“Sometimes you’re just naturally called to things”: Samantha Fish explains her love of the Gibson SG – and why it’s the most “versatile” guitar in her arsenal
The SG is one of Gibson‘s more beloved, timeless models. Countless iconic guitarists have sang its praises over the years, from Jimi Hendrix to Tony Iommi – and dynamic blues guitarist Samantha Fish is a modern guitar great to sing the guitar’s praises.
In a new interview with Guitarist, the Grammy-nominated Fish explains that her Gibson SG has become her most prized axe in her collection. Her reasoning? It’s the ultimate all-rounder. “I find that the SG is the most versatile guitar in my whole arsenal,” she explains. “Some people might disagree and think, ‘No, it can only sound a certain way.’ But I feel like I can just apply it to a range of songs and I can shape the tone in a way.”
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With the American guitarist’s palette spanning from country rock to bouncy funk, the adaptability of the SG is crucial. “When I first got it, it just felt like me, and I’ve had [the one I’m using live] since 2015,” she says. “I really love this guitar. It feels good in my hands. It’s expressive when I need it to be. I can tame it when I need to… and it looks cool!”
When considering how she first wound up with an SG, Fish isn’t quite so sure. But she is certain there was some influence from Angus Young, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Derek Trucks, who have all wielded their own SGs over the years.
Though Fish has other beloved guitars in her arsenal – namely her sparkly Gibson Custom ES-335, which sounds so beefy she has to almost “tame” it onstage – the SG will always be her top dog. Even if just for how natural the SG feels to perform with. “It’s my most comfortable guitar,” she adds. “The way the neck feels… I just feel the most comfortable playing it. When I stretch out on solos and everything, it fits my personality.”
Considering how personally Fish is invested in her SG it begs the question… will Fish ever receive a signature SG? We’ve collated a list of artists who deserve their own signature SG in the past, but Fish might be a late addition. Perhaps it could even emulate the look of her personal model, which she explains has been “relic’d [herself] through the sweat and everything, just playing it” without the need of “[taking] any tools to it”.
Fish’s recently released a live version of 2025’s Paper Doll, which was nominated for Best Contemporary Blues Album at this year’s Grammy Awards. Paper Doll (Live) is out now.
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