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anstratdubh1979

Originally posted by wtshnnfb01Even knock offs. A friend of mine got a 61 reissue epiphone, and it cost him over 600 bucks.

A "vintage" cherry SG is expensive. As are rarer coloured "vintage" SG's. There are a few SG models that are expensive.

Epi SG's are not so great... If the Epiphone is $600.00, one might save and hold out for a Gibson SG Classic (w/P-90 pickups). They are $990.00. It is similar to the SG used by Pete Townshend on Live At Leeds, Isle of Wight... early 1970's era.

A Gibson 1961 reissue is about 2089.00 (musicians friend).

A SG Standard reissue with maesro tailpiece, similar to The Edge's 1966 goes for $3199.00

SG Historic Reissue is about 3K.

And the Angus Young is about 2300.00

LikeASong

17 years

Talking of SGs... The other day, on the Rock In Rio festival I saw a guitar player of the spanish group "Estopa" who was playing (apparently, I was about 30 meters away and couldnt watch the brand) a Gibson SG which was GREEN, a lima or UFO green... Do you know if Gibson makes green guitars??

anstratdubh1979

17 years

Originally posted by LikeASongTalking of SGs... The other day, on the Rock In Rio festival I saw a guitar player of the spanish group "Estopa" who was playing (apparently, I was about 30 meters away and couldnt watch the brand) a Gibson SG which was GREEN, a lima or UFO green... Do you know if Gibson makes green guitars??

Why yes, they do make green. Perhaps it's one of the SG Robot guitars?

Gibson's Robot SG Special represents the latest evolution of one of the world's most popular and well-respected instruments. While the Robot SG Special doesn't walk and talk or take on a humanoid form, it does perform a very important task - it tunes itself. This marvel of modern engineering that looks pretty much like any other SG (except for its very cool Purple Metallic finish and Green Metallic finish) will tune itself to standard tuning or alternate tunings, and is equipped to be a great aid in intonating the Robot SG Special, as well. Limited to just 1,000 worldwide.

http://www.fullersguitar.com/component/page,shop.product_details/flypage,shop.flypage/product_id,1683/category_id,89/manufacturer_id,0/option,com_virtuemart/Itemid,27/

BODY
Body Style: SG
Body Species: Mahogany
Binding: None

FINGERBOARD
Fingerboard Species: Ebony
Scale Length: 24 3/4
Total Length: 18.062
Number of Frets: 22
Width at 12th Fret: 2.260
Inlays: White Acryclic Trapezoid
Fingerboard Binding: White

ELECTRONICS
Neck Pickup: 490R
Bridge Pickup: 498T
Control Pocket Cover: Smoky transparent acrylic
Toggle Switch: White
Toggle Switch Washer: Black HS White
Other Electronics: Charger & Power Plug, Battery Pack

CASE
Interior: White Plush
Case Exterior: Black Reptile Pattern Hardshell
Silkscreen: Silver 'Gibson USA' logo

NECK
Species: Mahogany
Peghead Pitch: 17
Nut: Corian, Pre-radiused
Nut Width: 1.695
Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.818
Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.963
Heel Length: 5/8
Neck Joint Location: 19th Fret
Head Inlay: Holly
Head Binding: White, .075
Truss Rod: Nickel plated truss rod nut
Truss Rod Cover: B/W Bell

HARDWARE
Color: Chrome
Plating Finish: CHP
Tailpiece: Powertune Stop Bar
Bridge: Powertune
Knobs: Vol/Tone: Silver Insert, Master Control Knob: Silver
Tuners: Powerheads w/brass sleeves
Strap Buttons: Butt/Heel
Jack: Neutrik on lower bout
Jack Plate: None
Pickguard: Carbon Fiber

thechicken

17 years

Originally posted by bcgdHey Scotto, you'll dig this! I found these pics on the Lakland website. They probably give the most insight into Adam's sound and effect/guitar usage on specific songs. I would say that these pics give us more than the info from the two interviews that keep getting reposted everywhere.

I love Adam's "idiot proof" setlist complete with color coding for his basses and what effects are to be used.

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Apparently nicknames help too. Note the designated switch for the bass Edge uses on "40"

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Again the bass Edge uses on "40" gets special labeling

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The tech bench for the "Poshest member of U2" complete with espresso machine.

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Awesome post!

anstratdubh1979

17 years

Originally posted by thechicken[..]

Awesome post!

I wonder if Adam has an endorsement from the cappucino maker company, as he does for bass guitars, strings, and amps...

LikeASong

17 years

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979Why yes, they do make green. Perhaps it's one of the SG Robot guitars?

No no no I knew about that new guitars and about THAT metalic green colour. The one I speak about was VERY green, like the movies' UFOs. Like that:

Maybe it was a custom or a modification from the guitar player himself. Or maybe it wasn't a Gibson at all (we all know about imitations etc), even tho he was a professional guita player, playing on a international festival; I would expect him to carry an origianl Gibson (they all had Fenders, Ibanez's, Les Paul's...).

anstratdubh1979

17 years

Originally posted by LikeASong[..]No no no I knew about that new guitars and about THAT metalic green colour. The one I speak about was VERY green, like the movies' UFOs. Like that:
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Maybe it was a custom or a modification from the guitar player himself. Or maybe it wasn't a Gibson at all (we all know about imitations etc), even tho he was a professional guita player, playing on a international festival; I would expect him to carry an origianl Gibson (they all had Fenders, Ibanez's, Les Paul's...).

Might be custom. I've not seen that color as a stock option on a Gibson. That is a "Whack" finish!

bcgd

17 years

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979[..]

I wonder if Adam has an endorsement from the cappucino maker company, as he does for bass guitars, strings, and amps...

I just noticed the grinder on the right side. Classic! Now the question is are they vintage? I've heard the vintage ones sound better than the new ones.

anstratdubh1979

17 years

Originally posted by bcgd[..]

I just noticed the grinder on the right side. Classic! Now the question is are they vintage? I've heard the vintage ones sound better than the new ones.

Well a vintage cappucino machine would certainly be 'seasoned' by having made a lot of cappucino... much like the wood in vintage instruments gets better over time.

WojBhoy

17 years