{"product_id":"gibson-sg-special-dark-walnut","title":"Gibson SG Special - Dark Walnut","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in the early 1960s, the Gibson SG™ Special was conceived as a model that would sit between the entry-level SG Junior and the SG Standard, with some of the stripped-down, budget-friendly attributes of the Junior coupled with a bit more of the versatility and bling you get with the now-iconic SG Standard. Despite its more minimalistic approach, it quickly became associated with some of rock’s most memorable riffs and performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday’s SG Special honours that storied past with a pair of fat-sounding P-90 pickups and a slim, contoured mahogany body that makes it a go-to choice for players seeking raw, unfiltered rock tone and unsurpassed playability. Right out of the included hardshell case, the SG Special feels like a well-worn classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bound rosewood fretboard and mahogany neck’s SlimTaper™ profile deliver effortless playability, giving easy access to fast lead lines as well as complex chords. And, of course, the iconic double-cutaway design, with its signature pointed horns and deeply bevelled edges, grants completely unfettered access to the entire length of the fretboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SG Special comes equipped with a pair of Soapbar P-90 pickups, renowned for their snarly mids and superb dynamic response. Dial back your volume for chiming cleans or crank it up for overdriven textures that retain clarity and definition. Hand-wired electronics with dedicated volume and tone controls for each pickup allow precise tonal shaping, with Orange Drop® capacitors in the tone circuit, ensuring stable, precise performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compensated Wraparound bridge echoes the vintage roots of the SG Special while ensuring solid intonation and impressive sustain, and Vintage Deluxe tuners with white buttons keep the look authentically old-school, with chrome hardware complements that exude timeless Gibson style. Altogether, this SG Special stands as a nod to the instrument’s rebellious roots. From garage rock to blues to heavy riffs, its timeless design and sonic signature remain as relevant and inspiring today as they were decades ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody\u003cbr\u003eShape: SG\u003cbr\u003eBody Material: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Single-ply Cream, Fretboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck\u003cbr\u003eNeck Material: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eProfile: SlimTaper\u003cbr\u003eNut Width: 43.05mm\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard: Indian Rosewood\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 628.65mm\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Frets: 22\u003cbr\u003eNut Material: Graph Tech\u003cbr\u003eInlay: Acrylic Dot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware\u003cbr\u003eBridge: Compensated Wraparound\u003cbr\u003eKnobs: Black Top Hats with Silver Reflector\u003cbr\u003eTuners: Vintage Deluxe with White Buttons\u003cbr\u003ePlating: Chrome\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics\u003cbr\u003eNeck Pickup: P-90\u003cbr\u003eBridge Pickup: P-90\u003cbr\u003eControls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49931714658546,"sku":"BM711106171340","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6363\/5698\/files\/SGSP257WCH3_1.png?v=1786935690","url":"https:\/\/www.bettermusic.com.au\/products\/gibson-sg-special-dark-walnut","provider":"Better Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}