Gibson SG Standard Electric Guitar - Aged Cherry

The Gibson SG Standard delivers the fast feel, singing sustain and unmistakable mahogany-driven punch that made the SG one of the most enduring guitars ever built. This Guitar Center Exclusive model arrives in a classic Aged Cherry finish paired with a five-ply full-face pickguard that channels the sleek style and legendary rock ’n’ roll attitude of late-’60 SGs. Built around a solid mahogany body with a long-tenon neck joint and rounded mahogany neck profile, the SG Standard responds with rich resonance and the aggressive upper-mid character long associated with classic SG tone. A bound rosewood fingerboard provides smooth, comfortable playability across all 22 frets, while 490R and 490T Alnico II humbuckers deliver warm vintage-inspired output with the power and dynamic response needed for everything from classic rock crunch to soaring lead work.

Classic Mahogany Construction With Singing Sustain

The SG Standard features the lightweight mahogany construction and deeply sculpted double-cut body design that helped establish the SG as one of Gibson’s most recognizable electric guitars. Its slim, contoured body shape feels agile and resonant while providing effortless upper-fret access and comfortable long-session playability. A glued-in mahogany neck with a long-tenon neck joint enhances sustain and tonal richness, giving the SG Standard its responsive feel and strong midrange presence whether played clean or through heavily driven amplifiers.

Gibson 490R/490T Humbuckers With Iconic SG Power and Warmth

The SG Standard is equipped with a 490R neck pickup and 490T bridge pickup, both featuring Alnico II magnets for a warm, expressive vintage-inspired voice with added midrange punch and sustain. The 490R delivers smooth cleans and singing lead tones with excellent harmonic richness, while the hotter 490T bridge pickup adds aggressive attack and focused output for crunchy rhythm work and powerful solos. Independent volume and tone controls paired with a three-way toggle switch allow players to shape a wide range of tones while preserving the SG’s naturally responsive character.

Rounded Mahogany Neck With Bound Rosewood Fingerboard

A rounded mahogany neck profile gives the SG Standard a substantial yet comfortable playing feel that balances vintage Gibson character with smooth modern playability. The bound rosewood fingerboard adds warmth and clarity under the fingers while supporting comfortable chord work and expressive string bends. Twenty-two frets and acrylic trapezoid inlays complete the guitar’s timeless Gibson aesthetic, while the SG’s sculpted body design encourages fluid movement into higher fret positions.

Stage-Ready Hardware and Sleek Late-’60s SG Styling

An aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and aluminum stopbar tailpiece provide stable intonation, strong sustain and lightweight resonance, while Grover Rotomatic tuners with kidney buttons help maintain dependable tuning stability during demanding performances. A Graph Tech nut improves tuning consistency and smooth string movement, particularly during aggressive bends and dynamic playing. The large five-ply "batwing” pickguard pairs with chrome hardware, black top hat knobs with silver reflectors and the Guitar Center Exclusive Aged Cherry finish to give the SG Standard its sleek late-’60s-inspired style.

A Classic SG With Timeless Tone and Unmistakable Style

The SG Standard captures the lightweight feel, resonant mahogany tone and aggressive humbucker character that made the SG a defining instrument across generations of rock music. From its rounded neck profile and long-tenon construction to its responsive 490 pickups and classic double-cut body design, every aspect of the instrument is built to deliver sustain, clarity and expressive playing feel. Finished in a Guitar Center Exclusive Aged Cherry nitrocellulose lacquer and paired with a softshell case, the SG Standard carries forward one of Gibson’s most iconic electric guitar designs with timeless style and unmistakable attitude.