Dilemma--which Gibson to let go now that I bought an R8

Mr. Papa · 06-16-12, 12:46 PM

Hey all,

I have the 'rich man's problem' of having recently bought a killer R8 and having to let go of either an excellent condition 2010 Studio (rosewood FB, great inlays) or a loved but beat '97 SG Standard.

I figure I could get OK money for the Standard, maybe $500(?) and maybe better for the great Studio, but I am torn between which one to keep. The SG is a USA Gibson with inlaid logo, bound nec, nice tone, etc., but the Studio is also very cool despite being bare-bones. Any thoughts?

And, no, I really can't keep all three.

shred · 06-16-12, 12:52 PM

Frankly I'd keep the SG as the back up. It's a USA guitar and something different but cool... Studio's are cool too, but I'd want to hot rod it with different pup's or something to differentiate it little more from the R8

rbehm · 06-16-12, 12:59 PM

For what it is worth,I had a similar delema. I sold the LP and kept the Sg.
I still feel good about the choice as the R9 is in it's own league and the SG ads a bit of tonal variety.

D'Mule · 06-16-12, 01:29 PM

Keep the SG.

sonar · 06-16-12, 01:40 PM

Both and get a Tele...

Just kidding, or am I?

jrfisher · 06-17-12, 07:14 AM

The Rich Man's solution: Keep both

winered82 · 06-17-12, 01:52 PM

Keep the SG.

jeffdl · 06-17-12, 05:08 PM

yep, add me to the chorus. I'd keep the SG.

JTinFL · 06-18-12, 06:31 AM

Unfortunately these days, the choice is probably whichever one will sell...

DHBucker · 06-18-12, 09:30 AM

Keep the SG.

headcreeps · 06-18-12, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Papa

... a loved but beat '97 SG Standard.

Haven't you answered your own question?

kuwahara80 · 06-19-12, 05:54 AM

Keep the guitar you played most before you bought the R8

Wire and wood · 06-19-12, 09:57 AM

Another vote for keeping the SG.

Michael Bartee · 06-19-12, 11:42 AM

I would keep the SG.

frazettafan · 06-19-12, 12:41 PM

The SG without a doubt.

In the big scheme of things $500 buck's is just a handful of paper (if that's all you're expecting to get for it) and you might find after the honeymoon period's over with the R8 that you miss that guitar?

Nihon Jim · 06-19-12, 04:32 PM

"loved but beat '97 SG"

That's all I needed to know. Keep the SG.

sharq attaq · 06-19-12, 06:41 PM

the R8...

djangolad · 06-27-12, 05:27 PM

Keep the SG. Gives you a lighter option and great scale reach!

DonP · 06-27-12, 07:38 PM

SG as well. I have a 1998 in mint shape and it's great. Love these older ones that still had the ABR-1.

The Studio is, well, a Studio.

lonesomesheik · 06-27-12, 10:28 PM

Keep the R8, sell everything eise,& get a335

!!!!

Jabba-burst · 06-27-12, 10:35 PM

I too would keep the SG. I doubt you'd play the others anyway.

Congrats on the R8!

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06-16-12, 12:46 PM	#1
Mr. Papa All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Maine Posts: 1,046	Dilemma--which Gibson to let go now that I bought an R8 Hey all, I have the 'rich man's problem' of having recently bought a killer R8 and having to let go of either an excellent condition 2010 Studio (rosewood FB, great inlays) or a loved but beat '97 SG Standard. I figure I could get OK money for the Standard, maybe $500(?) and maybe better for the great Studio, but I am torn between which one to keep. The SG is a USA Gibson with inlaid logo, bound nec, nice tone, etc., but the Studio is also very cool despite being bare-bones. Any thoughts? And, no, I really can't keep all three. Last edited by Mr. Papa : 06-16-12 at 12:47 PM. Reason: wrong year.

06-16-12, 12:52 PM	#2
shred Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: That left turn at Albuquerque.... Posts: 2,271	Re: Dilemma--which Gibson to let go now that I bought an R8 Frankly I'd keep the SG as the back up. It's a USA guitar and something different but cool... Studio's are cool too, but I'd want to hot rod it with different pup's or something to differentiate it little more from the R8 __________________ https://www.facebook.com/omnisight Live: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87DeIstQqac Promo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvrLudHMO7Q My other band: http://moonlightmile.bandcamp.com/track/going-down

06-16-12, 12:59 PM	#3
rbehm Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: A little below the Angels Posts: 469	Re: Dilemma--which Gibson to let go now that I bought an R8 For what it is worth,I had a similar delema. I sold the LP and kept the Sg. I still feel good about the choice as the R9 is in it's own league and the SG ads a bit of tonal variety.

06-16-12, 01:40 PM	#5
sonar Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,842	Re: Dilemma--which Gibson to let go now that I bought an R8 Both and get a Tele... Just kidding, or am I?

06-17-12, 07:14 AM	#6
jrfisher Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,044	Re: Dilemma--which Gibson to let go now that I bought an R8 The Rich Man's solution: Keep both

06-17-12, 01:52 PM	#7
winered82 All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The land of cheese and wine Posts: 1,858	Re: Dilemma--which Gibson to let go now that I bought an R8 Keep the SG. __________________

06-17-12, 05:08 PM	#8
jeffdl Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 227	Re: Dilemma--which Gibson to let go now that I bought an R8 yep, add me to the chorus. I'd keep the SG.

06-18-12, 06:31 AM	#9
JTinFL Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 334	Re: Dilemma--which Gibson to let go now that I bought an R8 Unfortunately these days, the choice is probably whichever one will sell... __________________ “I’m hitting a lick for peace – and every time I’m in Georgia, I eat a peach for peace."

06-18-12, 09:30 AM	#10
DHBucker Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,332	Re: Dilemma--which Gibson to let go now that I bought an R8 Keep the SG. __________________ "On a good day (I know it ain't everyday), we can part the sea. On a bad day (I know it's not everyday), glory beyond our reach." "If you can't dig on Esther well you'd better leave town, cause if you think she's bad you oughta see her sister." Billy F. Gibbons "As the man says, all the southern children like to rock & roll!!" Chris Robinson. "With a song in my heart, and an attitude from the start, I took everybody apart to see how they worked." Steve Earle.

06-19-12, 05:54 AM	#12
kuwahara80 Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 263	Re: Dilemma--which Gibson to let go now that I bought an R8 Keep the guitar you played most before you bought the R8

06-19-12, 09:57 AM	#13
Wire and wood All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 562	Re: Dilemma--which Gibson to let go now that I bought an R8 Another vote for keeping the SG.

06-19-12, 11:42 AM	#14
Michael Bartee Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 119	Re: Dilemma--which Gibson to let go now that I bought an R8 I would keep the SG. __________________ *Nothing like my Les Paul cranked "WFO" through my Carmen Ghia...* 2003 R9 (Iced Tea) DR. Z Carmen Ghia ThroBak Overdrive/Boost Crybaby Classic Planet Waves TRU-Strobe http://www.myspace.com/michaelbartee http://www.facebook.com/#!/Michael.Bartee.01 http://www.soundclick.com/members/de...?member=bartee

06-19-12, 12:41 PM	#15
frazettafan Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,461	Re: Dilemma--which Gibson to let go now that I bought an R8 The SG without a doubt. In the big scheme of things $500 buck's is just a handful of paper (if that's all you're expecting to get for it) and you might find after the honeymoon period's over with the R8 that you miss that guitar? __________________ ................................ Some of my paintings: http://www.myspace.com/112895365/pho...over_ViewAlbum http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...2451759&type=3 ............... ...............

06-19-12, 04:32 PM	#16
Nihon Jim All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fairfax County Posts: 459	Re: Dilemma--which Gibson to let go now that I bought an R8 "loved but beat '97 SG" That's all I needed to know. Keep the SG.

06-19-12, 06:41 PM	#17
sharq attaq Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,628	Re: Dilemma--which Gibson to let go now that I bought an R8 the R8...

06-27-12, 05:27 PM	#18
djangolad Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 366	Re: Dilemma--which Gibson to let go now that I bought an R8 Keep the SG. Gives you a lighter option and great scale reach!

06-27-12, 07:38 PM	#19
DonP Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 2,988	Re: Dilemma--which Gibson to let go now that I bought an R8 SG as well. I have a 1998 in mint shape and it's great. Love these older ones that still had the ABR-1. The Studio is, well, a Studio.

06-27-12, 10:28 PM	#20
lonesomesheik Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Little Brittany Posts: 457	Re: Dilemma--which Gibson to let go now that I bought an R8 Keep the R8, sell everything eise,& get a335!!!!

06-27-12, 10:35 PM	#21
Jabba-burst Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The back burner of hell's kitchen. Posts: 741	Re: Dilemma--which Gibson to let go now that I bought an R8 I too would keep the SG. I doubt you'd play the others anyway. Congrats on the R8! __________________ That's MISTER Chickenplucker to you, son.