Gibson SG Special New Century Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Gibson SG Special New Century Electric Guitar (with Case), Main
Gibson SG Special New Century Electric Guitar (with Case), Main
Gibson SG Special New Century Electric Guitar (with Case), Main Gibson SG Special New Century Electric Guitar (with Case), Main
zZounds Gear Experts Say...
Full-body mirror pickguard. Mirror headstock. Classic '60s neck.

Since the first version of the SG Special in 1961, the Special has represented the combination of looks, functionality and value that is the hallmark of the SG series. Take your performance to the next level. All the glitz of the New Century series with a light-weight SG body for total playing comfort and pure rock and roll style.

Features:
Full-body mirror pickguard

Mirror headstock

Mahogany body and neck

Classic '60s neck

490R & 498T humbuckers

Manufactured in: Nashville, TN

Body Species: Mahogany

Neck Species: Mahogany

Profile: 1960 Slim taper

Peghead Pitch: 17

Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.818

Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.963

Heel Length: 0.625

Neck Joint Location: 19

Fingerboard Species: Ebony

Scale Length: 24 3/4 in.

Total Length: 18.062

Number of Frets: 22

Nut Width: 1.695 in.

Width at 12th Fret: 2.062 in.

Inlays: Mirror Dot

Hardware Plating Finish: Chrome

Tailpiece: Stopbar

Bridge: Tune-o-matic

Knobs: Black Chrome inserts

Tuners: Chrome Grover Kidney

Neck Pickups: 490R Alnico magnet humbucker

Bridge Pickups: 498T Alnico magnet humbucker

Controls: 2volume, 2 tone, 3-way switch

Strings: Brite Wires .010-.046

Case Interior: Dark Grey Plush with Black Shroud

Case Exterior: Black Reptile Pattern Hardshell

Case Silkscreen: Silver "Gibson USA" logo

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766

Submitted October 27, 2006

"Very nice."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This guitar seems like it was created for me.
Sound
This guitar is very nice, the look is nice, the sound is nice, everything about it is nice. I like it.
Features
Gibson makes great guitars, this one should be good.
Quality
Yes, this guitar is made well.
Value
Id say the value is pretty god.
Manufacturer Support
No, but the company must be pretty easy to reach.
The Wow Factor
I really want this guitar more than any other music related thing.
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