Right Guitar For Me

[groovycarl]

So I recently ordered an Epiphone SG G-400 and was rather dissapointed with the sound + feel. I used to have a Hamer Slammer which is similar to a Fender Strat build not sure if they sound alike but they look alike if you don't know what I'm talking about. So I dont know if I should send this guitar back or try and get used to it. Its really hard for me play it with it resting on my leg and the strap is also different so that is also frustrating. If I do send it back what guitar should I go for? Ive been playing guitar for over 4 years. I only took lessons for a year or so and now I just like to **** around with it and learn a few new tricks on here and other tab websites.

[Bar Chord Nick]

I'm in the market for another guitar myself and to be honest you need to go play them before you buy. Even the same guitar brand and style can have a different feel to them. I played 3 PRS Single Cut Trems 2 where 60th Anniversary's and one Custom 24 this past weekend and one of the 60th Anniversary guitars just felt better than the others. Buying blind without playing is just a bad idea.

Just my 2cents.

[groovycarl]

Is there a special way im suppose to hold my sg when im sitting and playing? Because its ethier sliding off or its digging into my side. I can't remeber the last time I played a les paul but how does that compare to sitting and playing with the sg.

[tehplatypus]

Is there a special way im suppose to hold my sg when im sitting and playing? Because its ethier sliding off or its digging into my side. I can't remeber the last time I played a les paul but how does that compare to sitting and playing with the sg.


everyone's different...i never have had a problem with an sg or parker sticking me but i've heard of people who have that problem...it's an individual thing. only way to tell is getting out there and finding out.

[Andrew Sa]

. I played 3 PRS Single Cut Trems 2 where 60th Anniversary's and one Custom 24 this past weekend and one of the 60th Anniversary guitars just felt better than the others. Buying blind without playing is just a bad idea.

Just my 2cents.

I promise you did not play a Prs Single Cut Trem 60th anniversary, as the company is now only21 years old. Those were 20th anniversary models...as for a Prs Single cut Trem custom 24, such a model does not exist...either it was a Prs Single cut trem, or a custom 24...

as for you Carl...its really up to you. I say you shouldnt pay money for a guitar that you arent 100% satisfied with...I'd send itback, but then I'd also have known I didnt like it before I paid for it...

Its up to you man, but you should always try to play a guitar before you buy it...by the sounds of how uncomfortable you find this guitar,it seems you'd never even played an sg before buying one.This is never a good idea.
Good luck to you

[Bar Chord Nick]

I promise you did not play a Prs Single Cut Trem 60th anniversary, as the company is now only21 years old. Those were 20th anniversary models...as for a Prs Single cut Trem custom 24, such a model does not exist...either it was a Prs Single cut trem, or a custom 24...

You're right they were 20th Anniversary. The 60th Anniversary's are the Strats. I mixed them up. I'm looking at both. The Custom 24 is not a single cut. What I meant is one of the Single Cuts I played was not an Anniversary. I played 4 PRS that day. Hope that clears things up.

[ren]

As a one time owner of a Hamer Slammer (Double humbucker strat style with floyd rose - mine was crap).... if you think the tone on your SG is poor in comparison, you should send it back, you must have a bad one!

I find SGs neck heavy, but when I used one I found it easier to play sitting down if I had it across my left leg rather than my right... You might also want to think about putting a couple of books or something under your left foot (if your guitar is on your left leg), or sitting in a lower chair if it's sliding away from you.

If the tone is pants, get rid of it, if it's the physical aspect, you can work with it.... It's easier to rock out standing up, maybe just do that... :D

[aschleman]

If the tone is pants, get rid of it, if it's the physical aspect, you can work with it.... It's easier to rock out standing up, maybe just do that... :D

I always try to play standing up whenever I can... or whenever I'm writing something on electric that I plan to play live.... just like Dimebag said... "You don't go to war sitting down!"