Mahogany on the bottom, koa on the top, SG Custom goodness throughout
The Gibson Custom SG™ Custom with Koa Top, Gloss, Walnut brings a bold new voice to one of the most celebrated designs in the Gibson lineup. Part of the Gibson Custom Limited Edition Collection, this model is inspired by years of standout Made to Measure special orders and the creative vision of the artisans at the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee. Its foundation is unmistakably SG, yet every detail has been carefully considered to deliver a striking instrument worthy of the Custom name.
At the center of its visual identity is a beautiful koa top, an inspired pairing with the guitar’s solid mahogany body. The koa adds depth, complexity, and a subtle luminosity beneath the gloss Walnut nitrocellulose lacquer finish, giving this SG Custom a rich presence that stands apart from traditional configurations. The body is left without weight relief, allowing the materials’ natural mass and resonance to shape its voice.
The neck is carved from mahogany to the SG Custom profile. Historic and Modern SG Customs have neck thicknesses identical to the revered “Carmelita” ’59 Les Paul™ at the 1st and 12th frets, but feature a flatter profile and a unique shape. The profile offers a substantial yet comfortable feel that invites expressive playing across the entire fretboard. A bound ebony fretboard provides a fast, smooth playing surface that is accented by mother-of-pearl block inlays and equipped with reissue medium jumbo frets. The headstock is adorned with a mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and the Custom split diamond inlay, underscoring its elevated pedigree, and fitted with Grover® Rotomatic® tuners and a Corian® nut.
Electronics include a 490R humbucker™ in the neck position and a 498T humbucker™ at the bridge, a pairing chosen for versatility, balance, and power. The 490R delivers warmth and richness, while the 498T adds more aggression, mids, and crisp articulation. Together, they offer a wide palette suitable for clean, edge-of-breakup, or full-throttle hard rock and metal tones. Control comes by way of two volume and two tone knobs, partnered with a three-way pickup selector toggle switch for effortless command of the guitar’s tones.
Gold hardware underscores the instrument’s Custom level appointments, including an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic™ bridge, matching gold pickup covers, and a Stop Bar tailpiece. Black plastics and black Top Hat knobs with gold inserts complete the aesthetic.
Each Gibson Custom SG Custom with Koa Top, Gloss, Walnut includes a Modern hardshell case and a Certificate of Authenticity, affirming its place in the Limited Edition Collection. This guitar is built for players who value tradition, craftsmanship, and individuality, all brought together in a distinctive interpretation of a timeless classic.
Highlights
- Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish
- Koa top with mahogany body
- Mahogany neck with a long tenon and 60s SlimTaper profile
- Ebony fretboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and mother-of-pearl block inlays
- 490R and 498T pickups
- ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Body Finish Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape SG
Top Koa
Weight Relief None
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
End Of Board Width 56.89mm / 2.24in
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Medium-Jumbo
Inlays Mother of Pearl Block
Joint Long Tenon
neck-finish Shiny
Neck Material Solid Mahogany
Nut Material Corian
Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in
Profile 60s SlimTaper
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup 498T
Controls 2 volume, 2 tone
Neck Pickup 490R
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector 3-way toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Control Knobs Black Top hats with gold inserts
finish Gold
Plastic Parts Black
Tailpiece Stop Bar
Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity Booklet
Model: SGC-26LE23279
Case Custom Shop Hardshell
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Custom LE SG Custom with Koa Top, Gloss, Walnut
Gibson Custom LE SG Custom with Koa Top, Gloss, Walnut
Setup Included
Setup Included
Our craftory-trained technicians perform a final thorough inspection and detailed setup moments before your instrument is packed and shipped to you.
Case Included
Case Included
Your instrument ships with a factory-supplied hard- or soft-shell case for safe storage and transportation. Please refer to the product specifications for details.
Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
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Free & Fast Shipping
Free & Fast Shipping
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Mahogany on the bottom, koa on the top, SG Custom goodness throughout
The Gibson Custom SG™ Custom with Koa Top, Gloss, Walnut brings a bold new voice to one of the most celebrated designs in the Gibson lineup. Part of the Gibson Custom Limited Edition Collection, this model is inspired by years of standout Made to Measure special orders and the creative vision of the artisans at the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee. Its foundation is unmistakably SG, yet every detail has been carefully considered to deliver a striking instrument worthy of the Custom name.
At the center of its visual identity is a beautiful koa top, an inspired pairing with the guitar’s solid mahogany body. The koa adds depth, complexity, and a subtle luminosity beneath the gloss Walnut nitrocellulose lacquer finish, giving this SG Custom a rich presence that stands apart from traditional configurations. The body is left without weight relief, allowing the materials’ natural mass and resonance to shape its voice.
The neck is carved from mahogany to the SG Custom profile. Historic and Modern SG Customs have neck thicknesses identical to the revered “Carmelita” ’59 Les Paul™ at the 1st and 12th frets, but feature a flatter profile and a unique shape. The profile offers a substantial yet comfortable feel that invites expressive playing across the entire fretboard. A bound ebony fretboard provides a fast, smooth playing surface that is accented by mother-of-pearl block inlays and equipped with reissue medium jumbo frets. The headstock is adorned with a mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and the Custom split diamond inlay, underscoring its elevated pedigree, and fitted with Grover® Rotomatic® tuners and a Corian® nut.
Electronics include a 490R humbucker™ in the neck position and a 498T humbucker™ at the bridge, a pairing chosen for versatility, balance, and power. The 490R delivers warmth and richness, while the 498T adds more aggression, mids, and crisp articulation. Together, they offer a wide palette suitable for clean, edge-of-breakup, or full-throttle hard rock and metal tones. Control comes by way of two volume and two tone knobs, partnered with a three-way pickup selector toggle switch for effortless command of the guitar’s tones.
Gold hardware underscores the instrument’s Custom level appointments, including an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic™ bridge, matching gold pickup covers, and a Stop Bar tailpiece. Black plastics and black Top Hat knobs with gold inserts complete the aesthetic.
Each Gibson Custom SG Custom with Koa Top, Gloss, Walnut includes a Modern hardshell case and a Certificate of Authenticity, affirming its place in the Limited Edition Collection. This guitar is built for players who value tradition, craftsmanship, and individuality, all brought together in a distinctive interpretation of a timeless classic.
Highlights
- Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish
- Koa top with mahogany body
- Mahogany neck with a long tenon and 60s SlimTaper profile
- Ebony fretboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and mother-of-pearl block inlays
- 490R and 498T pickups
- ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Body Finish Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape SG
Top Koa
Weight Relief None
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
End Of Board Width 56.89mm / 2.24in
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Medium-Jumbo
Inlays Mother of Pearl Block
Joint Long Tenon
neck-finish Shiny
Neck Material Solid Mahogany
Nut Material Corian
Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in
Profile 60s SlimTaper
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup 498T
Controls 2 volume, 2 tone
Neck Pickup 490R
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector 3-way toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Control Knobs Black Top hats with gold inserts
finish Gold
Plastic Parts Black
Tailpiece Stop Bar
Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity Booklet
Model: SGC-26LE23279
Case Custom Shop Hardshell
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
