Gibson 2016 HP SG Standard Electric Guitar (with Case)

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This High Performance model is like a hot-rodded Gibson SG Standard. Adjust your action with the zero-fret nut and use the G-FORCE system for quick tuning.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Mahogany body Rich, warm, focused sound; added sustain
Dark rosewood fretboard Hand-selected for optimal tone and beauty
Titanium Zero Fret Nut Adjustable zero fret nut for superior intonation
490R and 498T humbucking pickups Sweet, vintage tone with crystal-clear character

Paralleling its evolution from the original Les Paul, the SG Standard 2016 HP has evolved from the traditional SG Standard to the embodiment of modernity and performance.

Features:

- Next-Generation Gibson G FORCE Tuners
- Sturdier, noiseless toggle switch
- Titanium saddles
- High Performance Case
- Soloist neck width
- Mother of pearl inlays
- 490R and 498T humbuckers
- Gold plated multi contact jack
- Fast-access Neck heel
- Titanium adjustable zero-fret nut

- Body Wood: Mahogany
- Body Contour: Flat
- Neck Wood: 1 Piece Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Rounded
- Thickness at Fret 1: 0.818"
- Thickness at Fret 12: 0.963"
- Peg Head: SP1-B
- Peg Head Inlay: Holly
- Peg Head Binding: None
- Peg Head Logo: Mother of Pearl "Gibson"
- Headstock Angle: 17 degrees
- Nut: Titanium Zero Fret Nut
- Nut Width: 1.745"
- Fingerboard Wood: 1 Piece Dark Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12 degrees
- Frets: 22, rounded and polished
- Nut/End of Board: 4.4323cm / 1.745" @ nut, 5.7404cm / 2.260" @ end of board
- Scale Length: Equal Tempered 24.75" Scale
- Fingerboard Binding: Cream
- Side Dots (Color): Black
- Fingerboard Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Trapezoid
- Pickups: 490R and 498T
- Tuning Keys: G FORCE
- Tuning Ratio: 40:01:00
- Bridge: Tune-o-matic w /Titanium saddles
- Tailpiece: Stop Bar
- Output Jack: HP 1/4" mono gold plated positive contact
- Strap Buttons: Aluminum
- Truss Rod Cover: black/white bell hot stamp white "SG"
- Knobs: Supreme grip speed knobs
- Switch Washer: Black Hotstamp Gold

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

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted July 30, 2016 by Marc V in Columbia, SC

"Glad I went with the SG Standard HP"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I was looking at the SG Standard and the SG Standard HP. It came down to whether it was worth basically $350 more for the HP package and the added goodies that come with it. Here is the summary of the differences: 1. HP option comes with an aluminum hard shell case vs. gig bag. This is a SERIOUS case. Go to YouTube and there is a video where a guy runs over it to show how tough it is. I would end up getting a HSC for my axe as I like max protection when transporting it so I factored that into my total cost to purchase the two models. You can find some of these case out on various sites for $200+ and IMHO, it's well worth it. 2. Adjustable titanium nut rather than Graph Tech. Time will tell how this works out but I don't think it will need to be replaced anytime soon, I mean it is titanium. 3. G-Force tuning system. This is like discussing politics and there is much discussion about it. I find it easy to use and if I don't want to use it, I don't have to. I like metal tuning keys, just a preference. I do like the tuning system as I can easily change to an alternate tuning with a couple of button presses, call me lazy, but I like it. 4. Upgraded volume and tone knobs. I don't know how value this adds. I did notice them when I picked it up and reached for the knobs, they are cool. 5. Upgraded toggle switch. Again, don't know how much value is in something that I don't flip all the time, but it's there and it is quieter as advertised. The regular one never bothered read more me. 6. Same tune-o-matic bridge but with titanium saddles. There might be some other things that are different, but these are the major ones that I can identify. Is it worth $350 more for the extra options? To me it is, but everyone has a budget they are trying to hit and personal preferences and what those preferences are worth. I'm very pleased with my purchase. zZounds shipped when they said they would and the guitar came setup and ready to play. I have no complaints and would buy again from zZounds.

Musical Background:
I've played on and off for 30 years and do like Gibson guitars. I have big hands so the slim taper neck is something I prefer.

Musical Style:
Rock-n-Roll!!! Metal, blues
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