Gibson SG Standard EB LH
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Gibson
SG Standard EB LH
Product Info
Article Number:
467347
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
SG Standard EB LH
Category:
Lefthanded Guitars
Price:
$1,923.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty SG Standard EB is a serious contender for rock and blues players. The mahogany body provides a fantastic foundation for a warm, powerful tone, and the 490 pickups offer plenty of versatility. It’s a well-built, iconic instrument that delivers a lot of Gibson mojo for the price.
Product Description
- Gibson SG Standard EB LH
- Left-Hand Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
- Neck: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
- Fretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia)
- Rounded neck profile
- Graph Tech nut
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Scale: 628 mm
- 22 Medium frets (cold-treated)
- Trapeze inlays
- White fretboard binding
- Aluminium Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Aluminium stop bar
- Grover machine heads
- 490R neck pickup
- 490T bridge pickup
- Controls: 2 Volume controls
- 2 tone controls
- Colour: Ebony
- Soft shell case included
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant tones with excellent sustain.
- • Rounded neck profile offers a comfortable, familiar feel for many players.
- • 490R/490T pickups provide a versatile range from thick rhythm to searing leads.
- • Graph Tech nut improves tuning stability and reduces string friction.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction can make the guitar feel a bit heavy for extended playing.
- • Rosewood fretboard might feel a little dry to some; conditioning recommended.
- • The trapeze tailpiece design can limit string-through-body options.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
Neck Material
Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia)
Pickups
490R neck pickup, 490T bridge pickup
Scale Length
628 mm (24.75 in)
Frets
22 Medium frets
Bridge
Aluminium Tune-O-Matic with Aluminium Stop Bar
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.8 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's closer to a '60s profile – a bit slimmer and more rounded than a vintage '50s neck, but still comfortable and substantial.
Absolutely; the 490T bridge pickup has plenty of output for distortion and aggressive tones, though it’s not a high-gain shred machine.
The finish itself has a minimal impact, but the ebony color highlights the mahogany's natural grain and gives the guitar a striking aesthetic.
