Which SG? - Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG vs SG Custom vs SG Standard vs Gibson SG Standard

Following on from last weeks review of the brand new Epi '61 we attempt to answer some of your questions by comparing it to other horny beauties from Epiphone & Gibson. Can we hear the difference?... join in with our fun 'blind' sound challenge and find out... answers next week!

Link to reviews:
Epiphone SG Custom:    • Epiphone SG Custom Ebony & Gibson SG Custo...  
Epiphone SG Standard:    • Epiphone SG Standard vs Les Paul Standard ...  
Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG:    • Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG Standard - Inspi...  

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0:00 play in & coming up
1:12 what's happening today?
3:59 the line-up
6:28 sound comparisons start here
8:13 what type of wood is it?
10:12 the finishes
11:50 the fingerboards
12:58 some more playing here
13:33 neck profiles & measurements
14:55 what do they weigh?
16:38 even more playing here
17:41 pickup information & outputs
18:20 and even more playing
18:49 the hardware
19:44 inside the control cavities
23:31 let's talk about bevels
27:18 wow some more playing
28:28 something else I have noticed
29:24 let's discuss what we have seen & heard
30:50 Epiphone SG Standard playing & summary
31:53 Epiphone SG Custom playing & summary
33:48 to wrap or not to wrap
35:00 Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG playing & summary
35:42 Gibson SG Standard playing & summary
36:30 can you tell the difference? (blind test)
38:47 my final thoughts
41:00 play out jam

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Amp: Fender Blues Deville 4 x 10 with Alnico Blues
Mics AKG C414 & SM57
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 into Protools

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