GIBSON SG VINTAGE SATIN FINISH USA 2008

GIBSON LES PAUL SPECIAL FADED
VINTAGE SATIN FINISH +
ORIGINAL GIBSON GIG BAG

THIS IS A 2008 USA MADE GIBSON SG. THE CONDITION IS VERY GOOD. IT IS A USED INSTRUMENT SO THE FOLLOWING MARKS ARE NOTED: THERE ARE SOME STRUMMING MARKS ON THE SCRATCH-PLATE, THERE ARE SOME TINY DENTS NEXT TO THE INPUT JACK AND SOME TINY DENTS ON THE REAR OF THE NECK WHERE IT WAS LEANING AGAINST THE GUITAR STAND.

THE FRETS ARE 100% PERFECT.

IT IS STRUNG WITH 10-46 AT THE MOMENT WHICH GIVES IT A REALLY NICE WARM BRIGHT SOUND. REALLY NICE GUITAR TO PLAY AND IN VERY GOOD CONDITION.

THERE HAS BEEN NO MODIFICATIONS OR REPAIRS - STOCK STANDARD.

I HAVE INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WHICH HAS MORE DETAIL:

’50s Rounded Neck Profile

No guitar neck profiles are more distinguishable than the neck profiles employed on the Gibson models of today. The more traditional ’50s neck profile on the SG Special is the thicker, rounder profile, emulating the neck shapes found on the iconic 1958 and 1959 Les Paul Standards. The neck is machined in Gibson’s rough mill using wood shapers to make the initial cuts. But once the fingerboard gets glued on, the rest—including the final sanding—is done by hand. That means there are no two necks with the exact same dimensions. So while it still has the basic characteristics of its respective profile, each neck will be slightly different, with a distinct but traditional feel.

Dot Inlays

Over the years, the classic dot inlay has been one of the more traditional features of many Gibson models, including the SG. A figured, swirl acrylic gives these inlays that classic “pearl” look. They are inserted into the fingerboard using a process that eliminates gaps and doesn’t require the use of fillers.

Gibson’s 490 (R) Rhythm and (T) Treble Pickup

The mid to late 1960s saw the emergence of a very different type of music coming from the clubs of England. It was an interpretation of the blues that hadn’t been heard before, and it was much harder, more rocking, and definitely louder than anything else before it. As such, this new genre’s players were demanding more powerful amplifiers with increased volume outputs to satisfy their sonic explorations. This led to a call for a more versatile pickup that could split coils through a push/pull knob, and prevent microphonic feedback from occurring when the volumes were turned up to maximum levels. Gibson answered this call with the introduction of the revolutionary 490T and 490R pickups (“T” for treble, and “R” for rhythm). The 490R is a humbucker with the tonal characteristics of an original PAF, with a slight increase in upper mid-range response. The 490T bridge pickup is calibrated to match the 490R, with pole pieces aligned a little further apart to accommodate the spacing of the strings at the bridge, which is different than the spacing of the strings at the neck.

Solid Mahogany Body

Probably the most central of all the SG Special’s features is its solid mahogany body—lightweight, strong, with a thick, warm tone. The mahogany goes through the same rigorous selection process as all of Gibson’s woods, and is personally inspected and qualified by Gibson’s team of skilled wood experts before it enters the Gibson factories. Inside the Gibson factories, humidity is maintained at 45 percent, and the temperature at 70 degrees. This ensures all woods are dried to a level of “equilibrium,” where the moisture content does not change during the manufacturing process. This guarantees tight-fitting joints and no expansion, in addition to reducing the weight. It also helps with improving the woods’ machinability and finishing properties. Consistent moisture content means that a Gibson guitar will respond evenly to temperature and humidity changes long after it leaves the factory.

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