Gibson Exclusive SG Standard Electric Guitar (with Soft Case)
Showcasing a sleek walnut finish, our exclusive SG Standard will inspire any guitarist. A set of 490R and 490T pickups lend this SG a modern rock flavor.
$1,799.00
- 18 x
- 12 x$149.92
- 8 x$224.88
Overall User Ratings (based on 8 ratings)
Submitted May 9, 2024 by Kenneth N in GALVESTON, TX
"Oh yes !!"
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I've never been an SG guy. Due to the beautiful walnut finish, this was an impulse purchase and I couldn't be happier. It does what a good Gibson electric solid body guitar should do. Sure, it'll scream when played through a high gain amp but it excels when played clean. No complaints at all. Fit and finish is great and it plays and sounds great. Neck dive, well ya, a little but a suede guitar strap fixes that. No worries. Anyway, I'm a convert, an SG guy. Check one out. It's a killer guitar for about a grand less than a LP Standard. Major bang for your buck. Love it
Musical Background:
Playing since I was 6 years old.
Musical Style:
Classic rock, alternative rock, blues, Americana.
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Submitted June 5, 2024 by Mark T in Kansas City, MO
"An Amazing Instrument"
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I received my shipment a day earlier than expected, which was nice’ when I first saw the box I thought there’s no way in hell that guitar is not beat the eff! The box was beat up! To my surprise, the plastic inflatable protective packing used by Zzounds works wonders! …and the soft case that Gibson makes I like better than the Gibson hard case, which is nice also. I unzipped the case, and there she was, beautiful, perfect, no smudges, no scratches or dings, perfect build quality! I was afraid to play it and be upset by something possibly wrong so I just let it sit there for about 8 hours haunting me, finally I said I’d put new strings on and try it but again surprised here, the strings on it weren’t terrible and the action is so low, no way this is gonna play without buzz but not a single fret noise and once tuned and stable, it holds tune and I’m SHREDDING this B!tch! It plays so much better than the 3k dollar Gibson 60’s LP I just bought 3 months ago. Hell, it plays better than the vintage SG I’ve been playing live for 25+ years! Sorry for writing such a book, but if you’re having any doubts or reservations about buying, this guitar is hands down perfection’ at least, the one that sits in my lap as I write this. I know all guitars are little individuals with their own unique things and trying 10 guitars will all play/sound different so there’s that. I feel like I finally got a WIN with this guitar! Thanks zZounds!!
Sound
The sound is very accurate, I’ve heard that used before by others and never thought I’ve had very accurate guitars before but now, with a good amount of distortion I can still here each string and the interaction of the pick hitting the strings. I have Pearly Gates on my Gibson LP and I think these 490s sound better! The action and setup of the instrument is perfect, and couldn’t be done if the guitar wasn’t built so well. As a result, it’s really fast playing, pull-offs and double taps, and triplets are so fast it’s fun!!
Features
The guitar is built really well! The edges are clean and even. The binding matches the edges along the neck nice and straight, no low or proud spots. The frets are really well done, this guitar feels professionally setup as if from my local luthier shop that is the best in Kansas City. I don’t think they could make it better. The tuners are Grover which I use on all my guitars, I normally 1st thing switch out with locking Grover’s but may stick with these as they are nice and tight and responsive to the turn, making subtle adjustments nice and accurate.
Ease of Use
Like peanut butter and jelly! This guitar works SO well, too well, with my head (EVH 5150III), my amps (Fender Bassbreaker 30watt & Marshall DSL 20watt), my spark mini it sound good in everything and at all levels!
Quality
Made really well, haven’t found a bad spot yet and I’m looking like a hawk! The guitar really is better quality than the Les Paul I bought 3 months ago for double the price! And that’s another Gibson so there ya go, kinda depends on what day it was built I guess :)
Value
It is worth it to me! Look, these guitars are not cheap, at 2k dollars, that’s a lot of money to spend on anything. It’s an investment and that’s why it’s SO important that these guitars are built well, why company’s like Gibson has to continue to focus on quality over anything else!
Manufacturer Support
I have not. Not directly with Gibson. I’ve only dealt with zZounds on previous issues with previous purchases and zZounds customer service is top notch!
The Wow Factor
It’s really nice looking, it’s a SG, large pick guard (batwing style). Has been played and loved by millions! Tried and true, if you will :) the actually fit and finish of this guitar is 10/10 beautiful polish, stain and grain is really nice!
Musical Background:
30+ years, retired working musician , now home musician
Musical Style:
60s/70s rock to classic metal, as I’ve gotten older, chicken pickin and jazz scales have been fun :), I’ve always played blues w
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Submitted September 6, 2024 by Rex H in Wichita, KS
"If you want an SG, this one is worth having!"
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This Gibson SG Standard is one of the best guitars I've ever played, right next my Gibson LP Classic. This guitar was perfect out of the box. No set up needed, great strings, perfect action... total wow factor guitar. The bag that comes with it is super nice too. It is gorgeous to look at. The pictures don't do the wood grain justice. I get excited every time I buy a new guitar, but this one is next level cool!
Sound
I plugged it in to the Fender Frontman 15G amp today and it even made that amp sound good! Not that it's a bad little amp, for what it is, but playing a $1500 guitar through it makes a world of difference.
Features
For me it's the quality and simplicity of Gibson guitars. This is the second Gibson I've ordered online and both have been perfect out of the box... which has not been the same with other brands.
Ease of Use
Plug it into a basic amp and you're on your way. Plug it into a good amp and you'll be shocked at what it does for your amp.
Quality
Flawless out of the box!
Value
I've never owned an Gibson SG before, so hard to say, but when I opened the box today and plugged it in I knew I got more than my monies worth. This is an exceptional guitar.
Manufacturer Support
I've never dealth with Gibson directly... but I haven't need to. Both of my Gibsons have been perfect out of the box.
The Wow Factor
It's gorgeous, 10 out 10... and the craftsmanship is superb.
Musical Background:
Intermediate guitar player
Musical Style:
Hard Rock, Blues, Metal, Alternative, Gospel
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Submitted August 16, 2024 by a customer from gmail.com
"Excellent Guitar!"
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This guitar is sick! If you like the walnut finish then you should know that this a zZounds exclusive! I used to have an SG standard but regrettably let it go a few years back. It arrived within two days of ordering and was set up and ready to go right out of the box! I wish standards came with a hard shell case, but was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the Gibson gig bag that it came in. I have spare gator hard cases if I ever feel the need, but the gig bag is sufficient for local travel. Bottom line, if you want an SG standard with a walnut finish, grab this before it’s gone!
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Submitted December 29, 2024 by Ray N in Eugene, OR
"2024 Gibson SG Standard Exclusive Walnut Finish"
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Its excellent. I really like this guitar. Personally, I still find this company to be a favorite of mine. I've owned several Gibson's. What's it like owning a Gibson Standard whether it's Les Paul, or SG standard, or? Its great in my opinion. To me they are like -the Porsche of guitars-. If you ever drove a 911 you understand that its not just the look, its everything about it that rocks. One thing kinda bothered me: the humbuckers do not sit perpendicular to the strings?! But I did a mod! If you really want/think its important to have the pickup's sit at the same angle as the strings, just -use an old wedge shaped pickup ring-, from another guitar...you don't even have to mount it using the 4 holes because the adjustment screws for raising and lowering will hold it in place, with No additional holes drilled! Therefore, if you ever want to sell it, then no problem, because you never had to make any extra holes and it will be back to oem as soon as the ring is removed! Now: Better version and solution. Take your wedge shaped humbucker pickup ring and print one in metal. Metal one can be printed smaller so they are barely noticeable and the pickup will now adjust perpendicular to the strings just like the '61. More importantly, only a smaller pickup ring will work on the Neck humbucker due to the pickguard's shape in that location! One more thing: zZounds included a freebie! Get one. Thank you.
Musical Background:
Life-long Musician
Musical Style:
Rock jazz and blues
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Submitted March 13, 2024 by Jeff K in Apopka, FL
"No Words Can Describe"
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Ok, well these words will describe. This SG packs a punch. Never been a Gibson fan but always liked the look of the SG. This guitar looks amazing and does exactly what I need.I've had it week or so and have ignored my other guitars. If you're on the fence just go for it. I'm a real pain to satisfy...this SG and zZounds went well over expectations.
Musical Background:
30 years playing lead guitar and songwriting.
Musical Style:
Metal
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Submitted March 5, 2024 by a customer from gmail.com
"10 out of 10"
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So nice I had to do a review. Thxs zZounds Flawless ! soon as this one's paid off I'll be coming back for more... :)
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Submitted February 18, 2024 by Ken Norris in GALVESTON, TX
"Pleasantly surprised!"
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I never thought of myself as an SG guy. I've owned a number of Les Pauls in my 62 years but I saw this SG in the walnut finish and was knocked out. What a gorgeous guitar. Neck dive is not an issue on mine and boy, it plays and sounds like a dream. I am really happy with this guitar. And the customer service from zZounds was top notch as always. I am very very happy with my SG. She's a keeper!
Musical Background:
Former semi pro, just jam with friends nowadays.
Musical Style:
Rock, blues, Americana, folk.
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