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Gibson SG

THE ORIGINAL 'SOLID GUITAR'

Back in 1960, the Gibson Les Paul wasn’t performing to expectations in the sales department so Gibson decide to give it a revamp.

Gibson took the Les Paul, gave it a thinner, flat-topped, contoured mahogany body, added a second cutaway, and moved the neck joint up by three frets.

The double-cutaway design and relocated neck joint meant that the Gibson SG provided easier access to the higher frets.

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WHO PLAYED THE GIBSON SG?

To make a list of famous Gibson SG players you would have to include Frank Zappa, Angus Young of AC/DC Fame, Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath, Derek Trucks and Brian Ray who is probably known best for touring and recording with Paul McCartney for many, many years.

The list is endless though, it's even been a popular choice in everything from grunge through to blues, with names like Sleater Kinney and Sister Rossetta Tharpe using the infamous horned design.

WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A GIBSON SG?

Traditionally, the Gibson SG guitar has two humbucker pickups on the body although some variant models have been known to incorporate just one or as many as three humbucker pickups.

P-90s and smaller single coils have also been used in the Gibson SG. Generally speaking, the Gibson SG comes with a solid mahogany body with a black pickguard.

GIBSON SG: A MIGHTY POWERFUL SOUND

The Gibson SG is known for its beefy sound and pronounced mid-range bite - and with the neck joining the body at the 22nd fret it is great for hitting those high notes.

Incredible solos and limitless lead guitar playing can be easily had thanks to this increased rich.

FAQs

  • What type of music is a Gibson SG good for?

    Gibson SG guitars are suited to a wide range of music, but are commonly seen in heavier genres, such as hard rock and metal.

  • What does the SG stand for in Gibson SG?

    Quite simply: Solid Guitar. The Gibson SG was marketed as the company's answer to other slimline, solid body models, and was released in 1961.

  • What are Gibson SGs good for?

    In addition to those awesome pickups and solid body tones, the Gibson SG is renowned for its slimline design and relatively fast-playing neck.