Gibson SG Standard

The Gibson SG Standard is the most popular version of Gibson's famous design. Its iconic slim body with a double cutaway horn shape and its substantial dual humbucker sound sets it apart from other guitars. It has become a favourite across many styles of music but especially Rock. The 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.

The Gibson SG Standard is a relatively simple design. The body is a flat piece of Mahogany with heavily contoured edges. The neck is also Mahogany, 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!

Why Should I Choose a Gibson SG Standard?

• One of the most recognisable shapes ever made
• Excellent tone thanks to its construction and pickups
• Great for Rock but can also do Blues and other styles