Gibson SG Special ‘70s Tribute (2016)

A 2016 Tribute-model SG inspired by the 1972–1977 SG Special: compact, playable, and with a focused tone thanks to its mini‑humbuckers and lightweight, satin‑finish construction.

Highlights

- Mini‑humbuckers (tight, clear, good note separation; less boomy than full-size humbucker but fatter than single coils — retains note definition even with distortion. Well suited to rock, alternative, punk, and garage styles.)

- Small pickguard, no binding, small‑block inlays, neck volute, Tune‑o‑Matic & stopbar tailpiece — faithful to the ’70s SG Special styling

- Satin/thin finish for rich resonance and easygoing, rugged vibe — a guitar that gains more character the more you play it

Specs

- Body: Mahogany

- Neck: Mahogany

- Fingerboard: Rosewood

- Scale: Medium (24.75”/628.65mm)

- Frets: 22 (medium‑jumbo)

- Weight: 3.2 kg

- Year: 2016

- Case: Generic soft case included

Condition & Setup

- Parts replaced: None

- Wear: Multiple dings and surface scuffs consistent with a thin satin finish; one chip on the bridge volume knob.

- Neck: Straight, no warp or twist.

- Frets: ~90% remaining; measured >1.3 mm remaining.

- Truss rod: Fully functional both directions.

- 12th‑fret action: String 1 = 1.25 mm; String 6 = 1.50 mm

Why buy

Because the SG is commonly associated with full‑size humbuckers and P-90s, this mini-humbucker spec — including the original models — is actually rare in the market. Aren’t you looking for one?

With mini‑humbucker–equipped models being attracting renewed attention these days, this is also a great pick for a player who wants something more than a normal SG.

Recommended player

A rock, especially alternative, punk, or garage guitarist looking for a rugged SG-type with mini-humbuckers in ready-for-gig condition.

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