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Here for sale we have a Gibson Tony Iommi SG Special in Vintage Cherry finish. Made in the USA in 2021, this guitar is a recreation of the 1965 SG special that Tony used during the early years of Black Sabbath, after he acquired it in a trade with a right handed musician who had been playing a left handed one. That guitar appeared on Paranoid, Master of Reality & Vol, 4.
Naturally, a set-neck construction is employed, and comprises a Mahogany body, Mahogany neck and 22 fret Indian Rosewood fingerboard. Chrome hardware is fitted, including an adjustable wrap-around bridge and Grover Rotomatic tuning machines. A pair of Gibson P-90 pickups are installed, and are wired to a 3-way toggle switch and independent volume and tone controls.
The Mahogany neck plays well, with the 'Rounded' profile offering a very comfortable and smooth playing experience across the register. The 1.695" nut width offers easy reach of all the strings without being too large or cumbersome in the hand, allowing for fast and articulate playing with ease. The traditional 12" fingerboard radius is practical for a wide range of styles and techniques, whilst the medium jumbo frets provide a rock-solid playing surface and enhanced string bending and vibrato feel.
The pair of Gibson P-90 pickups installed in this guitar deliver thick and full-bodied tones, well suited to the heavy metal riffing that Iommi is famous for. The neck position is round and warm and delivers a powerful output for pushing your lead lines and solos to the front of the mix. This is complemented well by the brightness of the bridge pickup, which saturates into a heavy distortion tone as you drive the amp, perfect for thick and heavy tones. The independent controls offer comprehensive control of your sound, responding well to small changes. A fantastic signature model which is versatile enough for a wide range of players.
This guitar is a commission sale - if you have a high end guitar you are interested in selling, please contact us via our easy to find website - search: Sell Us Your Guitar.
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 Tony Iommi SG Special Vintage Cherry 2021 Signature Electric Guitar
Brand- Gibson
Model- Tony Iommi SG Special
Finish- Vintage Cherry
Year- 2021
Made In- USA
Body- Mahogany
Neck- Mahogany
Neck Profile- Rounded
Fingerboard- Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius- 12"
Frets- 22 Medium Jumbo
Scale Length- 24.75"
Nut Width- 1.695"
Pickups- 2x Gibson P-90
Controls- 3-Way Toggle Switch, Neck Volume, Neck Tone, Bridge Volume, Bridge Tone
Our ID: 115082442961
Weight: 6.5lbs
Serial: 216910138
Aesthetic Condition:
Headstock: Overall very good condition. Light scuffing is apparent to the top of the front face, continuing onto the top front edge. The front face demonstrates very light scratching visible only under direct lighting, as is common with high gloss finishes.
Neck: Overall very good condition. Very light indentation is apparent to the rear of the neck behind the third fret. This is only lightly felt in the playing position and does not impact the overall playability of the instrument. A light indentation is present to the treble side and centre of the fingerboard at the 7th fret, not affecting playability.
Body: Overall very good condition. A repaired crack to the "neck pocket" is apparent, running down from the neck to body joint to the edges of the cutaway bevels on the front face. This has been repaired to a professional standard and does not present any structural concern. The front face has the originally included sticker/transfer stuck to the front, in the same location as the original Tony Iommi SG. The sticker covering is lifting slightly at the right foot of the figure, however the transfer underneath is unaffected. Light yet consistent indentation is apparent to all aspects of the body, most notably beside the sticker and to the centre of the rear face. A small chip to the clearcoat is apparent close to the control cavity. All aspects of the body demonstrate light scratching visible only under direct lighting at certain angles.
Condition of Frets:
The frets demonstrate minimal signs of use. There is considerable material remaining for any future fret work the new owner may wish to perform.
Current Set Up:
Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (5/16" socket) included.
Hardware: Fully functional with light signs of wear.
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
Gibson hard case
The case demonstrates light signs of use. Gibson cleaning cloth, warranty card, QC checklist, owners manual and Gibson multi-tool included.