Gibson USA SG Standard Signature Jake Kiszka Faded Vintage Cherry Modern

A "Heritage" SG Designed for the Greta Van Fleet Era

The SG is one of the most iconic rock guitars, and the 1961 model has influenced the aesthetics and playability of entire generations. With the Gibson Jake Kiszka SG Standard, the goal isn't to copy a museum piece but to capture the DNA of a '61 cherished by Jake Kiszka and adapt it to modern demands: tuning stability, dynamic response, and electronics tailored for contemporary amplifiers. Produced in limited quantities and made in Nashville, it stands as a characterful SG at the crossroads of tradition and contemporary hard rock stage presence.

Who Is It For and What Styles?

This SG is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a solidbody that is lively, responsive, and comfortable along the entire neck. The SlimTaper profile facilitates fast runs, strong bends, and energetic rhythm playing. Naturally suited for hard rock, vintage rock, blues-rock, and classic rock, it also excels when you want an articulate overdrive, with chords that remain clear and solos that "sing."

Sound: Mahogany, T-Type Pickups, and Full Controls to Shape the Drive

The tonal foundation comes from a mahogany body, renowned for its warmth, present mids, and generous sustain-ideal for rock sounds. The set neck construction enhances the sense of continuity between attack and note sustain. The rosewood fingerboard provides a slightly softer response in the upper spectrum, balancing the necessary bite for riffs.

On the electronics side, the pair of Gibson T-Type humbuckers (Rhythm neck pickup, Lead bridge pickup) emphasize articulation and dynamics: delivering solid lows, well-defined mids, and sharp but controllable highs. The 2 volume and 2 tone controls allow fine adjustment of gain and clarity, while the Orange Drop capacitors contribute to a smooth and musical tonal roll-off when darkening the sound.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel, use an electric string set in gauges .010-.046 (the same gauges as the factory setup). A microfiber cloth is also recommended to care for the nitrocellulose finish after each session.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Nbrs of frets	22
Category	Double cut	Body	Mahogany
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Red
Top	Maple	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Hardware	Nickel

Body Shape	SG	Bridge	ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Style	Solidbody	Tailpiece	Stop Bar with Sideways Vibrola cover
Body Material	Mahogany	Tuners	Gibson Deluxe (Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons)
Shape	Asymmetric double cutaway	Control Knobs	Black Top Hats with silver inserts
Body Finish	Glossy nitrocellulose lacquer	Plastic Parts	Black
Neck Joint	Set neck	Hardware Finish	Nickel
Profile	SlimTaper	Neck Pickup	T-Type, Rhythm
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood	Bridge Pickup	T-Type, Lead
Radius	12" / 304.8 mm	Controls	2 volumes, 2 tones
Frets	22 medium jumbo	Pickup Selector	3-position toggle switch
Inlays	Acrylic trapezoids	String Gauges	.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Scale Length	24.75" / 628.7 mm	Case	Black Gibson Modern hardshell
Nut	Graph Tech	Accessories	Custom leather strap with doubloon designed by the artist; additional backplate signed and stamped by Jake Kiszka