SG or V

[dangeroso]

Which one? Ignore the usual questions of music style, what other gear I have, and the like and go with your gut.

SG Standard or Flying V? Gibson has them both priced at $1199.

[Alvis]

My only con with the V is ,they usually have bigger cases ,so if you travel ,they take up more space

[Tim Plains]

Both look & sound great but for me, the SG. Sounds better, more comfortable to play, looks better. SG Standards also get the nicer inlays and neck binding.

[jeffwith1f]

Flying V
definately more distinctive.

[Nergalled]

SG has a bound neck and inlays. V does not. Both are Mahogany with Rosewood boards. The V looks cooler. Also has a thicker body. Tough call.

[Knuckles]

I've always liked the sound of V's better, as well as the way they hang on a strap.

[CharAznable]

SG better sitting down
V better standing up

Are you Robert Fripp?

[Tim Plains]

Not all Vs have rosewood. I know white ones have ebony.

[jeffwith1f]

first year faded V's (with Moon inlays) have ebony boards.
if you can find one that would be a great cheap way to start.

[Rod]

I get along better with SG's.... can't play a V sitting down...

[ghoti]

Depends on how much high playing you want to do. V's are great for that.

As for seated position, all you have to do is put the crook of the v on your right leg, and play it like you would a classical guitar. Only drawback really is that you need to squeeze your legs together a bit, and depending on the v, you might have issues with either the strap pin or the output jack.

SG is lighter, and fits better in a conventional case. I like the v's a little better but it's really whatever you prefer the sound of.

[NativH]

Hard choice and I tend to have both in my arsenal. SG's are usually my #1 but there really is something special about rocking out on a Flying V. It is just made to rock and you know it the minute you strap it on. If you are playing rock through a Marshall, especially a stack, how can you not play a Flying V? Then grab your SG when you want to be Angus.

If I had to chose one or the other and I wasn't going to be on stage, I'd probably get the SG for now, but if you are on stage regularly I'd grab a V.

[VA_siCkBoy]

Why not both?

[GCDEF]

I like Vs better.

[dumbass]

V because it looks so much badasser.