What is a good weight for a Gibson SG?
Gibson SG Weight A typical Gibson SG weighs around 6 lbs (2.7 kg).
Can a Gibson SG play metal?
Yes, an SG will work great for metal.
What is the heaviest guitar?
Gibson Les Paul
Gibson Les Paul This is the heaviest guitar on the list weighing in at 9-12 pounds (4-5.5 kg). This is due the the thick mahogany body, which is around 2.5 inches wide.
What is Gibson SG good for?
Playability: with its extra-thin neck, the Gibson SG not only saved weight but also made it extra easy to play – it was dubbed “the fastest neck in the world”, and is still a benchmark for speed (and sometimes preferred by guitarists with small hands).
What is the difference between a Gibson SG Standard and special?
One of the principal differences between the Gibson SG Special and SG Standard is the pickup. Both guitars feature a pair of pickups, one on the neck and another on the bridge. The SG Standard also features chrome covers for its humbuckers, while the SG Special does not have any.
What is a Gibson SG good for?
Is a Stratocaster better than a Les Paul?
A Strat is significantly more comfortable to play due to the thinner body and better body contours. Modern Les Pauls are more comfortable to play than vintage Les Pauls, but they still feel like a large slab of wood against your body when compared to a Strat.
How heavy is a Stratocaster?
8 pounds
Fender Stratocaster The classic Strat weights in at an average of 8 pounds (3.6 kg). This is the standard weight for electric guitars. Strats have a fairly lightweight body due to the alder/ ash tone wood, double cutaway design and contoured shape.
Can a guitar have too much sustain?
No, to me an instrument cannot have “too much” sustain. It is easy enough to reduce sustain with a variety of muting techniques. There is no way (without plugging in) to add sustain to an instrument that lacks it. If you’re after a sharp attack with rapid decay then you’re better of with an arch top or Sel-Mac guitar.