Rock royalty
Introduced in the early 1960s, the Gibson SG™ Special was conceived as a model that would sit between the entry-level SG Junior and the SG Standard, with some of the stripped-down, budget-friendly attributes of the Junior coupled with a bit more of the versatility and bling you get with the now-iconic SG Standard. Despite its more minimalistic approach, it quickly became associated with some of rock’s most memorable riffs and performances. Today’s SG Special honors that storied past with a pair of fat-sounding P-90 pickups and a slim, contoured mahogany body that makes it a go-to choice for players seeking raw, unfiltered rock tone and unsurpassed playability.
Right out of the included hardshell case, the SG Special feels like a well-worn classic. The bound rosewood fretboard and mahogany neck’s SlimTaper™ profile deliver effortless playability, giving easy access to fast lead lines as well as complex chords. And, of course, the iconic double-cutaway design, with its signature pointed horns and deeply beveled edges, grants completely unfettered access to the entire length of the fretboard.
The SG Special comes equipped with a pair of Soapbar P-90 pickups, renowned for their snarly mids and superb dynamic response. Dial back your volume for chiming cleans or crank it up for overdriven textures that retain clarity and definition. Hand-wired electronics with dedicated volume and tone controls for each pickup allow precise tonal shaping, with Orange Drop® capacitors in the tone circuit, ensuring stable, precise performance. A compensated Wraparound bridge echoes the vintage roots of the SG Special while ensuring solid intonation and impressive sustain, and Vintage Deluxe tuners with white buttons keep the look authentically old-school, with chrome hardware complements that exude timeless Gibson style.
Altogether, this SG Special stands as a nod to the instrument’s rebellious roots. From garage rock to blues to heavy riffs, its timeless design and sonic signature remain as relevant and inspiring today as they were decades ago.
Highlights
- Double Cutaway Mahogany Body
- Mahogany Neck with a SlimTaper Profile
- Rosewood Fretboard with Acrylic Dot Inlays and 22 Medium Jumbo Frets
- Soapbar P-90 Pickups Hand-Wired to Individual Volume and Tone Controls with Orange Drop® Tone Capacitors
- Gibson Vintage Deluxe Tuners with White Buttons
- Hardshell Case
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding Single-ply Cream, Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape SG
Body Styles SG
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
End Of Board Width 57.4mm / 2.26in
Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Medium Jumbo
Inlays Acrylic Dot
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Graph Tech
Nut Width 43.05mm / 1.7in
Profile SlimTaper
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup P-90
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors
Neck Pickup P-90
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Compensated Wraparound
Control Knobs Black Top Hat with Silver Reflector
finish Chrome
Pickguard Black 5-ply
Pickup Covers Black
Strap Buttons 2
Switch Tip Cream
Switchwasher Black
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell; Black and White
Tuning Machines Vintage Deluxe with White Button
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
Model: SGSP257WCH3
Case Hardshell
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson SG Special, Dark Walnut, Exclusive
Gibson SG Special, Dark Walnut, Exclusive
Also available for store pickup at the Gibson Garage Nashville
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Lifetime Warranty
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Case Included
Case Included
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Setup Included
Setup Included
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Rock royalty
Introduced in the early 1960s, the Gibson SG™ Special was conceived as a model that would sit between the entry-level SG Junior and the SG Standard, with some of the stripped-down, budget-friendly attributes of the Junior coupled with a bit more of the versatility and bling you get with the now-iconic SG Standard. Despite its more minimalistic approach, it quickly became associated with some of rock’s most memorable riffs and performances. Today’s SG Special honors that storied past with a pair of fat-sounding P-90 pickups and a slim, contoured mahogany body that makes it a go-to choice for players seeking raw, unfiltered rock tone and unsurpassed playability.
Right out of the included hardshell case, the SG Special feels like a well-worn classic. The bound rosewood fretboard and mahogany neck’s SlimTaper™ profile deliver effortless playability, giving easy access to fast lead lines as well as complex chords. And, of course, the iconic double-cutaway design, with its signature pointed horns and deeply beveled edges, grants completely unfettered access to the entire length of the fretboard.
The SG Special comes equipped with a pair of Soapbar P-90 pickups, renowned for their snarly mids and superb dynamic response. Dial back your volume for chiming cleans or crank it up for overdriven textures that retain clarity and definition. Hand-wired electronics with dedicated volume and tone controls for each pickup allow precise tonal shaping, with Orange Drop® capacitors in the tone circuit, ensuring stable, precise performance. A compensated Wraparound bridge echoes the vintage roots of the SG Special while ensuring solid intonation and impressive sustain, and Vintage Deluxe tuners with white buttons keep the look authentically old-school, with chrome hardware complements that exude timeless Gibson style.
Altogether, this SG Special stands as a nod to the instrument’s rebellious roots. From garage rock to blues to heavy riffs, its timeless design and sonic signature remain as relevant and inspiring today as they were decades ago.
Highlights
- Double Cutaway Mahogany Body
- Mahogany Neck with a SlimTaper Profile
- Rosewood Fretboard with Acrylic Dot Inlays and 22 Medium Jumbo Frets
- Soapbar P-90 Pickups Hand-Wired to Individual Volume and Tone Controls with Orange Drop® Tone Capacitors
- Gibson Vintage Deluxe Tuners with White Buttons
- Hardshell Case
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding Single-ply Cream, Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape SG
Body Styles SG
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
End Of Board Width 57.4mm / 2.26in
Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Medium Jumbo
Inlays Acrylic Dot
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Graph Tech
Nut Width 43.05mm / 1.7in
Profile SlimTaper
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup P-90
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors
Neck Pickup P-90
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Compensated Wraparound
Control Knobs Black Top Hat with Silver Reflector
finish Chrome
Pickguard Black 5-ply
Pickup Covers Black
Strap Buttons 2
Switch Tip Cream
Switchwasher Black
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell; Black and White
Tuning Machines Vintage Deluxe with White Button
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
Model: SGSP257WCH3
Case Hardshell
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
