Gibson 120th Anniversary SG Standard Walnut 2014
Gibson SG Standard, walnut, made in USA 2014. Walnut is a fun colour for an SG: it's not quite cherry, but is close enough to look classic and different enough to be a bit classy. This was made in 2014 and bears the 120th Anniversary inlay at the 12th fret, which is pretty subtle from a few feet away but makes for a nice touch viewed up close. The neck is on the fat side, with a generous taper and plenty of girth in the back, but still balances nicely against the lightweight body. Tone-wise, this does what you hope: it's dark and dirty, with a voluptuous low end warble on the neck pickup and a thick, creamy growl on the bridge. It's a simple and satisfying guitar, and certainly dashing enough to raise some pulses. I give it 120 points.
Model: Gibson 120th Anniversary SG Standard
Made: USA, 2014
Serial: 140069445
Finish: walnut, gloss nitro
Body: mahogany
Neck: mahongany, rosewood fretboard, 24.75" scale, 12" radius, '61 taper profile
Weight: 3.025kg
Mods: truss cover replaced
Pickups: 490R/498T humbuckers
Accessories: Gibson hard case, no docs
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some scuffs on the front around the posts. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and rib wear on the back only. The back has some light scuffs near the front strap pin, up from the cavity and on the bottom horn, dimples in the elbow area and some rub wear in the elbow area and middle of the body. The sides have dimples in the elbow area, scuffs near the jack and rub wear on the bottom horn. The front has some scuffs near the knobs, around the tailpiece and in the elbow area, plus some normal 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