Gibson SG
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The Gibson SG is a solid-body electric guitar model introduced by Gibson in 1961,[1] following on from the 1952 Gibson Les Paul. It remains in production today in many variations of the initial design. The SG Standard is Gibson's best-selling model of all time. SG stands for "solid guitar".[2]
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Gibson SG | |
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Manufacturer | Gibson |
Period | 1961āpresent |
Construction | |
Body type | Solid |
Neck joint | Set-in, bolt-on for some entry level models |
Scale | 24.75" |
Woods | |
Body | Mahogany (some models feature maple tops), birch laminate, maple |
Neck | Mahogany, Birch Laminate, Maple |
Fretboard | Rosewood, ebony, maple, richlite |
Hardware | |
Bridge | Hardtail (Tune-O-Matic), Gibson Vibrato |
Pickup(s) | 1, 2 or 3 Humbuckers; 1, 2 or 3 P-90s; certain entry-level versions have smaller single coil pickups. |
Colors available | |
Heritage Cherry, Natural, Walnut, Mahogany, Classic White, Ebony and various specialty colors and bursts. |
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