Gibson USA SG Standard Translucent Teal Modern
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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
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Category | Double cut | Electronics | Passive |
| Left handed | No | Electroacoustic | No |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Green |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Chromed |
| 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 sounds do the 490R and 490T pickups on this SG offer?
The 490R neck pickup, with Alnico 2 magnets, delivers warm and creamy tones suitable for blues and lead playing. The 490T bridge pickup adds more bite to rhythm and tight crunch sounds. The 2 volumes and 2 tones controls allow precise adjustment of their response.
Is this Gibson USA SG Standard Translucent Teal Modern suitable for rock and hard rock?
This model is suitable for rock, hard rock, blues, and punk thanks to its mahogany body and neck, which promote rich midrange and singing sustain. The SG shape’s access to treble facilitates fast riffs, bends, and solos.
What is the neck profile and scale length?
The mahogany neck features a rounded profile, a 628 mm (24.75-inch) scale length, and a Graph Tech nut width of 43.05 mm. Its Indian rosewood fretboard has 22 frets and acrylic trapezoid inlays.
Is the Translucent Teal finish part of the Custom Color series?
The Translucent Teal finish is part of the Custom Color series, which offers new finish options for this late 60s-inspired SG Standard.
What equipment comes with the guitar?
A gig bag is included. The tuning relies on Grover Rotomatic tuners with Kidney buttons, while the hardware features a chrome aluminum Tune-O-Matic Nashville bridge and an aluminum stop bar tailpiece.
