Gibson SG Special Ebony
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Gibson
SG Special Ebony
Product Info
Article Number:
523548
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
SG Special Ebony
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$1,588.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The SG Special Ebony is a seriously cool axe for players craving that raw, vintage Gibson vibe. The ebony body tightens up the low end, while the P90s deliver a snarling, aggressive tone. It’s a great entry point into the SG world, perfect for blues, rock, and anyone who wants a guitar with real character.
Product Description
- Gibson SG Special Ebony
- Electric guitar
- Mahogany body (Swietenia Macrophylla)
- Mahogany neck (Swietenia Macrophylla)
- Rosewood fingerboard (Dalbergia Latifolia)
- Slim taper neck profile
- Tektoid nut
- Nut width 43 mm
- Scale: 628 mm
- 24 Medium frets (cold treated)
- Dot inlays
- Compensated wraparound bridge
- Vintage style tuners
- 2 x P90 pickups
- Controls: 2 volume
- 2 tone
- Colour: Ebony
- Incl. case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ebony body offers focused sustain and a darker tonal character.
- • P90 pickups deliver a raw, aggressive tone perfect for rock and blues.
- • Slim taper neck profile provides comfortable and fast playability.
- • Compensated wraparound bridge enhances tuning stability and sustain.
CONS
- • Mahogany body can make it feel somewhat weighty, especially for smaller players.
- • P90 pickups, while characterful, lack the tonal versatility of humbuckers.
- • Rosewood fingerboard might feel a little dry to some players; consider oiling.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany (Swietenia Macrophylla)
Neck Material
Mahogany (Swietenia Macrophylla)
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia)
Pickups
2 x P90
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
24 Medium
Bridge
Compensated wraparound
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ebony is denser than maple, resulting in a tighter low-end response and a more focused, slightly darker tone, reducing unwanted resonance.
The slim taper neck is generally considered comfortable, but the mahogany neck can feel a bit thicker than maple, so try it in person if possible.
The wraparound simplifies string changes and generally enhances sustain due to its mass, although some players prefer the adjustability of a traditional tune-o-matic.
