Gibson SG

"For those about to rock, the SG is patiently waiting. This livewire of a guitar has been the instrument of choice for many rock 'n' roll greats, from Angus Young to Tony Iommi, Thom Yorke to Eric Clapton and, of course, Frank Zappa. Now, the SG may live in the shadows of its flame-topped older brother, but for us, the SG can be a more practical and nimble option that offers a similar tone to the Les Paul while benefiting from a lightweight construction, better fret access and a more wallet-friendly price tag."

"While the Gibson SG was primarily introduced as an upgrade to Les Paul, it soon garnered its own fame and spotlight. It’s thinner and lighter than its Les Paul counterpart and has a unique double-cutaway body, which, in time, became a staple in both rock ‘n’ roll and metal. Seeing that the Gibson SG is significantly lighter than Les Paul, musicians favoured it for the comfort and the fact that, though it’s light, its sound didn’t lose any of its potency. It’s got a full-bodied, edgy, and rich sound, and its mahogany body boasts fantastic resonance and sustain. This rock ‘n’ roll staple guitar was the chosen instrument of Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath and Angus Young of AC/DC, who trusted it to deliver their unique playing style to millions of people."

"In many respects, the SG was considered to be a successor to the Les Paul upon launch, and when glancing upon the spec sheet of the original design, it’s easy to see why. It was sleeker, lighter and far more ergonomic than the Les Paul thanks to some cleverly designed contours and its iconic double-cut construction, yet still provided players with the beefy tonality and versatility they’d come to expect from the Gibson name. Although the Les Paul would experience a mighty comeback in the years that followed the release of the SG, the distinctive double-cut guitar has never lost traction over the years, and to this day, it’s the only electric model in Gibson’s catalogue to remain in constant production."