SG · Original
SG Standard
The lightweight, double-cut SG with a fast slim neck and biting tone — the rock workhorse since 1961.
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
- HH
- Typical Weight
- 6.5 lbs
- Country of Origin
- USA
Overview
The lightweight, double-cut SG with a fast slim neck and biting tone — the rock workhorse since 1961.
Body
- Body Shape
- Double Cut
- Body Material
- Mahogany
- Top Material
- None
- Binding
- None
Neck
- Neck Material
- Mahogany
- Neck Profile
- 60s SlimTaper
- Thickness Notes
- Slim, fast C
- 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
- '57 Classic
- Bridge Pickup
- '57 Classic Plus
- Configuration
- HH
- Controls
- 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle
Related Pickups
Hardware
- Bridge
- ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece
- Stop Bar
- Tuners
- Vintage Deluxe
Weight & Feel
- Weight Minimum
- 6 lbs
- Weight Maximum
- 7 lbs
- Typical Weight
- 6.5 lbs
- Left-Handed Available
- Yes
Who Is It For?
Rock, hard rock and lead players who want a light, fast guitar with aggressive midrange.
Strengths
Lightweight, easy upper-fret access, punchy tone, affordable.
Things to Consider
Neck-heavy balance, thinner body can be less resonant, fragile headstock angle.
Production History
- Production Years
- 1961–Present
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Notes
- Originally introduced in 1961 as a replacement for the Les Paul model.
Similar Models
SG Tribute
- Family
- SG
- Neck
- 60s-slimtaper
- Pickups
- HH
- Weight
- 6.5 lbs
A satin-finish SG with no binding and 490R/498T humbuckers — the most affordable USA SG. It offers core SG tone and construction at a working-player price.
SG Special
1961–Present- Family
- SG
- Neck
- 60s-slimtaper
- Pickups
- SS
- Weight
- 6.5 lbs
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.
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.
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Common Questions
- What is the SG Standard?
- The lightweight, double-cut SG with a fast slim neck and biting tone — the rock workhorse since 1961.
- Who is the SG Standard best for?
- Rock, hard rock and lead players who want a light, fast guitar with aggressive midrange.
- What neck profile does the SG Standard have?
- The SG Standard features a 60s SlimTaper neck profile. Learn more about the 60s SlimTaper.
- How much does the SG Standard weigh?
- The SG Standard typically weighs around 6.5 lbs.
- Is the SG Standard still in production?
- Yes, this model is currently produced.
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