i played this SG at a show i played and i was first stoked to be playing a Gibson but then i noticed that the pickups sound horrible with distortion.the finish was ruff and flat. the tuners felt like the came off an Epiphone Les Paul 100.Over all for the same price i would get an epiphone les paul custom sliver burst like i have and replace the pick ups.

After several looks and plays at the local music store, I finally got an SG Special. I'm a Gibson guy by nature and find this guitar to be a little marvel. While I prefer and have the 60's style neck on the Les Paul and ES 335, this SG's fatter neck doesnt even come into play for me. Its fast, comfortable and I just love the ease of reach on the entire fretboard. Lightweight, yet solid feeling. I underestimated this instrument. I had read a review a while ago from someone stating they couldnt put it down. Well, Im here to tell ya, I feel the same way. It's becoming my guitar of choice for gigs. As I am used to Gibsons more premire and pricy instruments, I must admit, I may change out the pickups to tighten up the low end response. I am an articulate player and its the only fault I can think of here. In closing, this guitar has literally changed my playing perspective for the better. Get this guitar and buy your Paul later. You just might find you wont need one after you spend time with this special Special.

I have had this guitar for 10 years and it has been my baby ever since. I have played pretty much everything, and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Absolutely awesome guitar. Stays in tune better than any other guitar I've had, super comortable neck, screaming pickups. I even had it tattooed on my arm I love it so much!

Recieved this as a gift about 4 years ago. It's the green/blue flip-flop finish, which is appearently not offered on this model anymore. Sounds really good, I switched out the pickups for SD SH-4, and SH-2, and the sucky stock Gibson tuners with Grovers. Huge improvement overall. Great guitar.

I just bought this used 93' sg from my local music store. It is in heritage cherry which is not offered on this model anymore (only on the faded now). The guitar is in good condition and stays in tune. It sounds exceptional without amplification which is a good sign. The pickups are exceptional and give a very slash like sound with the tone rolled all the way off. I live the electronics used on it. The only problem I've had with it yet is the my rythm pickup was shorting out. It was a quick and easy fix. Overall, I think that this is an exceptional guitar and would recomend it to anyone needing a professional instrument for a good price, very good for the money payed.