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SG Standard
(Ebony)
Back in Black… and Heritage Cherry!The Gibson SG Standard rocks the classic looks and features associated with the late 60s style SG™ models sought after and loved by many. A mahogany neck with a rounded profile, bound rosewood fingerboard, long tenon 19th fret neck joint, and a solid mahogany body provide the backbone for singing sustain.
The 490R and 490T Alnico 2 pickups provide the power to drive all the tones you need. A black, 5-ply, full-face pickguard set this SG Standard apart from others, making it a truly versatile classic.
at a glance
• 490R and 490T Alnico 2 pickups
• Rounded profile mahogany neck
• Bound rosewood fingerboard
• Solid mahogany body
• Soft shell case included
490R and 490T Alnico Pickups
Unmistakable SG ToneThe moment you lay hands on this iconic guitar and hear the humbucker tone with the SG Standard's 490R and 490T pickups, you'll soon understand why they fit perfectly.
These pickups accurately capture the essence of SG tone with unmatched bite and full sound. This, together with incredible attention to historical details helps capture the timeless classic tones which made this guitar such an icon.
Plug in, and you'll be met with a sonic landscape defined by smooth low-end response, nuanced midrange crunch, and sweet highs. Whether you prefer a clean sound or a red-hot overdrive, these pickups deliver on all fronts and more.
Acrylic Trapezoid Inlays
premium hardwareThe set mahogany neck features a rounded profile, providing a comfortable and familiar feel. The smooth playing 12" radius rosewood fingerboard adds to the exceptional playability, ensuring a smooth and rewarding playing experience.
But it's the premium hardware details which contribute to the undeniable excellence of this SG Standard. The Graph Tech nut, aluminum nashville tune-o-matic bridge, aluminium stopbar tailpiece, and Grover Rotomatic tuners all come together to form a reliable foundation for tuning stability.
The 5-ply Full Face pickguard and elegant fingerboard binding, acrylic trapezoid fingerboard inlays, mother-of-pearl headstock logo, and the eye-catching nitrocellulose lacquer finish all contribute to the guitar's high-end showstopping appeal.
For those seeking a modern SG with a classic vibe and premium appointments, the Gibson SG Standard is undoubtedly the answer you've been waiting for.
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Every Guitar Includes Professional Setup
It doesn’t matter what the value of the guitar, if you buy it from us we take extra steps to ensure you are completely satisfied with your instrument. Each guitar goes through a 22 step professional guitar set up process to make sure your new instrument sounds as the manufacturer intended it to play.
This means that your guitar may take an extra day to deliver, just so we can get these checks done. You’ll receive email updates once your guitar is ready for despatch.
We hope you feel it’s worth the extra time and patience we spend on your instrument.
More about our setup Process
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Body Type | Solidbody |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | SG Standard |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Colour | Ebony |
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | Rounded |
| Neck Joint | Set Neck |
| Radius | 12" |
| Fingerboard Material | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Acrylic Trapezoids |
| Number of Frets | 22, Medium |
| Scale Length | 24.75" |
| Nut Width | 1.695" |
| Nut Material | GraphTech |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | Nashville Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatics |
| Neck Pickup | 490R Humbucker |
| Bridge Pickup | 490T Humbucker |
| Controls | 2 x volume, 2 x tone |
| Switching | 3-way toggle pickup switch |
| Case/Gig Bag | Softshell Case |
