New guitar acquired - BKPs on the way shortly...

[Twinfan]

On the subject of excellent Epiphones in another thread I've just bought a cracker!  I've also got a complete set of Gibson spec wiring/pot/jacks/switch and once I get a few quid together I'll be ordering a calibrated set of Riff Raffs  :D

My Limited Edition Epi has a much slimmer neck and smaller heel than the regular Epi SG, Epi SG Custom, Gibson SG Special, Faded Special and the Standard - it feels and sounds much more "SG like" than all of them (which have VERY rounded necks like a 50's Les Paul for some reason).  The closest in spec from the US is the '61 reissue at £1000.  My Epi '65 reissue was £350.

You'd never guess I was Angus Young in an AC/DC tribute band would you?   :lol:

[Dakine]

Very nice
So what neck thickness is around that one? I mean the '61 reissue, is that the only one with a thinner neck?
I have handled/played a couple in the store and did'nt get mojo from the neck (bit fat) and always fancied an SG in the collection.

Was thinking ESP's are pretty good too so I hear.

Anyway, what necks ARE thin? (hoping not just a '61).

Also, not that alot of it is mega hard but, as you are in an AC/DC band. Where do ya get the music? I have looked at tabs on Ultimate and mega and 99% are wrong one way or another. Also, have read varying reports on the tab books. Any pointers?
Thanks,
Nick

[Twinfan]

Hi Nick.  Only the '61 and the Custom Shop models have the original slim neck.  The Angus Young signature is different again, but closer to a '61 than a Standard.  The Tokai SGs are supposed to be good too, but I haven't played one so I don't know how slim the neck is.

For the music, I learn most of it by ear.  Occasionally I'll get some tab off Ultimate Guitar but most of it I just up by playing along.  I also get a few things from "Malcolm" who's pretty good at learning by ear too.

[Dakine]

Thanks bud.

Yeah Angus has a '64 and a '68 he uses mostly I think which is why I wondered.

To say I LOVE AC/DC is abit of an understatement and although Angus may not be a "shredder" I love his tunes. Alot I can take by ear too, but times I check a few things and by golly the Tbas SUCK. I mean BAD LOL.

Have fun, looks like a great axe :)

Although never understood the Bigsby thang, not seen Angus with it for years and years lol

[Twinfan]

The vibrato just looks cool, it's as simple as that   8)

[monkeywalker]

the tokai i hav is their version of the 61 sg, it has a very thick chunky neck. its very cumfy to play though.

nice guitar mate :)

[_tom_]

That guitar looks awesome, its gonna sound great with Riff Raffs.

[steve]

Cool guitar, what AC/DC tribute band do you play in?

[Twinfan]

We're called "Overdose".  We're based in South Manchester and are just starting out.  First gig in two weeks time  :D

[Muttley]

Very cool.  I love SG's, and I love AC/DC even more (mainly Bon Scott era).

Play Kicked In The Teeth for me.  ;)

Muttley

[Twinfan]

We only do the Bon Scott stuff.  Our singer is not a fan of Brian Johnson!

[_tom_]

We only do the Bon Scott stuff.  Our singer is not a fan of Brian Johnson!

haha me either, his voice is pretty cr@p compared to Bon's  :lol:

[HTH AMPS]

AC/DC were pretty much the first band I really got into when I discovered my Dad's Highway To Hell album.  If I have to choose, I'd go with the Bon stuff but for Back In Black alone, Brian Johnson deserves MAJOR credit - it's the rawk bible!!!

 :twisted:

[Dakine]

Over here (US) we have a cable channel VH1 and VH1 Classic.
It's "Heavy Metal Month" and last night showed some great interview/making of album AC/DC stuff :)
I actually like Johno.
To me two different bands, AC/DC and AC/DC post Bonn. Both very excellent and relevant.
Also read today the boys are ready to record a new album!!!!!!!! YAY
About time, must have got sick of XXX and Barbies huh LOL

[Ratrod]

Great looking guitar. It should sound awesome with the Riff Raffs. I've heard of your band somewhere? Did you ever play in Holland?