Gibson SG Special Late '90s Cherry
Reverb Estimated Used Price Range
- $500 — $700
The SG Special evolved out of the Les Paul Special in the early '60s when Gibson introduced the SG as its primary solidbody shape. The Special was conceived as a more affordable, parred-down take on SG Standard, and this designation persists till today.
Years of Production: 1959 - 1978, 1985 - present
Body Style: Dual cutaway solidbody
Wood Composition: Mahogany body, Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard
Design Elements: Dual uncovered humbucker pickups, two volume and two control knobs, 24.75-inch scale length, set neck, dot inlays, tune-o-matic bridge
Notable SG Players: Tony Iommi, Angus Young, Derek Trucks, Jeff Tweedy
