The guitar that won the hearts and minds of a generation.

Inspired by the 1960s SG Special, the Gibson SG Classic Electric Guitar with P-90 Pickups re-creates the look and sound of the most influential guitar in both Britain and the U.S. during the psychedelic era. It has the original all-mahogany body, dual P-90 pickups, and a bound rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays.

A Little SG History
In 1961, the Les Paul was redesigned with a thinner body and 2 sharp cutaway horns that making the upper frets more accessible while lowering production costs. The new guitar was popular, but Les Paul the guitarist did not like it and asked to have his name removed. Gibson renamed the model the "SG" which was short for "solid guitar". Though Les Paul's name was officially removed from the model in 1961, the plastic Les Paul nameplates (positioned between the rhythm pickup and fingerboard) were in abundance in the Gibson factory and SG models having these nameplates were built and sold by Gibson up to end of 1963. SGs have been the choice of world-class artists such as Pete Townsend, Eric Clapton, Tony Iommi, and Angus Young.

Gibson SG Classic Electric Guitar with P-90 Pickups Features:

• P-90 pickups re-create '60s sound and look
• All-mahogany body
• Bound rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays

Gibson SG Classic Electric Guitar with P-90 Pickups Includes:

• deluxe gig bag

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Gibson SG Classic Electric Guitar with P-90 Pickups

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A shiny Gibson

Posted by Guitarted from Fizzcrank, WoW on Sep 5, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: rock

I've had my SG Classic for over a year now and I am very happy with it. I love that P-90 tone. There is lots of versatility in them pups. I like the thick neck and will never buy another thin neck guitar, but that's just a personal preference. Mine stays in tune even after lots of heavy playing. It's beautiful and the pics on MF's web site don't do the instrument justice.

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Gibson SG Classic

Posted by JD from California on Aug 30, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Blues

I am only writing this review after reading the previous one. First off, I believe this is one of the best values that Gibson offers. The quality and workmanship are superb. The previous reviewer stated that the guitar had a bad odor and that the neck was sticky. For those of you who know about lacquer finishes, it takes a while for lacquer to fully cure. I had the same issue with a Fender 62 reissue strat. Now that these guitars are a few years old, I have no problems with the sticky feeling necks. For the price, if you can get a lacquered finish guitar, that is a bargain. Perhaps the previous reviewer may have received a lemon out of the batch, I don't know, but the one I received is the best guitar in my quiver and I have other Gibsons. You can buy the VOS SG with the wraparound bride, but it's gonna cost you a heck of a lot more doe.

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High priced and low quality

Posted by MuddyRules03 from New York City on Aug 21, 2009

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Blues, rock, Jazz

I had an original back in '69, although mine was equiped with a wrap around bridge that added to the sustain.( I can't believe that Townshend was tossing these into the audience way back in the day!). I bought this particuar guitar through musician's friend a few years back. The laquer coating had a very strong odor, and the neck itself had a sticky feel to it. The sound was very dark, and the hum is something you can tolerate if the guitar is outstanding tone wise. I sent it back, even at that low price, because the neck was like a baseball bat, the frets were sharp,it didn't stay in tune,and the tonewas just not there. I own a TV Yellow USA Hamer P-90 Special, and it is far superior to this SG. If you want a great P-90 guitar, and have the cash, pick up a Gibson SG Special P-90 VOS with wrap-around bridge.

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Made to be a work horse

Posted by ArtMaker from Tampa, FL on Jun 22, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: blues, jazz

After years and years of Fender single coils and Gibson and PRS humbuckers, I decided to give the P90's in the SG Classic a try and after a 1/2 hour of jamming I purchased it wondering why it took me so long to discover it's amazing sound. This guitar can play just about anything you want to throw at it. Not too crazy about a gig bag instead of a hardshell but that is easily remedied.

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Old School Rock & Roll

Posted by Amazing SG from Des PLaines on Jun 19, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: lots

Reviewer's Play Style: rock & roll

In 1964 I played in a HS band and always wanted an SG....I now own a whole music store full of guitars and recently added the Classic SG. What a beautiful guitar. Amazing sound, mellow or bright or silky..it can play it all. This is my favorite and gets played almost every night in my small home made studio. PICK UPS ARE NOT NOISY even with a pedal. Thanks Gibson for building such a wonderful guitar.

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