Les Paul Vs SG [Four Awesome Guitars, Four Classic Amps]
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Published 2023-01-27
Welcome to the show! It’s with some surprise when we say that – despite an embarrassment of lovely electronical guitars – TPS has been devoid of a dual-humbucker Gibson SG to date.
Now then, Mick is in search of just such a beast and thanks to a bit of chance and the generosity of Gibson, we’ve been able to borrow a flippin’ unbelievable Murphy Lab ’64 SG Standard with Maestro Vibrola. Woop!
So let’s do this – two seriously lovely Les Pauls, one jaw-dropping SG and one genuine vintage 1961 Les Paul Junior… played through a genuine ’50s Fender Tweed, a ’60s AC30, reissue Plexi Marshall and a bit of ’80s Boogie gloriousness.
Questions…
• What does R8 and R7 mean?
It’s an unofficial short name for Gibson Custom [Shop] 1958 and 1957 Les Paul models respectively. Full guitar details and names below. R9 would be a 1959 reissue. R0 is a 1960.
• How are the amps set?
- The 1953 Fender Pro-Amp is fully cranked. It’s 18 watts, ish (not 12 like Mick said).
- The 1961 Vox AC30 is in the Brilliant channel, volume at 2 o’clock
- The reissue Marshall 1987x has the channels jumped. High treble at 6, Normal at 5. The Fulltone Tube Tape echo is in the effects loop. It was too kerrrayyzzee in the front.
- The Boogie power amp is set to volume 3 in both channels. High power mode.
Enjoy the show!
Pedals used in this video
• Tru-Fi Zozo Fuzz
tru-fi.com/tru-fi-zosa-fuzz-pedal-guitar-pedal/
• Fulltone Tube Tape Echo
No longer available new
Mick’s board…
• Schmidt-Array SA-550 XDM
www.schmidtarray.com/
• Latent Lemon Audio Hurts
latentlemon.co.uk/hurts-pedal.html
• Crazy Tube Circuits Super Conductor
crazytubecircuits.com/super-conductor
• Mythos Argo
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• Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer [this one is a Keeley mod from 2014]
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• Kingsley Juggler V3
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• TC Electronic SCF Gold
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• Free The Tone FF-1Y Future Factory
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• JAM Pedals Harmonious Monk
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• Chase Bliss Audio CXM1978 Reverb
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TheGigRig G3 Atom
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Interesting bits and go-to sections
0:00 Intro playing
1:27 What are we doing today?
2:18 A real 1953 Fender Pro-Amp?
3:25 Today’s guitars
5:15 Dan’s R8 and Mick’s R7 Les Pauls
7:28 The Murphy Lab SG
8:40 Volumes down to 3, then 6
10:40 Bridge pickups at 7
13:45 Bridge pickups, Fender Pro cranked
15:30 1961 Vox AC30
17:30 Vox clean?
20:53 Both SGs kicking the AC30
22:15 Marshall, tape echo, fuzz!
28:13 More Marshall with Dan
31:80 Mesa Stereo Power Amp etc
32:50 Clean tones with reverb
34:30 Huge dynamic range
38:28 Mick pushing the blues
41:23 Closing thoughts
Guitars in this video
• Gibson Custom 1958 Les Paul Standard [2002]. It has OX4 Humbuckers - Dan’s video here: • That Pedal Show – Our Guitars & Gear:...
USA Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/0JENNP
• Gibson Custom True Historic 1957 Les Paul Goldtop, Murphy Aged. It has Gibson Custombuckers - no video yet
USA Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPR57ULDG--gibson-…
• Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1964 SG Standard with Maestro Vibrola Light Aged. It has Gibson Custombuckers - no specific video yet
USA Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/15nNYa
• 1961 Gibson Les Paul Junior [all original] - Dan’s video here: • That Pedal Show – Our Guitars & Gear:...
Amps in this video
• 1953 Fender Pro-Amp with Jensen P15N speaker (huge thanks to Dan Thomas)
• 1961 Vox AC30 with Vox Alnico Blue speakers
• Mid-1990s reissue Marshall 1987x with 1960AX cab / Celestion G12M Greenback speakers
• Late ’80s/early ’90s Mesa 50:50 Stereo Power Amp & 212 Cabinet with EVM12L speakers
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All Comments (21)
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"And for some reason at the end of the 70s everyone lost their minds" - my new favorite Mick quote 😂😂
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My favourite episode in a long time. That SG is unreal. There’s no way Mick is sending that back.
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The best part of watching your videos is seeing the looks of pure child-like joy on your faces when you play at screaming loud volumes. The uncontrollable laughter by Mick at 26:00 is what keeps me coming back and makes me want to dime my own amp. Keep it up boys!
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Mick playing that sg into the Marshall with the fuzz was one of the best tps moments ever. So joyful
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Genuinely, the most anticipation I have ever experienced for a release of any YouTube content. Coffee ready, let’s go!
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Part of what I enjoy so much about this show is the infectious joy the two of you share for each other’s playing.
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The total joy on their faces in between takes makes the whole episode - it's what makes us all want to play guitar. Can you imagine how loud it is in there? Love it!
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As a Les Paul owner of nearly 8 years I can safely say my favourite was... the SG! Damn it.
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I love the SG sound & feel, but I'm really blown away by how awesome that Junior is.
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Epic and Glorious is how I would describe this episode, the playing, the sounds and the guitars were all incredible, brilliant work Dan and Mick, that SG is a thing of wonder !! 😄
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That Fender Pro is all the guitar tone you'll ever need. Hearing the SG and Les Paul back to back makes me realize that the SG has some of that mid honkiness typical of the 335, but still with its own character. The SG is really growing on me. It's a solid guitar.
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Haven’t ever commented on YouTube before and have watched all your stuff for years… Absolutely hands down amazing… guys both of your playing was amazing and totally inspirational…. Never wanted an SG but now it’s on the list. Seriously fabulous playing chaps… kudos boys!!!
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I lucked into an all original 1970 Lyre tail SG back in 2010... and my heart still beats for it every day. The frets are worn down to nubs, but it still sustains for days. A truly remarkable design.
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The two of you laughing in pure ecstasy is...all I need. Thank you guys for just...experiencing that and letting us watch :)
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Your reactions to each other's playing in the opening is so darn infectious. Thank you!
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Awesome episode Guys! Two observations from me: 1/ the Jnr into the Fender Pro is a match made in heaven 2/ This video reaffirmed why I think the Hudson Broadcast works so well with a Les Paul as a clean or slightly crunchy preamp as you can dial back the bass really nicely and it helps to prevent things going too dark when you roll the guitar volume off. I've tried so many other drive pedals but nothing does that job better IMHO.
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Top 5 episode of all time and it wasn’t even about pedals! Thanks guys, this is a subject near and dear to my heart. I’ve never been in a position to hear an SG and LP compared so well.
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Great run through the decades. The "80's" segment really illustrated how lucky we are now to have the kind of gear that is available. The ability to dial up both pristine and rocking tones through a well put together rig is so awesome. Additionally, being able to dial these in at controllable volumes. The Mesa rig really brought out the majesty of each instrument. I lost som any of the nuances through the other amps that were jacked. Thanks for all you do.
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I want to like this twice just based upon how much fun the two of you are having. Great episode!
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This came at the perfect time. I’m a custodian of a new Custom Shop Murphy Lab 63 SG Custom, and it’s the first hum bucker guitar (excluding filtertrons) that I’ve ever loved. If only they were all built like that. Hearing the SG under a microscope, especially compared to a Les Paul, a guitar I’ve never enjoyed, illuminated what I love about it. Thank you chaps.
