Anyone own or ever play one of the older 80's SG-60's? They seem to be pretty affordable. Does the "equal or better than Gibson quality" apply to these guitars as well? Thanks.
I have both an 80's Japanese SG and a Korean replica and both are awesome! The Japanese is a classic 61' in the red mahogany and very Gibson like...I have A/B'd it was a "Real" 61' and it is dead on. The Korean is not far off ! I find the Korean to have a brighter tone. It is my Clapton/Crossroads/Womantone machine. I bought it from Mikes Music 2 years ago and it's now in Vegas being painted like Claptons from back in the Cream days I cant wait!! 8) TG
Although not an 80s model, I purchased one new in 2002. It is probably better that most of the Gibson SG 61 reissues that I tried in dealers in the UK and approx half price. An all round excellent axe.