SG · Tribute
SG Tribute
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.
Quick Specs
- Model Family
- SG
- Production Years
- —
- 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
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.
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
- 490R
- Bridge Pickup
- 498T
- Configuration
- HH
- Controls
- 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle
Hardware
- Bridge
- Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece
- Stop Bar
- Tuners
- Grover
Weight & Feel
- Weight Minimum
- 6 lbs
- Weight Maximum
- 7 lbs
- Typical Weight
- 6.5 lbs
- Left-Handed Available
- No
Who Is It For?
Players entering the USA SG range who want real tone without the cosmetic upcharge.
Strengths
Most affordable USA SG, real humbucker tone, satin finish.
Things to Consider
No binding, plain aesthetics, satin finish.
Production History
- Production Years
- —
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Notes
- A value-focused SG with stripped cosmetics and satin finish.
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 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.
Common Questions
- What is the SG Tribute?
- 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.
- Who is the SG Tribute best for?
- Players entering the USA SG range who want real tone without the cosmetic upcharge.
- What neck profile does the SG Tribute have?
- The SG Tribute features a 60s-slimtaper neck profile. Learn more about the 60s SlimTaper.
- How much does the SG Tribute weigh?
- The SG Tribute typically weighs around 6.5 lbs.
- Is the SG Tribute still in production?
- Yes, this model is currently produced.
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