Key Features
- 490R ''Modern Classic'' and 498T ''Hot Alnico'' Humbuckers
- Mahogany Neck with New Soloist Width and Fast-Access Heel
- Next Generation G Force Automatic Machine Heads
- Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Titanium Saddles and Stopbar Tailpiece
- Rosewood Fingerboard with 22 Frets and Mother of Pearl Inlays
DISC Gibson SG Standard 2016 High Performance Guitar, Heritage Cherry - Nearly New Overview
The Gibson SG Standard 2016 High Performance is the new counterpart of the traditional SG guitar, combining a set of premium high-performances features with the distinctive style and tone that the Gibson SG is renowned for. Featuring a Mahogany body and a Mahogany neck with a rounded profile and new soloist width, the SG Standard 2016 HP provides a resonant tone and a comfortable playing experience. The 490R and 498T humbuckers produce the time-honored high-output tone along with incredible versatility. The SG Standard 2016 HP also features a tune-o-matic bridge with titanium saddles, a titanium zero fret nut, new G Force automatic tuners, mother of pearl inlays and a HP hardshell case.
Nearly New: This product may have been opened for quality control purposes, returned by a customer, refurbished, or may have non-essential parts or software missing. Otherwise, the product operates as new. This is a great opportunity to buy a fully functioning product at a discounted price.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionGibson 490R and 498T Humbuckers
Featuring a 498T ''Hot Alnico'' humbucker in the bridge, the SG Standard 2016 HP produces a high output and fierce rhythm tone with detailed dynamics due to the Alnico V magnet construction. Additionally the 490R ''Modern Classic'' neck pickup produces high output, rich sound whilst retaining a crisp and bright tone, perfect for smooth cleans and lead licks. Constructed from Alnico V and Alnico II magnets with 4 conductor wiring, the 490R and 498T humbuckers offer a high output tone with plenty of versatility, perfect for a variety of playing styles.
Tune-O-Matic Bridge
Tune-O-Matic bridges are an extremely popular fixed bridge type due to their stability, reliability, comfortable playing position and impressive sustain. Additionally adjusting the string action and intonation is extremely simple with a tune-o-matic bridge. Simply adjust the height of the bridge with the mounting rods to alter the action and screw in or out the bridge saddles to achieve perfect intonation.
Professionally Set-Up Straight out the Box
Gibson understand how disheartening it can be when you get a new guitar home just to find out it needs setting up before you can properly reap the benefits. By ensuring that every Gibson 2016 model comes professionally set up straight out the box you can plug in and play to start enjoying the premium build quality and incredible tone of the Gibson 2016 models.
Specifications
Body & Bridge
- Body: Mahogany
- Construction: Set-In
- Colour: Heritage Cherry
- Finish: High Gloss Lacquer
- Binding: None
- Bridge: Tune-o-Matic with Titanium Saddles
- Tailpiece: Stopbar
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck: 1-Piece Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Rounded
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12''
- Frets: 22
- Inlays: Trapezoid Mother of Pearl
- Binding: Cream
- Scale: Equal Tempered 24.75'' Scale
- Nut: Titanium Zero Fret Nut
- Nut Width: 1.745''
Hardware & Electronics
- Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch
- Bridge Pickup: Gibson 498T ''Hot Alnico'' Humbucker
- Neck Pickup: Gibson 490R ''Modern Classic'' Humbucker
- Tuners: Next Generation G Force
- Pickguard: SGSP
- Control Knobs: Supreme Grip Speed Knobs
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Case: Gibson HP Hardshell (Aluminium)
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