Gibson SG Standard Electric Guitar review
Gibson SG Standard Electric Guitar is one of the most successful Gibson electric guitar models ever. Many famous guitar players have played Gibson SG Standard guitar including AC / DC lead guitarist Angus Young, Frank Zappa and many more.
The Gibson SG Standard Electric Guitar was first produced in 1961 and since then Gibson has sold 100’s of copies of this model and today this guitar is still in production.
The Gibson SG Standard Electric Guitar has mahogany body, with the shape that made the SG guitars famous. The guitar has mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard with the classic trapezoid inlays. As most Gibson electric guitars the SG Standard has 2 volume and 2 tone controls and 3-way switch. The SG Standard has quality Alnico pickups (490R Alnico magnet humbucker and 498T Alnico magnet humbucker). The Gibson SG Standard Electric Guitar has chrome hardware and tune-o-matic bridge.
The Gibson SG Standard Electric Guitar is a versatile instrument, but it’s especially good for playing Blues, Hard Rock, and Heavy Metal. The Gibson SG Standard Electric Guitar is an excellent buy if you are willing to spend $1000-$1200.