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Strat meets SG
I have been a Stratocaster player for a very long time. To me, it's THE ultimate electric guitar, with both a fantastic, timeless shape and an inimitable sound. And, all my favorites played Strats. My eye has started to wander, recently, though . . .
Last weekend, though, I stumbled across a Gibson SG that was just too nice to pass up. Unlike the Strat, which requires a bit of work (from me) to get to sound right, I was able to just plug the SG in to my little Fender tube amp and crank out some 80's-vintage big hair squeezed-from-a-tube-of-toothpaste lead tones and solid fuzz humbucker power chords from the get-go. And the neck is amazing--super low action and perfect intonation up and down the scale. It's a real pleasure to play. Plus, the thing came with a custom fitted Anvil road case that probably cost a fortune. It's not a Strat replacement, but it sure is a sweetie.
The dogs are terrified whenever an electric guitar comes out of the case, and they knew immediately that the SG was trouble. So far, no word from the neighbors on which they detest less.
Terry
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