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The SG Menace is a dark and deadly version of Gibson's classic rocker. Black chrome hardware, flat black finish, ebony fingerboard, and dual Smoky Coils humbuckers. Brass knuckle inlay lets them know you intend to play rough. Includes Gibson deluxe gig bag.

Gibson SG Menace Features:

  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • '60s-style neck profile
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • Brass Knuckles inlay
  • Black chrome hardware
  • Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
  • Black speed knobs
  • Black chrome Grover tuners
  • 490R Smoky Coils with brass stud neck pickup
  • 498T Smoky Coils with brass stud bridge pickup
  • Controls:
  • 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way switch

Gibson SG Menace Includes:

  • gig bag

Order today and play tough.

Gibson SG Menace Specifications:

  • Peghead Pitch: 17 degrees
  • Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.818"
  • Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.963"
  • Heel Length: 5/8"
  • Neck Joint Location: 19th fret
  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"
  • Total Neck Length: 18.062"
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Nut Width: 1.695"
  • Width at 12th Fret: 2.260"

Gibson SG Menace

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Average of 14 User Ratings

Overall

Overall: 9.10

Quality

Quality: 9.24

Features

Features: 9.14

Value

Value: 9.14

Customer Reviews

Overall

Overall: 9

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 10

Value

Value: 8

Sweetest Guitar Ever!!!
Posted by Sully from Taneyville, MO on Jul 20, 2008
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Metal
All i knew when i went to buy a new guitar was that i wanted a gibson sg. my buddy had one and i fell in love with it, when i looked at all the different styles the menace stood out! The menace just kind of had its own personality and was different! I took a chance and ordered it, not knowing what it sounded like. When i plugged it into the amp, i loved it and have been playing it ever since non-stop! the only thing i had against it was how sticky the neck was when i first got the guitar,because of the finish. But it wore off a week after i started playing it, and slicked up later on! This is an awesome guitar!

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 10

Value

Value: 10

Awesome Axe!
Posted by heavyheadbanger_gibsonsforever from Kamloops, BC on Feb 16, 2008
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: heavy metal, hard rock
The Gibson SG Menace is one of the best SGs on the market. It gives you raw power with brute force. It is a headbanger's dream axe. Compared to other heavy metal guitars such as the Kramer Vanguard, the Menace SG blows it away with its hot 490R and 498R Smoky Coils pickups. They're not EMG, but they are still rocking. With its light weight, reliablity, awesome tone and price tag this is a guitar worth buying. I've played this guitar at many shows and played many solos with it. It is very rockin and if you like heavy metal or hard rock this the guitar for you!

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 10

Value

Value: 10

It's the best sg deal from gibson
Posted by Joustlovat from Roanoke on Feb 8, 2008
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock
It is basically a SG Standard that looks more unique and is a better deal. It has excellent weight, playability, tonal range, and clear a sound. The ebony fingerboard and brass hardware are sweet. The neck is thick but I have small hands and find it easier to play and faster than my bro's strat because of the rounded profile. I have had it for a few months with no wear n tear but with it I take care. Made in USA. Buy it.

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 9

Value

Value: 10

AWESOME!!!!
Posted by Racingfreak0925 from Boynton Beach, FL on Nov 3, 2007
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist, Active Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock/Metal/Ska
I played this guitar at the gibson showcase in Nashville and fell in love with it. Its tone is great. The pickups are awesome when your placing those hardcore metal riffs. The only thing that I don't like is the size of the strap buttons - they're too small and my strap slips off too easily.

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 9

Features

Features: 9

Value

Value: 10

I can't believe I can afford this!
Posted by Draegestyle from Dix, Illinois on Aug 4, 2007
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Local musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Guitar rock!
When I saw an actual Gibson SG called the "Menace" I was very suprised at the price! Took a gamble, ordered, and it paid off! I play chunky classic rock riffs and some heavier tunes as well, and couldn't be happier with its sound. Extremely light making it great for extended gigging. Proud to own it! Great Gibson quality! Don't hesitate to purchase!

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Gibson SG Menace

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