Gibson 50th Anniversary SG (Pete Townsend)

Classic SG, Classic Townsend
The Gibson SG 50th Anniversary Pete Townsend solidbody electric guitar captures the spirit one of rock's most notable guitarists. Adopting the same adventurous spirit he used to revolutionize the sound of rock, Pete Townsend was one of the earliest adopters of the radically new Gibson SG Special, when it made its debut in 1961. Loaded with a pair of P-90s, the SG 50th Anniversary Pete Townsend model lets gives you the growl and bite that fueled a generation of guitarists who straddled the line between blues and rock. Pick up a SG 50th Anniversary Pete Townsend and you'll know why this is such a special instrument.Gibson SG 50th Anniversary Pete Townsend Solidbody Electric Guitar at a Glance:

The instrument behind Live at Leeds
A legendary guitar in its purest form
A perfect pair of P-90s

The instrument behind Live at LeedsIf you want to capture the true sound of the Who during their "Live at Leads" era, then you need this guitar. the Gibson SG 50th Anniversary Pete Townsend guitar features every detail of this epic '60s axe, down to the small pre-'65 5-ply pickguard. There's simply no guitar that screams classic Who like the Gibson SG 50th Anniversary Pete Townsend model! A legendary guitar in its purest formNot just Pete Townsend's axe, the Gibson SG 50th Anniversary Pete Townsend model captures the very essence of the original SG Special - in true vintage "Polaris White." With a body made from solid lightweight mahogany and gently beveled edges, the SG 50th Anniversary Pete Townsend gives you the feel of the guitar the changed rock forever! What's more, Gibson gave the 50th Anniversary Pete Townsend model their PLEK treatment, so when you play it, you'll get perfectly smooth and even action.A perfect pair of P-90sA true vintage reissue, the 50th Anniversary Pete Townsend model features the distinctive P-90 pickups that gave the original SG Special its signature snarl. Made in classic fashion, with genuine Alnico V magnets and 42-AWG wire, these vintage-style P-90's give you the punchy midrange and solid low end that sets them apart from typical single-coil pickups. What's more, the P-90s on the 50th Anniversary Pete Townsend guitar produce rich and musical highs, just like what you'd expect from the original P-90s developed in the '40s.Gibson SG 50th Anniversary Pete Townsend Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

A near-perfect recreation of Pete Townsend's original early '60s SG Special
Features Townsend's original modifications, including a wraparound bridge with compensated "lightning bar" saddle ridge and Grover kidney button tuners
The look, sound, and feel of a prototypical SG
Two vintage-style Alnico V P-90s with you a sweet and full-range tone
Finished in '60s-style Polaris White and thin nitrocellulose lacquer
Hardshell case included

Capture the spirit of an essential rock legend, with a Gibson SG 50th Anniversary Pete Townsend solidbody electric guitar!

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Specification
Detail


Body Material
Mahogany


Body Finish
Nitrocellulose


Color
Polaris White


Neck Material
Mahogany, Set


Neck Shape
60's SlimTaper


Scale Length
24-3/4"


Fingerboard Material
Rosewood, 12" Radius


Fingerboard Inlay
Dots


Number of Frets
22


Nut Width
1-11/16"


Bridge/Tailpiece
Wraparound with Compensated "Lightning Bar" Saddle Ridge


Tuners
Mini Grover Kidney Button


Number of Pickups
2


Neck Pickup
Alnico V P-90 Single-coil


Middle Pickup
No Middle Pickup


Bridge Pickup
Alnico V P-90 Single-coil


Controls
2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-way Pickup Toggle


Case Included
Hardshell


Manufacturer Part Number
SG50PCWCH1









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