Key Features
- Classic late 60s SG™ model design offers a vintage vibe and sought-after style
- Rounded mahogany neck and solid mahogany body deliver rich, resonant tone
- Alnico 2 pickups (490R and 490T) provide powerful, driving sound
- Includes Gibson Accessory Kit and a soft shell case for optimum portability and protection
Gibson SG Standard, Pelham Blue Burst Overview
The Gibson SG Standard is an emblem of style, performance, and durability. Boasting the classic 60s SG™ design, it offers not just an instrument, but a vintage vibe that's highly sought after by music aficionados. This model, part of the Custom Colour Series, brings an added flair to your stage or guitar collection. The rounded mahogany neck, solid body, and Alnico 2 pickups (490R and 490T) work in unison to deliver a rich, resonant tone and powerful, driving sound. To top it off, your purchase includes a Gibson Accessory Kit and a soft shell case for your convenience and your instrument's protection.
What makes it stand out from the standard models is the intriguing black 5-ply, full-face pickguard. The body is made from mahogany, coated in a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer for that shiny, polished look. A bound Indian Rosewood fingerboard, medium jumbo frets, and acrylic trapezoid inlays add to the overall aesthetics and playability. The neck is glued in with a long tenon joint, promising durability and longevity. The chrome finish and black top hat control knobs with silver reflector give it a sleek, modern look. Experience the epitome of style and functionality with the Gibson SG Standard.
Product Ref: 289283
Full Description
View Full Description490 Rhythm and Treble pickups
Designed with a balanced output and enriched harmonics, the 490R and T pickups are extremely versatile. They cover everything from warm bluesy tones to tight crunches without any trouble. Made with Alnico 2 magnets, they provide vintage sound and superior sustain that's capable of taking on anything you throw its way.
Soft Shell Case
The Gibson SG Standard comes with a soft shell case to help you get your guitar from one place to another safely. The protective interior will keep your guitar safe, and the outer layer is durable enough to withstand most typical bumps and scrapes of travel.
Gibson Accessory Kit
The Gibson SG Standard includes an accessory kit that will help you keep it in top condition. It includes Gibson polish, a polishing cloth, and an owner's manual to ensure that your guitar stays looking and sounding great for years to come.
Body
- Body Shape: SG
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Binding: Single-ply Cream, Fretboard
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck & Fretboard
- Profile: Rounded
- Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
- Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
- Fret Count: 22
- Frets: Medium Jumbo
- Nut Material: Graph Tech
- Nut Width: 43.05 mm / 1.694 in
- Inlays: Acrylic Trapezoid
- Joint: Glued In, Long Tenon, Set Neck
Hardware & Electronics
- Finish: Chrome
- Bridge: Aluminium Nashville Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Aluminium Stop Bar
- Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Button
- Pickguard: Black 5-ply Full Face
- Truss Rod: Adjustable
- Truss Rod Cover: Black 2-ply Bell, "SG"
- Control Knobs: Black Top Hat with Silver Reflector
- Switch Tip: Cream
- Switch washer: Black
- Neck Pickup: 490R
- Bridge Pickup: 490T
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
- Pickup Selector: 3-way Toggle
- Output Jack: 1/4"
- Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
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