When the original Les Paul evolved into the Les Paul/SG Standard in 1961, it ushered in a new lineup of sleek double-cutaway guitars that would become legendary in their own right, with rock and blues players in particular. Decked out in the upmarket features of the original SG Standard, but with a twist, the SG Standard 2016 T carries a pair of screaming P-90 pickups like those used on the original SG Special of the '60s, a favorite of Pete Townshend, Robby Krieger, and other rock greats. The result is a popular alternative tone in a guitar with classic looks and specs, all at an unbeatable price for a genuine American-made Gibson electric guitar.
This guitar comes with the Gibson SG High-Performance Aluminum Case.
Tuners
Smooth, efficient performance with a traditional appearance
Neck width
Period-accurate width re-ceates the SG's legendary playing feel
Nut
High density for great sustain, coupled with self-lubrication for superior tuning stability
Body
Traditional asymmetrical double-cutaway body, with lightweight mahogany for superb resonance and playing comfort
Knobs
the vibe of vintage controls complement this original-spec SG
Inlays
Inherited from the Les Paul Standard, these inlays underscore the SG's legendary lineage
Pickups
Alnico magnet-based single coil pickups, wound as they were a half-century ago, give fat yet well-defined tones
Fingerboard
Classic binding for traditional looks, one-piece design for seminal tone and sustain
Setup
Right out of the case, this handcrafted, American-made guitar is ready for instant action
Finish
Exclusive labor-intensive finishing process isn't just about look and feel, but superior tone
- Tuners: Traditional tuners
- Neck width: Historic original 1 11/16" neck width
- Nut: Traditional TekToid nut
- Body: Solid mahogany in original SG style
- Knobs: Black Top Hats with silver inserts
- Inlays: Acrylic trapezoid inlays
- Pickups: Two P-90 single coils
- Fingerboard: Thicker one-piece rosewood fingerboard
- Setup: Comprehensive hand-finished setup
- Finish: High-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer