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Gibson SG Standard 2018 Electric Guitar
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Product Description:
The 2018 SG Standard guitar captures the essence of the groundbreaking SG of 1961 with the sonic characteristics that made this model a legend. New and modern improvements include locking tuners and white fingerboard binding on a solid rosewood fingerboard. The powerful, expressive tone is driven by a pair of humbuckers that are faithful recreation... Click To Read More About This Product
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- Includes 45-Day, No-Hassle Returns
- Includes full manufacturer's warranty
Gear returned in great condition, with only minor signs of use, such as slight scuffs or pick marks. It looks and plays like new and may be considered an equivalent to display units found in retail stores.
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- Includes full manufacturer's warranty
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Overview
The 2018 SG Standard guitar captures the essence of the groundbreaking SG of 1961 with the sonic characteristics that made this model a legend. New and modern improvements include locking tuners and white fingerboard binding on a solid rosewood fingerboard. The powerful, expressive tone is driven by a pair of humbuckers that are faithful recreations of the popular late-era PAF pickups. Includes hardshell case.
Features
Body- Body shape: Double cutaway
- Body type: Solid body
- Body material: Solid wood
- Top wood: Not applicable
- Body wood: Mahogany
- Body finish: Gloss
- Orientation: Right handed
- Neck shape: SlimTaper
- Neck wood: Mahogany
- Joint: Set-in
- Scale length: 24.75 in.
- Truss rod: Standard
- Neck finish: Gloss
- Material: Rosewood
- Radius: 12 in.
- Fret size: Medium
- Number of frets: 22
- Inlays: Trapezoid
- Nut width: 1.69 in. (43 mm)
- Configuration: HH
- Neck: 61R
- Middle: Not applicable
- Bridge: 61T
- Brand: Gibson
- Active or passive pickups: Passive
- Series or parallel: Series
- Piezo: No
- Active EQ: No
- Special electronics: None
- Control layout: Master volume, volume 1, volume 2, tone 1, tone 2
- Pickup switch: 3-way
- Coil tap or split: No
- Kill switch: No
- Bridge type: Fixed
- Bridge design: Tune-o-matic
- Tailpiece: Stopbar
- Tuning machines: Grover locking Kidneys
- Color: Chrome
- Number of strings: 6-string
- Special features: Body finish Electronics
- Case: Hardshell case
- Accessories: None
- Country of origin: United States
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- Free transfer of coverage to a new owner
- Repair costs covered for up to five years from date of purchase
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by PowerReviewsGibsonSG Standard 2018 Electric Guitar
(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
89%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fun to play (7)
- Good feel (7)
- Good tone (7)
- Good pick up (6)
- Solid electronics (6)
Cons
No Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming (5)
- Practicing (5)
- Recording (5)
- Rock concerts (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (6)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great great guitar
I rarely do reviews but this time it's needed given the state of all thats guitar right now. Tried a 2018 Explorer first, truss rod wouldn't adjust, otherwise great guitar. Next a 2018...Read complete review
I rarely do reviews but this time it's needed given the state of all thats guitar right now. Tried a 2018 Explorer first, truss rod wouldn't adjust, otherwise great guitar. Next a 2018 Flying V, high E fretted out beyond the 12th fret, otherwise great guitar. Love the V best but decided on an SG after issues. This is at least the 3rd SG since owning an original 1961 LP SG in the early 70s so was hesitant. None were keepers, this one is fantastic, highly recommend if you can get a good one. Maybe got lucky as this is what I consider a 98+ percenter. Only minor issue is the high E starts to fret out with beyond half step bends at the 20th fret. It should break in a bit and clear up or close enough to it. With soft touch there, not as much an issue. Even if I need to deal with it, for 18% off the retail price, it is a fantastic buy and great guitar for the money, I'm impressed. I know Gibson's and their long on and off sordid history but find a 98 percenter and it will be a great purchase.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Won't play in tune.
This guitar has great pickups, a gorgeous finish (Heritage Cherry) and an amazing pedigree. However, its weight is unbalanced, with the neck heavier than the body. Its frets are too high,...Read complete review
This guitar has great pickups, a gorgeous finish (Heritage Cherry) and an amazing pedigree. However, its weight is unbalanced, with the neck heavier than the body. Its frets are too high, making lead work difficult. Most disturbingly, when you play a chord lightly, it'll play in tune, but if you push down harder (as one is likely to do, for example, on stage), the chord will go out of tune, with the notes of the strings you're pressing going sharp. As much as I like SGs, I'm not going to play a guitar that won't play in tune.
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Comments about Gibson SG Standard 2018 Electric Guitar:
Light guitar. Best sounding sg I've ever played. Unbelievable good blues tone. Great hard rock. Just puts out so much power.
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Comments about Gibson SG Standard 2018 Electric Guitar:
This guitar has great pickups, a gorgeous finish (Heritage Cherry) and an amazing pedigree. However, its weight is unbalanced, with the neck heavier than the body. Its frets are too high, making lead work difficult. Most disturbingly, when you play a chord lightly, it'll play in tune, but if you push down harder (as one is likely to do, for example, on stage), the chord will go out of tune, with the notes of the strings you're pressing going sharp. As much as I like SGs, I'm not going to play a guitar that won't play in tune.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
- Having Fun.
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Praising Metal Gods.
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
Comments about Gibson SG Standard 2018 Electric Guitar:
Having lots of fun after quick adjustments. Playing Judas Priest and Black Sabbath. Looks fantastic next to my SG Bass. Came in solid shipping packaging. Awesome.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Light Weight
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
Comments about Gibson SG Standard 2018 Electric Guitar:
Was playing a Les Paul. Love the sweet tones. The Les is like wearing a brick around your neck. SG solved this. Same great tones and half the weight. Great action. Love the fret board.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
Comments about Gibson SG Standard 2018 Electric Guitar:
Everything about this guitar is great. Like a real sg standard should be. No crazy robo tuners. I feel like Gibson is going in the right direction with their quality. Do yourself a favor and pass right by the discounted 2017's and pick up one of these 2018 models they are great. Also a big thanks to Grant and Hunter at Guitar Center in Bartlett, TN.
Pros
Cons
- Fret Buzz
- Poor Quality Craftsmanship
Best Uses
- Practicing
Comments about Gibson SG Standard 2018 Electric Guitar:
I recently tried this guitar out at a store in Seattle. I put it down within seconds the QC was so bad. People saying it was the best guitar they've played but walk away with cuts in there fingers. The lacquer build up on the neck was a mess. The frets stabbed you. All around I was not impressed. The guitar felt so light I thought if I set it down the neck would snap. Huge disappointment...
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Tone
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Gibson SG Standard 2018 Electric Guitar:
I rarely do reviews but this time it's needed given the state of all thats guitar right now. Tried a 2018 Explorer first, truss rod wouldn't adjust, otherwise great guitar. Next a 2018 Flying V, high E fretted out beyond the 12th fret, otherwise great guitar. Love the V best but decided on an SG after issues. This is at least the 3rd SG since owning an original 1961 LP SG in the early 70s so was hesitant. None were keepers, this one is fantastic, highly recommend if you can get a good one. Maybe got lucky as this is what I consider a 98+ percenter. Only minor issue is the high E starts to fret out with beyond half step bends at the 20th fret. It should break in a bit and clear up or close enough to it. With soft touch there, not as much an issue. Even if I need to deal with it, for 18% off the retail price, it is a fantastic buy and great guitar for the money, I'm impressed. I know Gibson's and their long on and off sordid history but find a 98 percenter and it will be a great purchase.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
- School Bands
- Small Venues
Comments about Gibson SG Standard 2018 Electric Guitar:
As soon as I took it out of the case and put it in my hands I knew it was the one. I will never need another guitar so long as I have this one. Great tone, great feel, surprisingly lightweight, can't go wrong with ebony. A++++++
Comments about Gibson SG Standard 2018 Electric Guitar:
This guitar is awesome. With the dirty fingers bridge pick up is great.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Recording
Comments about Gibson SG Standard 2018 Electric Guitar:
I'm very happy with my new 2018 Gibson SG Standard! It plays great and has good tone. Covering some AC/DC never sounded better. I also bought the new 2018 Marshall DSL40CR. It works great with this guitar and my Fender American Professional! Both purchased from Guitar Center. I would purchase this guitar again and recommend to anyone wanting a Gibson electric in an affordable price range.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
- All purpose
Comments about Gibson SG Standard 2018 Electric Guitar:
The SG I got was perfect. Don't know what others have an issue with but this SG is phenomenal in all ways.
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