The Gibson SG Special is here offering the alluring solid guitar style but with glorious P-90 purr it presents ample amounts of tone to dig your teeth into. Originally conceived as a slimmed down version of the SG Standard the Special has carved out its own identity thanks to those single-coil P-90s. Theyre ferocious when overdriven glassy and smooth on cleans and ready to bring a smile to your face. These pickups combine excellently with a set of hand wired controls that feature Orange Drop capacitors so you gain precision control over your tone. You can dial in exact changes and blend in sounds as you play your way. Set with a rapid slim taper mahogany neck and bound rosewood fretboard and you have one mean riff machine. It plays fast it plays loud and due to its light agile feel youll be hopping around the stage like Angus Young from AC/DC in no time. Complete with a quality Gibson hardshell case the SG Special is ready to perform.
Bring the noise with P90s Bright punchy and filled with growl the dual P-90s are the Specials secret weapon. Theyve been around since the 1940s and have made their mark their mark on music history. Rock country jazz and even punk have been blessed by the fierce sonics of the P-90s. Everything you play with be tinged with a vintage sweet twang a highly sought-after effect for many guitarists. Theres a three-position switch to choose between neck middle and bridge positions each with their own crisp voicing. Flick between them to discover new ways to attack songs and open up solos as each mode will extract diverse tones from the pickups. Use it in conjunction with the hand wired controls to blend in unique and flavourful sounds as you play. Slim Taper built for speed Its time to enjoy some fretboard freedom. The Special delivers an excellent responsive feel thanks to its slim taper neck allowing for seamless transitions up and down the fretboard. Fitting naturally into the palm of your hand it affords your fingers more room on the board. And of course the classic double cutaway design gives you unhindered access to the top frets. So dont hold back because your creativity can reach new heights. The ideal partner for that slim neck is of course a rosewood fretboard. Slick and soft to touch it complements the slim mahogany neck perfectly. It will draw out your best playing and most complex riffs because its so easy to manoeuvre over. Not only that but youve also got superb sustain and effortless pitch bends as a result of its medium jumbo-sized frets. Finished to Gibsons high standards its a playing surface like no other. SG style and SG playability Steal the spotlight. Equipped with twin arches a teardrop pickguard and an irresistible body shape the SG Special continues the series long record of impeccable style. Its finished in a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer and contrasted with a cream binding for that premium quality look and feel – something thats afforded to only the highest end guitars. Its an instrument that will turn heads for all the right reasons. Not only does it look great but it also boasts an incredible light weight feel. Fatigue? No thanks. The SG Special makes dancing around stage and enduring endless sets an easy task. Dont be burdened by heavy equipment the Special gives you a nimble body and extra slim neck. Theres a tonne of space to express yourself up and down the fretboard and when paired with the articulate P-90s the SG gives you the tools to inspire. Specifications Product Code: SGSP00VECH1 Colour: Vintage CherryBody Body Shape: SG Body Material: Mahogany Binding: Single Ply Cream Fretboard Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose LacquerNeck Material: Mahogany Profile: SlimTaper Scale Length: 24.75″ Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood Fingerboard Radius: 12″ Number Of Frets: 22 Frets: Medium Jumbo Nut Material: Graph Tech Nut Width: 1.695″ Inlays: Acrylic Dot Joint: Glued In Set NeckHardware & Electronics Finish: Chrome Bridge: Compensated Wraparound Tuning Machines: Vintage Deluxe with White Buttons Pickguard: Black 5-ply Truss Rod: Adjustable Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Bell; Black and White Control Knobs: Black Top Hats with Silver Reflectors Switch Tip: Cream Switchwasher: Black Strap Buttons: 2 Neck Pickup: P-90 Bridge Pickup: P-90 Controls: 2 Volume 2 Tone Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors Pickup Selector: 3-way Toggle Output Jack: 1/4″Miscellaneous Strings Gauge: .010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046 Case: Hardshell Case Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
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