Gibson SG Standard Classic White
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Gibson
SG Standard Classic White
Product Info
Article Number:
589530
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
SG Standard Classic White
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$1,791.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SG Standard is a serious contender for players wanting that iconic Gibson vibe. The mahogany construction gives it a really warm and powerful voice, and the 490 pickups are workhorses for rock, blues, and beyond. It's a great choice for intermediate to advanced players looking for a premium-priced instrument with a vintage feel and modern reliability.
Product Description
- Gibson SG Standard Classic White
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard inlays: Trapeze
- White fingerboard binding
- Nut: Graph Tech
- Neck profile: rounded
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Scale: 628 mm
- 22 Medium frets
- Pickups: 490R (neck) and 490T (bridge) humbuckers
- Controls: 2 Volume and 2 tone
- Bridge: Aluminium Tune-O-Matic with aluminium stop bar
- Grover machine heads
- Colour: Classic White
- Includes soft shell case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant sustain and a focused tone.
- • Rounded neck profile provides comfortable playability for extended sessions.
- • 490R/490T pickups offer a versatile range from thick rhythm to searing leads.
- • Graph Tech nut enhances tuning stability and improves open string response.
CONS
- • The SG’s body style can feel neck-heavy, requiring some getting used to.
- • Rosewood fingerboard might not appeal to players preferring ebony’s snappier feel.
- • Classic White finish shows every fingerprint and requires diligent care.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
490R/490T Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.7 in)
Frets
22 Medium
Bridge
Aluminum Tune-O-Matic with Aluminum Stop Bar
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a modern interpretation of a rounded profile, thinner than a vintage '50s neck but still offering a comfortable, familiar feel.
Absolutely; the pickup routing is standard, allowing for straightforward upgrades with aftermarket pickups.
Like any nitrocellulose finish, it *can* develop checking with age and temperature fluctuations, but it’s part of the vintage character for some players.
