R. S. Rasnick 
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While not as popular as the Fender Stratocaster or the Gibson Les Paul, the Gibson SG is nevertheless an iconic guitar that has been used by everyone from Tony Iommi to Frank Zappa.
Indeed, the SG is one of those instruments that can be discovered in jazz, blues, rock, and even country recordings throughout its long history. The most current model, the Gibson SG Standard, is itself a fusion of the old and new. To be sure, it's a fine instrument, but why is that the case? What are the details?
The double-cutaway mahogany body is graced with a mahogany neck and bound rosewood fingerboard with trademark trapezoid inlays. The SG Standard features a 490R humbucker in the neck position and a 498T in the bridge for a wide variety of useful tones.
Outfitted with chrome hardware, the SG also sports a 3-way selector switch and dual volume and tone controls.
You'll likely notice immediately how light he SG is, especially if you've ever strapped on a Les Paul for any extended period of time. You'll understand why this is Angus Young's guitar of choice!
The fit and finish (we opted for the Heritage Cherry) were absolutely perfect, and we were able to get very low action on the neck, which made the guitar a breeze to play. No discernible string buzz or dead spots were to be found.
We tested the SG Standard through a variety of amps, including a Marshall JCM800, Rivera Chubster 55 Combo, and a Dr. Z MAZ-18. We definitely liked the sound through all three amps, though the Marshall/Gibson combination was perhaps our favorite.
If you think the guitar world revolves around only Strat and Les Paul sounds, the SG is a reminder that there are other worthwhile tones to be found. While it doesn't have the low-end chuck of a Les Paul, it has a bite that will cut through a mix that would otherwise bury its big brother. It has a sound all its own, and for only $1,200 new, there's not much reason to not give one a try today.
If you are looking for the absolute lowest price on a used or new Gibson SG Standard, then you must visit Ray's Guitar Shop, which offers the lowest prices on all new and used guitars (electric and acoustic). It doesn't matter if you're looking for a PRS McCarty, an Ibanez JS1000, or a Fender Stratocaster, Ray's Guitar Shop has what you're looking for!
