Gibson SG Standard HP 2018 - Cobalt Fade

A Force to Be Reckoned with
Immortalized by Santana at Woodstock and smashed onstage by Townsend, the Gibson SG is a rock icon. But Gibson has upped the ante with the SG Standard HP 2018, a wicked-cool take on their venerable double-cutaway solidbody electric. This guitar's bevy of cutting-edge enhancements includes an eye-popping AA figured maple top, titanium bridge saddles and adjustable zero-fret nut, next-generation G-Force tuners, a slightly thicker body for improved balance, and chrome push-pull Top Hats. Wrap your hand around the speedy 24-fret SlimTaper neck with its fast-access heel and silky, bound Plek'd rosewood fretboard. Let rip with a lick or two. Feel the power generated by two splittable 57 Classic humbuckers. The SG Standard HP 2018 is a force to be reckoned with.











Lean, mean rock machine
The Gibson SG, famous for its comfortable, fast-action neck, is a perennial favorite among guitarists at Sweetwater. Whether you're chording down low or soloing up high, the distinctive SlimTaper neck carve always feels just right. The guitar's iconic double-horned cutaway gives you free access to the high registers, while its bound, Plek'd fretboard ensures effortless playability. The Gibson SG Standard HP 2018 is a lean, mean rock machine.
Authentic PAF tone and single-coil chime
The pickups that Gibson spec'd for the Standard HP 2018 are as true to the sound of the original 1961 SG model as it gets. That's because Gibson engineered their 57 Classic and Super 57 Classic humbucker set to capture the warmth, smooth playing dynamics, and overall character of their breakthrough PAF designs. These pickups sport authentic Alnico II magnets and are wound with 42-AWG enamel-coated wire — just like the originals. The coils are wax potted to ward off microphonic squeal, making them perfect for your high-gain excesses. Traditionally routed through independent volume and tone controls, this dynamic duo serves up articulate, warm voicings from the neck position, soaring liquid bridge tones, and a broad range of sweet crunch in between. And for the icing on the cake, both these pickups feature push-pull controls which provide coil splitting for real-deal single-coil spank.





Nitro finish, for the look and feel of a classic
The SG Standard HP 2018 wears a gorgeous gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Nitro finishes — standard back in the day — are significantly thinner than today's polyurethane finishes, allowing the guitar to "breathe." Nitro finishes not only look vintage-y wonderful; they also enhance the instrument's tonal qualities. This guitar has the look (and feel) of a lovingly cared-for classic — one that will only improve with age.




Gibson SG Standard HP 2018 Features:

Comfortable mahogany body with AA figured maple top
Fast mahogany SlimTaper neck; 24.75" scale length
Bound, Plek'd rosewood fretboard with Pearl Trapezoid inlays
24 cryogenically treated medium frets
Humbucking pickups: 57 Classic (neck), Super 57 Classic (bridge)
2 volume (push-pull), 2 tone controls; 3-way toggle selector
Chrome push-pull Top Hat knobs
1.745"-wide adjustable Titanium nut
Aluminum stop-bar tailpiece and Tune-O-Matic Bridge with titanium saddles
G-Force tuners
Chrome-plated hardware






Tech Specs



Body Type
Solidbody


Body Shape
SG


Left-/Right-handed
Right-handed


Number of Strings
6


Body Material
Mahogany


Top Material
AA Figured Maple


Body Finish
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer


Color
Cobalt Fade


Neck Material
Mahogany


Neck Shape
Slim Taper


Radius
12"


Fingerboard Material
Rosewood, white binding


Fingerboard Inlay
Pearl Trapezoid


Number of Frets
24, Low profile


Scale Length
24.75"


Nut Width
1.745"


Nut Material
Titanium


Bridge/Tailpiece
Aluminum tune-o-matic bridge with titanium saddles and aluminum tailpiece


Tuners
G Force


Neck Pickup
57 Classic Humbucker


Bridge Pickup
Super 57 Humbucker


Controls
2 x volume (push/pull), 2 x tone, 3-way toggle pickup switch, internal DIP switch


Strings
.009-.046


Case Included
Aluminum Hardshell case


Manufacturer Part Number
HSGS18C8CH1





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