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Gibson SG Standard Electric Guitar (with Case)

Includes deluxe hardshell case. Mahogany body, '50s rounded neck, Gibson 490R and 498T pickups.

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The Best Selling Gibson of All Time
Can you imagine it? The SG Standard, a radically designed beast even by today's MTV and Internet desensitized standards, was set forth to be a complete replacement for the Gibson Les Paul Standard, thought to be too bland and boring due to sagging sales figures and a seemingly uninterested base of musicians. In 1961 Gibson worked to reinvent their brand and image, and the SG Standard was the fruit of that labor. Evidently they were onto something, as the SG body style has remained in production since that first run, making the SG Standard the best selling Gibson guitar of all time.

A Spectacular Spectacle of Specifications
Though not necessarily as hyperbolic as the title indicates, the features found in the Gibson SG Standard are a well thought out combination of form, function, and ferocity. Though one might argue that a jazz cat could get down on an SG, you'd be hard pressed to find many notable ones that do. These guitars are really a rock guitarist's dream, and were designed from day one with that in mind. The Mahogany body and neck combined with a bound Rosewood fretboard coalesce to create beautiful tones rich in sustain, especially expressive in the upper-mids with complex overtones, topped off with a touch of class thanks to the trapezoidal fretboard inlays.. The dual cutaways of the solid Mahogany body conjure mental images of devilish horns and demonic ritual, completed by a bloody Heritage Cherry finish or "darker than midnight in a Norwegian forest" Ebony finish. That open book headstock design? One word: Necronomicon. The dual volume knobs, dual tone knobs, and 3-way selector switch allow you to play tonal wizard with the controls, and the rounded profile on the 24 and 3/4-inch scale neck with 1 and 11/16-inch nut width are exactly what you need to turn this guitar into a your scepter of sound. Finally, the chrome Tune-o-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece add enough stability for even the heaviest of spells.

Extras, Extras, Read All About 'Em!
What would an American-made Gibson be without a way to get it to and from the gig? As you might expect, the SG Standard includes a hardshell Gibson case, with a silkscreened Gibson logo adorning the top. With a guitar as affordable as this SG is you might think that they skimped on the electronics, but skimp they did not--this guitar includes a Gibson 490R and 498T pickups in the neck and bridge positions. Have you ever heard of a little thing called PAF's? Well, these are as close as you're going to get to their creamy, biting tone without gutting that priceless '59 Les Paul Standard at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Finally, each SG Standard comes laced up with a fresh set of Gibson Brite Wires, gauged .009-.042, perfect for grimy leads and colorful chording.

The Best Players Use the Best Guitars
Angus Young of AC/DC fame (who is so readily identified with the SG that he has even had his own signature model developed) might be the most recognizable face in the SG-toting crowd, but he is certainly not alone. Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath, Robby Kreiger of the Doors, Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead, Frank Zappa, Eric Clapton during his Cream years, Pete Townsend of The Who, Elliot Easton of the Cars, Thom Yorke of Radiohead... all SG devotees during all or parts of their career. That's a list that really speaks for itself.
Instantly recognizable. The backbone of rock and roll. The ultimate conduit between the music in your head and the sound coming out of your amp. Gibson's best-selling SG Standard shatters all perceptions of what an electric guitar can -- and should -- be. The slim, lightweight mahogany body; unmistakable twin cutaways, pointed horns and beveled edges; the fastest neck in the business; a pair of Gibson's screamin' humbucker pickups -- all irresistible features coveted by some of the greatest guitar players of all-time. Various SG models have been played on-stage by the likes of Pete Townshend, Angus Young, Tony Iommi, Robby Krieger, Chris Robinson, Alex Lifeson, Derek Trucks, Elliot Easton, Jim James, Jeff Tweedy, Moby, Keith Urban, Nick Jonas, Rocco DeLuca. The list is unbelievable. When will you add your name to the list?

Available Finishes
Take your pick between two gorgeous, time-honored finishes -- Heritage Cherry or Ebony -- both of which are applied by hand in a process that demands several coats and many hours. Unlike a lot of of our competitors, who settle for a polyurethane finish, Gibson opts for a nitrocellulose finish that will encourage the natural vibration of the instrument for a purer tone. In addition, a nitro finish is very porous and actually gets thinner over time. That way your guitar's wood can breathe and age beautifully.

Exquisite mother-of pearl and acrylic inlays make this guitar a knock-out
Among other key distinctions, the SG Standard stands out from its no-frills kid sister, the SG Special, because of the fine mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and holly inlays that decorate its headstock. The SG Standard also boasts figured acrylic trapezoid inlays along its rosewood fingerboard.

A meaty neck profile with elegant fingerboard binding
The most distinguishable neck of all-time. The traditional '50s neck profile on the SG Standard is hand-sanded by American craftsmen to give you a comfortably thick, round profile that emulates the neck shapes of the iconic late '50s Gibson models. The cherry on top is the stunning antique cream binding that runs along the fingerboard.

Hot chrome pickups dole out a searing modern sound
Gibson's 490R and 498T pickups ("R" for rhythm and "T" for treble) are Gibson's most versatile pickups. These covered humbuckers give you the tonal characteristics of an original PAF, but with a slight increase in upper mid-range response. The Gibson 498T bridge pickup is the perfect complement for the 490R, giving you a hotter sound with emphasis on mid-ranges and highs.
Resonant set-neck construction leaves our competitors in the dust
Better tone, better sustain and no loose or misaligned necks. That's what distinguishes the neck of the SG Standard from those of most of our competitors, who opt for bolt-on necks. The neck on the SG Standard is glued on by hand to ensure maximum contact between the neck and body. This allows the neck and body of your guitar to function as a single, incredibly resonant unit.

'50s Rounded Neck Profile
No guitar neck profiles are more distinguishable than the neck profiles employed on the Gibson models of today. The more traditional '50s neck profile--found on the SG Standard--is the thicker, rounder, more time-honored profile, emulating the neck shapes of the iconic late '50s Gibson models. The neck is machined in Gibson's rough mill using wood shapers to make the initial cuts. But once the fingerboard gets glued on, the rest--including the final sanding--is done by hand. That means there are no two necks with the exact same dimensions. So while it still has the basic characteristics of its respective profile, each neck will be slightly different, with a distinct but traditional feel.

Set-Neck Construction
Like all classic Gibson guitars, the necks on Les Pauls and SGs 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 ensures 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.

GIBSON'S 490R AND 498T PICKUPS
The mid to late 1960s saw the emergence of a very different type of music coming from the clubs of England. This new genre's players were demanding more powerful amplifiers with increased volume outputs to satisfy their sonic explorations. This led to a call for a more versatile pickup, and Gibson answered the call with the 490T and 490R pickups ("T" for treble, and "R" for rhythm), humbuckers with the tonal characteristics of an original PAF, but with a slight increase in upper mid-range response. The Gibson 498T bridge pickup is the 490's ideal complement. Taking the 490 one step further, the 498 swaps the Alnico II magnet to an Alnico V, thus making it slightly hotter with emphasis on mid-ranges and highs. The pole pieces on the 498T are also aligned a little further apart to accommodate the spacing of the strings at the bridge, which is different than the spacing of the strings at the neck.

Solid Mahogany Body
Probably the most central of all SG features is its solid mahogany body. The mahogany goes through the same rigorous selection process as all of Gibson's woods, and is personally inspected and qualified by Gibson's team of skilled wood experts before it enters the factories. Inside the Gibson factories, humidity is maintained at 45 percent, and the temperature at 70 degrees. This ensures all woods are dried to a level of "equilibrium," where the moisture content does not change during the manufacturing process. This guarantees tight-fitting joints and no expansion, and controls the shrinkage and warping of the woods, in addition to reducing the weight. It also improves the woods' machinability and finishing properties. Consistent moisture content means that the SG will respond evenly to temperature and humidity changes long after it leaves the factory.

Technical Info

Body
Body Style: SG

Body Species: Mahogany

Hardware
Plating Finish: Chrome

Tailpiece: Gibson Stop Bar

Bridge: Gibson Tune-O-Matic

Tuners: Grover Kluson Style Green Keys

Electronics
Neck Pickup: 490R

Bridge Pickup: 498T

Pickup Covers: Yes

Controls: 2 Volume - 2 Tone - 3-Way Toggle

Control Knobs: Black Tophats with Silver Inserts

Control Pocket Cover: Black Molded

Special Features: Quick-Connect Control Pocket Assembly

Neck
Species: Mahogany

Nut: Corian

Nut Width: Standard Gibson: 1.695" +/- .050"

Headstock Inlay: Mother of Pearl Gibson Logo + Holly

Truss Rod: Gibson Adjustable Truss Rod

Truss Rod Cover: Bell-shaped cover, stamped "SG"

Fingerboard
Fingerboard Species: Rosewood

Inlays: Figured Acrylic Trapezoid

Fingerboard Binding: Antique Cream

Number of Frets: 22

Scale Length: 24 - 3/4"

Case
Type: Gibson Hardshell

Interior: White

Case Exterior: Black

Silkscreen: Gibson USA Logo
Going strong since its '60s debut! The SG's lightweight body design, great feel, and recognizable Gibson tone just never get old. Set mahogany neck with contoured mahogany body; bound rosewood fretboard with trapezoidal inlays; nickel-covered Gibson humbuckers with volume and tone controls. Includes case.
05/15 Big price drop! New, Heritage Cherry, was $1649.00, now only $1199.00.
05/15 Price slashed! New, Ebony, was $1649.00, now only $1199.00.

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Gibson SG Standard Electric Guitar (with Case) Reviews

972 People rated this product :
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"This may be the one..."
Feature:
The guitar usually comes with a hardshell case, however, when I bought mine the store was out of them so I have an Epiphone case. It has two tone knobs and a volume knob for each pickup, which gives you maximum control over your tone. It's extremely slim and light, which makes it an easy guitar to play, and the action was fantastic directly from the factory.

Quality:
This product was in excellent condition directly from the factory - no blemishes in the finish and solid. It's an instrument made in America, and it can take abuse, and I expect it to last a long time. Definitely appropriate for the road.

Value:
If you're measuring tone, I would say the Les Paul has an edge on the SG - not much of an edge, and certainly not enough to justify the difference in price. While I have played Les Paul's and liked them very very much, I also love my SG, and for the price, there's no better instrument.

Desirability:
It has the double-cutaway, which is very familiar to fans of the SG. It has been played by a ton of musicians: Pete Townsend, George Harrison, Frank Zappa, Dave Grohl, Billy Corgan, Paul Westerberg, Tony Iommi, Rivers Cuomo, Angus Young, Jimmy Page, Johnny "Guitar" Watson...the list goes on and on -- so it's instantly recognizable. I own the Heritage Cherry and it's sexy as hell.

Sound:
I love this instrument. While it's sound isn't quite as distinguished as a Les Paul, it has a ton of bottom end, but is nicely balanced with crisp, clean highs -- great for recording or playing live. It has a fixed bridge, which a lot of players dislike, but I prefer. And the sustain on an SG is unbelievable! The minute I first plugged one in I knew I had to own it. I confess, I committed a bit of sacrelige: the instrument had the traditional Gibson tuners, which I find to be un-reliable, so I changed them, and now it's solid as a rock.

Support:
I haven't needed to contact Gibson, and truthfully, I don't expect to have to. It has a simple design that I don't expect to wear out anytime soon.

Overall:
This is a fantastic instrument and I encourage you to get your hands on one if you're a fan of that thick Gibson sound. An SG is great whether you're playing rhythm or lead. I also own a Fender Stratocaster and my SG compliments it very well, because they both can make sounds that the other can't. I play the SG more than any of my other guitars because it is the most versatile.

Submitted: 02/11/2006
Style of Music: rock / jazz
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           10 out of 10
"A Real Guitar with A Real Hardcore Guitarist"
Feature:
Includes A CASE, a tool (don't know yet for what it is) Warranty stuff, but the guitar is the KILLER I have it on Heritage Cherry,and my finish is a killer. I will never leave it for anything, and the humbuckers rock. If you touch it you will love it!!!

Quality:
All I can say...made to perfection, the quality of this guitar is unbeatable!

Value:
The price well is a little Killer but if you are PRO or really like a Legendary guitar for all your life this is it! I highly recommend it!

Desirability:
I love this guitar finish, I named it "Sangre" meaning blood in spanish I really love it love it love it marry it!!!

Sound:
The Sound Of This Guitar is Agresive, Heavy,AND HOT!!! It does respond a little for my playing style but on solos, and some songs I sing it work so nicely because of the round sound. It works very nicely if you want to play vintage, rhymth,heavy, and all that kind of stuff! (Not for clean Fender Fans or the one that likes to shred)I highly recommend it!

Ease of Use:
You can get great sounds of it, and has a great playability just out of the box, just don't lower the action like I did. If you do it will start to suck a lot, and the sound will be crappy as hell. But the guitar really works out very nicely, after fixin that error Is a shame I can't demonstrate you how!

Support:
Never had problems with it, until I lowered the action, but that's my fault. Equally you will not need support, someday you'll know why!

Overall:
This is my 3rd, and last guitar for now, and is a dream come true because is a Gibson...I will never leave it for anything, and besides is the only actual guitar I have that actually works for me! It can do a lot of stuff you'll just need to play well that's all!

Submitted: 03/04/2007
Style of Music: Latin Rock, Metal, Rock, a little of everything!
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