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Gibson SG Standard & SG Standard Faded?
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Gibson SG Standard 4-String Bass Features:Body
Style SG
Species Mahogany
Hardware
Plating Finish Chrome
Tailpiece Three Point Adjustable Bass Bridge
Tuners Shamrock Bass
Electronics
Neck Pickup SG Bass
Bridge Pickup SG Bass
Pickup Covers Yes
Controls 2 Volume - 1 Tone
Control Knobs Black Top hats with Silver Inserts
Control Pocket Cover Black Molded
Pickguard SG bass pickguard
Neck
Species Mahogany
Nut CorianNut Width 1.600" +/- .050"
Headstock Inlay Mother of Pearl Gibson Logo + Holly
Truss Rod Gibson Adjustable Truss Rod
Truss Rod Cover Bell-shaped cover, stamped "SG"
Fingerboard
Fingerboard Species Rosewood
Inlays Figured Acrylic TrapezoidNumber of Frets 20
Scale Length 30.5"
Gibson SG Standard 4-String Bass Includes:
hardshell case
Gibson SG Faded Limited Edition Bass Guitar Features:
Pickups: Neck: Vintage-style TB Plus bass humbucker
Bridge: Bass Mini-humbucker
Hardware: Chrome
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Scale: 30-1/2"
Nut Width: 1-1/2"
Nut: Molded plastic
Bridge: 3-way adjustable
Neck Material: Mahogany, rounded
Body Material: Mahogany
Controls: 2 volume,1 tone
Gibson SG Faded Limited Edition Bass Guitar Includes:
Gibson hardshell case
Regular SG faded models came with gig bags
Also, the SG Standard has multiple coats of nitrocellulose laquer finish and is highly polished.
I had the SG Standard Guitar and it was made very well.
Gibson SG Standard 4-String Bass Features:Body
Style SG
Species Mahogany
Hardware
Plating Finish Chrome
Tailpiece Three Point Adjustable Bass Bridge
Tuners Shamrock Bass
Electronics
Neck Pickup SG Bass
Bridge Pickup SG Bass
Pickup Covers Yes
Controls 2 Volume - 1 Tone
Control Knobs Black Top hats with Silver Inserts
Control Pocket Cover Black Molded
Pickguard SG bass pickguard
Neck
Species Mahogany
Nut CorianNut Width 1.600" +/- .050"
Headstock Inlay Mother of Pearl Gibson Logo + Holly
Truss Rod Gibson Adjustable Truss Rod
Truss Rod Cover Bell-shaped cover, stamped "SG"
Fingerboard
Fingerboard Species Rosewood
Inlays Figured Acrylic TrapezoidNumber of Frets 20
Scale Length 30.5"
Gibson SG Standard 4-String Bass Includes:
hardshell case
Gibson SG Faded Limited Edition Bass Guitar Features:
Pickups: Neck: Vintage-style TB Plus bass humbucker
Bridge: Bass Mini-humbucker
Hardware: Chrome
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Scale: 30-1/2"
Nut Width: 1-1/2"
Nut: Molded plastic
Bridge: 3-way adjustable
Neck Material: Mahogany, rounded
Body Material: Mahogany
Controls: 2 volume,1 tone
Gibson SG Faded Limited Edition Bass Guitar Includes:
Gibson hardshell case
Regular SG faded models came with gig bags
Also, the SG Standard has multiple coats of nitrocellulose laquer finish and is highly polished.
I had the SG Standard Guitar and it was made very well.
After looking around for the SG Bass types, I have to admit that I'm very confused. There are 3 types of SG Basses: Standard, Standard Faded and Reissue. The reissue -from what I understand- is similar to the faded but with the looks of the standard. It also comes with a case similar to the others, but with white interior.
Also from the Gibson site, all 3 models have vintage-style TB humbucker and TB mini humbucker.
Here are some photos to tell me if I'm crazy or sane.
From left to right: Standard > Faded > Reissue
Also from the Gibson site, all 3 models have vintage-style TB humbucker and TB mini humbucker.
Here are some photos to tell me if I'm crazy or sane.
From left to right: Standard > Faded > Reissue
After looking around for the SG Bass types, I have to admit that I'm very confused. There are 3 types of SG Basses: Standard, Standard Faded and Reissue. The reissue -from what I understand- is similar to the faded but with the looks of the standard. It also comes with a case similar to the others, but with white interior.
Also from the Gibson site, all 3 models have vintage-style TB humbucker and TB mini humbucker.
Here are some photos to tell me if I'm crazy or sane.
From left to right: Standard > Faded > Reissue
My guess is they're all the same bass with their finish and choice of neck inlays being the only real difference.
After looking around for the SG Bass types, I have to admit that I'm very confused. There are 3 types of SG Basses: Standard, Standard Faded and Reissue. The reissue -from what I understand- is similar to the faded but with the looks of the standard. It also comes with a case similar to the others, but with white interior.
Also from the Gibson site, all 3 models have vintage-style TB humbucker and TB mini humbucker.
Here are some photos to tell me if I'm crazy or sane.
From left to right: Standard > Faded > Reissue
Choice A looks the choiciest!
Seriously, spend the extra dough and get the real deal. Dont buy anything thats a "series". IMHO yadayadayada
Don't let the block inlays fool you. Spec-wise they are exactly the same. The only differences they have are cosmetic ones, apart from the finish ofc which has a role in playability.
To answer one of your questions:
They are both called "reissue".
There are only two: the standard (think MIA Fender) and the faded (think Hwy 1 Fender).
I have seen alternate colored standards (pink and yellow) for the price of a faded but they didnt have the trapezoidal inlays. I think only the heritage cherry has the inlays.
They are both called "reissue".
There are only two: the standard (think MIA Fender) and the faded (think Hwy 1 Fender).
I have seen alternate colored standards (pink and yellow) for the price of a faded but they didnt have the trapezoidal inlays. I think only the heritage cherry has the inlays.
Are you sure the "faded" versions are USA-made?
I remember there were some "faded" SG guitars awhile back that were actually made overseas. Gibson didn't publish that fact very clearly. I have no idea about the "faded" SG bass, though. In the case of the guitars, the "faded" models were quite clearly substandard compared to the Standard version. There was a very clear difference.
I remember there were some "faded" SG guitars awhile back that were actually made overseas. Gibson didn't publish that fact very clearly. I have no idea about the "faded" SG bass, though. In the case of the guitars, the "faded" models were quite clearly substandard compared to the Standard version. There was a very clear difference.
I have a white SG reissue, Its a 2008, white plush lined case, dot inlays," Made In USA" stamped in the back of the headstock. I ran the serial # to find that is was built in March of 2008, in the Nashville plant.
So.... I guess its a standard? Oh yeah.... There is no "holly" design on the headstock.
I think the faded is really nice myself, and not a bad price for $899.00 I guess.
Here is a pic of my classic white one.. I guess I dont understand why some come with the dots and others with the trapezoid inlays? Then some have the holly and others dont?
So.... I guess its a standard? Oh yeah.... There is no "holly" design on the headstock.
I think the faded is really nice myself, and not a bad price for $899.00 I guess.
Here is a pic of my classic white one.. I guess I dont understand why some come with the dots and others with the trapezoid inlays? Then some have the holly and others dont?
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The white SG basses are one of my favorite colors. I hope they do more in the future.
The white SG basses are one of my favorite colors. I hope they do more in the future.
The SG reissue has come both ways, with dots & with trapezoidal inlays. Depends on the year.
The faded is USA made. I do not think the fit & finish is as nice as the Standard. The one thing I have noticed is that they do not spend as much time on the fret work. All the Faded ones I have tried have had sharp fret ends and not as nice of a finish on them as the Standards. If you spend a little time dressing them out and polishing them you can save a lot of money.
The faded is USA made. I do not think the fit & finish is as nice as the Standard. The one thing I have noticed is that they do not spend as much time on the fret work. All the Faded ones I have tried have had sharp fret ends and not as nice of a finish on them as the Standards. If you spend a little time dressing them out and polishing them you can save a lot of money.
I recently took a look at one of the Gibson SG Standards, the Heritage Cherry version... I think the thing is awesome looking, played on it a bit, felt comfortable, but was neck heavy... but after playing with the strap for a few, got that worked out. It was fun to play, and sounded great with a Bassman TV 15 that I tried it out on.
The finish was beautiful on this thing... the cherry color on mahogony absolutely gleamed! The only thing finish wise that I didn't like was the way the fretboard edges were also coated with lacquer... It just appeared like the sides of the fretboard weren't quite finished, detailed, ready enough for the final coats of lacquer. Even better yet, leave the fretboard edges uncoated.
The finish was beautiful on this thing... the cherry color on mahogony absolutely gleamed! The only thing finish wise that I didn't like was the way the fretboard edges were also coated with lacquer... It just appeared like the sides of the fretboard weren't quite finished, detailed, ready enough for the final coats of lacquer. Even better yet, leave the fretboard edges uncoated.
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A guy I know that works at the Nashville plant told me that the standard models used either 1-piece or 2-piece mahogany bodies and the faded series used 2-piece or 3-piece mahogany bodies as part of the cost containment strategy.
This agrees with what I've observed at various music stores.
This agrees with what I've observed at various music stores.
I bought the faded one. Replaced the pickups and the bridge and it sounds MUCH better now. Many more usable tones.
Though the GC tech did something wrong with the front pickup since I can't use it without getting hum...
Though the GC tech did something wrong with the front pickup since I can't use it without getting hum...
I have both SG basses, What I found is that the Faded finish will wear and look road worn in a fairly short time. My bass is black and is worn on the neck and over the pickup where I rest my thumb. It sustains very well but does not sound as good as my otherone nor is it as loud or as clean. Both being played through an Ampeg with the same strings. I use the faded for practice and the cherry reissue for show.I have the nicer model with the larger inlays. I love both basses but prefer the more expensive model.
I love my Worn Ebony SG. The non glossy finish combined with the scale make it a fast playing little beast.
Everyone who says the specs are identical are spot on correct. If you're in the market for an SG I would take the Worn series very seriously, you end up with a nice instrument for a massive price reduction.
Everyone who says the specs are identical are spot on correct. If you're in the market for an SG I would take the Worn series very seriously, you end up with a nice instrument for a massive price reduction.
