🎸 FOR SALE: 2005 Gibson SG Special - Faded Cherry 🍒🔥 The Ultimate Rock Machine! Worn-in Feel, Killer Tone! 🔥

If you know, you know: The mid-2000s "Faded" series SGs are legendary for their thin nitrocellulose finish that lets the mahogany breathe, resulting in incredible resonance and sustain. This 2005 Gibson SG in Faded Cherry is a true player's guitar that feels broken-in and ready to rock from day one.

Item: 2005 Gibson SG (Special Faded) Finish: Worn/Faded Cherry (Shows the beautiful grain of the mahogany) Condition: Very Good (Honest play wear that adds to the vibe. Structurally perfect with no breaks or repairs.) INCLUDES a Genuine Gibson Hard Shell Case (A major upgrade from the standard gig bag!)

🌟 Why You Want This Axe 🌟

  • Incredible Feel: The "Faded" satin finish on the neck means zero stickiness. It’s smooth, fast, and feels like an old friend in your hands.
  • Perfect Action: Professionally set up with low, comfortable action. It plays effortlessly up and down the neck—no fighting the fretboard here.
  • Monster Tone: Loaded with high-output Alnico humbuckers (typically 490R/490T) that deliver that classic SG midrange growl. From AC/DC crunch to creamy blues leads, this guitar delivers.
  • Lightweight Power: Classic SG bevels and thin body make it lightweight and comfortable for long gigs.

🎶  Ideal for:

  • Classic Rock, Hard Rock, and Blues players.
  • Musicians who prefer the "satin" feel over thick, glossy poly finishes.
  • Anyone looking for a USA-made Gibson at a great price point. 🎶 


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Listed6 months ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • SG Special Faded with Ebony Fretboard
Finish
  • Faded Cherry
Categories
Year
  • 2005
Made In
  • United States
Body Material
  • Mahogany
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Color Family
  • Red
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Model Sub-Family
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Model Family
Number of Frets
  • 22

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