(SOLD) Gibson SG Standard Ebony 2003
Gibson SG Standard, black, made in USA 2003. I reckon black might well be the best of the standard finishes for an SG, it hits those mean curves in a subtle, classy way and strikes a balance between suave and mean perfectly. This plays really agreeably: the neck is fairly slim and feels nice and friendly, the body is lightweight and resonant and it has that certain integrity a well-made guitar has in the hands. The tone is convincing too. The neck is dark and gooey, but with enough clarity to lend notes and chords an understated musicality. The bridge is snappy and brash, but warm and smooth enough to come out sounding wide and complex. There's a lot to enjoy here, it's a sleek beast indeed.
Model: Gibson SG Standard
Made: USA, 2003
Serial: 03193418
Finish: ebony (black), gloss nitro
Body: mahogany
Neck: mahogany, rosewood fretboard, 12" radius, 24.75" scale, slim taper profile
Weight: 3.195kg
Mods: none
Pickups: 490R/498T humbucker x2
Accessories: Gibson black snakeskin hard case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor scuffs on the bottom edge and back. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor scuffs and rub wear on the back only. The back has dimples in the elbow area and back edge and some widespread light scuffs and rub wear around the middle of the body. The sides have dimples on both horns and some scuffs in the elbow area and near the jack. The front has scuffs along the back edge, up from the pickups, the elbow area and near the controls and some play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: very good condition (8/10)
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