Gibson Angus Young SG Review

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Overall Rating 5

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Features 4.88

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Quality 2.5

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Reliability / Value 4.63

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Gibson Angus Young SG Specs

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  • Body Shape: SG  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 25-1/2"  
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  • Body Construction: Double cutaway  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Finish: Gloss  
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  • Binding: Creme  
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  • Carved Top: Yes  
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  • Pickguard: Yes  
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  • Neck Construction: 1-piece neck  
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  • Neck Shape: Asymmetrical  
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  • Neck Joint: Mortise & Tenon  
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  • Neck Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Acrylic Lightning Bolt  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • Nut Width: 1.550"  
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  • String Nut: Corian  
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  • Tuners: Kluson  
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  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic  
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  • Hardware: Black Nickel  
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  • Fret Size: Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Neck Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Pickups: Gibson '57 Classic humbucking pickup (neck); Angus Young humbucker (lead) Volume Controls: individual volume control for each pickup, high-quality linear 300K potentiometer Tone Controls: high-quality non-linear 500K potentiometer, 0.0223mf capacitor

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Comparing to other guitars in its range this is an absolute must have! Angus Young SG is a perfect choice for musicians seeking a guitar in this price range. If you give it a shot, you won't be sorry and surely you'll fall in love with this Gibson's beauty in no time.

Remarkable features in Gibson's Angus Young SG is something you should be aware of when trying to find the right instrument, because this one just might be the one that is right for you. Gibson are known for making excellent instruments, but they have really outdone themselves with Angus Young SG feature-wise. With little to be left to the imagination, most musicians feel that this instrument deserves highest grades.

This beauty has virtually no flaws. Gibson surpassed their traditional level of quality and produced an instrument that is built great, and built to last. The finish is amazing and the hardware easily adjustable to fit any kind of action. The neck is superb and smooth while playing. Angus Young SG stays in tune 99% of the time and responds well to various playing styles.

Angus Young SG is reliable and durable guitar that goes shoulder to shoulder with top built guitars. It will perform well in any imaginable situation, and will stand the test of time, if you take the usual care of your instrument. It is no secret that Gibson makes good, quality instruments, and that is surely the case with Angus Young SG guitar.