Gibson SG Bass - Satin Finishes

[theevilplankton]

I've just picked up an as-new and box fresh SG bass.

It's one of the 120th anniversary models, a satin-finished chocolate brown shade.

It's amazing - I previously owned a run-out model with the glossy finish. I went for a satin as I found the glossy far to shiny and slippery - I like a vintage vibe, and with the plain headstock and dots, and satin, it feels like an old one!

I was wondering how it wears over time. Obviously these were made for a good while - I'd love to hear from any owners and their experiences how it looks after a few years useage.

Why Gibson stopped these is unfathomable, it's an icon!

 

[Mark76]

Pictures or it didn't happen

 

[theevilplankton]

I'll get one taken tomorrow!

 

[JimmyThunder]

Satin finish is where it's at. Love that Highway One look.

 

[Bassa Nova]

Funny you mention this, I was just thinking the other day that if I ever bought a non-Fender, this would b the exact bass(model/color) that I would likely buy. I even looked around to see if I could find one-no dice for me.

Congrats! Enjoy!

 

[Pocket4]

Of the few cases I saw a guitar on the wall of the store that I didn't jump on later regetted was a satin Pelham Blue SG.

 

[theevilplankton]

Not a great shot, but here it is!

Ordered a Hipshot Supertone bridge, also going to add a thumb rest. Want it as playable as possible.

If I had the time, and spare cash, I'd love to add a Mudbucker.....but there's so much on here about that. With my Fender rig on 'vintage', and a set of Chromes, I reckon I'll achieve a pretty authentic old-skool tone.

I've read a lot more about these finishes - they may mark easily, but there's some great stuff about the tone, and how some swear they sound more woody without the layers of gunk they smother modern basses with.

There's no word (AFAIK) of Gibson making these again. A crime in my book. It's like Fender stopping the P or J!

 

[ajkula66]

There's no word (AFAIK) of Gibson making these again.

They are actually coming back next year, in several colour choices, as a limited edition...

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[theevilplankton]

They are actually coming back next year, in several colour choices, as a limited edition...

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That's great news.

Funny thing is, I emailed Gibson last week, and I kid you now, they told me there was no plans to make these again.

No wonder the company is in disarray!

 

[ajkula66]

That's great news.

I'll agree once I get to see the price tag, since I'm theoretically in the market for both RD and SG...

Funny thing is, I emailed Gibson last week, and I kid you now, they told me there was no plans to make these again.

No wonder the company is in disarray!

Their marketing department has always been a questionable source of info when it comes to basses, and their overall policies when it comes to 4-string instruments make no sense to me way too often.

We'll see...

 

[aproud1]

I've just picked up an as-new and box fresh SG bass.

It's one of the 120th anniversary models, a satin-finished chocolate brown shade.

It's amazing - I previously owned a run-out model with the glossy finish. I went for a satin as I found the glossy far to shiny and slippery - I like a vintage vibe, and with the plain headstock and dots, and satin, it feels like an old one!

I was wondering how it wears over time. Obviously these were made for a good while - I'd love to hear from any owners and their experiences how it looks after a few years useage.

Why Gibson stopped these is unfathomable, it's an icon!

Some of the best bang for buck basses out there IMO. I foolishly sold my faded SG and had to go through a coupe more to find one I liked as much.

Enjoy!