What is a Gibson SG guitar?
The Gibson SG guitar is one of the most popular guitars ever made. The “SG” stands for “solid guitar.” The guitar first introduced in 1961 now comes in many different finishes and styles, while still maintaining the SG double cutaway—the two sharp horns that are so recognizable.Wood and FeaturesThe SG is made exclusively from mahogany for that familiar “chunky” sound that mahogany produces. The SG utilizes two humbucking pickups, which produce a hot sound that SG users prefer. Some SGs come with dual volume and tone controls, while others have single controls.TailpieceSome of the SG models also come with the “whammy bar,” but most SGs come with a “stop tailpiece” that makes guitar tuning more locked.Set NeckThe Gibson SG has a set neck, meaning that the neck has been permanently attached to the body with precision fitting and gluing. The body joins the neck at the 20th fret, and with the deep cutaways, gives the player better and more ready access to the upper register of frets, whic
