Gibson SG Standard

Gibson SG Standard is the most well-known iteration of Gibson’s SG range of guitars. Its iconic slim body with a mahogany double cutaway 'devil horn' body shape to the glued-in mahogany neck and its substantial dual humbucker sound sets it apart from other guitars. Gibson SG Standard features a large ‘batwing’ pickguard and is often used in hard rock and metal music. It is actually a great all-rounder with a sound that fits many styles and genres. The SG Standard is Gibson’s best-selling guitar of all time, thanks to its light weight, eye-catching looks and strong tone.

Gibson SG Standard comes in a few variations, with vintage spec guitars from the Gibson Custom Shop and a model available for bassists too, the SG Standard also has a variety of left-handed options. While some traditional SG Standards come with a Maestro Vibrato, the Stopbar version is the one most recognised and is favoured for its excellent dependability.

Gibson SG Standard is a relatively simple design. The body is a flat piece of mahogany with heavily contoured edges and the mahogany neck is glued in place to make the guitar one singular mass of vibrating wood. Two humbucking pickups supply the devastating crunch. The slightly slimmer body size allows a little more top end bite than other Gibson solid body guitars. This slimness also makes the Gibson SG a light weight guitar to hang from your shoulders, another big reason for its success!

A selection of our Gibson SG Standard guitars come included with a gig bag or guitar case.

Why Should I Choose a Gibson SG Standard Guitar?

• Versatile sound that fits in with lots of styles
• One of the most recognisable shapes ever made
• Excellent tone thanks to its construction and pickups
• Great for rock but can also do blues genres and other styles
• Timelessly iconic rock-star looks
• Easy access to upper frets, thanks to double cutaway body shape