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Gibson SG Special (Ebony) is a 6-string electric guitar with a 628.65 mm scale and 22 frets.
This version combines a Ebony finish, 2 × Gibson P-90 pickups and a Compensated Wraparound bridge. It supports rhythm parts, melodies and technique practice; your amplifier and picking approach also shape the final sound.
SG Special in detail
The SG Special pairs a thin double-cut body and SlimTaper neck with two P90s. It offers a different attack and overdrive response from the humbucker-equipped SG Standard. The compensated wraparound combines bridge and tailpiece functions in one unit. Cream fingerboard binding, dot markers and a small black pickguard give it a restrained appearance. Two volume and two tone controls with hand-wired Orange Drop electronics let you prepare contrasting rhythm and lead sounds.
Construction and playing feel
Body: Mahogany. Neck: Mahogany. Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood. The 628.65 mm scale is paired with 22 frets and a 43.05 mm nut width. The SlimTaper profile describes the shape of the back of the neck.
The 304.8 mm fingerboard radius describes its crosswise curvature. Consider the radius together with the neck profile, action and your approach to bending strings.
Pickups and controls
The 2 × Gibson P-90 system uses a P90 / P90 layout. Controls: 2 Volume / 2 Tone. The selector provides 3 positions.
The two P90s are single-coil pickups with a pronounced attack and substantial midrange. Adjusting gain and picking strength takes them from clear chords to blues crunch. Like other single coils, P90s can pick up electromagnetic hum, particularly at higher gain.
Bridge and maintenance
The fixed Compensated Wraparound bridge suits riff work and lead playing without an arm. Stretch new strings before final tuning, and check intonation and neck relief after a gauge change. Set intonation in your intended tuning.
The hardware includes Vintage Deluxe with White Buttons tuners. Factory string gauge: .010–.046. Wiping the strings and hardware after playing helps maintain the instrument.
Guitar specifications
| Body | Mahogany |
|---|---|
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Indian Rosewood |
| Neck joint | Set-Neck |
| Neck profile | SlimTaper |
| Frets | 22 Medium Jumbo |
| Scale length | 628.65 mm |
| Fingerboard radius | 304.8 mm |
| Nut width | 43.05 mm |
| Nut | Graph Tech |
| Pickups | 2 × Gibson P-90 |
| Pickup layout | P90 / P90 |
| Controls | 2 Volume / 2 Tone |
| Bridge | Compensated Wraparound |
| Tuners | Vintage Deluxe with White Buttons |
| Hardware | Chrome |
| Factory strings | .010–.046 |
| Finish | Ebony |
| Inlays | Acrylic Dots |
| Included items | Guitar / Hardshell Case / Gibson Accessory Kit |
| Coating | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Selector positions | 3 |
| Binding | Cream Fingerboard Binding |
| String count | 6 |
English video
Official English-language SG Special demonstration by Gibson Gear Guide. This model’s chapter starts at 9:30; the video also compares other guitars. The demonstration instrument may have a different finish.
Frequently asked questions
What is the scale length?
The scale is 628.65 mm, with 22 frets.
Which pickups are fitted?
2 × Gibson P-90
Which bridge is fitted?
Compensated Wraparound
Gibson at SoundsGood
Choose practice equipment at SoundsGood: instrument cables, tuners and straps. Keep replacement electric guitar strings ready and choose a suitable stand or hanger for storage. Compare it with other electric guitars and add effects pedals if your music calls for them.