As the choice of Rock 'n Roll legends for decades, the original SG Special represented simplicity, versatility, and monster tone. This Historic recreation is a clone of the cherished vintage originals with all the modern playability and reliability you expect from Custom Shop. It features authentic profiles, specs and construction methods for an incredible playing and ownership experience.
Body Shape - SG
Body Material - 1-Piece Solid Mahogany
Binding - Fingerboard 1-Ply Cream
Weight Relief - None
Finish - Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina)
Neck
Material - 1 Piece Mahogany
Profile - Authentic '63 Medium C-Shape
Scale Length - 24.75" / 628.65mm
Fingerboard Material - Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Radius - 12"
Number Of Frets - 22
Frets - Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material - Nylon
Nut Width - 1.69" / 42.85mm
End of Board Width - 2.24" / 56.89mm
Inlays - Pearloid Dot
Joint - Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Hardware
Finish - Nickel
Tuner Plating - Nickel
Tailpiece - Lightning Bar Wraparound
Tuning Machines - Kluson Single Line w/ White Buttons
Pickguard- 3-Ply Black/White/Black
Truss Rod Cover - 2-Ply Black/White
Control Knobs - Black Top Hats w/ Silver Inserts
Switch Tip - Cream
Switchwasher - Black
Control Covers - Black
Strap Buttons - Aluminum
Pickup Covers - Black Soapbar
Electronics
Neck Pickup - Custom Soapbar P-90
Bridge Pickup - Custom Soapbar P-90
Controls - 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness
Pickup Selector - 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack - Switchcraft
Miscellaneous
Strings Gauge - .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case - Black/Yellow Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories - Certificate of Authenticity