FNBD: First ever bass!

[lowvoice]

Hi all,

So I went for the SG in the end, got it for £600 in the UK (they usually retail for £650 and up) so i got a good deal! As always, pics for you all, and thanks to all that helped me in this thread!

A couple of points, firstly, I love how light it is (compared to my les paul), and secondly the rosewood on the fretboard is soooo red, its lovely . Do you think this is natural or perhaps stained that way?

 

[totem]

Oh man, that's beautiful!

 

[lowvoice]

A couple of quirks, notice that the neck pup is slightly wonky (But check out the colour of the rosewood!!!), and the finishing on the chamfered edges and horns is a little suspect, anyone else have this?

TBH it doesn't bother me as its a worn finish that will only get that way over time anyway, and it adds character!

 

[lowvoice]

And finally, the 'worn finish' horn and chamfers

 

[Session1969]

Sick, bro. I've always felt that the SG is the best looking axe out there.

 

[Tinstar]

Looks just like my old Givson EBO that my mother gave me approximately 45 years ago! Mine doesn't have the lower pickup. I'm sure you will love it! Enjoy!

 

[Duckwater]

That bass is screaming for flats

IMO

 

[carlthegroover]

Very pretty, though probably not my cup of tea (now the SG guitar is a whole other story!). Well, I DO like lightweight basses...

Congrats, dog! I hope you enjoy your bass for years

 

[Old Fart]

It's almost identical to my first bass, which I got in or around 1971. I still have that bass. I still love that bass. Great ergonomics. Light. Tossable.

BTW, compared to a Les Paul, boat anchors are "light."

 

[SirMjac28]

Great bass congrats

 

[Marko 1]

Very nice first (or any number) bass!

 

[Salamenster]

It's got that Jack Bruce vibe! I like!

 

[lowvoice]

I hope you enjoy your bass for years

That's exactly why I went for the Gibson over the squire. I wanted something that would outlast me!

 

[mellowinman]

My first bass was one of these:

Probably nowhere near as nice as your first bass, but similar body style. It was a pleasure to play, and I wish I still had it. I doubt I'll ever try to find one, but I would go with another SG-style Gibson bass at some point.

You found a very high quality instrument there.

 

[Salamenster]

My first bass was one of these:

Probably nowhere near as nice as your first bass, but similar body style. It was a pleasure to play, and I wish I still had it. I doubt I'll ever try to find one, but I would go with another SG-style Gibson bass at some point.

You found a very high quality instrument there.

What is that thing?! I've never seen that in my entire life.

 

[ptleftybass]

Good luck with your new bass!

I have an SG Standard Bass love it. The bridge can be a bear to intonate, if you have this problem the hipshot 3 point bridge is the fix.