Since the first version of the SG Special in 1961, the Special has represented the combination of looks, functionality and value that is the hallmark of the SG series. Take your performance to the next level. All the glitz of the New Century series with a light-weight SG body for total playing comfort and pure rock and roll style.
Features:
Full-body mirror pickguard
Mirror headstock
Mahogany body and neck
Classic ?60s neck
490R & 498T humbuckers
Technical Info
Manufactured in: Nashville, TN
Body Species: Mahogany
Neck Species: Mahogany
Profile: 1960 Slim taper
Peghead Pitch: 17
Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.818
Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.963
Heel Length: 0.625
Neck Joint Location: 19
Fingerboard Species: Ebony
Scale Length: 24 3/4 in.
Total Length: 18.062
Number of Frets: 22
Nut Width: 1.695 in.
Width at 12th Fret: 2.062 in.
Inlays: Mirror Dot
Hardware Plating Finish: Chrome
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Bridge: Tune-o-matic
Knobs: Black Chrome inserts
Tuners: Chrome Grover Kidney
Neck Pickups: 490R Alnico magnet humbucker
Bridge Pickups: 498T Alnico magnet humbucker
Controls: 2volume, 2 tone, 3-way switch
Strings: Brite Wires .010-.046
Case Interior: Dark Grey Plush with Black Shroud
Case Exterior: Black Reptile Pattern Hardshell
Case Silkscreen: Silver "Gibson USA" logo
With a dazzling full-body mirrored pickguard and matching trussrod cover to reflect stage lights, the New Century SG is a flashy new guitar with classic Gibson tone! Mahogany body with set mahogany neck and chrome hardware. With 490R and 498T AlNiCo magnet humbuckers and 1960 slim-taper neck profile. Includes black reptile-pattern hardshell case.