Weight: 5 LBS 13 OZ Serial # 228160096

Introduced in the early 1960s, the Gibson SG™ Special was conceived as a stripped-down, budget-friendly variation of the now-iconic SG Standard. Despite its more minimalistic approach, it quickly became associated with some of rock’s most memorable riffs and performances. Today’s SG Special honors that storied past with a pair of fat-sounding P-90 pickups and a slim, contoured mahogany body that makes it a go-to choice for players seeking raw, unfiltered rock tone.

Right out of the case, the SG Special feels like a well-worn classic. The rosewood fingerboard and SlimTaper™ neck profile delivers effortless playability, giving easy access to fast lead lines as well as complex chords. And of course, the iconic double-cutaway design, with its signature pointed horns and deeply beveled edges, grants supreme access to the upper frets.

The SG Special comes equipped with a pair of P-90 pickups, renowned for their snarly mids and superb dynamic response. Dial back your volume for chiming cleans or crank it up for overdriven textures that retain clarity and definition. Hand-wired electronics with dedicated volume and tone controls for each pickup allow precise shaping, with Orange Drop® capacitors in the tone circuit, ensuring stable, precise performance. A compensated Wraparound bridge echoes the vintage roots of the SG Special while ensuring solid intonation and impressive sustain, and Vintage Deluxe tuners with white buttons keep the look authentically old-school, with chrome hardware complements that exude timeless Gibson style.

Altogether, this SG Special stands as a nod to the instrument’s rebellious roots. From garage rock to blues to heavy riffs, its timeless design and sonic signature remain as relevant and inspiring today as they were decades ago.

Specifications

Body Specs

Binding Single-ply Cream, Fretboard

Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Body Material Mahogany

Body Shape SG

Body Styles SG

Neck Specs

Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in

Fret Count 22

Frets Medium Jumbo

Inlays Acrylic Dot

Joint Glued In, Set Neck

Neck Material Mahogany

Nut Material Graph Tech

Nut Width 43.05mm / 1.7in

Profile SlimTaper

Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in

Electronics Specs

Bridge Pickup P-90

Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors

Neck Pickup P-90

Output Jack 1/4"

Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle

Hardware Specs

Bridge Compensated Wraparound

Control Knobs Black Top Hats with Silver Reflectors

Finish Chrome

Pickguard Black 5-ply

Strap Buttons 2

Switch Tip Cream

Switchwasher Black

Truss Rod Adjustable

Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell; Black and White

Tuning Machines Vintage Deluxe with White Buttons

Misc Specs

Accessories Includes Gibson Accessory Kit

Model: SGSP00VECH1

Case Hardshell Case

Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046