Gibson SG-X, black, made in USA 1999. An SG with one pickup, tune-o-matic/stoptail combo and a single humbucker? Yes, yes, yes. The SG-X was only made for a couple of years, which is a bit of a shame really. This one is wearing a fetching coat of satin black nitro, complete with plenty of checking, sticker fade marks, natural play wear and various scuffs and scrapes. The Junior-style guard is a great addition, it ties it all together perfectly. The tune-o-matic bridge means this is easy to intonate and adjust, it's a more robust and reliable option than the wraparound style bridge you get on a Junior. The neck feels great: it's pretty slim at the nut end, but widens considerably as you get up the top end, which is great for fast and precise lead work. At 2.8kg, this is very light, but it balances very nicely and feels sturdy and reassuring in the hands. The single pickup delivers the goods: it's fat, snarly and full, with heaps of midrange punch. Into a Marshall, it's just... perfect. I really like this one, it's a very fun guitar. X marks the spot.

Model: Gibson SG-X
Made: USA, 1999
Serial: 90559366
Finish: ebony (black), satin nitro 
Body: mahogany
Neck: mahogany, rosewood fretboard, 24.75" scale, 12" radius, slim taper profile
Weight: 2.840kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Gibson 500T humbucker
Accessories: basic gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. Thea headstock has some dimples ands scuff on the end and edges and some scuffs and checking on the back and front. There's a little sticker on the back of the headstock we left there. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands. there's a pair of small dents on the back behind the 4/5th fret area, as well as some dimples and rub wear up and down the rest. The back has widespread checking and minor scuffs around the whole body, as well as four or five decent sized fade marks from since-removed stickers and some surface scratches on the elbow area and horns. The sides have minor scuffs, dimples and checking around the whole body, as well as a little bald patch on the elbow area back edge and some sticker fade marks on the bottom horn. The front has dimples near the rear strap pin, surface scratches around the bridge/tail and knobs/jack and on the top horn, widespread checking and minor scuffs and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: good condition (7/10)

Playing condition notes: action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/52 strings.
Fret Life: 8/10, minor wear only