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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Denim n Leather on March 06, 2011, 12:40:40 PM

Title: NGD (Gibson content)
Post by: Denim n Leather on March 06, 2011, 12:40:40 PM: Picked this up from Main Drag Music in NYC last night:

(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq33/Phantom_Isle/SG.jpg)

1980 SG-R1. The neck plays like a DREAM.
Title: Re: NGD (Gibson content)
Post by: Ian Price on March 06, 2011, 12:53:03 PM: That looks very cool. Is that some kind of coil split on there?
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Post by: Denim n Leather on March 06, 2011, 12:57:33 PM: From what I can tell by listening only, it sounds like an active top boost.
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Post by: Philly Q on March 06, 2011, 01:13:47 PM: I like it! Was the extra switch original, or an add-on?
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Post by: Denim n Leather on March 06, 2011, 01:29:11 PM: No, this is 100% stock. It has passive pups with a Moog boost circuit.
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Post by: shobet on March 06, 2011, 01:57:37 PM: Is it black or is it just the photo?
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Post by: 38thBeatle on March 06, 2011, 02:11:16 PM: Looks pretty good to me. Congratulations.
Title: Re: NGD (Gibson content)
Post by: Denim n Leather on March 06, 2011, 02:12:25 PM: Quote from: shobet on March 06, 2011, 01:57:37 PM
Is it black or is it just the photo?
Black.
Title: Re: NGD (Gibson content)
Post by: shobet on March 06, 2011, 02:16:46 PM: It looks kind of quirky and cool. How big is the Moog circuit? Does it fit in the existing cavity of have they gouged a great big chunk of the back out?
Title: Re: NGD (Gibson content)
Post by: Andrew W on March 06, 2011, 02:20:59 PM: Quote from: Denim n Leather on March 06, 2011, 02:12:25 PM
Quote from: shobet on March 06, 2011, 01:57:37 PM
Is it black or is it just the photo?
Black.
"None more black" black or just black?

I like it, SGs have that means business quality that I always warm to in a guitar. How does the Moog circuit sound? I've never seen nor heard of it before.
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Post by: d1dsj on March 06, 2011, 02:43:36 PM: Looks great, I've never heard of that model before either? 8)
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Post by: dheim on March 06, 2011, 04:27:34 PM: looks very cool, i love those extra switches! :)
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Post by: Denim n Leather on March 06, 2011, 05:21:14 PM: It's a very rare guitar, only 200 of 'em were made.

The Moog circuit is fairly large, I'll snap pics soon. To compensate for the circuit, Gibson increased the body thickness. It has a very chunky feel and the added mass gives the guitar serious low frequency grunt. The tone controls are active and the knobs read "-5" to +"+5" instead of "1" thru "10". The tone of the guitar is great. It has an ebony fingerboard which compensates for the body mass really well. The bridge pickup is really full sounding and does not sound like a ceramic pup; it's very balanced and doesn't push the amp at all. I think my Black Dogs have more push. The neck pickup is smooth with a TONNE of sustain.

It's also dead quiet.

I have to hand it to Gibson. Though the guitar was panned by traditionalists when it came out (the price was high and it was too 'new fangled'), they didn't skimp on the circuit and had a leading pioneer design the circuit. They didn't eviscerate the guitar but chose to increase the body thickness to compensate for the larger cavity. It's a very solid, fantastic-playing instrument.
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Post by: dave_mc on March 06, 2011, 05:34:51 PM: very nice :)
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Post by: Ian Price on March 06, 2011, 05:51:07 PM: I think it's pretty great looking. Would love to hear some clips. It may have been seen as new fangled at the time but I bet the traditionalists then would be foaming at the mouth with some of the sh!te Gibson are coming out with nowadays.
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Post by: Telerocker on March 06, 2011, 10:14:12 PM: Nice rocker. Specially with this extra feature.
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Post by: PhilKing on March 06, 2011, 11:18:27 PM: Very nice looking. I'm betting it has good note attack with the ebony fingerboard. And I know you got it for a steal!
Title: Re: NGD (Gibson content)
Post by: Denim n Leather on March 07, 2011, 01:49:26 AM: Quote from: Ian Price on March 06, 2011, 05:51:07 PM
I think it's pretty great looking. Would love to hear some clips.
Here's a quick clip I made this evening at gig SPLs:

http://soundcloud.com/bena/sg-test-1
Title: Re: NGD (Gibson content)
Post by: Ian Price on March 07, 2011, 02:01:43 PM: Cheers Ben - can't look at the moment as am at work :x Will have to wait until I am home.
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Post by: Afghan Dave on March 07, 2011, 02:21:19 PM: Well done!
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Post by: Tellboy on March 07, 2011, 05:07:17 PM: Nice ! Would love to see some standard SGs with a thicker body - looks great in black.
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Post by: marantz1300 on March 08, 2011, 12:53:08 PM: Very nice.I'd love one of those,probably never come across one though..
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Post by: Mr. Air on March 08, 2011, 01:40:55 PM: That looks wicked. Real attitude from a guitar!
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Post by: Denim n Leather on March 09, 2011, 01:10:17 AM: Quote from: marantz1300 on March 08, 2011, 12:53:08 PM
Very nice.I'd love one of those,probably never come across one though..
Probably not, as there were only 200 ever made.
Title: Re: NGD (Gibson content)
Post by: Denim n Leather on March 10, 2011, 12:10:21 AM: Guts shot!

(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq33/Phantom_Isle/SGGuts.jpg)