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Gibson SG Standard Faded Electric Bass (with Gig Bag)

Thick enough to shake the room, but crisp enough to project every note through the mix, the SG bass' tone is as legendary as the body it comes from.

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During the height of Gibson's original "Golden Era," the company's only bass guitar at the time--the EB0--underwent the same radical transformation as the Les Pauls, which were being redesigned as the now classic SG. It was a bold move and it paid off, bringing Gibson basses to the forefront. Today's SG Standard Bass recreates the classic, dual-pickup version, staying true to the design and specs of the original, including the popular 30.5-inch scale length.

Three-Way Adjustable Bridge

Gibson's innovative three-way adjustable bridge is the standard for simplicity and functionality. It provides players with the ability to adjust and fine-tune the height of the SG Standard Bass' strings in all directions--front, back, and side-to-side--which gives the bridge a "floating" feature, thus allowing the bass to be equipped with a variety of string gauges and multiple set-up options. The SG Reissue's legendary resonance, tone, and sustain is the result of anchoring the bridge directly into the body at its three adjustable points, which provides a firm seating for the strings and yields a strong union between the strings and body. Readily accessible screws make setting the intonation simple. To this day, Gibson's three-way adjustable bridge remains an industry standard. It is the epitome of form and function in bass guitar bridge design.

Set-Neck Construction

Like all classic Gibson guitars, the necks on the SG Standard Basses are distinguished by one of the more traditional features that have always set them apart--a glued neck joint. Gluing the neck to the body of the guitar insures a "wood-to-wood" contact, no air space in the neck cavity, and maximum contact between the neck and body, allowing the neck and body to function as a single unit. The result? Better tone, better sustain, and no loose or misaligned necks.

Vintage-Style TB and TB Mini Humbuckers

The pickups on the early Gibson basses of the 1960s remained unchanged for many years, undergoing only minor cosmetic modifications from time to time, but staying true to the originals' sonic characteristics. The pickups in today's SG Standard Bass--the vintage-style TB Plus humbucker and TB mini humbucker--are wax-potted and capture and recreate the classic attributes of those early Gibson basses. The TB plus humbucker in the neck is a traditional hum-cancelling bass pickup with a full frequency, heavy-bottom sound, similar to pickups with a passive EQ. The EB mini humbucker in the bridge is traditionally smaller but packs a sweet punch with exceptional mid-range presence. This combination makes the SG Standard Bass a versatile instrument with a wide range of tonal possibilities.

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20-Fret Baked Maple Fingerboard

The fingerboard on the Gibson SG Standard Bass is constructed from baked maple. The North American rosewood is personally inspected and qualified by Gibson's team of skilled wood experts before it enters the factories to be fitted onto the neck of the SG Standard Bass. Baked maple characteristics include good sustain with plenty of bite. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Gibson products.

Body:
- Body Style: SG
- Body Species: Mahogany

Hardware:
- Plating Finish: Chrome
- Tailpiece: Three Point Adjustable Bass Bridge
- Tuners: Shamrock Bass

Electronics:
- Neck Pickup: SG Bass
- Bridge Pickup: SG Bass
- Pickup Covers: Yes
- Controls: 2 Volume - 1 Tone
- Control Knobs: Black Tophats with Silver Inserts
- Control Pocket Cover: Black Molded
- Pickguard: SG bass pickguard

Neck:
- Species: Mahogany
- Nut: Corian
- Nut Width: 1.600" +/- .050"
- Headstock Silkscreen: Gibson Logo
- Truss Rod: Gibson Adjustable Truss Rod
- Truss Rod Cover: Bell-shaped cover, stamped "SG"

Fingerboard:
- Fingerboard Species: Baked Maple
- Inlays: Acrylic Dot
- Number of Frets: 20
- Interior: White
- Bag Exterior: Black
- Silkscreen: Gibson USA Logo

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Worn Brown: Shipping Weight: 21 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 52 x 20 x 7 in
Worn Cherry: Shipping Weight: 22 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 18 x 12 x 8 in
Worn Ebony: Shipping Weight: 21 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 48 x 18 x 7 in

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Overall: This is listed as a Gibson SG Standard Faded bass with gig bag. Mine came with a Gibson hard shell case...No complaints mind you, but my review would not be complete if I didn't mention that little tid-bit. Some other small inconsistancies...if you look at the specs it says it has two volume and two tone controls with a three way toggle switch and would lead you to believe the pick ups are identical, but if you look at the photo you will see the actual set up. There are two volume controls and a master tone with no selector switch, and it has a regular humbucker at the neck and a mini humbucker at the bridge. That's all fine. This is my first experience with Gibson's faded finish. It's not exactly how I pictured it would be from descriptions I've read. Rather than looking faded or worn, it just looks like they left off the gloss. For the price difference that is to be expected. I only brought that up because nothing about the finish looks worn. The bass plays very nicely...that is to say it fits my hand.

Style of Music: Rock, Blues, Country, Bluegrass

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Sound: A deep, muddy tone that can become a chameleon and make any sound. Feature: The labeled knobs, the short scale, all of the contributes to any easier playing experience. Ease of Use: Incredibly playable, easy to wow with, no hum or buzz to be seen anywhere. Quality: The faded finish is fantastic, giving the entire bass a retro feel and a great, worn look. The entire bass is built with great care, and it is a high quality death machine of bassy goodness. Value: This bass is a steal for the money, considering basses only slightly better are twice the price. If you need a good bass for any environment, this is it. Manufacturer Support: I did not really have to deal with Gibson on this, but from what I heard, the service isn't bad. The Wow Factor: WOW. Need I say more? Overall: This bass is the most amazing bass I have ever laid eyes on. Carrying a legacy that goes back to bands such as Cream and the Grateful Dead, this bass is sure to give you a kick no matter how you use it.

Style of Music: Rock, Metal, reggae, funk, anything

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