Gibson SG Guitars

The main differences are the pickguard styling, pickups, and neck carve. The standard SG has a larger "batwing" pickguard, a rounded neck profile, and 490R/490T pickups. The SG ’61 Reissue features a vintage small teardrop pickguard, a faster SlimTaper neck profile, deeper body sculpting, and ’60s Burstbucker PAF pickups.

Yes, significantly. A typical Gibson SG weighs between 6.5 lbs and 7.5 lbs (approx. 2.9 to 3.4 kg), whereas a solid-body Gibson Les Paul typically weighs between 8.5 lbs and 10+ lbs. This makes the SG exceptionally comfortable for standing stage performances.

Yes. All brand new Gibson USA SG Standard, ’61 Reissue, Special, and Custom Shop models include an authentic Gibson USA hardshell case (or heavy-duty Gibson soft case on select Tribute/Faded editions) along with the factory inspection checklist.

Yes. Every single Gibson SG purchased from Music Street is unboxed, thoroughly inspected, tuned, and professionally set up in our Huntingdon workshop before dispatch to guarantee optimal action and buzz-free intonation straight from the case.

Absolutely. We offer competitive part-exchange valuations against new and pre-owned Gibson inventory. Send photos and instrument details to [email protected] or visit our Huntingdon showroom for an on-the-spot appraisal.