Lightweight, incredible playability, and the tone that launched a billion riffs.

The Gibson SG Standard Electric Guitar is one of the most popular incarnations of the legendary Gibson SG. It takes the best of the '62 original and adds the longer and sturdier neck joint of the late '60s models. All the classic features you'd expect from a historic guitar. Hot humbuckers go from rich, sweet lightning to warm, tingling waves of sustain. A silky-fast rosewood fretboard plays like a dream. The original-style beveled mahogany body looks like a million bucks. Plus, Tune-O-Matic bridge and chrome hardware. Limited lifetime warranty. Includes hardshell case.

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 Standard Electric Guitar Features:

• Double-cutaway beveled mahogany body
• Set mahogany neck with rounded '50s profile
• Bound rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays
• Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
• Chrome hardware
• 490R humbucker in the neck position
• 498T humbucker in the bridge position
• 2 volume knobs, 2 tone knobs, 3-way switch
• 24-3/4" scale

Gibson SG Standard Electric Guitar Includes:

• Gibson hardshell case

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Gibson SG Standard Electric Guitar

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Posted by SawyerH from Spokane, WA on Nov 11, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Pro-guitarist In Training

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock/Alternative

I bought this guitar in September '09 already knowing that Gibson makes the finest guitars period. I have to say I felt cheated for not owning this guitar for so long, even though I have a crappy amp in my room I plugged it in and it even made the piece of junk on my floor gleam with power and tone. The 490r and 498t pickups can mimic an acoustic sound and with the simple application of distortion and the flick of a swith can put out grinding AC/DC like tones that make the hair on your neck bristle. The action is so fast that it can out do the infamous Gibson Les Paul Custom aka the "Fretless Wonder". My only real gripe with it is the price, I realize that Gibson is a well respected name but we're in a recession get real. another thing that kinda bugs me is that this model is not available equipped with a Gibson Maestro Vibrola, and the part isn't even on Gibson's catalog as far as I can tell. Overall this is one of the best guitars in the world and I strongly advise those with the money to consider getting one if it fits your style, I've long been a fan of Gibson but this guitar makes the name sparkle in my mind.

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Finally

Posted by Alanbama from Birmingham, AL. on Nov 8, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active

Reviewer's Play Style: Mostly Classic Rock and covers

Ive been playing since the early 70's. I've owned many L P's and other top guitars. I have finally found the perfect guitar in the SG. I don't know why I never tried one before. It is light, plays excellent, and is made very well. The stock pups are OK, but after I install a set of Duncan 59's or Dimarzio's this thing will sound awesome. I will be getting more SG's and using different pups in them. Truly a fun guitar to play.

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BEAUTIFUL GUITAR

Posted by Jazzman435 from Middle of nowhere, MA on Oct 17, 2009

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Blues, Classical, Indie, anything

This guitar sounds great, plays great, and looks fantastic. I could stare at it for hours. It can go from biting tones, to nice warm and smooth sustain. Although, I would like it to be just a tad less expensive, but I understand why they have it at this price, it is just a work of art!

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They're all that

Posted by old guy from The North Woods on Sep 29, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: N/A

Reviewer's Play Style: eveything sounds better on g-tar

What elese could possibly be said about this guitar that hasnt been said? The brother of the Les Paul it does everything the LP does for several hundred less. This beauty's resume is written thousandss of legendary songs and performances. My Gibsons are my most precious possesions - pure joy.

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great buy!

Posted by mike from ny on Sep 1, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: rock heavy rock

ever since i started playing i have wanted ans sg and i was tempted to buy an epiphone. iplayed an sg standard in a music shop and fell in love. its so smooth and my friends ask how much it was and they were so impressed that u could get it for this price. amazing guitar in general.

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