DISC Gibson SG Standard Heritage Cherry Guitar- Nearly New

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Gibson released the SG in 1961 as the replacement for the Les Paul ! Fortunately Gibson realised that the SG was appealing to a totally different guitar player & they re-introduced the Les Paul in 1968 to run along side the SG. The SG Standard is made from solid mahogany but uses a thinner slab body design & therefore it's lighter than a Les Paul. It's still got plenty of balls, as it's loaded with 490R & 498T Alnico Humbuckers - perfect for that classic rock growl that we all associate with bands like AC/DC. The SG Standard is a real looker too - the most classic colours are the Cherry Red & the Ebony Black. We always think the word "Standard" some how under sells both the SG & the Les Paul. These guitars are beautifully made & highly desirable instruments. The SG Standard features a bound neck, trapezoid inlays.

Clean Bridge

Clean Neck

Dirty Bridge

Dirty Neck

Gibson USA SG Standard

Instantly recognizable. The backbone of rock and roll. The ultimate conduit between the music in your head and the sound coming out of your amp. Gibsons best-selling SG Standard shatters all perceptions of what an electric guitar can and should be. The slim, lightweight mahogany body; unmistakable twin cutaways, pointed horns and beveled edges; the fastest neck in the business; a pair of Gibsons screamin humbucker pickups all irresistible features coveted by some of the greatest guitar players of all-time. Various SG models have been played on-stage by the likes of Pete Townshend, Angus Young, Tony Iommi, Robby Krieger, Chris Robinson, Alex Lifeson, Derek Trucks, Elliot Easton, Jim James, Jeff Tweedy, Moby, Keith Urban, Nick Jonas, Rocco DeLuca. The list is unbelievable. When will you add your name to the list

A meaty neck profile with elegant fingerboard binding

The most distinguishable neck of all-time. The traditional 50s neck profile on the SG Standard is hand-sanded by American craftsmen to give you a comfortably thick, round profile that emulates the neck shapes of the iconic late 50s Gibson models. The cherry on top is the stunning antique cream binding that runs along the fingerboard.

Hot chrome pickups dole out a searing modern sound

Gibsons 490R and 498T pickups (R for rhythm and for treble) are Gibsons most versatile pickups. These covered humbuckers give you the tonal characteristics of an original PAF, but with a slight increase in upper mid-range response. The Gibson 498T bridge pickup is the perfect complement for the 490R, giving you a hotter sound with emphasis on mid-ranges and highs.

Resonant set-neck construction leaves our competitors in the dust

Better tone, better sustain and no loose or misaligned necks. Thats what distinguishes the neck of the SG Standard from those of most of our competitors, who opt for bolt-on necks. The neck on the SG Standard is glued on by hand to ensure maximum contact between the neck and body. This allows the neck and body of your guitar to function as a single, incredibly resonant unit.

Solid Mahogany Body

Probably the most central of all SG features is its solid mahogany body. The mahogany goes through the same rigorous selection process as all of Gibsons woods, and is personally inspected and qualified by Gibsons team of skilled wood experts before it enters the factories. Inside the Gibson factories, humidity is maintained at 45 percent, and the temperature at 70 degrees. This ensures all woods are dried to a level of equilibrium, where the moisture content does not change during the manufacturing process. This guarantees tight-fitting joints and no expansion, and controls the shrinkage and warping of the woods, in addition to reducing the weight. It also improves the woods machinability and finishing properties. Consistent moisture content means that the SG will respond evenly to temperature and humidity changes long after it leaves the factory.

BODY

• Body Species Solid Mahogany

• Body Style SG

• Cutaway Double

FINGERBOARD

• Fingerboard Species Rosewood

• Scale Length 243/4"

• Number of Frets 22 (Nickel and Silver Alloy Fret Wire)

• Inlays Trapezoid

• Fingerboard Binding single-ply

NECK

• Species Mahogany

• Profile '50s SG Rounded

• Peghead Pitch Angled Headstock - 17 degrees

• Nut Width 1.695"

• Neck Joint Set-Neck Construction

• Neck Joint Location 19

• Head Inlay Holly w/The Gibson Logo

• Truss Rod Adjustable Truss Rod

HARDWARE

• Plating Finish Chrome

• Tailpiece Stopbar

• Bridge Tune-o-matic

• Knobs Black Top Hat with silver insert

• Tuners Green Key

• Strap Buttons Butt

ELECTRONICS

• Neck Pickup 490R Alnico magnet humbucker

• Bridge Pickup 498T Alnico magnet humbucker

• Controls Two volume, two tone, three-way switch

Case

• Type - Gibson Hardshell
• Interior - White
• Case Exterior - Black
• Silkscreen - Gibson USA Logo

**Please note, the original boxing is scuffed and the seals are broken, otherwise the guitar itself looks and plays as new. It was returned unwanted by a customer under our 14 day money back guarantee. This is a great opportunity to buy a fully functioning, nearly new product at a discounted price, supplied with a two year warranty.**