Power. Tone. Versatility.

The SG Special Faded 3 Pickup guitar offers all the performance of Gibson's legendary SG line at an unbeatable price. With three screaming 490 humbuckers—the same pickups offered on the top of the line Les Paul Supreme—the SG Special Faded 3 Pickup gives guitarists an unbelievable tonal spectrum to play with. A master volume and master tone dial in the options presented by the versatile 6-position selector. Choose from bridge, bridge/middle, middle, middle/neck, or bridge/neck pickup combinations. From the garage to the club to as far as you want to go, the SG Special Faded 3 Pickup electric guitar has you covered.

The SG Special Faded model combines the well-worn, well-played look of a favorite old Gibson with the performance capability of a brand new instrument. With a hand worn satin finish and classic Gibson body style, the Faded SG has that comfortable, familiar feeling of a favorite guitar.

Gibson SG Special Faded 3 Pickup Electric Guitar Features:

• Manufactured in: Nashville, TN
  
  BODY
• Body Species: Mahogany
  
  NECK
• Species: Mahogany
• Profile: SG Rounded
• Peghead Pitch: 17ø
  
  FINGERBOARD
• Species: Rosewood
• Scale Length: 24-3/4"
• Number of Frets: 22
• Nut Width: 1.695"
• Inlays: Dot
  
  HARDWARE
• Plating Finish: Chrome
• Tailpiece: Stopbar
• Bridge: Tune-o-matic
• Knobs: Black Numbered
• Tuners: Vintage-style Tulip
  
  ELECTRONICS
• Neck Pickups: 490R Alnico magnet humbucker
• Middle Pickups: 490R Alnico magnet humbucker
• Bridge Pickups: 490T Alnico magnet humbucker
• Controls: 1 volume, 1 tone, six-position rotary selector
  
  OTHER
• Strings: Brite Wires .010-.046
  
  Includes gig bag

Gibson SG Special Faded 3 Pickup Electric Guitar Includes:

• gig bag

Pick up the SG Special with one fast click or call.

Gibson SG Special Faded 3 Pickup Electric Guitar

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Gibson SG Special - Holds up for years

Posted by BostonTom from Boston, MA/Madison, CT on Nov 20, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Blues, rock, delta

In 1983, I bought a Gibson Special - SG shape, stellar sound, one of those guitars that when I wasn't using it, a friend wanted to take it out. Beautiful neck, hot pickups, versatile, great sound. This Gibson SG Special looks identical. If so, BUY IT! Be the envy of your friends, as I have been for 25 years!

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What a buy, a super guitar...

Posted by Bill Bear from New York City on Nov 6, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Old Style Rock/Country/Blues

This axe is loaded. A pure tone machine. It has a sleek and easy feel. As with all my Gibson guitars, I had to invest in the installation of Sperzel Locking Tuners and a Tone Pros Locking Bridge and Tailpiece. These hot rod modifications help keep the guitar in tune. Outside of that, once tuned up and the neck settles, this guitar is heaven. I am EXTREMELY happy with this purchase and will cherish this instrument for life.

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sweet for the price

Posted by Sonic Sludge from CO on Sep 11, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: player

Reviewer's Play Style: you name it

Really nice guitar for the price. Takes a little while to figure out the pickup selector. Outstanding diversity in sound. I would recommend changing out the bridge for a 498 or '57 plus to get a little extra gain and sound.

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2nd Favorite Guitar

Posted by SB-REP from VT on Aug 20, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Alternative

I really love this guitar. Im going to start by saying that. PROS: Made in USA-Real Gibson Tone-Very Versatile-Tone Pros Hardware-Cheaper than a standard

CONS:Wish the bridge pickup was a 498-Doesn't tune amazingly (get grovers)-Confusing Pickup System at first.

I own a gibson les paul studio and it was different and for me better. My pickup selector was wired backwards which wasnt fun to learn. Still this is a great guitar but I wouldnt use it live I would use it more for studio work.

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amazing guitar

Posted by amongtheattraction from Texas on Aug 8, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: rock, sceamo, acoustic

i've had this guitar for about a month or two now, and it's holding up pretty well. the toggle switch came a lttle loose an i get a little more feedback than my les paul, but it has a great tone, maybeeee you should switchc the pickups to emg's but other than that its a great buy. if you wanna here a sample of hat it can do, check out my band among the attration, an we have videos with the guitar on youtube in case you wanted to see it in action.

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