What is the difference in SG Standard and SG Special?
What is the difference in SG Standard and SG Special?
The SG Standard has a pretty, bound fingerboard made from rosewood, complete with classic Gibson trapezoid inlays and with a somewhat thicker design. By comparison, the Special has smaller inlays and more of a vintage look. This is a cosmetic difference for the most part.
What does VOS finish mean?
Vintage Original Specifications
“V.O.S.” stands for “Vintage Original Specifications”, although this designation actually has nothing to do with specifications beyond the finish. VOS Lacquer Sheen.
Does an SG sound different than a Les Paul?
Subsequently, the SG range featured similar pickups to those found in the previous Les Paul models. Gibson quickly learned though, that part of what made a Les Paul sound like a Les Paul was its thicker body. This is why the Gibson SG sounds so different, despite sharing many of the same features as the Les Paul.
Where are Gibson SG Special made?
Nashville
Gibson’s Nashville-made SG Special takes you back to the formative years of the legendary solidbody electric guitar: small pickguard, P-90 pickups, vintage nitro finish, and all. This SG’s fast, comfortable SlimTaper neck; bound rosewood fingerboard, and Plek’d frets make for action that’s almost nonexistent.
How do I identify a Gibson SG?
6 digits or less with MADE IN USA: The MADE IN USA stamp starts in about 1970. Guitars with this large stamp were not made before 1970. 8 digit serial number impressed on the headstock: these guitars were made after 1977. The first and fifth digit will indicated the last two digits of the year it was made.
What is a vos?
Crafted to Vintage Original Spec VOS stands for “Vintage Original Spec,” and is not a product designation Gibson uses lightly.
When did Gibson start vos?
2006
The Vintage Original Spec line (VOS) best exemplifies the Custom Shop’s unyielding dedication to historical accuracy. The line, launched in 2006, to date has released 17 Les Paul and SG models. Each guitar features solid mahogany backs and long neck tenons to reproduce the sound and sustain of the vintage instruments.
What are Gibson SGs good for?
It’s made of lightweight tonewoods, and its pointy horns afford easier access to higher frets; this is why an SG is a perfect guitar for solo guitar players while its decently sized frets make it an excellent choice for rhythm players.
