• Registered: 2007-03-04
  • Posts: 6

Topic: Why Such a different sound ???

I own 2 Les Pauls & an SG Standard. The SG & the LP Studio have the same exact pickups... ( 498T @ the bridge ) ... The LP sounds SOOO MUCH BETTER, I can't believe it. Much louder & fuller. Its amazing how from just switching guitars & NOT even touching the amp, its like night & day. Whats up with the SG ?? Anybody else happen to have done this experiment ?  I like the SG, but I'm wondering if I should just sell it or replace the bridge pickup w/ a '57 classic plus or the Angus sig. Like to hear from anyone who has both guitars for your input........ thanx..   -- Scott<img src="index.php?t=getfile&id=84&private=0" border=0 alt="index.php?t=getfile&id=84&private=0">

  • From: Pico Rivera, Calif. U.S.A.
  • Registered: 2006-10-26
  • Posts: 785

Re: Why Such a different sound ???

The weight of the les paul and the wood it is

constructed of.  The SG is probley 1.5"

(imperial = inches) and made of mahogany. Your

les paul is about 2-1.4" thick and is made of

a maghogany back and a maple top (possibly flame

curly or standard grain) unless it is a studio

model that has an alder back with maple top.

The tonal qualities of maghogany is very warm,

while the maple ads a brightness to the paul

and that's what you hear when you play them

unplugged.


Hope this helps.

Bootlegger.

Bootlegger guitars.