Gibson SG Standard Heritage Cherry Electric Guitar

Part of Gibsons ‘Modern Collection’, the new Gibson SG Standard gives the authentic looks and features of the vintage SGs of the 60s but with a slight modern twist in the pickup department as well as a wonderfully comfortable Rounded Neck profile.

The full-face black scratchplate and chrome hardware are as eye-catching as they are functional. It comes perfectly set up with 10-46 gauge strings and comes with a premium soft shell case. It's available in the classic Heritage Cherry as well as a beautiful Ebony finish.

With a bound Rosewood fingerboard with acrylic trapezoid inlays, this really is an exceptional American made electric guitar at an exceptional price.

Ready For Anything

The SG Standard is ready for anything. It is regarded as one of the most versatile electrics ever made.

Whether you play rock, pop, soul, blues, funk, metal, jazz or even gospel. The SG will have you covered. Incredibly lightweight and easy to handle and still full of sustain and bite.

Long Tenon

The Gibson SG Standard features a long tenon 19th fret joint. The shorter tenon joint of the early SGs can pose several issues to the guitar, particularly in regards to the strength and robustness to the neck.

Gibson introduced the long tenon neck joint to SGs in the early 70s and it has been used ever since. Not only does it strengthen the neck join so that you have a more stable and reliable instrument but it also increased the amount of wood to wood contact in the neck pocket. This actually helps increase the sustain and gives a slightly bigger tone.

490 Pickups

Described by Gibson as the ‘Modern Classic’, the 490 humbucker pickups take the foundational tone of beloved PAF pickup but tweaks the classic design for the modern player. Players today like gain and lots of it.

The trouble with the original PAF design was the open air space in the pickup. It's this air space that actually helps cause microphonic feedback problems, specifically when used with tons of gain or a very loud gigging amp. The 490 pickups are wax potted so that there is no air space whatsoever.

Another problem modern players also find with traditional styled humbuckers is the fact that they only have 2 conductor wires. People love and need versatility and therefore want humbuckers that they can coil-split for a single-coil sound. That means they need a 4 conductor pickup.

The 490 pickups give you this option. The 490 pickups also give you a slight increase in the upper midrange to help you cut through the mix more as well as push your amp even harder.

Available at Bonners Music online and in-store. This Gibson SG Standard Heritage Cherry Electric Guitar includes free delivery, and setup before it is delivered to you. Call 01323 636141 and speak to our guitar staff, who will be delighted to advise and guide you.

Select Your New Guitar In Person at Our Store!
Bonners Guitar Store, located on the South coast in Eastbourne, has a large dedicated showroom full of Electric, Acoustic and Bass Guitars. Whether you're looking for your first instrument, or something prestigious, our showroom is the perfect environment to touch, play, and select from an extensive range of guitars. When you visit Bonners Guitar Store, you'll be given the space and time to test several instruments in a comfortable, private environment, allowing you to ensure that you're making the right purchase decision.

We're located just off the A27 main road with plenty of on-site parking. If the train is more convenient for you, we're just a 2-minute walk from Hampden Park railway station (linked directly to London Victoria). 

Trade-In Offer - Upgrade to a New Guitar Today
Do you own a guitar you are considering upgrading to a new instrument? Take advantage of the Bonners part-exchange scheme and save yourself the hassle of selling on the private market. We accept most major brands of guitars that are in good condition and in full working order. Complete our online trade-in form, and we'll get right back to you with a guide-price valuation.

Next, arrange to visit our store, where we can inspect your guitar to confirm it is in the expected condition. Once checked and the price is agreed, you're all set to trade it for your chosen new model! Call us on 01323 639335 if you would like to discuss trade-in options further.

Online guitar valuations are guide prices only. Confirmed valuations are subject to an instrument inspection by one of our team when you bring it to the store.

Gibson SG Specs

Body
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
  Neck
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Rounded
• Scale Length: 24.75" / 62.865cm
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" / 304.8mm
• Number of Frets: 22
• Frets: Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material: Graph Tech
• Nut Width: 1.695" / 43.05mm
• End-of-Board Width: 2.26" / 57.4mm
• Inlays: Acrylic Trapezoids
  Hardware
• Finish: Chrome
• Bridge: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Aluminium Stopbar
• Tuners: Grover Rotomatics w/ Kidney Buttons
• Pickguard: Black 5-ply Full Face
• Control Knobs: Black Top Hats with Silver Reflector
• Switch Tip: Cream
• Switch Washer: Black
  Electronics
• Neck Pickup: 490R
• Bridge Pickup: 490T
• Controls: 2 Volumes, 2 Tones & Toggle Switch
  Miscellaneous
• Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case: Soft Shell Case
• Included Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit