Gibson SG Special
Gibson SG Standard
| Specification | SG Special | SG Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Body Type | Solidbody | Solidbody |
| Body Shape | SG Special | SG Standard |
| Body Material | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Color | Vintage Cherry | Heritage Cherry |
| Neck Material | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | Slim Taper | Rounded |
| Neck Joint | Set Neck | Set Neck |
| Radius | 12" | 12" |
| Fingerboard Material | Indian Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Acrylic Dots | Acrylic Trapezoids |
| Number of Frets | 22, Medium Jumbo | 22, Medium Jumbo |
| Scale Length | 24.75" | 24.75" |
| Nut Width | 1.695" | 1.695" |
| Nut Material | Graph Tech | Graph Tech |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | Compensated Wraparound | Nashville Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar |
| Tuners | Vintage Deluxe with White buttons | Grover Rotomatics |
| Neck Pickup | P-90 Single-coil | 490R Humbucker |
| Bridge Pickup | P-90 Single-coil | 490T Humbucker |
| Controls | 2 x volume, 2 x tone | 2 x volume, 2 x tone |
| Switching | 3-way toggle pickup switch | 3-way toggle pickup switch |
| Strings | Gibson, .010-.046 | Gibson, .010-.046 |
| Case/Gig Bag | Hardshell Case | Softshell Case |
Gibson SG Special and Standard Price Tracker
Prices updated Fri, August 21st, 2026.
Gibson SG Special - Vintage Cherry
$1,599.00
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Main Differences Between the Gibson SG Special and SG Standard
- The SG Special has a Slim Taper neck shape, while the SG Standard features a Rounded neck shape.
- Fingerboard inlays are Acrylic Dots for the SG Special and Acrylic Trapezoids for the SG Standard.
- The SG Special is equipped with two P-90 single-coil pickups, offering a brighter, leaner tone. In contrast, the SG Standard comes with 490R (neck) and 490T (bridge) humbuckers, known for a fatter and warmer sound.
- The bridge/tailpiece on the SG Special is a compensated wraparound, while the SG Standard is built with a Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece.
- Tuners differ as well, with the SG Special using Vintage Deluxe with white buttons and the SG Standard using Grover Rotomatics.
- The SG Special comes with a hardshell case, whereas the SG Standard includes a softshell case.
Similarities Between the two Gibson SGs
Both guitars have a 6-string configuration and are right-handed.
- Both feature a solidbody design with a body made of Mahogany.
- Both have a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer body finish.
- Each guitar has a set neck made of Mahogany, with a 12" radius fingerboard.
- Both have 22 medium jumbo frets, a scale length of 24.75", and a nut width of 1.695" made from Graph Tech.
- Both guitars are equipped with 2 volume and 2 tone controls and a 3-way toggle pickup switch.
- The string gauge for both guitars is Gibson, .010-.046. (strings included with each guitar).
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