Classic Gibson SG Tone in a Striking Custom Color
You know that feeling when you walk into a room and someone's plugged into a Gibson SG? That unmistakable snarl cuts through everything. Now imagine that same classic late-'60s SG vibe wrapped in a clean Classic White finish. That's exactly what Gibson delivers with this SG Standard Custom Color — all the rock-and-roll attitude you expect from an SG, just dressed a little differently than the usual Cherry Red you see everywhere.
The SG Standard has earned its place as one of Gibson's best-selling electrics for good reason. It's light enough for marathon gigs without shoulder fatigue, the double-cutaway body gives you effortless access all the way up the neck, and that solid mahogany construction delivers the singing sustain the SG is famous for. This Classic White edition is part of Gibson's Custom Color Series, bringing fresh finish options to a time-tested design. Under the hood, you're getting the same quality you'd expect: handcrafted in Nashville with a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, a rounded-profile mahogany neck, bound Indian rosewood fingerboard, and a pair of 490R and 490T Alnico II humbuckers ready to drive any amp you plug into.
Whether you're chasing classic rock crunch, blues sustain, or just need a workhorse guitar that feels right the moment you strap it on, the SG Standard delivers. It's built for players who want an instrument that's as comfortable on stage as it is in the studio.
That Legendary SG Body and Neck
The Gibson SG's silhouette is iconic for a reason — it's not just about looks. The solid mahogany body is significantly lighter than a Les Paul, making this guitar a dream for long sets. That lightweight feel doesn't come at the expense of tone, though. Mahogany's warm, resonant character gives you plenty of low-mid punch and sustain that holds notes beautifully when you lean into bends or let chords ring out.
The rounded-profile mahogany neck is where the SG really shines for playability. It's slim enough to move around comfortably without feeling like a baseball bat, but substantial enough to feel confident in your hands. The bound Indian rosewood fingerboard features acrylic trapezoid inlays and a 12-inch radius that balances comfortable chording with smooth lead work. At 24.75 inches, the scale length is classic Gibson — slightly shorter than a Fender, which means a little less string tension and easier bending. The long-tenon neck joint at the 19th fret is a traditional construction method that enhances resonance and sustain by providing more contact area between the neck and body.
The dual-cutaway design isn't just for show — it gives you unobstructed access to every fret on the 22-fret neck. Whether you're running scales up high or digging into rhythm work down low, this guitar stays out of your way and lets you play.
490R and 490T Humbuckers: Versatile Power
Gibson voices the 490R (neck) and 490T (bridge) pickups to capture the character of late-period PAF humbuckers, with a slight bump in the upper mids for a more contemporary response. The result is a pickup set that's equally at home with vintage tones and modern playing styles. The neck pickup delivers warmth and articulation — perfect for jazz-inflected lines or smooth lead work. Flip to the bridge pickup and you get bright, punchy tones with plenty of bite that cut through a band mix without being harsh.
The beauty of these pickups is their responsiveness. Crank your volume and dig in for thick, snarling overdrive that's pure SG character. Roll back the volume knobs and they clean up beautifully, giving you glassy cleans or edge-of-breakup tones depending on your amp settings. Each pickup has its own dedicated volume and tone control, plus a three-way toggle switch, so you have plenty of tonal shaping options right at your fingertips. The pole pieces on the 490R and 490T are aligned to match string spacing at the neck and bridge positions respectively, ensuring balanced output and clarity across all six strings.
Hardware and Finish Built to Last
The SG Standard comes equipped with an aluminum Nashville Tune-o-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece — a proven setup that provides excellent sustain, solid intonation, and easy string changes. Grover Rotomatic tuners with kidney buttons keep you in tune reliably, even through aggressive playing or temperature changes. The Graph Tech nut (1.694-inch width) offers smooth string movement and contributes to tuning stability.
Gibson finishes this guitar with gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, the same type of finish used on vintage instruments. Nitro finishes are thinner than modern polyurethane, allowing the wood to resonate more freely. They also age beautifully — developing character over time as the finish wears and checks naturally. It's a finish that looks great out of the box and only gets better with years of playing. The full-face black five-ply pickguard adds classic SG visual contrast, while the mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and crown headstock inlay complete the look.
Product Features:
- Solid mahogany body with late-'60s-inspired SG design for lightweight comfort and rich sustain
- Rounded-profile mahogany neck with long-tenon 19th-fret joint for enhanced resonance
- Bound Indian rosewood fingerboard with 12-inch radius and 22 frets
- 24.75-inch scale length with 1.694-inch Graph Tech nut
- Gibson 490R (neck) and 490T (bridge) Alnico II humbuckers with chrome covers
- Aluminum Nashville Tune-o-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece
- Grover Rotomatic tuners with kidney buttons
- Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish in Classic White
- Black five-ply full-face pickguard with acrylic trapezoid inlays
- Handcrafted in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Brand: Gibson
Model: SG Standard Classic White
SKU: SGS00CWCH1
Condition: New
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