So I've been offered a really, really cool looking '61 SG Custom ("Les Paul") in nice shape, but as it's a long drive away I'd like to get some pointers on a few things before I jump in the car. Firstly, I have a CS '61 SG that I love, and I'm not too sure about the neck size on an original 61. Will it have a really thin neck and narrow nut? I've played a couple of '61 ES'es, and the neck just didn't quite work for me.
Also, how's the playability of these things compared to a Custom Shop SG? I tend to prefer old guitars vs new, but the tremolo arm on that thing looks a bit more fragile than the Vibrola unit on mine. Any other advice is also much appreciated. Sorry, no pictures for now as I'd like to keep this one under the radar for a bit. Seller also has some other old mean guitars, so I might have to rob a bank on my way...
Also, how's the playability of these things compared to a Custom Shop SG? I tend to prefer old guitars vs new, but the tremolo arm on that thing looks a bit more fragile than the Vibrola unit on mine. Any other advice is also much appreciated. Sorry, no pictures for now as I'd like to keep this one under the radar for a bit. Seller also has some other old mean guitars, so I might have to rob a bank on my way...