Gibson Custom SG Custom Review

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Overall Rating 1.99

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Features 3.37

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Quality 1.16

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Reliability / Value 2.36

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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic  
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  • Fret Size: Medium Jumbo  
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A bit more features for the price asked is what most musicians would like to see from Gibson Custom's SG Custom. Whether it's the quality of craftsmanship, or the price, musicians don't seem to like what Gibson Custom offered with SG Custom.

Carefully chosen set of features makes Gibson Custom's SG Custom a really good guitar. Some might say that it lacks some of the features, but SG Custom's features still fulfill an average musician's needs. You won't be wrong to go for this axe 'cause it has a wide array of different sounds and a lot of possibilities for tweaking the sound to make it yours. Getting one of Gibson Custom's SG Custom is a way to go.

Though it could be better, action of Gibson Custom's SG Custom is not that bad at all. It may go out of tune when mistreated, but it's easily tuned back in no time. You won't be let down while playing SG Custom's neck. Guitar does feel a bit cheaper, but it will last you a long time, if you handle it with care that each instrument should be getting anyhow.

Some might say that Gibson Custom didn't go all the way in providing a reliable and durable instrument, but SG Custom isn't that bad. It will serve you well most of times, though you should be wary and have backups in situations where you feel SG Custom might let you down, such as gigs and studio sessions.