SG · Original
SG Special
A stripped-down SG with two P-90s, a wraparound bridge and no binding. Light, raw and punchy, it's the SG family's P-90 alternative to the humbucker-equipped Standard.
Quick Specs
- Model Family
- SG
- Production Years
- 1961–Present
- Body Shape
- Double Cut
- Neck Profile
- 60s-slimtaper
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Nut Width
- 1.695"
- Fingerboard
- Rosewood
- Pickups
- SS
- Typical Weight
- 6.5 lbs
- Country of Origin
- USA
Overview
A stripped-down SG with two P-90s, a wraparound bridge and no binding. Light, raw and punchy, it's the SG family's P-90 alternative to the humbucker-equipped Standard.
Body
- Body Shape
- Double Cut
- Body Material
- Mahogany
- Top Material
- None
- Binding
- None
Neck
- Neck Material
- Mahogany
- Neck Profile
- 60s-slimtaper
- Thickness Notes
- —
- Fingerboard
- Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius
- 12"
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Nut Width
- 1.695"
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Fret Type
- Medium Jumbo
Pickups & Electronics
- Neck Pickup
- P-90
- Bridge Pickup
- P-90
- Configuration
- SS
- Controls
- 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle
Related Pickups
Hardware
- Bridge
- Wraparound
- Tailpiece
- —
- Tuners
- Vintage Deluxe
Weight & Feel
- Weight Minimum
- 6 lbs
- Weight Maximum
- 7 lbs
- Typical Weight
- 6.5 lbs
- Left-Handed Available
- No
Who Is It For?
Rock, punk and blues players who want SG lightness with P-90 grit.
Strengths
Lightweight, two P-90s, raw SG tone, affordable.
Things to Consider
No binding, wraparound intonation, neck-heavy balance.
Production History
- Production Years
- 1961–Present
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Notes
- The SG's P-90 alternative to the Standard, introduced in 1961.
Similar Models
SG Standard
1961–Present- Family
- SG
- Neck
- 60s SlimTaper
- Pickups
- HH
- Weight
- 6.5 lbs
The lightweight, double-cut SG with a fast slim neck and biting tone — the rock workhorse since 1961.
SG Junior
1961–Present- Family
- SG
- Neck
- 60s-slimtaper
- Pickups
- S
- Weight
- 6 lbs
A single-P-90 SG with a wraparound bridge and no binding — the simplest, most direct SG. Light, resonant and raw, with one pickup and one volume.
Les Paul Special
1955–Present- Family
- Les Paul
- Neck
- 60s-slimtaper
- Pickups
- SS
- Weight
- 7.5 lbs
A double-cut slab-mahogany Les Paul with two P-90s and a wraparound bridge. It adds a second pickup and a 3-way toggle to the Junior's formula, giving more tonal flexibility with the same raw, resonant simplicity.
Common Questions
- What is the SG Special?
- A stripped-down SG with two P-90s, a wraparound bridge and no binding. Light, raw and punchy, it's the SG family's P-90 alternative to the humbucker-equipped Standard.
- Who is the SG Special best for?
- Rock, punk and blues players who want SG lightness with P-90 grit.
- What neck profile does the SG Special have?
- The SG Special features a 60s-slimtaper neck profile. Learn more about the 60s SlimTaper.
- How much does the SG Special weigh?
- The SG Special typically weighs around 6.5 lbs.
- Is the SG Special still in production?
- Yes, this model is currently produced.
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