Hey i just recently purchased a gibson sg standard 2011, a brand new one and im having trouble keeping it in tune, it just wont stay in tune, which is a shame because i love everything else about it, the tone the look, how easy it is to play everything but i just wish i could get it to stop going. Gibson usa is celebrating 20 as the year of les paul, and is blowing it up big with a new series of decadededicated tribute sgs, each of which honours the artistry and innovation of inventor and guitarist les paul by capturing the essence of a great sg guitar from one of four different eras. I bought a tronical system called mini etune on the 20 gibson range from an online german store to install it on my 2004 gibson les paul std. The 2014 sg futura kicks it up a notch with the pairing of an overwoundpafstyle burstbucker 3 humbucker in the bridge position and gibson s new p90h sidewinder humbucker in the neck, then takes it all to the next level with pushpull coilsplit switching and an onboard 15 db boost. Gibson 20 sg tribute future minetune electric guitar. Nov 23, 2012 after the robot guitar, gibson had the darkfire, dusk tiger, les paul standard 2010 limited and gibson firebird x. The good thing about the min etune is that everything is standard gibson size, from the diameter of the hole and the actual spacing of the holes. Gibson sg tribute future minetune electric guitar with gigbag. And, like all les paul and sg 20 tribute series guitars, the sg 70s tribute is available upgraded with min etune automated robot tuners for a nominal upcharge. In keeping with its updated nature, the 20 studio features gibson s min etune system the firms latest take on mechanical self tuning for electric and acoustic guitars.
Gibson sg standard minetune electric guitar with case. Lefty gibson usa sg min etune tuners tuning pegs robot type a 70s sale. I have a newer model standard fitted with min e tune. Each instrument celebrates gibsons legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail. Gibsons acclaimed bridge and tailpiece team up with futuristic steinberger gearless tuners to ensure smooth playability and precise tuning and intonation. Gibson 20 sg standard minetune electric guitar musician. Gibson s min etune self tuning system first look demo duration. The gibson sg standard min etune electric guitar is the standard for classic tone, great feel and modern functionality. The 20 sg standard embodies all the tone, feel, and look of the original rendition of this legendary guitar, with features such as a slim 60s profile neck with a smaller early 60s headstock, the original early 60s pickguard, dual 57 classic humbucking pickups, and gibson innovative hardware, all wrapped into a design. I had to file the headstock holes a little bit to mount it but no big deal. All tunersmotors work perfectly well, but one of the heads has been replaced with a betterfitting one.
I just took delivery of a new 20 gibson 50s sg with minetune thanks. However, the 2015 range of gibson guitars is using a g force tuning system, which is mechanically the same as the 2014 min etune system, but with enhanced tuning software go check out the gibson. Craig, i was changing my strings according to instructions on my left handed gibson les paul studio with min etune and the g string auto winder stopped functioning correctly. Billed as an affordable, compact, modificationfree automatic tuning system for everyone, the selfcontained gizmo mounts to the standard tuner.
Minetune tuning system listed when we posted gibsons 20 sg and les paul lineup. Days later, after leafing through a 29page manual, i still couldnt. Add the astounding min etune automated tuning system and a whole raft of new 120th anniversary features. I liked the concept, but the thing just refuses to stay on the back of my headstock and it falls off at the most inconvenient times. Could someone tell me the hole size on the headstock for replacements. I had another gibson sg that had the same problem and had to replace them with normal tuning pegs. Minetune is a small compact battery powered tuning unit that sits o. The 20 sg future tribute captures the look, feel, and tone of the guitar world most legendary doublecutaway solidbody, and equips it for the player of the future, while making it available today. The gibson sg tribute future minetune electric guitar blends classic gibson features with the latest technology in tuning.
Hardware is chrome and it has the tuneomatic bridge and stop bar tailpiece. The gibson custom shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality and sound excellence. Sg standard 20 w min etune, sg shaped guitar from gibson in the sg series. Excellent very clean guitar complete with original gibson hard case, manual, guarantee card, truss rod wrench, spare battery and charger, usb stick with pdf instructions and manuals. Why i gave up my gibson gforce auto tuner posted on april 11, 2016 by rockmommyct i couldnt have been more thrilled with my 5th anniversary wedding present a 2015 gibson sg standard electric guitar, complete with all the trimmings great pickups, a warm tone, a rich mahogany finish, etc. Gibson loads the sg tribute future min etune with 57 classic and 57 classic plus zebra humbuckers for raw paf style power. Ultralow densityclear specifies the lightest wood for comfort, and offers a naturally uniform grain pattern. I changed the minetune electronic tuning system on my gibson sg. Gibson sg standard 20 eb me mit tronical tuning system.
Here is a quick summary of the gibson robot guitar. No matter how you attack this flattop, it pumps out rich, deep tones, and is equally at home strumming firstposition chords as it is taking the spotlight for picking lead lines. The 20 sg standard embodies all the tone, feel, and look of the original rendition of this legendary guitar, with features such as a slim 60s profile neck with a smaller early 60s headstock, the original early 60s pickguard, dual 57 classic humbucking. You pick the tuning, strum the strings and the tuning pegs turn automatically.
Mar 05, 20 perfect for live guitarists who use a lot of tunings or just want to tune faster, min etune is also great for studio musicians where tuning before each take is an absolute necessity. Its spacious mahogany body and sweet, select sitka spruce top are more than. Apr 11, 2016 why i gave up my gibson gforce auto tuner posted on april 11, 2016 by rockmommyct i couldnt have been more thrilled with my 5th anniversary wedding present a 2015 gibson sg standard electric guitar, complete with all the trimmings great pickups, a warm tone, a rich mahogany finish, etc. A previous gibson sg would not even stay in tune or hold any intonation beyond playing 2.
Jeffrey james performs falling on a 20 gibson les paul 60s tribute, with the new minetune. Other futuristic features include a 24 fret fingerboard on a 60s asymmetrical mahogany neck for a comfortable, fast feel. To ram it all full speed into the 21st century, the 20 les paul studio also includes the min etune automated robot tuning. The min etune system is described by gibson as a compact robot tuning system that allows guitarists to spend more time actually playing, and less time worrying about staying in tune. No need for screws, wiring or routing, in fact the system is hardly visible from the front of the guitar. Gibson usa is celebrating 20 as the year of les paul, and is blowing it up big with a new series of decadededicated tribute sgs, each of which honors the artistry and innovation of inventor and guitarist les paul by capturing the essence of a great sg guitar from one of four different eras. Gibson incorporated a mechanical tuner into the designs of their popular guitars including the les paul, sg, explorer, flying v and les paul jr. Gibson 20 sg tribute future minetune electric guitar level. Gibson incorporated a mechanical tuner into the designs of their popular guitars including the les paul, sg, explorer, flying v. My assumption is that if they do come out with an update, it will be easy to switch out the old for the new. Gibson 20 sg standard min etune electric guitar two tone burst a rock icon in its original incarnation with automated tuners. You can still adjust the tuning pegs manually or turn on the minetunetm to choose from 12 popular. Minetune index minetune overview 1 tune controller 2 getting sta r ted string your guitar 36 how to tun e add itiona l info 78 start to tune multistring sing le string tuning 911 switch between banks 12 example bank overview 14 function menu 15.
You can still adjust the tuning pegs manually or turn on the min etune to choose from 12 popular tunings or program 6 of your own. Gibson updates robot guitar with minetune njn network. The 20 sg standard embodies all the tone, feel, and look of the original rendition of this legendary guitar, with features such as a slim 60s profile neck with a smaller early 60s headstock, the original early 60s pickguard, dual 57 classic humbucking pickups, and gibson innovative hardware, all wrapped into a design that remains one of the most versatile guitars available today. Gibson sg standard guitar with min etune, plushlined hardshell case with black exterior, trussrod wrench, owners manual. Gibson 20 sg standard minetune electric guitar music123. Minetune on my lps bstring off and on with standard and drop. Gibson usa sg future tribute chocolate vintage gloss min. Sg future tribute with min etune a tribute to the innovation at the heart of the sg. Gibson s most acclaimed hardware set ensures smooth playability and offers precise tuning and intonation. Sagt euch gibsons robotguitar etwas oder besser gesagt. Each guitar includes a black gibson gig bag, owner manual and truss rod wrench. Buy gibson sg14hcrc1 sg standard 2014 with min etune electric. Minetune is a small compact battery powered tuning unit that sits on the back of the guitar a mighty. Gibson les paul studio 20 minetune vintage sunburst.
And, like all les paul and sg 20 tribute series guitars, the sg future tribute is available upgraded with minetune automated robot tuners for a nominal upcharge. No batteries, no leds, no software, no forty page book you have to wade through written by half literate far east engineer nerds. Get the guaranteed best price on solid body electric guitars like the gibson 20 sg tribute 50s minetune electric guitar at musicians friend. Discussion in guitars in general started by sanrico, dec 22, 2015. Lefty gibson les paul tuneomatic bridge tailpiece min. Also, the auto tune seems to tune all strings sharp in red mode standard tuning havent tested any other tunings yet is there a way to sort o. Nov 30, 2012 as you can see from the video above, the min etune is essentially an autotune system, similar to the one previously found on gibson s highend les pauls and robot guitars, such as the dusk tiger. Ive decided ive had enough with this gimmick, so im looking to get a set of tuners for the sg. Gibson sg commemorative etune 20 wild west guitars. Manual tuning with minetune gibson usa gibson brands. I turned on the automatic tuner, and strummed my guitar once or twice, and. The minetune is the latest in the gibson and tronicals line of autotuning technology. Nov 30, 20 minetune is one of the simplest, most accurate lightweight tuning systems in the world. The sg standard is a legendary guitar that doesnt need an introduction.
Manual tuning with minetune gibson usa gibson brands forums. Gibson were going to increase their prices anyway, and adding the tronical system to their base range is like being upsold fries at mcdonalds without the choice i guess. I just recently bought a nos gibson sg future from 20 that has minetuners and i love it. To ram it all full speed into the 21st century, this 20 les paul studio comes with the optional min etune automated. Why does everyone seem to hate the minetune system. The additional cost of a les paul is not because it has a tuner built in, its because gibson have to increase their prices to stay in businessincrease profitwhatever other. These guitars come with a hardshell case, min etune tuners, and chrome hardware and are available in a selection of colors. No need for screws, wiring or routing, in fact the system is hardly visible from.
Epiphone min etune guitars amazing automatic tuning guitars. The min etune reminds us of the limited edition robot guitars that gibson released a few years back. Gibson s acclaimed bridge and tailpiece team up with futuristic steinberger gearless tuners to ensure smooth playability and precise tuning and intonation. A pair of gibson 57 classic pickups produce fantastic paf tones and the small black pickguard gives the classic look of the original sg s. The tronicaltune robot tuning system is not limited to gibson guitars. It came installed from factory on my gibson sg standard. Honestly, for what i use it for the current min etune works great. Nov 27, 2012 the min etune reminds us of the limited edition robot guitars that gibson released a few years back. Its one of gibson s best sellers, played by some of the best guitar players like angus young, pete townshend and franck zappa to name just a few.
Alpine white gibson les paul studio minetune from 2012. And, like all les paul and sg 20 tribute series guitars, the sg future tribute is available upgraded with min etune automated robot tuners for a nominal upcharge. Like the greatest sg standards ever made, the sg 50s tribute starts with a. I want to replace it with regular tuners, preferably vintage style gibsons. The 20 les paul studio is toneassured right from the start, thanks to a foundation of the traditional tonewoods that helped to make the les paul standard legendary when it first arrived six decades ago. As you can see from the video above, the min etune is essentially an autotune system, similar to the one previously found on gibson s highend les pauls and robot guitars, such as the dusk tiger. It appears to have jammed and does not tighten if a string is attached, but does turn without any tension applied. Gibson sg standard electric guitar for sale online ebay. This particular unit was removed from its original mounting on a 20 gibson sg in 2019. Setup instructions are clear and the result is simply amazing. Critics are skeptical because its new to gibson s but not new to instrument manufacturing. Aguitar builder looks at a chinese made fake gibson. Gibson 20 les paul studio minetune electric guitar.
Gibson s new auto tuning system, g force, is now available on a range of 2015 guitars. Like the greatest sgs ever made, the sg standard starts with a foundation of solid mahogany, a tonewood with a long tradition at gibson. Much of the hummingbirds appeal lies in its versatility. A rock icon in its original incarnation with automated tuners. Gibson les paul signature t min etune ebony 20 ship from japan 0414. Find great deals on ebay for gibson min etune and gibson g force. The red bank is the goto for most standard tunings, including. Takes a couple of times for it to figure standard tuning but kind of neat. Replacing gibson min etune tuners on a gibson sg duration.
Gibson 20 sg standard minetune electric guitar two tone burst a rock icon in its original incarnation with automated tuners. Minetune index minetune ovw ervie1 t cou nentroll2er getting started string your guitar 36 how to tune additional info 78 start t o tune multistring singlestring tuning 911 switch between banks 12 example bank overview 14 fu men nctiu on15. Adjust the tuning pegs manually, turn on the minetune to tune all six. All this, and the 20 les paul studio looks stunning in your choice of ebony, alpine white, wine red, or vintage sunburst finish, all in highgloss nitrocellulose lacquer, or goldtop with dark back and neck. How long it will operate or battery life will function before purchasing another battery is unknown. You need to read this guidea comprehensive guide on what type andor brands of. Check out the minetune tutorial videos page at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. You can watch gibsons minetune automatic tuning system in this promotional video.
Not shown, but included, are the original head that was replaced, and the systems original manual. Gibson 20 sg tribute future min etune electric guitar false false the 20 sg future tribute captures the look, feel, and tone of the guitar world most legendary doublecutaway solidbody, and equips it for the play. Minetune index minetune overview 1 tune controller 2 getting sta r ted string your guitar 36 how to tun e add itiona l info 78 start to tune multistring sing le string tuning 911 switch between banks 12 example bank overview 14 function menu 15 string up and down mode 16. Are the tuners supposed to turn freely all the time to manually tune. But the sg we have here is a bit special because it features the min etune system for automatic guitar tuning. The sg standard 2014 has the traditional all mahogany body and a maple neck that has the sg slim profile and the minetune system. Gibson s most acclaimed hardware set improves playability and offers precise tuning and intonation. Other classic features of the gibson sg standard min etune include a mahogany body and mahogany neck with slim sg profile. Gibsons minetune brings affordable autotune to their 20 guitars. In keeping with the spirit of gibson s 120th anniversary, this sg standard retains its ties to the tone and feel of the classics that kicked it all off in the early 60s, incorporates the best of gibson innovation for the 21st century, and then delivers it all at a truly unbeatable price.
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