Rock and Roll in Its Purest Form
If you're thinking about an SG, you're probably not looking to play it safe — and that's exactly what the Gibson SG Special is all about. This is the guitar that Pete Townshend windmilled, that Tony Iommi used to birth heavy metal, and that Frank Zappa bent to his will. It's got that iconic devil-horn double-cutaway body that just looks fast, even when it's on a stand. And when you pick it up, you'll notice how comfortable it is — lightweight, perfectly balanced, with that slim mahogany neck that practically begs you to play it for hours. This Ebony finish keeps things sleek and serious, but the two soapbar P-90 pickups? Those tell a different story entirely.
This SG Special is built the way Gibson's been building them since the early '60s: all-mahogany body, set mahogany neck, and a rosewood fingerboard with simple dot inlays. No frills, just the ingredients that matter. The SlimTaper neck profile fits your hand like it was made for it, and the bound fingerboard with rolled edges means nothing's going to slow you down when you're moving up and down the neck. Gibson finishes this guitar in gorgeous gloss nitrocellulose lacquer — thin enough to let the wood breathe and resonate the way it should. It's a guitar that feels alive in your hands.
What really sets the SG Special apart are those P-90 pickups. They're hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors, and they've got a voice all their own. Hotter than a Strat pickup but brighter and leaner than a humbucker, P-90s give you that fat snarl when you dig in — perfect for everything from garage rock to blues to straight-up riff-driven heaviness. Roll back your volume knob and they clean up beautifully, revealing a smooth, articulate sweetness that's surprisingly versatile. Whether you're chasing classic rock tones or pushing into grittier territory, these pickups deliver.
Built for Speed, Wired for Tone
The SG Special's mahogany body isn't just light — it's resonant, with the kind of natural sustain and warmth that mahogany is famous for. The set neck joint enhances that resonance, transferring every bit of string vibration into the body. You'll feel it when you play. The 24.75-inch scale length and 12-inch fingerboard radius strike a great balance between comfortable chord work and fluid lead playing, and the 22 medium jumbo frets are dressed to perfection using Gibson's Plek Pro process for optimal playability right out of the case.
The hardware keeps things simple and effective: a compensated wraparound bridge that's easy to adjust and locks your intonation in place, Vintage Deluxe tuners with white buttons that look the part and hold tune reliably, and chrome-plated hardware throughout. The electronics give you classic Gibson control: two volume knobs, two tone knobs, and a three-way toggle switch. Hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors, the wiring preserves your tone and gives you smooth, responsive control over your sound.
This SG Special is for players who want a guitar that gets straight to the point. No extra switching, no complicated features — just mahogany, P-90s, and that timeless SG shape that's been inspiring players for over 60 years. If you're looking for a guitar that sounds like rock and roll and feels like home, this is it.
Product Features:
- Body: Solid mahogany construction with gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish in Ebony
- Neck: Mahogany set neck with SlimTaper profile for fast, comfortable playing
- Fingerboard: Bound rosewood with 12-inch radius, 22 medium jumbo frets, and acrylic dot inlays
- Scale Length: 24.75 inches with 1.695-inch Graph Tech nut
- Pickups: Two Gibson P-90 single-coil soapbar pickups
- Electronics: Hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors, 2 volume and 2 tone controls, 3-way toggle switch
- Bridge: Compensated wraparound bridge with chrome hardware
- Tuners: Vintage Deluxe tuning machines with white buttons
- Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer allowing the wood to breathe and resonate naturally
- Fretwork: Plek Pro machine-dressed frets for optimized playability and precision
Brand: Gibson
Model: SG Special
SKU: SGSP00EBCH1
Condition: New
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