Gibson SG Standard HC LH
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Gibson
SG Standard HC LH
Product Info
Article Number:
467345
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
SG Standard HC LH
Category:
Lefthanded Guitars
Price:
$1,813.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty SG Standard HC is a serious contender for rock and blues players. The mahogany construction gives it that classic Gibson warmth and sustain, and the 490 pickups really deliver a powerful punch. It’s a premium-priced instrument, but the build quality and tone are well worth it for the serious player.
Product Description
- Gibson SG Standard HC 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: Heritage Cherry
- Soft shell case included
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant, and sustain-rich tone.
- • Rounded neck profile offers comfortable playability for extended sessions.
- • 490R/490T pickups provide a versatile range from thick rhythm to searing leads.
- • White binding on the fretboard elevates the aesthetic and adds a touch of class.
CONS
- • The mahogany construction makes it noticeably heavier than some guitars.
- • Rosewood fretboard might feel a little dry to some players, requiring occasional conditioning.
- • The trapeze tailpiece can make string changes slightly more involved.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
Neck Material
Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia)
Pickups
490R neck, 490T bridge
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22 Medium (cold-treated)
Bridge
Aluminium Tune-O-Matic & Stop Bar
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The rounded neck is a modern interpretation, offering a bit more comfortable access to the higher frets than a vintage '50s profile, but still retaining a classic feel.
The 490R and 490T pickups are a step up in output from vintage Gibson pickups, offering more gain and sustain without being overly distorted – a good balance for modern playing.
While SGs are known for potential neck dive, the HC models often have better weight distribution, mitigating the issue, but a strap lock system is still recommended for optimal comfort.
