Gibson SG Standard Ebony

Gibson SG Standard, Ebony Overview

The Gibson SG Standard, Ebony is a quintessential model from Gibson’s Modern Collection, reflecting the classic attributes and tonal qualities of the late 1960s SG style. Here’s an in-depth look at this iconic guitar:

Key Features:

Body:
- Material: Solid Mahogany
- Finish: Ebony (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 and stability
- 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 II humbucker
  - Bridge: 490T Alnico II humbucker
- Controls:
  - Two volume controls
  - Two tone controls
  - 3-way toggle switch for pickup selection
- Sound: The 490R and 490T pickups offer a rich, full sound with plenty of warmth and clarity, suitable for a variety of musical styles.