I have a SG Special and a "98" Limited Edition V. You are making both these guitars sound great, and I was glad to hear they had the same pickups as they sound very similar to me. I think I am after a SG Standard for my next guitar. 61 or modern, I will have to watch your other video again.
Les Paul all day in standard tuning but SG for lower tunings. I’ve always said that Les Pauls can get muddy when you drop tune although I was surprised how it held up in this video. Good comparison
Great video, I have a HSS strat with a heavy, all mahogany body, and this 61 standard sg, this demo sounds really close to what I have on the bridge at least
Yessir! Bourbon Burst Standard 60s! I also have the Commemorative 75th Anniversary Strat in Bourbon Burst… a little different colour though. Cheers -Ryan
I recently sold my R9 and with some of the funds I could get a Standard 61 SG or another 60’s Standard LP (already own one), so the choice was easy… got another LP. I hate neck dive and SG’s just feel weird af to me on a strap in general. Also I like the meatier tone of a LP, though I love that gnarlier tone an SG can get as well. Both guitars just scream RnR.
Thanks for the video, same pickups for a quiet different sound like mentioned... that is very interesting because some people say that pick-ups matter a lot. But the wood and body shap matter a lot as well. I wanted a Kramer assault 220, change the pickups for the 57&57+ interested by the floyd rose... but now I'm thinking for a SG 61.. the both will be a great Christmas..👍
The Vibrolas look great!!! That is what I originally wanted… but if you even look at that thing the wrong way it will go out of tune hahaha! That being said… it’s still on my list haha! Cheers -Ryan
@@Crypticmaskguitar Hahaha 😄 yess I saw that tuning thing in a lot of reviews and I am wondering like damn man this vibrola is a beauty, isn't there any solution for this tuning issue 😅
I’m not sure if you would treat it the same as a Well made Bigsby where you HAVE to get the nut recut. Just seems like a lot of upkeep. But DAMN do they look cool! Cheers -Ryan
Strange, listening through a old Avid Mbox3 via two KRK Rokit5s I found while you played clean the LP to be slight having more presence the the SG61 yet I noticed may said the opposite.But over all sound wise not a huge difference.sound wise. Thanks for the comparison I am fortunate to own 3 Gibson LPs, 1x 1977-8 STD I purchased in 1979 2nd hand and 2x 2021 50s STDs 1x with P90s the other with std 480 Humbuckers and have often wondered about the SG in comparison.
do you use a noise suppressor or noise gate in your chain? Or is the power conditioner responsible for not having that hum sound that amps always put out. I'm trying to eliminate that noise i get in my recordings and was wondering how you do it!! Please let me know :) Great video by the way, trying to decide between the SG standard and the Les Paul Classic.
If I am doing High Gain stuff then I'll use an MXR Smart Gate (Signal Chain is in the description for the video)... otherwise I don't use a Noise Gate or anything. Cheers -Ryan
I have been watching all these comparison videos and it is the clean that counts. Distortion and crazy playing all sounds the same to me. Only my opinion. This is your videos and other videos.
For sure. There's a reason why I include the Cleans right away. It's certainly easier to discern some of the differences in a clean setting. To me it's usually the breakup tones that help me the most. These videos will never replace physically playing each guitar for yourself. But it's fun to make them and helps some people get excited about different guitars. Cheers -Ryan
Thicker Mahogany Body, capped with Maple... definitely gives it more sustain than the thinner carved Mahogany body on the SG. It's definitely a nice feature (Possibly one of the reasons why I have 14 Gibson Les Pauls...) but that doesn't necessarily discount the SG. But I hear that Nigel Tufnel is the expert on Sustain. Cheers -Ryan
@@Crypticmaskguitar lol Nigel - love it. Im workin my way up to 14. have 3 les pauls and 1 SG (technically 4 les pauls - SG 61 was a les paul lol) - thanks for the details, much appreciated
GIBSON S G ANY TIME JUST LOVE THE SOUNDS
Have to say I loved the Sg a lot. The les Paul was certainly no slouch, but the SG just had extra clarity and bite, more attitude imo. SG all the way for me!
I have the 61 SG Reissue and I love it!!!
I just got a 61 sg reissue and I love it!
Love it! I didn’t know a ‘60s style pickups could do metal this well. It must be the amp that really metals it up!
The 61 R/T are hotter pickups, at least in comparison to the Burstbucker 1/2. Even though they are unpotted pickups… they are still quite hot with a little bit of extra focus on the low and upper range. I personally prefer a more reserved pickup for metal (50s era I guess you would say). Those pickups don’t require you to adjust your amp to remove “Extra focused frequencies”. But it’s all down to personal preference of course. But the amp would “metal up” these pickups just the same as modern pickups. Cheers -Ryan
Both guitars sound great and the playing is awesome. The SG is just a tad more evil spirit, gotta love it.
I heard a difference only when listening with my eyes.
SG is my first choice but the les paul is a close second. I started my guitar journey on an epiphone sg model to learn and play on, SG's will always be my number one
The SG will sound like a better Les Paul with a simple bass knob turn.
;)
Great playing !
Amazing test, love the spound of both but I'd go with the SG for comfort.
I got rid of my Les paul studio years ago because of the weight for a sg standard . The sg didnt really live up to the Les paul although its a beautifull guitar . I ended up buying a 2019 60s standard Les Paul . Love it . I did decide to keep the sg , but I keep it in open tuning for slide mostly .
Why choose when you you can have both for twice the price!
Very tight, badass tone. I like the subtle modulation too. Seems like the SG has more bite and pronounced articulation. I have two LP's. One should be an SG. I love both, I guess I'll be adding an SG at some point. Thanks for indicating the amps and for using different amps. Monster rock tone on these demos!
Cool comparison, since the pickups are the same in both. The only differences will be due to the guitar, including the location of the pickups.
I have both as well. The Les Paul is as heavy as a brick and the SG is just a bit easier to play.
Thank you!, I have a SG Special and a "98" Limited Edition V. You are making both these guitars sound great, and I was glad to hear they had the same pickups as they sound very similar to me. I think I am after a SG Standard for my next guitar. 61 or modern, I will have to watch your other video again.
Les Paul all day in standard tuning but SG for lower tunings. I’ve always said that Les Pauls can get muddy when you drop tune although I was surprised how it held up in this video. Good comparison
I thought there would be a massive difference, when I didn't look I couldn't tell the difference!
The SG sounds best to me
Great video, I have a HSS strat with a heavy, all mahogany body, and this 61 standard sg, this demo sounds really close to what I have on the bridge at least
Hey, that Classic Rock test actually helped me how to better understand progressions and songwriting. Appreciated!
Fantastic. I couldn’t tell the difference. Both Wow!
Dude u write the baddest ass riffs man
As usual, you've done it again man. Is that a Bourbon Burst Les Paul?
Yessir! Bourbon Burst Standard 60s! I also have the Commemorative 75th Anniversary Strat in Bourbon Burst… a little different colour though. Cheers -Ryan
@@Crypticmaskguitar The Les Paul seems to have a thicker more vintage sound that the SG
I would take the Les Paul if i had a choice but shit, i wouldn’t knock back the SG any day of the week! Love your playing 🤘🏼😝🤘🏼
I am really starting to appreciate Orange amps. I also like the H&K quite a bit. Looks like they make more than great bass amps.
"compare two guitars of the same model? You're an idiot!" haha that was funny! I've enjoyed all your videos so far. Good advice given!
The SG sounds more affordable to my ears.
I recently sold my R9 and with some of the funds I could get a Standard 61 SG or another 60’s Standard LP (already own one), so the choice was easy… got another LP. I hate neck dive and SG’s just feel weird af to me on a strap in general. Also I like the meatier tone of a LP, though I love that gnarlier tone an SG can get as well.
Both guitars just scream RnR.
Thanks for the comparison
SG clearer in the cleans and more in ya face when distorted.
It sounds very similar
Thanks for the video, same pickups for a quiet different sound like mentioned... that is very interesting because some people say that pick-ups matter a lot. But the wood and body shap matter a lot as well.
I wanted a Kramer assault 220, change the pickups for the 57&57+ interested by the floyd rose... but now I'm thinking for a SG 61.. the both will be a great Christmas..👍
Beautiful!! The pickups are the same? Many thanks!
Same pickups indeed! Cheers -Ryan
Nice comparison an great playing 🤘🏻.. they both really sound the same to me .. i'll go for the SG, but what is yout take on the vibrola ones ?
The Vibrolas look great!!! That is what I originally wanted… but if you even look at that thing the wrong way it will go out of tune hahaha! That being said… it’s still on my list haha! Cheers -Ryan
@@Crypticmaskguitar Hahaha 😄 yess I saw that tuning thing in a lot of reviews and I am wondering like damn man this vibrola is a beauty, isn't there any solution for this tuning issue 😅
I’m not sure if you would treat it the same as a Well made Bigsby where you HAVE to get the nut recut. Just seems like a lot of upkeep. But DAMN do they look cool! Cheers -Ryan
They sound identical to my ears.
The Les paul has a fatter sound
The SG pops a little more in the mix.
Strange, listening through a old Avid Mbox3 via two KRK Rokit5s I found while you played clean the LP to be slight having more presence the the SG61 yet I noticed may said the opposite.But over all sound wise not a huge difference.sound wise.
Thanks for the comparison I am fortunate to own 3 Gibson LPs, 1x 1977-8 STD I purchased in 1979 2nd hand and 2x 2021 50s STDs 1x with P90s the other with std 480 Humbuckers and have often wondered about the SG in comparison.
I think the paul sounds better for your playing here clean and dirty but for myself I would get the sg
Great player man
Great video, I own both!
do you use a noise suppressor or noise gate in your chain? Or is the power conditioner responsible for not having that hum sound that amps always put out. I'm trying to eliminate that noise i get in my recordings and was wondering how you do it!! Please let me know :) Great video by the way, trying to decide between the SG standard and the Les Paul Classic.
If I am doing High Gain stuff then I'll use an MXR Smart Gate (Signal Chain is in the description for the video)... otherwise I don't use a Noise Gate or anything. Cheers -Ryan
I have been watching all these comparison videos and it is the clean that counts. Distortion and crazy playing all sounds the same to me. Only my opinion. This is your videos and other videos.
For sure. There's a reason why I include the Cleans right away. It's certainly easier to discern some of the differences in a clean setting. To me it's usually the breakup tones that help me the most. These videos will never replace physically playing each guitar for yourself. But it's fun to make them and helps some people get excited about different guitars. Cheers -Ryan
Thanks I do enjoy all your videos.
curious to hear a single note and compare the sustain on both. people saying les paul has more? whats your verdict?
Thicker Mahogany Body, capped with Maple... definitely gives it more sustain than the thinner carved Mahogany body on the SG. It's definitely a nice feature (Possibly one of the reasons why I have 14 Gibson Les Pauls...) but that doesn't necessarily discount the SG. But I hear that Nigel Tufnel is the expert on Sustain. Cheers -Ryan
@@Crypticmaskguitar lol Nigel - love it. Im workin my way up to 14. have 3 les pauls and 1 SG (technically 4 les pauls - SG 61 was a les paul lol) - thanks for the details, much appreciated
Mcintosh apples vs Red Delicious apples
🤘😀👍
SG all the way
Those are different guitars.
…which would be why they are being compared… Cheers -Ryan