The Heavy Metal Machine
Tony Iommi's iconic riffs, heavy tones and massively-influential albums created the blueprint for Heavy Metal and many other genres to follow. His career, like the man himself, is universally loved and revered. And while his innovative tuning and playing styles were a major part of his monstrous tones, a Gibson SG named "Monkey" was at the center of it all. This heavily-modified 1964 SG Special was used extensively with the original lineup of Black Sabbath, heard on every album and tour of the 1970s. It features, most notably, a polyurethane-coated fingerboard, a zero fret, and a unique set of hand-made pickups. Combined with the dropped tuning and Tony's unique playing style, the power and depth of sound from the "Monkey" SG is unlike any other axe available. That is until now, thanks to the meticulous reverse-engineering and painstaking attention to detail employed by Gibson Custom Shop. 50 exact replicas have been created, 25 right-handed and 25 left-handed like the original, each signed and numbered by Tony Iommi himself. No detail was overlooked in the construction and aging, telling the complete story of the “Monkey” from the zero fret to the stop tailpiece bushings to the legendary pickups, which were hand-made in the UK by the apprentice of the late John Birch. Each guitar will include an exclusive replica of Tony's silver cross necklace with a coffin case, a replica of Tony's leather touring guitar strap, a 1960s replica case and a Certificate of Authenticity.
Specifications
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup John Birch P-90
Controls 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness
Neck Pickup John Birch Superflux
Output Jack Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Adjustable Wrap-Around
Control Covers Black
Control Knobs Black Witch Hats w/ Silver Inserts
finish Chrome - Aged
Mounting Rings Custom John Birch
Pickguard Black 5-Ply Wide Bevel
Pickup Covers Chrome Engraved
Saddle Material Brass
Strap Buttons Aluminum
Switch Tip Black
Switchwasher Thin Black
Tailpiece Stud Anchors Only
Truss Rod 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 3-Ply Black/White/Black
Tuner Plating Chrome - Aged
Tuning Machines Schaller M6
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity, Replica Heavy Leather Strap, Replica Silver Cross Necklace in Coffin
Model: SGSPCLH64TIACH1
Case 1960s Replica Black/Yellow Hardshell
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Custom Tony Iommi "Monkey" 1964 SG Special Replica, Left-Handed Aged / Signed, Left-Handed Aged/Signed
Gibson Custom Tony Iommi "Monkey" 1964 SG Special Replica, Left-Handed Aged / Signed, Left-Handed Aged/Signed
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The Heavy Metal Machine
Tony Iommi's iconic riffs, heavy tones and massively-influential albums created the blueprint for Heavy Metal and many other genres to follow. His career, like the man himself, is universally loved and revered. And while his innovative tuning and playing styles were a major part of his monstrous tones, a Gibson SG named "Monkey" was at the center of it all. This heavily-modified 1964 SG Special was used extensively with the original lineup of Black Sabbath, heard on every album and tour of the 1970s. It features, most notably, a polyurethane-coated fingerboard, a zero fret, and a unique set of hand-made pickups. Combined with the dropped tuning and Tony's unique playing style, the power and depth of sound from the "Monkey" SG is unlike any other axe available. That is until now, thanks to the meticulous reverse-engineering and painstaking attention to detail employed by Gibson Custom Shop. 50 exact replicas have been created, 25 right-handed and 25 left-handed like the original, each signed and numbered by Tony Iommi himself. No detail was overlooked in the construction and aging, telling the complete story of the “Monkey” from the zero fret to the stop tailpiece bushings to the legendary pickups, which were hand-made in the UK by the apprentice of the late John Birch. Each guitar will include an exclusive replica of Tony's silver cross necklace with a coffin case, a replica of Tony's leather touring guitar strap, a 1960s replica case and a Certificate of Authenticity.
Specifications
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup John Birch P-90
Controls 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness
Neck Pickup John Birch Superflux
Output Jack Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Adjustable Wrap-Around
Control Covers Black
Control Knobs Black Witch Hats w/ Silver Inserts
finish Chrome - Aged
Mounting Rings Custom John Birch
Pickguard Black 5-Ply Wide Bevel
Pickup Covers Chrome Engraved
Saddle Material Brass
Strap Buttons Aluminum
Switch Tip Black
Switchwasher Thin Black
Tailpiece Stud Anchors Only
Truss Rod 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 3-Ply Black/White/Black
Tuner Plating Chrome - Aged
Tuning Machines Schaller M6
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity, Replica Heavy Leather Strap, Replica Silver Cross Necklace in Coffin
Model: SGSPCLH64TIACH1
Case 1960s Replica Black/Yellow Hardshell
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
