Gibson CS LP DC junior or Gibson CS SG special?
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I’d go for either, for awesomeness factor. I’d go for the SG for comfort though.
The DC Jr is pretty hot stuff though...I could overlook the right forearm bruising that would ensue...
The DC Jr is pretty hot stuff though...I could overlook the right forearm bruising that would ensue...
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Mr Grumpy
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I have a LP special now (set neck) Epi in TV yellow (otherwise known as mustard in this case...), and I like the way it sits on my lap when playing, feels really comfortable...
The SG looks really cool, but I'm sure (others will disagree) that the drive and snarl of the juniors is just that much more enjoyable than the specials. I've always gone for SGs over LPs in the past, but the lightweight LP specials/junior feel fine to me; I enjoy playing them; the dimensions suit me well.
I'll add the kicker... The SG is US$2,520 while the LP is US$1,750, as it's a shop model with some minor wear. (I think the SG might be a LP too, by the way - just waiting for some feedback from Gibson as to what exactly the SG is, as the shop is a bit unclear.)
There's also LP DC (non CS), 2019 SG junior (non CS) and LP special 2019 (non CS) all for around £1600.
The SG looks really cool, but I'm sure (others will disagree) that the drive and snarl of the juniors is just that much more enjoyable than the specials. I've always gone for SGs over LPs in the past, but the lightweight LP specials/junior feel fine to me; I enjoy playing them; the dimensions suit me well.
I'll add the kicker... The SG is US$2,520 while the LP is US$1,750, as it's a shop model with some minor wear. (I think the SG might be a LP too, by the way - just waiting for some feedback from Gibson as to what exactly the SG is, as the shop is a bit unclear.)
There's also LP DC (non CS), 2019 SG junior (non CS) and LP special 2019 (non CS) all for around £1600.
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Mr Grumpy
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Mr Grumpy
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Did I mention the prices?
The SG is US$3200, but they may come down to US$2500 - still not cheap...
The LP is US$1750, it's a store demo unit, but supposed to be in near perfect condition, full warranty, etc.
I'd like to, but don't have enough money.
Because I tend to sell after a while, resale is important, and in Korea Gibsons and Fenders sell slowly, nothing else sells. I'm also a bit of a Gibson fanboy...
Yeah, I will. One's in Incheon and one's in Seoul. I'll play them both then if one blows me away, at least on a par with me old SG junior, then I'll go for it.
The looks and certainly the feel don't come across in pictures; I suspect the Junior might outgun the special when played? We will see.
I know what you're saying, the SG is sexy in all the right ways whereas the LP isn't. But, there's something about a single pickup junior that just rocks! Now, going back to Phil X, he said a second pickup affects the sound due to the magnet stopping some harmonics, etc. Some people say nay, some people say yay, I am in agreement with Mr X.
SGs are my favourite guitars, and I've found full blown LPs heavy and uncomfortable, but my Epi LP special is light enough and very comfortable, so I'm open to a LP special/junior.
The SG is US$3200, but they may come down to US$2500 - still not cheap...
The LP is US$1750, it's a store demo unit, but supposed to be in near perfect condition, full warranty, etc.
Thats a tough decision right there. Might better get both just to make sure
I'd like to, but don't have enough money.
Because I tend to sell after a while, resale is important, and in Korea Gibsons and Fenders sell slowly, nothing else sells. I'm also a bit of a Gibson fanboy...
Yeah, I will. One's in Incheon and one's in Seoul. I'll play them both then if one blows me away, at least on a par with me old SG junior, then I'll go for it.
The looks and certainly the feel don't come across in pictures; I suspect the Junior might outgun the special when played? We will see.
I know what you're saying, the SG is sexy in all the right ways whereas the LP isn't. But, there's something about a single pickup junior that just rocks! Now, going back to Phil X, he said a second pickup affects the sound due to the magnet stopping some harmonics, etc. Some people say nay, some people say yay, I am in agreement with Mr X.
SGs are my favourite guitars, and I've found full blown LPs heavy and uncomfortable, but my Epi LP special is light enough and very comfortable, so I'm open to a LP special/junior.
BFT Gibson
Ambassador of Originality
Favor SG's cause it is what first learned on. Can't go wrong with either !
Cadorman
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Same here.
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Mr Grumpy
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Very different necks.
The 58 is chunky whereas the 61 is slim. I'll have to hold them to see, but the 58 is supposed to be on the chunkier side of chunky whereas the 61 is supposed to be on the slimmer side of slim - opposites. I don't mind either, more used to the 61 SG slim neck.
It's the wide flat necks (like PRS) that make my wrists ache after 2 minutes of playing. The fat neck makes me move around a bit and get involved which I quite enjoy...
The 58 is chunky whereas the 61 is slim. I'll have to hold them to see, but the 58 is supposed to be on the chunkier side of chunky whereas the 61 is supposed to be on the slimmer side of slim - opposites. I don't mind either, more used to the 61 SG slim neck.
It's the wide flat necks (like PRS) that make my wrists ache after 2 minutes of playing. The fat neck makes me move around a bit and get involved which I quite enjoy...
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CabanaBoy
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They are both great guitars, but I'd pic the SG myself if I was getting one or the other for myself. I went to guitar center to look at the DC junior and played one. Great playing/sounding guitar but, the SG feels much better on the upper frets to me - the way I play and the shape of my hands made my right hand kind of boing'n off the bottom bout of the DC junior, compared to the SG.
