We often refer to guitars as works of art but this custom made SG is precisely that. Made from steel and hewn into the beautiful form of a vintage SG Junior this guitar is the creation of luthier artist Loic Le Pape. It plays & sounds amazing too so join us for a deep dive look!
Loic Le Pape's website: https://loiclepapesteelguitars.com/?lang=en
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00:00 play in & coming up
01:14 introducing the steel g kid
04:28 what does it weigh?
05:01 all about the guitar specs etc
05:51 neck profile & measurements
07:26 tailpiece
07:41 scratchplate removal
09:20 pickup removal
11:44 pickup readings
12:17 wah wah bolt tightening
13:26 control cavity
14:33 truss rod cover
15:03 unplugged sound
15:30 with todays rig it sounds like this...
18:07 tone & volume controls
19:12 let's play something
22:02 what do we think?
25:08 proper work of art
26:13 sharing my collection with you
27:22 final thoughts
29:02 play out jam
Signal Chain Info:
TC Polytune / Boss CS3
Drive Pedals (when on): Soul Food / Maestro Fuzz-Tone
Cry Baby Wah Wah
Boss DD7 / Boss RC5 Looper
Amp: Harley Benton Tube15
Mics AKG C414 & SM57
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 into Protools
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