Strange New Guitar Day - Gibson SG

Lerxst said:
How'd the JB sound in it? It has that upper mid spike that I don't think works in every guitar or every rig.

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I didn't try it on my rig. Just when I was testing the guitar out. I have a JB in another guitar and they have more gain than I need from a guitar meant for slide. Besides I prefer 59's anyway as they are more dynamic. JB's are great but mid scooped for hard rockin'.
 
Modern Saint said:
Oh the unmatched pickups are not big deal to me. My favorite pickup combo has always been SD 59 bridges with SD Jazz Necks. I do have agree with the sound and it makes me understand why Derek Trucks likes them for slide as well as Rod Price. It is a very resonant guitar like the DC Jr's.
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I've never been able to pinpoint what exactly it is about my SG, but every time I play slide on it everything just feels so right. Most of my other guitars not so much.
 
jaxn slim said:
I've never been able to pinpoint what exactly it is about my SG, but every time I play slide on it everything just feels so right. Most of my other guitars not so much.
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It is very different. I can play slide on my Les Paul Standard as well but will not commit it to Open E tuning. I use the LP's so much more for everything else.
 
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i had a '61 SG Special back in the '70's and it played and sounded great (P-90's), but sadly, it was so neck heavy that i was constantly pulling the neck up while playing and i traded it (and some $$) for a '71 LP deluxe.
 
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Lerxst said:
Interesting that you perceive it that way. Even by SD's descriptions, the '59 has a scooped mid profile while the JB is upper mid-treble focused.
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I see what you mean on the SD chart. However, it is the way I hear things. Consideration to note about it is your picking technique, where you attack the strings on your guitar and add in string gauge. The JB is a very high output pickup vs. the 59, making the 59 have more detail and touch sensitivity.

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jaxn slim said:
I've never been able to pinpoint what exactly it is about my SG, but every time I play slide on it everything just feels so right. Most of my other guitars not so much.
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I really got to open it up yesterday but I do have to agree with you there. Strangely though I set the guitar up for slide with open E tuning. Also works well with my Melody Maker I have in the islands as I was practicing with it while I was there. I have discovered that the slide of choice really has a big significance on what sound, technique and playing dictates. I have tried a few and have gladly found one that works for me.
 
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