So the Gibson site has the 2015 info up, pickups are different than the 2014 satin finish bodies for sure (at least what they spec)
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Sorry it took so long for picture and not a good one at that.
This is my 2013 left handed Gibson SG Standard, I also have a 2012 left handed Gibson Thunderbird Bass.
Awesome! As a converted lefty I always find lefty basses extra cool.
We knew you were good for it so you are #3!
OK, I'm in. 2006 Gibson SG in Gloss Ebony. Currently strung with D'Addario Black Nylon Tapewounds. A BEAST of a bass!
Someone above asked about the name change from EB to SG. Gibson discontinued production of the EB-3 bass in 1979. Thereafter, Epiphone picked up the EB model name and started producing both EB-0 and EB-3 versions. When Gibson decided to reissue/resume production of their own EB-3 bass in 2005, they decided to change the model name to SG bass, purportedly to avoid any confusion with the lower-priced Epiphone models which now bear the EB name. Since 2005, basses produced by Gibson with this EB-3 design are called SG basses.
Someone above asked about the name change from EB to SG. Gibson discontinued production of the EB-3 bass in 1979. Thereafter, Epiphone picked up the EB model name and started producing both EB-0 and EB-3 versions. When Gibson decided to reissue/resume production of their own EB-3 bass in 2005, they decided to change the model name to SG bass, purportedly to avoid any confusion with the lower-priced Epiphone models which now bear the EB name. Since 2005, basses produced by Gibson with this EB-3 design are called SG basses.
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Those Ebony SG's just look so classic! Nice bass, and you even put in a sauna to keep it at the correct humidity year round. I'm gonna have to tell the wife we need to install a sauna to protect my guitar investments.OK, I'm in. 2006 Gibson SG in Gloss Ebony. Currently strung with D'Addario Black Nylon Tapewounds. A BEAST of a bass!
Someone above asked about the name change from EB to SG. Gibson discontinued production of the EB-3 bass in 1979. Thereafter, Epiphone picked up the EB model name and started poducing both EB-0 and EB-3 versions. When Gibson decided to reissue/resume production of their own EB-3 bass in 2005, they decided to change the model name to SG bass, purportedly to avoid any confusion with the lower-priced Epiphone models which now bear the EB name. Since 2005, basses produced by Gibson with this EB-3 design are called SG basses.
Gladly, you are #18.
Love the work picture, nice to see the SG getting its share of stage time.
OK, I'm in. 2006 Gibson SG in Gloss Ebony. Currently strung with D'Addario Black Nylon Tapewounds. A BEAST of a bass!
Someone above asked about the name change from EB to SG. Gibson discontinued production of the EB-3 bass in 1979. Thereafter, Epiphone picked up the EB model name and started producing both EB-0 and EB-3 versions. When Gibson decided to reissue/resume production of their own EB-3 bass in 2005, they decided to change the model name to SG bass, purportedly to avoid any confusion with the lower-priced Epiphone models which now bear the EB name. Since 2005, basses produced by Gibson with this EB-3 design are called SG basses.
Funkytoe, thanks for joining us, you are #19
Good to know some background on the SG-EB style as well.
I think I have learned more in the last week about these basses than I knew before
You wouldn't happen to have any sound clips of those black tapes at work would you?
OK, I'm in. 2006 Gibson SG in Gloss Ebony. Currently strung with D'Addario Black Nylon Tapewounds. A BEAST of a bass!
Someone above asked about the name change from EB to SG. Gibson discontinued production of the EB-3 bass in 1979. Thereafter, Epiphone picked up the EB model name and started producing both EB-0 and EB-3 versions. When Gibson decided to reissue/resume production of their own EB-3 bass in 2005, they decided to change the model name to SG bass, purportedly to avoid any confusion with the lower-priced Epiphone models which now bear the EB name. Since 2005, basses produced by Gibson with this EB-3 design are called SG basses.
That is such a classy looking bass. I'm going to have to keep a lookout for one in that colour. Thanks for info as well. Good to know.
I mostly lurk and just made an account to post here. I'm a drummer but play bass part time as a hobby. Today was my birthday, so I ordered a 2015 SG bass as a present to myself for Christmas. I'll let you guys know what I think about it when I get it.
Happy Birthday man! And wishing you a very happy upcoming New Bass Day and Christmas as well!
Thanks! I really love short scale basses, and wanted something that I could play any style of rock-n-roll on so the SG bass was a no-brainer. I don't really mind if it doesn't have the exact same sound as the older SG/EB basses as long as it is well made and sounds good! I was exited about the new bridge and the new hardcases they come with. I'll be sure to post pictures as well.
To fellow club members - I find it interesting that we see all these really nice SG basses and hear how much people like them but unlike other bass clubs I'm in I don't see or hear much talk of modding or souping up our SG's.
If this was a Spector club we'd be talking about ripping out the stock tonepump preamp and putting in an Aggie or flipping the standard EMG pickups out for some EMGx pickups. Nothing against Spector basses, they're some of the best instruments out there, just using them as an example. Same goes for Fender, we'd be talking about Fralin or Geezer Butler pickups and Audere and East preamps and Badass vs Hipshot bridges and tuners.
But for some reason about the only change I ever hear discussed on the SG basses is Strings. Strings are important and I gotta admit I need to change mine and I really am curious to hear what others have tried and how they liked them but that's about the only change I ever hear about with these basses.
The Stingray club is very similar. People (myself included) gasp when someone mentions replacing the preamp with something else - its almost like it would cease to be a stingray at that point. I wonder, is the SG bass (like the Stingray) just such a unique and iconic sounding and looking bass that messing with it would somehow ruin it?
Don't get me wrong, I love my SG and can't envision changing anything about it, but I also love my Fenders and Spectors and wouldn't hesitate to change bits and pieces on them. So what gives? Just trying to start a little SG dialogue, jump in with your thoughts...
If this was a Spector club we'd be talking about ripping out the stock tonepump preamp and putting in an Aggie or flipping the standard EMG pickups out for some EMGx pickups. Nothing against Spector basses, they're some of the best instruments out there, just using them as an example. Same goes for Fender, we'd be talking about Fralin or Geezer Butler pickups and Audere and East preamps and Badass vs Hipshot bridges and tuners.
But for some reason about the only change I ever hear discussed on the SG basses is Strings. Strings are important and I gotta admit I need to change mine and I really am curious to hear what others have tried and how they liked them but that's about the only change I ever hear about with these basses.
The Stingray club is very similar. People (myself included) gasp when someone mentions replacing the preamp with something else - its almost like it would cease to be a stingray at that point. I wonder, is the SG bass (like the Stingray) just such a unique and iconic sounding and looking bass that messing with it would somehow ruin it?
Don't get me wrong, I love my SG and can't envision changing anything about it, but I also love my Fenders and Spectors and wouldn't hesitate to change bits and pieces on them. So what gives? Just trying to start a little SG dialogue, jump in with your thoughts...
Seems like the Hipshot Supertone bridge is a common mod on these. Other than an occasional pickup swap, most folks leave them as is for the most part. I think that they are simply so distinctive sounding that buyers know exactly what they're after when considering an SG / EB bass.
I think you two hit it on the head there. The SG-EB platform brings its own special flavour. Those who like this flavour only need slight variations of the recipe to be happy. And I don't even mind the bridge.
I also own a 'Ray
Dang, a car nut, a Ray owner, a SG owner and a Colorado bass player! I know I'm in the right club now!I think you two hit it on the head there. The SG-EB platform brings its own special flavour. Those who like this flavour only need slight variations of the recipe to be happy. And I don't even mind the bridge.
I also own a 'Ray
As for the three point bridge, after messing with mine a bit yesterday I was able to drop my action down to 1/16" (clearance as measured at the 12th fret with strings not depressed). That bridge is actually quite nice and quick to adjust vs others I have. I just slackened the strings, tightened the truss 2/3 of a turn to give it some backbow, dropped the bridge flat nearly to the body, raised the front screw up about 1/4", tuned the bass, then raised the G/D side of the bridge until those strings were fretting out at the same point on the neck as the A/E strings, retuned, then just raised the front screw until fret buzz was eliminated across all strings in the upper register, then loosened the truss rod 1/3 of a turn adding just enough relief to eliminate fret buzz in the lower register once retuned.
Now I have good low action on a short scale neck, I'm a happy camper!
