Edge_Orchestra
Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB
The Edge and his Gibson SG.
There probably isn't much to say, one might think. Edge has been touring with the 1966 Gibson SG since the 2000 ATYCLB promo shows. But thus far, it's been featured in one and one song only.
I wonder why that is. I've heard that Edge loves the guitar. He used it during the writing sessions for "Get On Your Boots". You can see that in the movie, 'It Might Get Loud'.
Has it appeared on other U2 songs on record? Uncertain. I think it would be interesting if he used the cherry 1966 Gibson SG for "One" on the next tour, should they play the song (and they probably will).
...and if not the 1966 cherry Gibson SG, it would be cool to see the 1965 Pelham Blue Gibson SG get some stage time.
GIBSON SG STANDARD (2-pickup) INFO:
SG Les Paul Standard & SG Standard
Available: late 1960 to present.
Collectibility Rating: late 1960-1961: D+, 1962-1964: C, 1965-1971: D-.
1961 SG Les Paul Std introduction specs:
From 1961 to 1963, this model takes over the "Les Paul" name as the single cutaway version is replaced by this model. Double pointed cutaways, scaloped mahogany body, 2 humbucking P.A.F. pickups, 3 layer black beveled small pickguard, pearloid trapezoid fingerboard inlays, crown peghead inlay, "Les Paul" on truss rod cover, "sideways" vibrato (yuck!), nickel plated parts, cherry red finish. Incredibly thin neck back shape. Model produced starting in very late 1960.
1962 SG Les Paul Std specs:
Some models with pearl inlaid ebony vibrato tailpiece. Sideways vibrato still seen on some SG Standard models.
1963 SG Std specs:
"Patent Number" humbucking pickups, Maestro vibrato with lyre and logo on coverplate (but occassionally the sideways vibrato is still seen on a few 1963 Gibson SG Standard models). "Les Paul" is now removed from the truss rod cover and model officially known as the "SG Standard", neck shape get slightly larger. Neck tenon size is increased, so the necks on 1963 and later SGs are more stable. 1963 to 1964 SG Standards (without the sideways vibrato, and slightly larger, more stable necks) are the best of the SG Standards.
1965 SG Std specs:
Chrome parts instead of nickel, pickguard now surrounds the pickups thus eliminating the need for separate pickup surrounds. Peghead angle changes from 17 degrees to 14 degrees, nut width narrows from 1 11/16" to 1 9/16" or 1 5/8". 1965 models can have any one or all of those changes (they didn't happen all at once during 1965).
1966 SG Std specs:
Indian rosewood fingerboard replaces Brazilian rosewood.
SG STandard: Discontinued in 1971 and replace by the SG Deluxe.
1972 re-introduced, and still available today in several forms.
SG CUSTOM (3-pickup) INFO:
SG Les Paul Custom & SG Custom
Available: 1961 to present.
Collectibility Rating: 1961-1965: C-, 1965-1969: D-.
1961 SG Les Paul Custom introduction specs:
From 1961 to 1963, this model takes over the "Les Paul" name as the single cutaway version is replaced by this model. Double pointed cutaways, scaloped mahogany body, 3 humbucking P.A.F. pickups, 3 layer white beveled small pickguard, pearl block fingerboard inlays, large diamond peghead inlay, "Les Paul" on truss rod cover, "sideways" vibrato, gold plated parts, white finish.
1962 SG Les Paul Custom specs:
Some models with pearl inlaid ebony vibrato tailpiece.
1963 SG Custom specs:
"Patent Number" humbucking pickups, Maestro vibrato with lyre and logo on coverplate. "Les Paul" is now removed from the truss rod cover and model officially known as the "SG Custom".
mid 1965 SG Custom specs:
Pickguard now surrounds the pickups thus eliminating the need for separate pickup surrounds.
1969 SG Custom specs:
Walnut finish available.
Still available today in several forms.
Yeah yeah... I get it. Some do not like the SG. Some will insist other guitars are more versatile or what not. But history shows, the SG is a versatile instrument. After all, they've been used for rock, blues, 'new wave'... Eric Clapton to The Cars and more!). I think that it would be interesting to see/hear Edge use his a bit more.
There probably isn't much to say, one might think. Edge has been touring with the 1966 Gibson SG since the 2000 ATYCLB promo shows. But thus far, it's been featured in one and one song only.
I wonder why that is. I've heard that Edge loves the guitar. He used it during the writing sessions for "Get On Your Boots". You can see that in the movie, 'It Might Get Loud'.
Has it appeared on other U2 songs on record? Uncertain. I think it would be interesting if he used the cherry 1966 Gibson SG for "One" on the next tour, should they play the song (and they probably will).
...and if not the 1966 cherry Gibson SG, it would be cool to see the 1965 Pelham Blue Gibson SG get some stage time.
GIBSON SG STANDARD (2-pickup) INFO:
SG Les Paul Standard & SG Standard
Available: late 1960 to present.
Collectibility Rating: late 1960-1961: D+, 1962-1964: C, 1965-1971: D-.
1961 SG Les Paul Std introduction specs:
From 1961 to 1963, this model takes over the "Les Paul" name as the single cutaway version is replaced by this model. Double pointed cutaways, scaloped mahogany body, 2 humbucking P.A.F. pickups, 3 layer black beveled small pickguard, pearloid trapezoid fingerboard inlays, crown peghead inlay, "Les Paul" on truss rod cover, "sideways" vibrato (yuck!), nickel plated parts, cherry red finish. Incredibly thin neck back shape. Model produced starting in very late 1960.
1962 SG Les Paul Std specs:
Some models with pearl inlaid ebony vibrato tailpiece. Sideways vibrato still seen on some SG Standard models.
1963 SG Std specs:
"Patent Number" humbucking pickups, Maestro vibrato with lyre and logo on coverplate (but occassionally the sideways vibrato is still seen on a few 1963 Gibson SG Standard models). "Les Paul" is now removed from the truss rod cover and model officially known as the "SG Standard", neck shape get slightly larger. Neck tenon size is increased, so the necks on 1963 and later SGs are more stable. 1963 to 1964 SG Standards (without the sideways vibrato, and slightly larger, more stable necks) are the best of the SG Standards.
1965 SG Std specs:
Chrome parts instead of nickel, pickguard now surrounds the pickups thus eliminating the need for separate pickup surrounds. Peghead angle changes from 17 degrees to 14 degrees, nut width narrows from 1 11/16" to 1 9/16" or 1 5/8". 1965 models can have any one or all of those changes (they didn't happen all at once during 1965).
1966 SG Std specs:
Indian rosewood fingerboard replaces Brazilian rosewood.
SG STandard: Discontinued in 1971 and replace by the SG Deluxe.
1972 re-introduced, and still available today in several forms.
SG CUSTOM (3-pickup) INFO:
SG Les Paul Custom & SG Custom
Available: 1961 to present.
Collectibility Rating: 1961-1965: C-, 1965-1969: D-.
1961 SG Les Paul Custom introduction specs:
From 1961 to 1963, this model takes over the "Les Paul" name as the single cutaway version is replaced by this model. Double pointed cutaways, scaloped mahogany body, 3 humbucking P.A.F. pickups, 3 layer white beveled small pickguard, pearl block fingerboard inlays, large diamond peghead inlay, "Les Paul" on truss rod cover, "sideways" vibrato, gold plated parts, white finish.
1962 SG Les Paul Custom specs:
Some models with pearl inlaid ebony vibrato tailpiece.
1963 SG Custom specs:
"Patent Number" humbucking pickups, Maestro vibrato with lyre and logo on coverplate. "Les Paul" is now removed from the truss rod cover and model officially known as the "SG Custom".
mid 1965 SG Custom specs:
Pickguard now surrounds the pickups thus eliminating the need for separate pickup surrounds.
1969 SG Custom specs:
Walnut finish available.
Still available today in several forms.
Yeah yeah... I get it. Some do not like the SG. Some will insist other guitars are more versatile or what not. But history shows, the SG is a versatile instrument. After all, they've been used for rock, blues, 'new wave'... Eric Clapton to The Cars and more!). I think that it would be interesting to see/hear Edge use his a bit more.
