Gibson 2015 SG Standard Electric Bass (with Case)

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Sporting devilishly good looks, this short-scale Gibson SG bass brings monstrous low end. The T-Bird Plus and T-Bird Mini pickups deliver robust, full tone.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Mahogany body Rich, warm, focused sound; added sustain
Mahogany neck Great sustain, strength, and warm tone
Rosewood fretboard Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel
T-Bird Plus and T-Bird Mini pickups Great pickup combo delivers plenty of low end

To create this sweet-sounding 4-string, Gibson stretched the iconic SG shape into a 30.5" scale axe. The result is the 2015 Gibson SG Standard Bass -- an effortlessly playable short-scale bass that delivers full tone thanks to its T-Bird Plus and vintage-style T-Bird Mini pickups.

Gibson USA is dedicated to creating the ultimate playing experience through innovation and continuous improvement. From the very beginning, Orville Gibson was committed to this ideal. His vision has been carried on by a number of passionate, creative designers, luthiers and master craftsmen -- from Lloyd Loar to Les Paul -- to today.

It is in this spirit that Gibson USA has established the business practice of introducing a new model line every year in the fall. Every new Model Year is the culmination of research on how Gibson can make the most advanced guitars.

Eight years in development, the Gibson G FORCE(TM) improves on the innovations introduced in Min-ETune(TM) with simplified ease of use, an enhanced feature set, and increased speed. Standard on most 2015 models, Gibson G FORCE(TM) provides the best and simplest experience yet in an automatic tuning system.

Gibson USA matches the rarest and finest woods to every guitar. This selection system provides an accurate specification for each guitar's top, back, body carving, and fingerboard, giving you the confidence of knowing exactly what woods Gibson luthiers chose when crafting your new guitar.

Master luthier Jim DeCola speaks about Gibson's read more history and their 2015 models:


Features:

- Full Contact Bridge: Easier adjustment and increased sustain
- Comprehensive wood selection and grading: Rarest and finest materials for best instruments
- Thicker Rosewood Fingerboard: Increased mass for sustain
- Pearl Inlays: Better appearance and value
- Smoother sanded, buffed and oiled fingerboard: Improved playability and feel
- 3 Point Setup (Lower Frets, Improved Plek, Intonation): Silky smooth action and bending, improved intonation
- Improved contact output jack: Secure contact and uninterrupted signal
- More robust cables: Stronger signal strength
- Hardshell Case: Improved protection (up to 15 foot drop), sleek, ergonomic, Made in USA
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- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Unbound Rosewood 30" scale
- Electronics: T-Bird Plus and Vintage style T-bird mini
- Hardware: New Chrome three point full contact adjustable bridge and Grover shamrock style tuners
- Finish: Gloss lacquer
- Case: Hardshell case

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766

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