Gibson SG Custom VOS Review

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Overall Rating 4.34

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Features 4.25

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Quality 4.55

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Reliability / Value 4.25

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Gibson SG Custom VOS 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: 24-3/4"  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Pickguard: Yes  
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  • Neck Shape: '60s  
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  • Neck Shape: Slim Taper  
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  • Neck Joint: Mortise & Tenon  
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  • Neck Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Pearl Blocks  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • Nut Width: 1.6875" (1-11/16")  
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  • Tuners: Vintage Style  
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  • Bridge: Stoptail  
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  • Bridge: ABR-1  
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  • Hardware: Gold  
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  • Fret Size: Medium Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 3  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Middle Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Vintage Original Spec aging treatment. Single-ply white neck binding.

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SG Custom VOS caused an increasing interest with guitar players, especially when you consider that it's built by a renowned guitar manufacturer such as Gibson. It performs well both in studio and on stage, and will fit many different playing styles.

Gibson went really far in carefully choosing SG Custom VOS's features. There's little to be wished for, which makes SG Custom VOS a full-featured guitar for a musician that plays a music style this instrument is primarily built for. If you decide to go for Gibson's SG Custom VOS you will be happy with its, safe to say - rich features. A job well-done by SG Custom VOS.

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 Custom VOS, 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 Custom VOS is a flawlessly sounding instrument.

Gibson did a good job. SG Custom VOS is built well, the finish feels just right, the hardware is solid. While playing for a longer periods of time you can expect SG Custom VOS to stay in tune and you will be pleased while playing, because the neck is extremely comfortable. You might find that over time metal parts will oxidize a bit, but that's normal and nothing to worry about. Gibson did a really good job with SG Custom VOS guitar.

Playing live, SG Custom VOS will perform well and will not let you down. It is fairly reliable instrument both in studio and on stage, and will be a long term companion, as it is built to last. Gibson has made a solid instrument that you will be happy with, and can depend on right from the start. Needs no backup as it has proven to be built really well.