Gibson SG Guitars

Here's a near MINT 2010 Gibson SG Standard in a 100% factory original Alpine White finish. It was a limited run that came with Burstbucker pickups and a factory coil splitter. There are a few light pickmarks on the pickguard, but it looks like a brand new guitar. Here's the factory spec's on this guitar:

A new classic for rocking the 21st century.

The Gibson SG Standard electric guitar has a slim, lightweight mahogany body with the unmistakable twin cutaways, pointed horns, and beveled edges; the fastest neck in the business;and a pair of Gibson's screamin' BurstBucker pickups with coil-splitting for single-coil tones. This beauty also features trapezoid inlays along its elegantly bound 22-fret ebony fingerboard while a fine mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and holly inlay decorate the guitar's headstock.

Solid Mahogany Body

Probably the most central of all Gibson SG features is its solid mahogany body. The mahogany goes through the same rigorous selection process as all of Gibson's woods, and is personally inspected and qualified by Gibson's team of skilled wood experts before it enters the factories. Inside the Gibson factories, humidity is maintained at 45 percent, and the temperature at 70 degrees. This ensures all woods are dried to a level of equilibrium, where the moisture content does not change during the manufacturing process. This guarantees tight-fitting joints and no expansion, and controls the shrinkage and warping of the woods, in addition to reducing the weight. It also improves the woods' machinability and finishing properties. Consistent moisture content means that the Gibson SG will respond evenly to temperature and humidity changes long after it leaves the factory.

'50s Rounded Neck Profile

No guitar neck profiles are more distinctive than the neck profiles employed on the Gibson models of today. The more traditional '50s neck profile — found on the SG Standard — is the thicker, rounder, more time-honored profile, emulating the neck shapes of the iconic late '50s Gibson models. The neck is machined in Gibson's rough mill using wood shapers to make the initial cuts. But once the fingerboard gets glued on, the rest — including the final sanding — is done by hand. That means there are no two necks with the exact same dimensions. So while it still has the basic characteristics of its respective profile, each neck will be slightly different, with a distinct but traditional feel.

Set-Neck Construction

Like all classic Gibson guitars, the necks on SGs are distinguished by one of the more traditional features that have always set them apart — a glued neck joint. Gluing the neck to the body of the guitar ensures a "wood-to-wood" contact, no air space in the neck cavity, and maximum contact between the neck and body, allowing the neck and body to function as a single unit. The result? Better tone, better sustain, and no loose or misaligned necks.

BurstBucker Pickups

The BurstBuckerline of pickups represents Gibson's drive to recapture the magic of the original "Patent Applied For" humbuckers. First introduced in the early 1990s, the Gibson BurstBucker — Types 1, 2, and 3 — successfully captured the subtle variations of true, classic humbucker tone with historically "unmatched" bobbin windings and Alnico II magnets. They produce an airy, full tone, and when overdriven they achieve a magical distortion with the slightly enhanced highs that made the originals famous. This SG model is loaded with a BurstBuckerType 1 pickup, which features a lower output, and is excellent for the neck position, and a BurstBuckerType 3 pickup that is overwound and hot, and is typically ideal for the bridge position. None of the BurstBuckers are wax potted, and all feature vintage braided two-conductor wiring. Push/pull tone pots activate pickup coil-splitting making this one of the most sonically versatile Gibson SG guitars ever!

Tune-O-Matic Bridge

The Tune-O-Matic bridge was the brainchild of acclaimed Gibson president Ted McCarty in 1954. At the time, it was a true revelation in intonation, and set a standard for simplicity and functionality that has never been bettered. This pioneering piece of hardware provides a firm seating for the strings, allowing the player to adjust and fine-tune the intonation and string height in a matter of minutes. It also yields a great union between the strings and body, which results in excellent tone and sustain. It is combined with a separate "stopbar" tailpiece, essentially a modified version of the earlier wraparound bridge. To this day, the Tune-O-Matic remains the industry standard. It is the epitome of form and function in electric guitar bridge design, and is one of the most revered and copied pieces of guitar hardware ever developed.

Instantly recognizable. The backbone of rock and roll. Gibson's best-selling SG Standard shatters all perceptions of what an electric guitar can — and should — be. Various SG models have been played on-stage by the likes of Pete Townshend, Angus Young, Tony Iommi, Robby Krieger, Chris Robinson, Alex Lifeson, Derek Trucks, Elliot Easton, Jim James, Jeff Tweedy, Moby, Keith Urban, Nick Jonas, Rocco DeLuca. The list is unbelievable. When will you add your name to the list?

Gibson SG Standard with Coil Taps Electric Guitar Features:

Body

Body style: SG
Body species: Mahogany
Scale length: 24-3/4"
Finish: Full gloss classic white lacquer

Neck

Neck Joint: Set
Species: Mahogany
Profile: '50s rounded
Nut: Corian
Nut width: Standard Gibson 1.695" ± .050"
Silkscreen: Gibson logo
Truss rod: Gibson adjustable truss rod
Truss rod cover: Bell-shaped cover, stamped "SG"

Fingerboard

Fingerboard: Ebony
Fretwire: Nickel and silver alloy
Fingerboard radius: 12"
Inlays: Trapezoid
Number of frets: 22

Hardware

Plating finish: Chrome
Tailpiece: Gibson stopbar
Bridge: Gibson Tune-o-matic
Tuners: Keystone

Electronics

Neck pickup: Burstbucker 1
Bridge pickup: Burstbucker 3
Controls: Volume, volume, tone, tone with push/pull coil-splitting, and 3-way toggle
Control knobs: black top hats with silver inserts

This guitar will be safely packed and shipped. Buyer assumes ZERO risk of
shipping loss or damage.

Buyer to pay $40 FedEx shipping anywhere in the U.S. Full insurance
included in shipping. Local San Diego pickup always welcome.

Will ship worldwide.

International shipping guidelines:

Buyer is responsible for any import duties.

FedEx Ground to Canada is $80 with full insurance.

FedEx is $200 to most parts of Europe and Australia. Full insurance
available.

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