Gibson Custom Colour Series SG Standard, Cardinal Red Burst Overview
The Gibson Custom Colour Series SG Standard, Cardinal Red Burst is a stunning iteration of the classic SG Standard, now available in a vibrant, eye-catching Cardinal Red Burst. This model celebrates the iconic features of the late '60s SG style while incorporating modern enhancements and a distinctive custom color finish. Here’s a detailed overview:
Key Features:
Body:
- Material: Solid Mahogany
- Finish: Cardinal Red Burst (Satin nitrocellulose lacquer)
- Design: Classic SG shape with a full-face black 5-ply pickguard
Neck:
- Material: Mahogany
- Profile: Rounded profile for comfortable playability
- Fingerboard: Bound Rosewood
- Neck Joint: Long tenon 19th fret neck joint for enhanced sustain
- Frets: 22
- Inlays: Acrylic Dots
- Nut Width: 1.695" (43.05mm)
- Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
Hardware:
- Bridge: Tune-O-Matic for precise intonation
- Tailpiece: Stop Bar
- Tuners: Vintage-style with keystone buttons
- Plating: Nickel hardware
Electronics:
- Pickups:
- Neck: 490R Alnico 2 humbucker
- Bridge: 490T Alnico 2 humbucker
- Controls:
- Two volume controls
- Two tone controls
- 3-way toggle switch for pickup selection
- Sound: The 490R and 490T pickups provide a balanced, versatile tone with warmth and clarity, ideal for a wide range of musical styles.
- Pickups: