A striking SG Special from 1997 that exudes a badass aesthetic with an incredible feel and awesome tonal prowess. The semi-chunky neck delivers unparalleled comfort and seamless playability across the fretboard. The robust double humbuckers emit mighty tones.
Neck: Crafted from semi-chunky mahogany and adorned with cream side-dots. The mahogany fingerboard features mother-of-pearl dot inlays. While the frets display a hint of wear, they still boast plenty of life. The Gibson Deluxe tuners operate in perfect working condition. The guitar features a 1 11/16" nut width and a 24 3/4" scale length.
Body: Boasting a contoured, solid mahogany body complemented by a 5-ply large black pickguard. It's equipped with a stop bar tailpiece and an ABR-1 bridge featuring nickel hardware. The guitar weighs 7 lbs 10.1 oz.
Electronics: Outfitted with dual Gibson humbuckers sporting exposed coils. Dual volume and tone controls adorned with black "top hat" knobs, along with a 3-way toggle switch. All electronics operate impeccably.
"The 1997 Gibson SG Special Ebony is a stunning instrument that combines a rebellious aesthetic with exceptional playability and powerful tones. This SG features a distinctive ebony finish, making a bold statement.
Key specifications of the 1997 Gibson SG Special Ebony include:
- Body: Solid mahogany body with a contoured design for enhanced comfort.
- Neck: Semi-chunky mahogany neck with cream side dots, delivering a comfortable playing experience.
- Fingerboard: Mahogany fingerboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays, providing a touch of elegance.
- Pickups: Dual Gibson humbuckers with exposed coils, offering a muscular and powerful sound.
- Controls: Dual volume and tone controls with black "top hat" knobs, accompanied by a 3-way toggle switch for versatile tonal options.
- Hardware: Stopbar tailpiece and ABR-1 bridge with nickel hardware, ensuring stability and precision.
- Tuners: Gibson Deluxe tuners in perfect working condition for reliable tuning.
- Finish: Ebony finish for a sleek and rebellious appearance.
The 1997 Gibson SG Special is not only a visually striking guitar but also a high-quality instrument with a soulful character, making it a desirable choice for players seeking an iconic and powerful SG experience.
CONDITION:
This guitar is in good used condition. It has only a few signs of wear or use, none of which impact the health or usability of the guitar.
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COLLECTION/DELIVERY:
This item is available from our store in Exeter, or by post (at an additional cost of £30.00 due to weight, cost of packing materials, and levels of required insurance). If postage is selected, it will be packed very carefully and sent via Parcelforce48 within 3 working days of purchase. If you have any questions, please contact us before purchasing either by email or phone.
ABOUT LIFE GUITARS:
Here at Life Guitars, we pride ourselves on breathing new life into pre-loved guitars, amps, and pedals. Regardless of ability and musical preferences, we have just the thing for you! We stock everything from entry-level and beginner equipment to professional-grade gear and rare/vintage/collectible pieces.
We are also now stocking a select variety of brand-new stock, this is a new venture for us, primarily so we can ensure that we are catering to all musical instrument preferences.
RETURNS:
We will not accept any returns if modifications or adjustments have been made to our items. Our equipment has been professionally appraised and worked on and any further work beyond ours invalidates any possibility of return. If you wish for any work to be done due to a suspected issue with an item you have purchased from us, it will need to be done by an accredited VAT-registered workshop or guitar store, with our prior consent.