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Collections > Custom Liquid --> Explore Gibson Ranges & Accessories: All Gibson Guitars Gibson Les Paul Epiphone SG & Electrics Pre-Owned Gibson Guitars SG Hard Cases & Gig Bags Guitar Straps Electric Strings Gibson SG Buyer’s Guide: Standard vs. ’61 Reissue vs. Special Introduced in 1961 as the "Solid Guitar," the Gibson SG remains famous for its ultra-lightweight solid mahogany body, radical double-cutaway horns, and completely unrestricted access to the 22nd fret. Handcrafted in Nashville, Tennessee, the SG delivers an aggressive, biting midrange and fast neck playability favored across classic rock, hard rock, blues, and metal. 1. SG Standard vs. SG ’61 Reissue SG Standard: Features the iconic late-’60s full-face "batwing" pickguard, a rounded mahogany neck profile, and modern-voiced 490R & 490T Alnico II humbuckers delivering punchy upper-midrange drive. SG ’61 Standard: Period-correct early-’60s small 5-ply pickguard, SlimTaper neck profile, historically accurate deep body beveling, and 60s Burstbucker pickups with open, airy vintage PAF bite. 2. SG Special & SG Junior (P-90 Power) SG Special: Dual soapbar P-90 pickups, compensated wraparound bridge, and hand-wired control assembly with Orange Drop capacitors for dynamic touch-sensitive grit. SG Junior: The purest rock machine—single dogear P-90 in the bridge, single volume and tone controls, and maximum string-to-body resonance. 3. Solid Mahogany Tonewood & Balance Slim Flat-Top Mahogany Body: Noticeably lighter than a Les Paul (typically 6.5–7.5 lbs), minimizing shoulder fatigue during long live sets. Unrivaled Upper-Fret Access: Neck joint attaches at the 22nd fret rather than the 16th, providing completely unobstructed lead soloing across the high registers. The Music Street Gibson Setup Promise Because the SG has a deep neck join and lightweight body, precision setup is crucial. Before dispatch, our technicians perform: Truss rod adjusted for exact neck relief under standard string