Gibson Electric SG Standard Pelham Blue Burst Modern
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The Essentials to Know About the Gibson SG Standard Guitar
- The "late 60's" SG spirit: look and feel inspired by the late 1960s SG Standard models, with an instantly recognizable design.
- Mahogany body and neck: a renowned foundation for rich mids and generous sustain, ideal for rock tones.
- Gibson 490R and 490T pickups (Alnico 2): a versatile pair, from punchy crunch to singing leads, with a nice roundness.
- Distinctive details: full-face 5-ply black pickguard and Indian rosewood fingerboard with cream binding.
An SG Standard Rooted in Tradition, Modernized by the Custom Color Series
This Gibson SG Standard adopts the aesthetic codes and sought-after features of late 1960s SG models, while integrating into the Custom Color series to offer new finish options. Its construction emphasizes stability and vibration transfer, notably thanks to the long tenon neck joint extending to the 19th fret and the use of mahogany for both the neck and body. The result: an SG with a classic character, designed to feel at home both on stage and in a collection.
For Which Guitarist and Styles?
The SG Standard is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive electric guitar, responsive to playing dynamics and volume adjustments. It excels in rock, hard rock, blues, and punk, while remaining very credible in pop or indie when exploiting the nuances of the potentiometers. Its ergonomics and access to high notes make it a natural ally for fast riffs, strong bends, and sustained solos.
The Sound
The combination of mahogany body + mahogany neck is a classic: it delivers dense mids, a sharp attack, and a "singing" sustain feel. The 490R (neck) and 490T (bridge) pickups, based on Alnico 2 magnets, favor warm musicality: at the neck, you get round and creamy tones perfect for blues or leads, while at the bridge, the guitar gains bite for rhythm playing and tight crunches. With 2 volume and 2 tone controls, the SG becomes highly versatile: you can shift from an open grain to a thicker sound simply by adjusting the settings, without losing the SG identity.
Technical specifications
| Body shape | SG | Inlays | acrylic trapezoid |
| Body material | mahogany | Bridge | Nashville Tune-O-Matic in aluminum |
| Binding | single-ply cream, neck | Tailpiece | aluminum stopbar |
| Neck | mahogany | Tuners | Grover Rotomatic with Kidney buttons |
| Profile | rounded | Plating | chrome |
| Nut width | 43.05 mm / 1.69" | Neck pickup | 490R |
| Fingerboard material | Indian rosewood | Bridge pickup | 490T |
| Scale length | 24.75" / 628 mm | Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone |
| Number of frets | 22 | Case | soft case |
| Nut | Graph Tech | ||
Questions frequently asked
What styles can the Gibson Electric SG Standard Pelham Blue Burst Modern cover?
This model is suitable for rock, hard rock, blues, and punk thanks to the 490R and 490T humbuckers with Alnico 2 magnets. The 2 Volume and 2 Tone controls allow fine-tuning of the tone for pop or indie contexts.
What pickups does this SG Standard have?
The neck position is equipped with a 490R, oriented towards round and creamy sounds. The 490T at the bridge provides more bite for rhythms and crunch tones.
Is the neck of this SG comfortable for solos?
The mahogany neck features a rounded profile, a 43.05 mm Graph Tech nut, and a 628 mm scale length. The Indian rosewood fingerboard has 22 frets. The long tenon joint extends to the 19th fret and helps with vibration transfer.
What is the construction of the SG Pelham Blue Burst Modern?
The body and neck are made of mahogany, a combination that promotes dense mids and singing sustain. The Pelham Blue Burst finish belongs to the Custom Color series, with a single-ply cream binding on the neck.
What bridge and tuners are fitted on this guitar?
The hardware includes an aluminum Tune-O-Matic Nashville bridge, an aluminum stopbar tailpiece, and Grover Rotomatic Kidney button tuners. A soft case is included.
