(SOLD) Gibson SG Standard P-90 Ebony 2012
Gibson SG Standard P-90, black, made in USA 2012. Back in the 2000s, Gibson did a number of limited runs for the Japan market, with interesting finishes or unique specs etc. This fun little character was one of those limited models, as you couldn't get an SG Standard with P-90s at the time. It means you the swish Standard appointments: crown inlay and mother-of-pearl logo, bound fretboard with fre-nibs, trapezoid inlays, 4-ply batwing guard and an ABR-1 bridge, but gone are the 490 humbuckers and in their place are some glorious P-90s. The sound is awesome: the neck pickup is still dark and gooey, but it's got heaps of attack and a vocal-esque clarity, while the bridge pickup is mile-wide mids and shimmering highs with heaps of complexity and punch. The body is nice and light at 3.1kg, but it still balances well and doesn't dive towards the neck in the hands. The neck is a moderate rounded shape, not super skinny but not as fat as a trad '61 style, which paired with the comfy curves and sturdy hardware makes for a really enjoyable feel in the hands. The black, pearl and chrome hit the curves of the body perfectly, it's looks sleek and mean without taking itself too seriously. I love this one, it's so fun!
Model: Gibson SG Standard P-90
Made: USA, 2012
Serial: 108320610
Finish: ebony, gloss nitro
Body: mahogany
Neck: mahogany, rosewood fretboard, 12" radius, 24.75" scale, slim taper neck
Weight: 3.125kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Gibson P-90 soapbar single coil x2
Accessories: original case and docs
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some minor scuffs on the end and dimples on the bottom side. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and rub wear on the back only. The back has some light scuffs around the front strap pin, both horns, middle and elbow area, and some dimples around the electronics cavity. The sides have minor scuffs in the elbow area, near the knobs and on the bottom horn. The front has dimples on the top horn, around the bridge and near the knobs, a couple of small dents and scuffs in the elbow area 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: 9/10, minor wear only