History Of The Gibson SG Guitars

Gibson SG guitars, popular due to their sleek design and lightweight materials, were introduced in the 1960's as a sturdy, solid-bodied guitar. They are often preferred over normal and other heavier model guitars. The overall design of this guitar SG models is defined by the 'devil' points on the top of the guitar.

Gibson Les Paul was the inventor and creator of these model guitars. However, he did not find the latest 60's design to his liking and asked numerous times that his name be removed from this model. Despite this minor detail, this type model guitar actually became very popular and was even advertised as having the "fastest neck in the world" because of the slender neck design.

After the initial SG model was introduced, three more models came into production. There was the Standard Gibson model, the JR Gibson model guitar and the high quality custom model. The custom model however did not have the name 'SG' but they did carry Les Paul's Hancock between the neck and edge of the fingerboard.

These body of these particular guitars are made from a variety of woods ranging from Mahogany, to Birch Laminate, to Maple. The neck is primarily composed of Mahogany or Birch.

The fret board of the guitar is derived from Rosewood or Ebony. This guitar is also available in many different wood colors. It also comes in black or white among a various specialty colors and designs. Many famous singers and performers have made use of the Gibson guitars as their primary pick for performing.

Gibson SG guitars, over the years, have been modified and specially designed for artists who have been long time fans of the models. Typically consisting of fine mahogany woods, sleek and light weight designs, these guitars have become the epitome of guitar enthusiasts everywhere.