What do you think about the new "faded" series SG's and LP's?

[Scott_F]

I'm glad to see Gibson addressing the lower end of the market. These guitars are just a tad higher than Epiphones.

I think it's a good move. I've played the SG version and it was really a nice guitar. The LP version looks like a flattop, no maple cap.

What do you think?

 

[gavindale]

Looks like a 2002 version of "The Paul"....I bought a "Paul" as my first electric guitar and though it is beat...it is still sweet! I will never sell! Hope the faded 02's are as good.

 

[1959burst]

amazing bang for your buck!

 

[Freddy]

I've got the sg and the flying V and love them both!!...I love the feel of the faded finish on the necks.
The price point on these guitars allows a person to put in there favorite pickups and upgraded caps etc...and STILL feel like they got a killer price on these guitars!!

I'd like to see a good pic of that faded yellow Lester.....

 

[Flamed93+]

Not trying to promote anybody, but this is the only pics I've seen of it. I'd like to see one in person. I'd also like to see these with a 'Special' style pickguard on them. I've seen the red LP...didn't like it much. This looks like something I'd dig. I like the dots better than the cheezy (IMO) crescents too (SG & V).

http://guitartrader.com/itm_img/EGGBFK+LPFADEYL-f.jpg

 

[Ronny]

Hey they look cool and they're "Made in USA". A great step in the right direction by Gibson.:dude

 

[NPH]

Thas the same colour as my "white" 79 Custom

 

[hank]

Cudos to Gibson for the lower end market. I just returned the LP Special due to continuous rattling of the G string, open or fretted.

I hate the Nashville bridges. I think I'd like the yellow version. hank

 

[doctorbaster]

I just bought the faded flying V. The thing sounded so good, that Michael Burks beat me out of it. It is now one of his main "road guitars". I have to find another one for myself.

 

[BrentK]

I've had mixed results with the Faded V. One that I played was really nice. The other had sloppy fret work and it cut my hand a bit. I have yet to play a bad Faded SG though.

 

[Musicman]

I've had mixed results with the Faded V. One that I played was really nice. The other had sloppy fret work and it cut my hand a bit. I have yet to play a bad Faded SG though.

I couldn't agree more! I have had 2 faded V's in my hands and both had issues with either their quality or asthetics. I would say that for the price they are a great addition to anyone's arsenal...

 

[rbisherw]

Got a faded SG, bang for the buck ya' can;t beat it.
Fit and finish is excellent and now I have a new "couch" guitar.

 

[steelknuckle]

Hell, guitar center is even selling the faded SG for less than $600. Local places are selling them for less. Maybe it will save some poor young soul from a mexican strat or an epi? I think they are pretty cool!:dude Here's Gibson's Photo in cherry:

http://www.gibson.com/products/gibson/Sg/images/fadedsgworncherry.jpg

 

[Don]

I finally saw the faded SG in person. I loved it. If it had p90s I'd need it.
There's something wrong with shiny SGs anyway.

 

[Phil M]

I like the look of the yellow one, but I've never seen these in person. These don't have the body contours, do they? I saw a similar "The Paul" style guitar and the contours felt really weird when I was playing it.