Rock's Most Iconic Shape, Built for Lefties
If you're a left-handed player, you already know the drill: a lot of classic guitars just aren't made with you in mind. The Gibson SG Standard Left-Handed changes that. This isn't a compromise or an afterthought—it's the full SG Standard experience, configured for southpaws from the ground up. The instantly recognizable double-cutaway body, the lightweight feel, the fast-playing neck—it's all here, mirrored for your fretting hand. Whether you've been inspired by Tony Iommi's riff-heavy thunder or you just want a guitar that feels like an extension of your playing, this SG delivers.
The Heritage Cherry finish is classic Gibson through and through. It's the finish that defined rock and roll, and it's still the one that turns heads when you pull the guitar out of the case. Underneath that nitrocellulose lacquer is a solid mahogany body that's light enough for all-night gigs but dense enough to sustain for days. The SG's double-cutaway design isn't just for looks—it gives you unrestricted access to every fret, making lead work feel effortless. This guitar was built for players who live above the 12th fret.
The SG Standard is a workhorse for blues, rock, punk, metal, and everything in between. It's straightforward, honest, and ready to work the moment you plug it in. Left-handed players who've been waiting for a legitimate, no-compromises SG won't be disappointed.
490 Humbuckers: Clarity and Punch When You Need It
Gibson equipped this SG Standard with a 490R humbucker in the neck position and a 490T in the bridge. These pickups were designed to capture the character of late-era PAF humbuckers, with a slight bump in the upper mids for a more contemporary voice. The 490R delivers warm, singing tones that work beautifully for rhythm playing and smooth lead lines. Roll back your volume knob, and it cleans up with surprising clarity—perfect for blues or classic rock tones that need articulation.
The 490T bridge pickup is where the SG shows its teeth. It's got bite and aggression without losing definition, making it ideal for everything from crunchy power chords to searing solos. The pickups are responsive to your touch, so subtle changes in picking dynamics translate directly into your tone. With two volume controls, two tone controls, and a three-way toggle switch, you've got plenty of sonic flexibility without the clutter of modern switching systems.
Mahogany Neck and Rosewood Fingerboard: Built for Speed
The SG Standard features a one-piece mahogany neck with a rounded profile that sits comfortably in your hand. It's not as chunky as a '50s-style neck, but it's got enough meat to give you a solid grip for chording. The bound rosewood fingerboard has a 12-inch radius, which is comfortable for both first-position chords and high-register lead playing. The 22 medium jumbo frets are well-dressed, and the long tenon neck joint—where the neck meets the body at the 19th fret—enhances resonance and sustain.
The 24.75-inch scale length is pure Gibson. It's shorter than a Fender-style 25.5-inch scale, which means slightly lower string tension. You'll notice it when you bend strings—it takes less effort, and vibrato feels smooth and controlled. The Graph Tech nut keeps tuning stable, and the nut width of 1.695 inches offers a comfortable string spacing that works for players with a variety of hand sizes.
Hardware and Finish: Classic Gibson Appointments
Gibson kept the hardware straightforward and reliable. The aluminum Tune-O-Matic bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece are rock-solid for intonation and sustain. Grover Rotomatics tuners with kidney-shaped buttons keep the guitar in tune, even under aggressive playing. All hardware is chrome-finished, and the black Top Hat knobs with silver reflectors add a classic visual touch.
The gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish not only looks stunning, but it also allows the guitar to breathe. Nitro finishes are thinner than modern polyurethane coatings, which lets the mahogany body resonate more freely. Over time, nitro finishes age and wear in a way that adds character—something many players appreciate as the guitar becomes uniquely theirs. The black five-ply full-face pickguard is a nod to the late-'60s SG design that so many players love.
Product Features:
- Body: Solid mahogany for lightweight resonance and sustain
- Neck: One-piece mahogany with rounded profile and long tenon 19th fret neck joint
- Fingerboard: Bound rosewood with 12-inch radius, 22 medium jumbo frets, and acrylic trapezoid inlays
- Pickups: 490R (neck) and 490T (bridge) Alnico II humbuckers for versatile, responsive tone
- Scale Length: 24.75 inches for easier string bending and smooth playability
- Bridge: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic with aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece
- Tuners: Grover Rotomatics with kidney buttons for stable, reliable tuning
- Hardware: Chrome-finished with black Top Hat knobs and silver reflectors
- Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer in Heritage Cherry
- Includes: Gibson Premium Soft Shell Case
Brand: Gibson
Model: SG Standard Left-Handed
SKU: EIGSGSCHNH1L
Condition: New
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