If you already have a LP why would you (or did you) get a SG ?

This is a real question, as I have read many posts of people saying they have a SG guitar while already having a Les Paul guitar. I know they are physically different, but I am just wondering if there is (or not) some "sonic" overlap or redundancy in having both.
I am a beginner at guitar and already have a LP so this question may seem inane to some experienced guitarists, but it stems from my wondering if I am not "missing out" something "special" by not having a SG too.

 

Many of us try to have several of everything…Lol! IMHO, every guitar has its own sound characteristics. Two of the same guitar can sound extremely different. Best idea is to grab an SG and see if you feel you are missing out on something “special”!

 

Personally…I can’t tell one humbucker guitar from another from a recording…maybe if one is hollow and the others not..on a good day.

Buying gear cause you are afraid to miss out one something…bad idea. You can become a Rockgod with the guitar you own…
Nothing wrong with experimenting with gear…just don’t kid yourself the endresult is gonna be much different when pups are from the same foodgroup.

 

I wouldn’t

 

They are very different in tone and feel. I would just recommend trying some out to see yourself.

 

An SG has a snarly bark to it, not as much low end and lower mids. A Les Paul has more grunt and roar.

 

IMO Les Pauls have more low end and scooped EQ. The SG and V have more mid-range.

 

Because I like them both.

Some guys have multiple cars, even though they all have engines and wheels and can get you to the grocery store the same. Guitars are a bit cheaper to do this with.

 

You can’t play Angus on no Les Paul!

 

Mine has P90s and a '64 neck profile that's a lot different than my LPs. Also, the SG is the perfect couch guitar. It's thin and light and perfect for leaning back on the couch and running scales while watching TV.

 

I got an SG first and years later got a great deal on a LP Studio that I couldn't pass up.

To my old ears, they sound similar - hard to tell the difference in a mix.

IMO, the feel is quite different though. The SG neck can feel like it sticks out or is shifted over until gotten used to. The SG's thinner body, along with the bevels feel a little closer to a strat.

 

I have both, they do sound different but there is definitely overlap as well. I bought the SG as backup to my LP when was doing a lot of touring so wanted it to be close, but didn’t want two of the same either. They do play and feel different also due to design. Do I “need” them all? No, of course not, but I like ‘em.

 

I think there’s a tonal difference between them but they also feel different which, for me, translates to different playing. To be fair, those differences may well only be heard by me but mine are the only ears I’m working with.

I don’t think you’re missing out per se, I have 4 LPs & 1 SG, just tonal variety. I settled on a single PAF in the bridge after trying a couple diff pickup options. It sounds like an LP/SG A/B is in order!

 

You need these. A P90 SG, HB SG with Bigsby and a HB LP. Then a 335 to add some air to your tone. All sound quite different to my ears.

 

Affluency! It's the counter cultural Capitalist way!

 

1) They sound different, at least to my ears.
2) They feel different. Unless your SG has significant neck dive, to me it's WAY more comfortable to play.
3) Because.

 

Because you're not cool enough to rock an Explorer.

 

Different weight, body thickness, & sound. SGs are way more ‘mid’ sounding vaguely similar to a Flying V - LPs are thicker & meatier sounding as a generalization.

 

they sound different but my wife did my a solid and found me an SG with P90s.

i recommend y'all do the same

 

Lighter, brighter, and can achieve more growl. Especially with P90’s.