Here for sale we have a Gibson SG Gothic Electric Guitar in Satin Black Finish. Made in the USA in 2001, this guitar consists of a Mahogany body, a Mahogany neck, and a 22-fret Ebony fingerboard. Other appointments include Black hardware, a Tune-o-Matic bridge, a Stopbar tailpiece, a Moon and Star 12th fret inlay, and a set of Gibson 490R/490T humbuckers. These pickups are wired to two volume controls, two tone controls, and a three-way pickup selector.
The Mahogany neck plays well, with the '50s Rounded profile that fills the hand nicely without feeling at all cumbersome. The satin-finish on the back of the neck has buffed to a Gloss and is very pleasant to the touch, and assists with smooth transitions up and down the register. The traditional 12" fingerboard radius feels as flat and consistent as ever, offering comfortable playability right the way up the neck. The familiar twin horns of the SG body provide uninhibited access to the upper frets, whilst the contoured edges of the body ensure that it sits snugly in the arms for a comfortable playing experience.
The pair of Gibson humbuckers in this guitar are well regarded by Gibson players for their versatility. Whilst the hard rock tones you would expect from an SG are clearly present, the pickups offer a nice smooth and rounded tone that is suitable for a wide range of styles. Country and Blues players will like the bite of bridge pickup, whilst the warmth of the neck position can be appropriate for jazzy sounds, especially when rolling down the tone control. Independent volume and tone pots offer comprehensive control of your sound, making this a real workhorse instrument that matches the versatility of the musician.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.
Gibson SG Gothic Satin Black 2001 Electric Guitar
Brand- Gibson
Model- SG Gothic
Finish- Satin Black
Year- 2001
Made In- USA
Body- Mahogany
Neck- Mahogany
Neck Profile- '50s Rounded
Fingerboard- Ebony
Fingerboard Radius- 12"
Frets- 22
Scale Length- 24.5625"
Nut Width- 1.6875"
Pickups- Gibson 490R/490T humbuckers
Controls- 2x Volume, 2x Tone, 3-way pickup selector
Our ID: 1200126173380
Weight: 7.15lbs
Serial: 03041373
Aesthetic Condition:
Headstock: Overall very good condition. Light chipping of the finish can be seen to the edges of the front face, the most apparent of these can be seen near the low E tuning machine but does not expose the wood beneath. Very light nitro cracking can be seen to the front face of the headstock, these can only be seen under direct light under close scrutiny, this is common with nitrocellulose finishes. All aspects of the headstock display light scratching which can be seen under direct light, as is common with past use.
Neck: Overall very good condition. Light indentations are present to thee rear of the neck throughout the register, these have not broken through to finish can can lightly be felt in the playing position. The Satin finish the the rear of the neck has polished to a Gloss texture, this is common with regular past use on Satin finishes. Very light lateral scratching is present to the fingerboard across the register, these can only be seen under direct light and can not be felt in the playing position.
Body: Overall very good condition. All aspects of the body display light to mild scratching and indentations, the most apparent indentations can be seen to the treble side lower bout edge where the wood has been exposed. More indentations can be seen to the bass side lower bout of the front face which have not pierced the finish. Mild markings can be seen to the lower bout bass side edge, these apparent as white paint transfer. The Satin finish has been polished to a Gloss finish in high contact areas, this is common with regular past use on Satin finishes.
Condition of Frets:
The frets demonstrate light signs of use, not affecting playability. Light denting and flattening of the frets is apparent throughout the register. There is moderate material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.
Current Set Up:
Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (5/16" socket) not included.
Hardware: Overall very good condition. Mild scratching is present to the pick guard, these can be seen under direct light and is common with regular past use. The tuning machines when being used are a little stiff, this does not affect the functionality.
Structural: No concerns or issues to note.
Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2mm
Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.
Strings on Guitar - 10-46
Electrics: Fully functional.
Case & Accessories
No case is provided with this guitar.