I own two 70s Yamaha SG1500 "fakes"! They are absolutely sensational! 10 times better than any Gibson I've played. Yes that's a bold statement, but I can't afford the $5000-$10000 price tags to try the best Gibsons and these are available for under a grand!
However, I have a Gibson L-5, A Chet Atkins Country Gent, Explorers, Flying Vs, Les Pauls and the crappy SGs....Yamaha BLOWS them ALL away!
Crimson cru Gibson owns the rites to the letters sg when its used to identify a guitar. It was 1961 when that happend. Gibson and Epiphone are the sole companys that craft real sgs. Theres 50th anniversarys EPI AND GIBBY 1961 sg's
CrimsonCrue you fuck heads just hate it when your corrected Get use to it asswipe. Gibson and Epiphone are the only 2 guitar companys that craft the Les paul and Gibson usa Endorsed Epiphone and Gibson Sg's and Lp's
@stratdem as yugiohfranis said, its quite true. SG is just a shape for gibson. SG is solid guitar. Sayin i hav an SG doesnt mean that i hav a gibson. i hav a yamaha, and thats an SG. and no, i dnt mind when a fuckhead like me gets corrected. people like YOU, who like to correct people when they dont even noe all the details are the only "correctors" that annoy me, so pls, fuck off!
@stratdem It's just a model name you fool. Yamaha aren't copying anyone. Go and research the Yamaha SG and you'll find they only started using the symmetrical two horn shape in the mid 70s...before then, they were called SG-??? whatever, and were nothing like the Gibson planks.
You are not even close. Gibson was the very fisrt guitar company to release the body style and the name SG back in 1961. and Epiphone has been Gibson usa main sister company for over 54 years and crafts Gibson reissue sg's. So like said theres only two.
My way 43. i agree when you said the japanese made guitars were some of the best made. Now you also need to add china/indoneshia and mexico. China today has some of the best craftmans/luthiers on the planet. Your guitar does NOT! Have to be made in
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Sorry there pal. but theres only 2 guitar companys in the world that make the REAL SG. And they are Gibson and Epiphone period. Every thing else are fakes.
@stratdem I owned on of these about twelve years ago. Simply the best guitar I have ever owned hands down, and I have owned Gibbys, PRS and all. I am very sorry for selling it. I hope to own another some day. I will take it to task and go on record saying the best guitars I have ever owned were of Japanese manufacture
@stratdem alrighty. SG=solid guitar therefore all non-hollowed guitars are sg's. Telecasters, Stratocasters, and Les Pauls (forgive me if i missed one) are shapes of guitars, all of them are sg's. a gibson SG and an epiphone SG is just the shape.
@stratdem you fucking tit. when this guitar was brought out it was even named the les paul killer, you clearly know nothing about guitars. It was given that nickname because of how amazing it was.
@stratdem Yamaha shook everyone with the models they made in the mid 80s .. some of the biggest Les Paul and SG players in the world took them up on these fine models they built. After this guitar came out lots of players started opening their minds to the other makers out there like PRS. Better to stand by the guitar than the company than the company that makes itt.
I have a SG 300, bought it really cheap, used, some 20 years ago here in Sweden. I also have a Les Paul (and some other guitars) but the 300 is the one I like the best.
lol it amazes me how ignorant ppl can be.a lot of them are like "Japanese guitars are good ,but they don't have any soul".i think the "Soul" part comes from your playing and not the guitar.I personally am a huge fan of Yamaha guitars.have you guys played Yamaha Pacifica 812?IMHO its way than most of the strats,for less than half the money.too bad they've discontinued a lot of their great models for some reason (((
@velocity80 Yeah it's kinda sad. But on the other hand - I kinda understand them. People don't want a "perfect" guitar, that is just like the one next to it. All the SG1000's and 2000's are PERFECTLY built and not different in any way. With gibsons or strats its another matter. They are all quite different - and that is actually bad "morale" from the company. But when you finally find that "perfect" strat, THATS what people call the soul: It has no equal...
@velocity80 Santana used to play Yamaha SG2000 back in the 70's. Had FANTASTIC tone and sustain, which is one of the reason's why Carlos played one through most of the 70's. Couppled with his Mesa Boogie Mark I amps, it was an unparralled pair !
I have the SG 1200-S and the tone is perfect for classic rock, hard rock and fusion. Take a look on my video. (made for a contest). Its much better than Gibson Les Paul in my opinion, becouse this guitar have overdrive/distortion tones very similar a Gibson Les Paul Standard, but the clean tones is much more creammy and smooth. Really nice clean!!
The original ones are really heavy and contributes to their overall sound. I've got a 1977 SG1500, the fucking thing is about 3" thick and it must weigh 20lbs.
Nice tone from your amp, a little too crunchy for my taste but sweet anyway.
Check out my video response if you want to see an amateur loser attempt to jam with this beauty on Sunshine of Your Love with a crappy Line 6 Spider III.
I'm saving up for either this, or the Yamaha Sg3000. but which is better? the 2000 has pedigree, but is the 3000 better quality or what? anyone who has both of these guitars would be greatly appreciated =]
@Nadrim The 3000 is better, period. I've had both and compared them like fuck. The 3000 feels like a true "custom", the 2000 by comparison, feels like a "standard", if you follow. The sound from the 3000 is more transparent. Buy a 3000 if you can get one. Even played a new 3000 re-issue and that was magnificent too, same sound as my original 80's model but with a thicker neck profile.
@durtrunner i'm saving up to buy one, i found one for 1600 euro, which for new is a great price. but on ebay i saw one that had just been sold for £700, second hand. so i guess count on a bit of luck and you might find a cheaper second hand one
@durtrunner; While everybody know Fender and Gibson. Yahama SG range has a component and buld quality that is very hard to beat, The performance and tonal range of these guitars are superb. It a top end product cheaper than Gibson, but not inferior.
@durtrunner There is no way you are getting this guitar for $500, not new. You may want to look into the "Indie FDL", not an SBG but one of the best guitars you can get for $500. It is not very hard to kill a LP.
Gibson forced Yamaha to change the name to SBG. I've read the very early models were extremely light, but definitely not the case with the more recent ones.
Tried to do this before but it didn't work. I take it your from the States, Yamaha don't sell it as an SG over there. Don't know what they call it was called an SG when it first came out but they got sued by Gigson and so they changed the name. It's really quite a famous guitar Caros Santana had a major part in designing both the 2000 and 3000 and it has a good range of tones as the humbuckers are coil tapped whch is kinda neat. I'd say closer to a les paul than a gibson sg
ahahahaha, you got some (a lot) to learn about guitars..this guy might not play very good, but that Yamaha sg2000 eats alive the epi (I wouldn't even consider comparing these two guitars) and the gibson, anytime, anywhere. I own sg2000 sg3000 and sg600, also Les Paul Custom, Gibson not Epi, Les Paul Standard, I've owned Gibson sg standard, all 80's guitars, they come close to the sg2000 and sg3000, but not to the same level.
aww, that's too bad. It sounds so gooood!!! I personally move around alot when playing live (Angus Young style), so a lightweight guitar is imperative.
Have you ever played a yamaha sg? I do not think so, I doubt you can play at all. And about the "Idiots", as you refer to other people, usually people describe their worst characteristic when they want to offend others.
listen man amplifiers amplify sound if its a bad soundit will sound terrible. if its an amzing sound like throught the yamaha here its going to sound amazing trust me i have played one my self its the best guitar i have ever played, such a real players guitar.
Congrats for the video, may i know how is the neck profile on that guitar? for instance in comparison with a Les Paul, thicker or thinner?. Best regards.
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I own two 70s Yamaha SG1500 "fakes"! They are absolutely sensational! 10 times better than any Gibson I've played. Yes that's a bold statement, but I can't afford the $5000-$10000 price tags to try the best Gibsons and these are available for under a grand!
However, I have a Gibson L-5, A Chet Atkins Country Gent, Explorers, Flying Vs, Les Pauls and the crappy SGs....Yamaha BLOWS them ALL away!
I want MORE Yammys!!!
guitarsehole 1 month ago
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guitarsehole 1 month ago
lol@troll
dudemanguyguy 3 months ago
Crimson cru Gibson owns the rites to the letters sg when its used to identify a guitar. It was 1961 when that happend. Gibson and Epiphone are the sole companys that craft real sgs. Theres 50th anniversarys EPI AND GIBBY 1961 sg's
stratdem 3 months ago
CrimsonCrue you fuck heads just hate it when your corrected Get use to it asswipe. Gibson and Epiphone are the only 2 guitar companys that craft the Les paul and Gibson usa Endorsed Epiphone and Gibson Sg's and Lp's
stratdem 3 months ago
@stratdem as yugiohfranis said, its quite true. SG is just a shape for gibson. SG is solid guitar. Sayin i hav an SG doesnt mean that i hav a gibson. i hav a yamaha, and thats an SG. and no, i dnt mind when a fuckhead like me gets corrected. people like YOU, who like to correct people when they dont even noe all the details are the only "correctors" that annoy me, so pls, fuck off!
CrimsonCru 3 months ago
@stratdem It's just a model name you fool. Yamaha aren't copying anyone. Go and research the Yamaha SG and you'll find they only started using the symmetrical two horn shape in the mid 70s...before then, they were called SG-??? whatever, and were nothing like the Gibson planks.
guitarsehole 1 month ago
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You are not even close. Gibson was the very fisrt guitar company to release the body style and the name SG back in 1961. and Epiphone has been Gibson usa main sister company for over 54 years and crafts Gibson reissue sg's. So like said theres only two.
stratdem 4 months ago
Usa any more to be top pro qualiy.
stratdem 4 months ago
My way 43. i agree when you said the japanese made guitars were some of the best made. Now you also need to add china/indoneshia and mexico. China today has some of the best craftmans/luthiers on the planet. Your guitar does NOT! Have to be made in
stratdem 4 months ago
Awesome sound!
dorzsboss 4 months ago
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Sorry there pal. but theres only 2 guitar companys in the world that make the REAL SG. And they are Gibson and Epiphone period. Every thing else are fakes.
stratdem 5 months ago
@stratdem Yes this is a fake guitar... :-S
soren650 5 months ago 4
@stratdem I owned on of these about twelve years ago. Simply the best guitar I have ever owned hands down, and I have owned Gibbys, PRS and all. I am very sorry for selling it. I hope to own another some day. I will take it to task and go on record saying the best guitars I have ever owned were of Japanese manufacture
myway43 4 months ago
@stratdem alrighty. SG=solid guitar therefore all non-hollowed guitars are sg's. Telecasters, Stratocasters, and Les Pauls (forgive me if i missed one) are shapes of guitars, all of them are sg's. a gibson SG and an epiphone SG is just the shape.
yugiohfrancis 4 months ago
@stratdem lol ... get a life...
CrimsonCru 3 months ago
@stratdem so your saying chris poland the master of guitar plays a fake guitar?
uhokstupid 2 months ago
@stratdem you fucking tit. when this guitar was brought out it was even named the les paul killer, you clearly know nothing about guitars. It was given that nickname because of how amazing it was.
Peditorials 1 month ago
@stratdem Yamaha shook everyone with the models they made in the mid 80s .. some of the biggest Les Paul and SG players in the world took them up on these fine models they built. After this guitar came out lots of players started opening their minds to the other makers out there like PRS. Better to stand by the guitar than the company than the company that makes itt.
LBrilliante 1 month ago
@stratdem Epiphones are also fake by your dumb assed logic. The company ws bought by gibson to make COPPIES of the real thing. HOLY FUCK YOU ARE DUMB
jsrnash12 3 weeks ago
@stratdem you might not know, but Yamaha has been making guitar with the modelname SG since the 60's.
mergim100 2 weeks ago
well, it sounds nice, it looks good, it seems to be a pretty good guitar over all... but i like the shape of the gibson sgs better.
commetsmasher 5 months ago
Guyatone wah rocker
johnnyboy13131 7 months ago
I have a SG 300, bought it really cheap, used, some 20 years ago here in Sweden. I also have a Les Paul (and some other guitars) but the 300 is the one I like the best.
It´s light, easy to play and sounds great.
MrJeppelin 10 months ago
lol it amazes me how ignorant ppl can be.a lot of them are like "Japanese guitars are good ,but they don't have any soul".i think the "Soul" part comes from your playing and not the guitar.I personally am a huge fan of Yamaha guitars.have you guys played Yamaha Pacifica 812?IMHO its way than most of the strats,for less than half the money.too bad they've discontinued a lot of their great models for some reason (((
velocity80 10 months ago 4
@velocity80 Yeah it's kinda sad. But on the other hand - I kinda understand them. People don't want a "perfect" guitar, that is just like the one next to it. All the SG1000's and 2000's are PERFECTLY built and not different in any way. With gibsons or strats its another matter. They are all quite different - and that is actually bad "morale" from the company. But when you finally find that "perfect" strat, THATS what people call the soul: It has no equal...
soren650 10 months ago
@velocity80 but you're right. The soul is from the fingers and mind.
soren650 10 months ago
@velocity80 Santana used to play Yamaha SG2000 back in the 70's. Had FANTASTIC tone and sustain, which is one of the reason's why Carlos played one through most of the 70's. Couppled with his Mesa Boogie Mark I amps, it was an unparralled pair !
q2w3bn876 2 months ago
One day you will regret that ;)... That guitar is piece of a art.
ezmosolar 1 year ago
get rid of that echo/sustain.... its more benefical if demoing guitar....
ezmosolar 1 year ago
@ezmosolar No sustain. A little bit of delay. But too late change - it's been sold long ago.
soren650 1 year ago
dont like this guitar much :/
SgGuitarrocker 1 year ago
@SgGuitarrocker No guitar can satisfy everyone :)
soren650 1 year ago
@SgGuitarrocker Gibo fan maybe... ?
rhysvw 1 year ago
@SgGuitarrocker I think if you played one, you might change your mind.
Donegaldan 1 year ago
@SgGuitarrocker Your loss..
guitarsehole 10 months ago
I Wish i could hav one...
Melodymaker79 1 year ago
Nice demo. Awesome Rock tone.
redfordroadie 1 year ago
I have the SG 1200-S and the tone is perfect for classic rock, hard rock and fusion. Take a look on my video. (made for a contest). Its much better than Gibson Les Paul in my opinion, becouse this guitar have overdrive/distortion tones very similar a Gibson Les Paul Standard, but the clean tones is much more creammy and smooth. Really nice clean!!
budasky 1 year ago
The original ones are really heavy and contributes to their overall sound. I've got a 1977 SG1500, the fucking thing is about 3" thick and it must weigh 20lbs.
downhome7500 1 year ago
Can't hear the "soul" of the guitar with all that distortion and messy playing. Do some clean-tone demos mate. Peace
habisztrio 1 year ago
is it a neck heavy guitar?
Hayeskirch 1 year ago
@Hayeskirch they are extremely neck heavy, sound great but the neck heaviness makes playing standing up a real drag
Classix1969 1 year ago
Very nice guitar and tones. It's a lot better built than many Les Paul. It's just a shame the PU's don't really sound PAF.
jp6l6 2 years ago
Nice tone from your amp, a little too crunchy for my taste but sweet anyway.
Check out my video response if you want to see an amateur loser attempt to jam with this beauty on Sunshine of Your Love with a crappy Line 6 Spider III.
goldenchopsticks 2 years ago
BTW, I dont play the song straightforward on how it is on the recording, I tried to improv a lot toward the last 2/3s in the style of Chris Poland :P
goldenchopsticks 2 years ago
great tone there!!!!!!!!
crackferry 2 years ago 2
I'm saving up for either this, or the Yamaha Sg3000. but which is better? the 2000 has pedigree, but is the 3000 better quality or what? anyone who has both of these guitars would be greatly appreciated =]
Nadrim 2 years ago
@Nadrim The 3000 is better, period. I've had both and compared them like fuck. The 3000 feels like a true "custom", the 2000 by comparison, feels like a "standard", if you follow. The sound from the 3000 is more transparent. Buy a 3000 if you can get one. Even played a new 3000 re-issue and that was magnificent too, same sound as my original 80's model but with a thicker neck profile.
bufon63 10 months ago
hey i was thinking of buying this guitar and i dident relize that it was over 2000$ do u think they would have these guitars for 500$
durtrunner 2 years ago
Nope
soren650 2 years ago 2
@soren650 hahaha nice and simple
guitarslf132 10 months ago
There's an SG700s but can't vouch for if it's any good.
Whyrendog 2 years ago
i have a 800 series second hand blue its great. you get a lovely rock and punk sound and it cleans up nice for blues and jazz
punkrockenpunk 2 years ago
@durtrunner i'm saving up to buy one, i found one for 1600 euro, which for new is a great price. but on ebay i saw one that had just been sold for £700, second hand. so i guess count on a bit of luck and you might find a cheaper second hand one
Nadrim 2 years ago
@durtrunner; While everybody know Fender and Gibson. Yahama SG range has a component and buld quality that is very hard to beat, The performance and tonal range of these guitars are superb. It a top end product cheaper than Gibson, but not inferior.
Donegaldan 1 year ago
@durtrunner I bought my SBG 1200 for $600. Not quite the same thing, but still an amazing guitar.
lulutalkingdolphin 1 year ago
@durtrunner There is no way you are getting this guitar for $500, not new. You may want to look into the "Indie FDL", not an SBG but one of the best guitars you can get for $500. It is not very hard to kill a LP.
g37dude 1 year ago
Gibson forced Yamaha to change the name to SBG. I've read the very early models were extremely light, but definitely not the case with the more recent ones.
ZenDriveSeven 2 years ago
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theres only 2 real SG's and here they are.
the 2008 and 2009 Epiphone G-400 62 AND 66 Gibson USA Authorized SG's
and of course the Gibson SG's
never herd of the yamaha SG like i said you want the real SG's then get the ones i mentioned there the real deal.
your playing is good BUT slow it down you still get a 5 star rateing.
stratdem 2 years ago
Tried to do this before but it didn't work. I take it your from the States, Yamaha don't sell it as an SG over there. Don't know what they call it was called an SG when it first came out but they got sued by Gigson and so they changed the name. It's really quite a famous guitar Caros Santana had a major part in designing both the 2000 and 3000 and it has a good range of tones as the humbuckers are coil tapped whch is kinda neat. I'd say closer to a les paul than a gibson sg
Bluebuthappy182 2 years ago
this thing is a lot better than the gibson sg. its not even supposed to be a copy of it if thats what you're thinking
jakenfriedlove 2 years ago
ahahahaha, you got some (a lot) to learn about guitars..this guy might not play very good, but that Yamaha sg2000 eats alive the epi (I wouldn't even consider comparing these two guitars) and the gibson, anytime, anywhere. I own sg2000 sg3000 and sg600, also Les Paul Custom, Gibson not Epi, Les Paul Standard, I've owned Gibson sg standard, all 80's guitars, they come close to the sg2000 and sg3000, but not to the same level.
vhooraz 2 years ago 3
I Love this guitar.
AcSouza1973 2 years ago 3
Rightly dubbed: "The Les Paul Killer"
EndangeredSoup 2 years ago 24
@EndangeredSoup It's good I'll admit that but it will never kill the les paul. It's just not possible
sanman312 1 year ago
@EndangeredSoup
The SG is the most beautiful, beautiful guitar - to play, to own and to listen to (and I only have an SG300).
vecuccio 1 year ago
@EndangeredSoup I would actually not agree with that.
lllULTIMATEMASTERlll 6 months ago
Hey how light is this guitar? Is it similar weight as the Gibson SG?
olliezero 2 years ago
it's quite heavy. Heavier than Gibson SG, but it isn't uncarriable..
soren650 2 years ago 2
aww, that's too bad. It sounds so gooood!!! I personally move around alot when playing live (Angus Young style), so a lightweight guitar is imperative.
olliezero 2 years ago
@soren650 Heavy guitar = Sustain!
JerryBeatFreak 1 year ago
Think Les Paul
jake9000000000000000 2 years ago
I have a 79/80 yamaha for sale, damn nice guitars, wish I didnt have to sell
heydebaser 2 years ago
Check your mail please... I am very interested in getting one
1luckycat 2 years ago
I have a sbg500. They are amazing guitars.
Much respect.
s13slidz 2 years ago
nice playing
rsl84416 2 years ago
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I hope all you idiots realize that the Fender Prosonic amp is hugely responsible for the tone in this video not so much the guitar
Gyro911 2 years ago
Have you ever played a yamaha sg? I do not think so, I doubt you can play at all. And about the "Idiots", as you refer to other people, usually people describe their worst characteristic when they want to offend others.
vhooraz 2 years ago 18
listen man amplifiers amplify sound if its a bad soundit will sound terrible. if its an amzing sound like throught the yamaha here its going to sound amazing trust me i have played one my self its the best guitar i have ever played, such a real players guitar.
trevskiw2008 2 years ago
I highly agree because you could easily raise the tone(contour) up to 10 on that amp
Chicagokilla17 2 years ago
the only thing a good amp does is provide overall clarity to your tone. The root of you tone is from your fingers and your guitar.
FoxyFiveProductions 2 years ago
you're saying you'd get the same sound from a strat etc?
if you are, you're quite simply a wanker!!
bufon63 2 years ago
VERY NICE TONE!!!
mike6976 2 years ago
nice!
pepeana147 3 years ago 2
i have the same guitar... it`s very good guitar... the neck is very thin and fine
alesseckar 3 years ago
nice i have a sg2000 but cant play it half as well as u can
thefunkymunkys1 3 years ago 2
Congrats for the video, may i know how is the neck profile on that guitar? for instance in comparison with a Les Paul, thicker or thinner?. Best regards.
ZeusvsJupiter 3 years ago
nice licks
CMAN732 3 years ago
WOO!!! *clapping*
fghjhgf99 3 years ago
Nice guitar, i love SG2000's, got a deep green coloured one myself. Now go put some trousers on.
Coppertunes 3 years ago
Stuart Adamson had one in that colour, beautiful thing
timj41 3 years ago
That's why i bought it ! I just about had the one Stuart owned, but a member of his family got there before me :-(
Coppertunes 3 years ago
seriously? When did it go up for sale?
timj41 3 years ago
Very nice guitar.. and playing.
Az777 3 years ago
great tone, man! hey, you should post a video of u playing some zeppelin =)
loirinhobrasil 3 years ago
nice! i have a yamaha pacifica. how long have u been playing?
yardog44 3 years ago
About 10 ten years... Is the pacifica cool?
soren650 3 years ago
how much did u buy for that guitar?
keda07 3 years ago
About 1300$... To the current value of american dollars. It was 12.500 danish kroner
soren650 3 years ago
here in philippines it cost only about 900-1100$
keda07 3 years ago
yeah here in denmark everything is just that more expensive. sucks.
kennedbabz 3 years ago
and slovakia too... germany is 20% cheaper slovakia, mostly in electronics, computers. and german minimal sallary is 300% of slovak min. sallary...
kukumberknyk 3 years ago
that sounds like so frikkin much, 12.500
Epiphonefan 3 years ago