Gibson SG Standard, Heritage Cherry

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Gibson SG Standard, Heritage Cherry

A true icon in every sense, the Gibson SG Standard in Heritage Cherry isn’t just a guitar—it’s a rite of passage. First roaring onto the scene in the early 1960s, the SG has long been the weapon of choice for players who demand fiery tone, effortless playability, and looks that could melt a Marshall stack. This modern incarnation holds onto everything that made the original legendary, while subtly refining it for today’s stage and studio.

Crafted from solid mahogany, the body delivers rich midrange growl and glorious sustain, making every riff and lead line jump out with authority. Its signature double-cutaway design doesn’t just look the part—it gives you full access to all 22 frets, whether you’re chugging power chords or soaring into upper-register bends.

The neck is a joy to play—mahogany with a rounded profile that feels substantial but never cumbersome, topped with a bound rosewood fingerboard and iconic trapezoid inlays. Under the bonnet, a pair of 490R and 490T Alnico II humbuckers pump out a versatile palette of tones, from warm, vintage crunch to modern, punchy rock aggression. This is the kind of guitar that’ll happily wade through blues, hard rock, punk, and beyond.

Staying in tune isn’t a worry, thanks to Grover Rotomatic tuners and the ever-reliable Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge paired with a Stop Bar tailpiece. And that Heritage Cherry finish? It’s as timeless as the sounds this guitar was born to create.

Whether you’re a stage-seasoned rocker or chasing your first real tone machine, the SG Standard delivers in every department. And of course, here at Musicmaker, we’ve been matching players with their dream Gibsons since the early days—this one’s a modern classic with fire in its soul