Comments on: Gibson Announces Guitar Of The Week #21 :: SG-3 Fireburst http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2007/06/12/gibson-announces-guitar-of-the-week-21-sg-3-swamp-ash/ News, Reviews, And Commentary On The Latest Guitars & Guitar Gear. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:02:12 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Jarrod http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2007/06/12/gibson-announces-guitar-of-the-week-21-sg-3-swamp-ash/comment-page-1/#comment-23406 Jarrod Fri, 28 Sep 2007 17:58:51 +0000 http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2007/06/12/gibson-announces-guitar-of-the-week-21-sg-3-swamp-ash/#comment-23406 So my SG3 arrived yesterday. After giving it a proper workout, I'm very happy with it. I'll give a quick list of pros and cons and a short review. Lets start with the Cons: The pickups look goofy. They are these VERY tall single coils (esp the bridge) that are white on top, but wrapped in black on the sides. You can't see this in any of the online photos. The chickenhead pickup selector is nice, however it's quite hard to tell which pickup you're on just by looking at it. I'm sure this will get easier over time, but all of the settings are fairly close together. The only other thing is minor cosmetic issues that are specific to my guitar: a bit of white fuzz or something in the laquer, and the fretboard has a bit of a divet on the 5th fret. Now, on to the Pros: This guitar sounds GREAT. There are so many different sounds to dial in on this thing. It's missing the big humbucker sound that my Les Paul has, but that's why I got it. There are two settings that sound very strat-like, although a bit toned down. There are also two fairly mellow settings that are good for rhythm and strumming. There is a super treble-y setting, and a fairly creamy sounding setting as well. It's light & easy to play. But I guess this is the norm for SGs, however this is my first. Fit and finish are top notch. Aside from the minor cosmetic blemishe I mentioned, this guitar looks stunning. The ash top has a quilted-type grain to it that is stunning. The tuners are quality, and everything just feels solid. Intonation was pretty good right out of the box, but it needs a setup to lower the strings a bit, although they aren't sky high. The case is even beautiful. Now here is the question... If I was going to a gig with just one guitar, would it be this one? I think so. This guitar is not a one trick pony. I'd use it simply for the variety of sounds I can get. Not to mention it looks stunning too. I'm quite happy with my purchase (I sold a Mexi Tele, 2 snare drums, and recording gear to buy this) and feel the price I paid was more than fair($799). Here are a couple of photos so you can see the guitar a little better. http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/7/30/147893/IMG_1041.JPG http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/7/30/147893/IMG_1046.JPG Thanks for reading & happy playing. So my SG3 arrived yesterday. After giving it a proper workout, I’m very happy with it. I’ll give a quick list of pros and cons and a short review.
Lets start with the Cons:

The pickups look goofy. They are these VERY tall single coils (esp the bridge) that are white on top, but wrapped in black on the sides. You can’t see this in any of the online photos.

The chickenhead pickup selector is nice, however it’s quite hard to tell which pickup you’re on just by looking at it. I’m sure this will get easier over time, but all of the settings are fairly close together.

The only other thing is minor cosmetic issues that are specific to my guitar: a bit of white fuzz or something in the laquer, and the fretboard has a bit of a divet on the 5th fret.

Now, on to the Pros:

This guitar sounds GREAT. There are so many different sounds to dial in on this thing. It’s missing the big humbucker sound that my Les Paul has, but that’s why I got it. There are two settings that sound very strat-like, although a bit toned down. There are also two fairly mellow settings that are good for rhythm and strumming. There is a super treble-y setting, and a fairly creamy sounding setting as well.

It’s light & easy to play. But I guess this is the norm for SGs, however this is my first.

Fit and finish are top notch. Aside from the minor cosmetic blemishe I mentioned, this guitar looks stunning. The ash top has a quilted-type grain to it that is stunning. The tuners are quality, and everything just feels solid. Intonation was pretty good right out of the box, but it needs a setup to lower the strings a bit, although they aren’t sky high. The case is even beautiful.

Now here is the question… If I was going to a gig with just one guitar, would it be this one?

I think so. This guitar is not a one trick pony. I’d use it simply for the variety of sounds I can get. Not to mention it looks stunning too. I’m quite happy with my purchase (I sold a Mexi Tele, 2 snare drums, and recording gear to buy this) and feel the price I paid was more than fair($799).

Here are a couple of photos so you can see the guitar a little better.
http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/7/30/147893/IMG_1041.JPG
http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/7/30/147893/IMG_1046.JPG

Thanks for reading & happy playing.

]]> By: Jarrod http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2007/06/12/gibson-announces-guitar-of-the-week-21-sg-3-swamp-ash/comment-page-1/#comment-22811 Jarrod Sun, 23 Sep 2007 13:35:05 +0000 http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2007/06/12/gibson-announces-guitar-of-the-week-21-sg-3-swamp-ash/#comment-22811 I just ordered one. I'll let you folks know how it is when I get it. Also, doesn't the body look like Swamp Ash? Gibsons description says mahogany body(as do all online retailers), then ash on their slide show. Hmm... I just ordered one. I’ll let you folks know how it is when I get it. Also, doesn’t the body look like Swamp Ash? Gibsons description says mahogany body(as do all online retailers), then ash on their slide show. Hmm…

]]> By: Allen Walker http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2007/06/12/gibson-announces-guitar-of-the-week-21-sg-3-swamp-ash/comment-page-1/#comment-21554 Allen Walker Mon, 10 Sep 2007 02:26:47 +0000 http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2007/06/12/gibson-announces-guitar-of-the-week-21-sg-3-swamp-ash/#comment-21554 I played one of these in Hong Kong, and I fell in love with it. I wouldn't say it sounded like a strat at all. It's a return to the Gibson SG-200 from the early 70's. Somehow Gibson makes the single coils sound huge and heavy. I played through a Marshall combo and it was truly a magical combination. I play through a Budda 18-watter at home, but this guitar requires Marshall. I'll be buying both when I get home from this deployment. I played one of these in Hong Kong, and I fell in love with it. I wouldn’t say it sounded like a strat at all. It’s a return to the Gibson SG-200 from the early 70’s. Somehow Gibson makes the single coils sound huge and heavy. I played through a Marshall combo and it was truly a magical combination. I play through a Budda 18-watter at home, but this guitar requires Marshall. I’ll be buying both when I get home from this deployment.

]]> By: Brian http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2007/06/12/gibson-announces-guitar-of-the-week-21-sg-3-swamp-ash/comment-page-1/#comment-12110 Brian Thu, 14 Jun 2007 03:06:11 +0000 http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2007/06/12/gibson-announces-guitar-of-the-week-21-sg-3-swamp-ash/#comment-12110 Whoops, I guess I missed the last SG-3, the inlay and finish on which I like even better. Whoops, I guess I missed the last SG-3, the inlay and finish on which I like even better.

]]> By: Brian http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2007/06/12/gibson-announces-guitar-of-the-week-21-sg-3-swamp-ash/comment-page-1/#comment-12109 Brian Thu, 14 Jun 2007 03:04:41 +0000 http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2007/06/12/gibson-announces-guitar-of-the-week-21-sg-3-swamp-ash/#comment-12109 That is the very first Guitar of the Week that I've actually wanted. Quite tasteful. That is the very first Guitar of the Week that I’ve actually wanted. Quite tasteful.

]]> By: stenny http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2007/06/12/gibson-announces-guitar-of-the-week-21-sg-3-swamp-ash/comment-page-1/#comment-12081 stenny Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:10:26 +0000 http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2007/06/12/gibson-announces-guitar-of-the-week-21-sg-3-swamp-ash/#comment-12081 Whoa! Its a strat man!! It looked exctly like a strat when i was scrolling Whoa!
Its a strat man!!
It looked exctly like a strat when i was scrolling

]]> By: Cary http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2007/06/12/gibson-announces-guitar-of-the-week-21-sg-3-swamp-ash/comment-page-1/#comment-12052 Cary Wed, 13 Jun 2007 03:08:11 +0000 http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2007/06/12/gibson-announces-guitar-of-the-week-21-sg-3-swamp-ash/#comment-12052 "It can also be used as a Guitar Hero controller." Priceless ;) “It can also be used as a Guitar Hero controller.”

Priceless ;)

]]> By: Mike V. http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2007/06/12/gibson-announces-guitar-of-the-week-21-sg-3-swamp-ash/comment-page-1/#comment-12050 Mike V. Wed, 13 Jun 2007 02:30:54 +0000 http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2007/06/12/gibson-announces-guitar-of-the-week-21-sg-3-swamp-ash/#comment-12050 Has anyone actually heard what these blades sound like? Would be curious. On the subject of SG's, I got a Classic last month. They stopped making it last year, but I'm sure they will do it again. Full gloss (not like the faded) P 90's and a bound neck. Rocks pretty good! Has anyone actually heard what these blades sound like?
Would be curious.
On the subject of SG’s, I got a Classic last month. They stopped making it last year, but I’m sure they will do it again. Full gloss (not like the faded) P 90’s and a bound neck.
Rocks pretty good!

]]> By: tremspeeed http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2007/06/12/gibson-announces-guitar-of-the-week-21-sg-3-swamp-ash/comment-page-1/#comment-12046 tremspeeed Wed, 13 Jun 2007 01:58:26 +0000 http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2007/06/12/gibson-announces-guitar-of-the-week-21-sg-3-swamp-ash/#comment-12046 It can also be used as a Guitar Hero controller. It can also be used as a Guitar Hero controller.

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