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Rock royalty.
Introduced in the early 1960s, the Gibson SG™ Special was conceived as a model that would sit between the entry-level SG Junior and the SG Standard, with some of the stripped-down, budget-friendly attributes of the Junior coupled with a bit more of the versatility and bling you get with the now-iconic SG Standard. Despite its more minimalistic approach, it quickly became associated with some of rock’s most memorable riffs and performances. Today’s SG Special honors that storied past with a pair of fat-sounding P-90 pickups and a slim, contoured mahogany body that makes it a go-to choice for players seeking raw, unfiltered rock tone and unsurpassed playability.
Right out of the included hardshell case, the SG Special feels like a well-worn classic. The bound rosewood fretboard and mahogany neck’s SlimTaper™ profile deliver effortless playability, giving easy access to fast lead lines as well as complex chords. And, of course, the iconic double-cutaway design, with its signature pointed horns and deeply beveled edges, grants completely unfettered access to the entire length of the fretboard.
The SG Special comes equipped with a pair of Soapbar P-90 pickups, renowned for their snarly mids and superb dynamic response. Dial back your volume for chiming cleans or crank it up for overdriven textures that retain clarity and definition. Hand-wired electronics with dedicated volume and tone controls for each pickup allow precise tonal shaping, with Orange Drop® capacitors in the tone circuit, ensuring stable, precise performance. A compensated Wraparound bridge echoes the vintage roots of the SG Special while ensuring solid intonation and impressive sustain, and Vintage Deluxe tuners with white buttons keep the look authentically old-school, with chrome hardware complements that exude timeless Gibson style.
Altogether, this SG Special stands as a nod to the instrument’s rebellious roots. From garage rock to blues to heavy riffs, its timeless design and sonic signature remain as relevant and inspiring today as they were decades ago.
Body
Body Style: SG
Body Shape: SG
Body Material: Mahogany
Binding: Single Ply Cream, Fretboard
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck
Profile: SlimTaper
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Graph Tech
Nut Width: 43.053 mm / 1.695 in
End Of Board Width: 57.4 mm / 2.259 in
Inlays: Acrylic Dot
Joint: Glued In, Set Neck
Hardware
Finish: Chrome
Bridge: Compensated Wraparound
Tuning Machines: Vintage Deluxe with White Button
Pickguard: Black 5-ply
Truss Rod: Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Bell; Black and White
Control Knobs: Black Top Hat with Silver Reflector
Switch Tip: Cream
Switch washer: Black
Strap Buttons: 2
Pickup Covers: Black
Electronics
Neck Pickup: P-90
Bridge Pickup: P-90
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-way Toggle
Output Jack: 1/4"
Miscellaneous
Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Hardshell
Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
