Rapid City, SD, United States
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The Gibson SG Special has been delivering unapologetic rock ’n’ roll attitude since the early 1960s, and its appeal comes down to a simple formula: a lightweight, contoured mahogany body, a fast-playing neck, and a pair of P-90 pickups with plenty of bite. The slim double-cutaway design feels comfortable against the body, while its distinctive pointed horns and deeply beveled edges give it the unmistakable SG silhouette. Tonally, the mahogany construction brings warmth and punch, while the P-90s add a gritty midrange growl and lively response that make every chord and single-note line feel immediate and alive.
The Gibson SG Special is built to feel like an old favorite from the first time you pick it up. Its SlimTaper neck profile and rosewood fingerboard create a smooth, comfortable playing surface for quick lead runs, expressive bends, and wide-ranging chord work, while the double-cutaway body provides easy access to the upper frets. The P-90 pickups are especially responsive to your hands and guitar controls, moving from bright, chiming cleans to thick, driven tones without losing their definition. Roll back the volume for a more restrained, articulate sound, or push your amp into overdrive and let the SG Special deliver the snarling edge that has made it a natural fit for blues, garage rock, and heavier styles.
Vintage-inspired details round out the Gibson SG Special, including hand-wired electronics with independent volume and tone controls for each pickup, Orange Drop capacitors in the tone circuit, and a compensated wraparound bridge that offers solid sustain and intonation. Vintage Deluxe tuners with white buttons and chrome hardware complete the classic look, keeping the guitar rooted in its heritage while ready for modern stages and studios. Whether you’re chasing gritty riffs, expressive blues phrasing, or the raw energy of a loud band, the Gibson SG Special offers a direct, responsive playing experience that encourages you to turn up and make some noise. Available now at Haggerty's Music.
Features/Specs
Highlights
Series: SG Special
Orientation: Right-Handed
Color: Vintage Cherry
Body
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape: SG
Body Style: Solid
Neck
Headstock Type: Standard
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: SlimTaper
Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Depth: 0.789" at 1st Fret, 0.902" at 12th Fret
Neck Construction: Glued In, Set Neck
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Position Inlays: Acrylic Dot
Side Dots: Black
Number of Frets: 22
Truss Rod Style: Adjustable
Truss Rod Nut: Standard
Nut Material: Graph Tech
Nut Width: 1.695"
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Scale Length: 24.75"
Hardware
Bridge: Compensated Wraparound
Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: None
Bridge Mounting: Standard
Pickguard: Black 5-ply
Pickup Covers: Black
Control Knobs: Black Top Hat with Silver Reflector
Switch Tip: Cream
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Tuning Machines: Vintage Deluxe with White Buttons
String Trees: None
Strings: .010–.046
Strap Buttons: Two Standard
Output Jack: 1/4" Side
Electronics
Pickup Configuration: SS
Neck Pickup: P-90 (Soapbar)
Bridge Pickup: P-90 (Soapbar)
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (Hand-Wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)
Switching: 3-Way Toggle
Auxiliary Switching: None
Miscellaneous
Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit
Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case Included
Serial Number: 226060315
Manufacture Date: 2026
Price$1,599
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