SG Standard

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The SG Standard is one of Gibson's most iconic solid-body electric guitars, known for its double-cutaway design, lightweight body, and use by many legendary rock guitarists.

All labels observed (2)

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SG Standard canonical 1
SG Standard P-90 1

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Statements (48)

Predicate Object
instanceOf electric guitar model
bodyShape double cutaway
bodyType solid body
bodyWood mahogany
brand Gibson
bridgeType Tune-o-matic
countryOfOrigin United States
fingerboardInlays trapezoid inlays
fingerboardWood rosewood
finishOptions classic white
ebony
heritage cherry
hasVariant SG Standard '61
SG Standard P-90
linked to: SG Standard
headstockInlay Gibson logo
introducedAsSuccessorTo Gibson Les Paul Standard (original single-cutaway design)
linked to: Gibson Les Paul
introducedBy Gibson
introducedInDecade 1960s
manufacturer Gibson
marketPosition core Gibson SG model
neckJoint set neck
neckWood mahogany
notableFeature distinctive beveling
double cutaway horns
easy upper-fret access
thin lightweight body
numberOfFrets 22
numberOfStrings 6
orientation right-handed
pickupConfiguration HH
pickupType humbucker
producedByCompany Gibson USA
scaleLength 24.75 inches
series Gibson SG
tailpieceType stopbar
typicalControlLayout 2 tone knobs
2 volume knobs
3-way pickup selector switch
typicalPickups Gibson 490R
Gibson 498T
usedBy Angus Young
Derek Trucks
Frank Zappa
Tony Iommi
usedInGenre blues rock
hard rock
heavy metal
rock

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SG Standard hasVariant SG Standard P-90
linked to: SG Standard