Gibson SG Standard - Heritage Cherry- No Reserve!

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Here we have for sale my gorgeous Gibson SG Standard. After losing my job a few years ago I took the plunge and got this baby having always wanted one. I have too many guitars now and and have to thin down my collection a little. I am very much into my Alex Lifeson Axcess now which comes with a tremolo arm! (sorry if I offend you purists!) Anyway, this guitar is in great condition, is about 6 years old (I bought it new) and is original apart from the Schaller strap locks and a Gibson Fine Tune Bridge (which I have fitted to three of my Gibsons). I will include the original Stop Tail Bridge, so you can take your pick. The bridge was professionally fitted when I had the guitar serviced about a year back (no actual alterations needed, it just slips over the existing posts, but I had all the action and setup checked as part of a service. I take good care of my guitars, wiping down after every use, lemon oil on the fret board during every string change etc. Very light occasional use so plays like new really (one of 11 guitars). This is what Gibson have to say about this model: "It’s more than just a coincidence that mahogany is one of the most prized woods for electric guitar design, and the Gibson USA SG Standard is arguably the most classic example of the use of this fine tonewood in an instrument that’s both nuanced and powerful. Unlike thicker mahogany/maple designs, the SG Standard’s thinner solid-mahogany body offers a considerable reduction on weight, while presenting a warm, rich resonance with lots of harmonic depth and sparkle. The guitar’s solid mahogany neck is carved to a rounded profile similar to SGs from the mid ’60s, for superb in-the-hand comfort and outstanding playability, while it’s glued in deep-set, long-tenon neck/body joint and 17-degree back angled headstock team up to provide a transference of neck resonance into the body that’s far superior to other neck designs. Of course, a pair of Alnico-loaded humbuckers was always a big part of the SG’s magic, and today’s SG Standard brings it on in spades. With Gibson’s popular 490R in the neck position and the slightly hotter 498T in the bridge, the SG Standard gives you everything from bluesy vocal warmth to snarling, wailing aggression, all at the flip of a three-way toggle switch. A stopbar tailpiece provides a rock-solid anchor behind Gibson’s legendary Tune-o-matic bridge, prized for its ability to enhance singing sustain while remaining highly adjustable to perfect your instrument’s intonation. Sum it all up, and it’s a guitar of unrivaled versatility and stunning looks – and a rock beast to be reckoned with. All this, and your SG Standard comes protected in a formfitting Gibson hardshell case, and is covered by Gibson’s famous Limited Lifetime Warranty and 24/7/365 customer service. It could just be the bargain of the decade… or the past four." /Products/Electric-Guitars/SG/Gibson-USA/SG-Standard/Specs.aspx I would prefer cash on collection, but otherwise Paypal please. This is a UK auction only (sorry overseas bidders, but you do seem more prone to wasting my time and attempting to scam us than my own countrymen! Just speaking from experience, no offence intended). :o) I have started this auction at £1, NO RESERVE! You won't lose on this guitar if you look after it and you may just get the bargain of the year! Give me a shout with any (sensible) questions; no eejits please (you know who you are......well, maybe you don't, but if you are, look somewhere else please as life is too short); no, I won't take your dog in part exchange etc etc. Check out my feedback, I have never had a dissatisfied customer. :o) Best of luck with the auction. I gave the guitar a blast through my MK50ii yesterday; sounded awesome! No crackles, pops, hisses, hums, just pure Gibson tone! I also checked the intonation and that is now spot on. The galling thing in all this is that I have just spent a lot of money on an Alex Lifeson LP Axcess, and this SG not only sounds better, but plays better too! ... read more

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