Gibson SG Classic Faded Review

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Overall Rating 4.84

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Features 4.8

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Quality 4.91

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Reliability / Value 4.8

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Gibson SG Classic Faded 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: Single cutaway  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Finish: Gloss  
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  • Binding: White  
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  • One Piece Body: Yes  
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  • Pickguard: Yes  
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  • Neck Shape: C-shaped neck  
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  • Neck Joint: Bolt-on  
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  • Neck Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Pearloid Dot  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • String Nut: Bone  
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  • Tuners: Vintage Style  
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  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic  
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  • Hardware: Chrome  
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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: Single Coil  
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  • Neck Pickup Type: Single Coil  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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This is one of those guitars that gets under your skin very quickly and will probably make you forget your previous favorites! Gibson did an extremely good job with SG Classic Faded. A phrase "words are not enough to describe it" suits this instrument well.

Features of Gibson's SG Classic Faded put this instrument in the top of the heap. Most guitar players feel that this instrument deserves the highest grade possible, and that should be enough to assure you check out SG Classic Faded to be your guitar of choice. Gibson did a great job by carefully choosing and fine tuning SG Classic Faded's features!

You can plug this baby into a toaster and, God knows, maybe it would sound as great as it does with any other amp. Seriously, Gibson made a SG Classic Faded, a terrific sounding instrument that deserves all the praise it can get. There is simply no need to change any stock-provided parts built into this axe, as it sounds professional all the way. Gibson's SG Classic Faded is a flawlessly sounding instrument.

SG Classic Faded is a guitar that Gibson put together with virtually no flaws. Exceptional finish gives this guitar a flawless look, and owners of SG Classic Faded are confident that it will remain in great shape during the years of playing. Action is easy to set up, while the hardware built into this guitar will give you expanded possibilities to adjust it to whatever level you feel is right for you, without putting in a lot of effort.

SG Classic Faded is a guitar that is built to serve you for a long time, that will not let you down and will keep you happy. That is no coincidence, because Gibson does indeed make great looking and great sounding guitars that are durable and reliable as well. SG Classic Faded will perform well both on stage and in studio, so you may rest assured that SG Classic Faded is a good choice.