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The SG Classic was introduced in 2000 (although production started in mid/late 1999), sitting at the same price point as the Special in the lineup. It was a return of features very similar to the late '60s SG Special, with the largest differences being the nut width and a tuneomatic/stopbar setup instead of the old wraparound/vibrola. It was part of the regular Gibson lineup until 2002, after which it became an exclusive model for Guitar Center and Musician's Friend, until finally being discontinued in 2013. In 2011, a version was released in a Faded finish.

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Classic cherry

Heritage Cherry

  • 2002: $799 Street
  • 2003: $599 Street (Clearance)
  • 2005-2012: $999 Street
    • $899 Street (2007 sale)
    • $839 Street (2012 clearance)
    • $849 Street (Faded)
      • $699 - $799 Street (2012 sale)
      • $679 Street (2013 clearance)

Body:

  • Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
  • Nitrocellulose lacquer finish
    • No grain filler, satin sheen (Faded)

Neck:

  • 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
  • '50s Rounded profile (.860" / .970")
  • Set-in construction
    • Joins body at 19th fret
  • Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Acrylic dot inlays
    • 12" radius
  • Open Book headstock
    • Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
    • 17o pitch
  • 22 frets
  • 24 5/8" scale
  • Corian nut (2009-2012)
    • Cut by Plek machine
  • 1 11/16" nut width

Binding:

Classic faded2

Worn Cherry (Faded)

  • Single-ply, neck
  • Pure white color
  • Thicker style
  • Fret-edge binding

Electronics:

  • Two "Soapbar" P-90s
    • AlNiCo V magnets
    • ~7-8K Ohms DCR
    • Black plastic covers
  • 3-way switch
  • 2 Vol, 2 Tone

Hardware:

  • Chrome hardware
  • Grover "Gibson Deluxe" tuning machines (2000-2010)
    • 14:1 ratio
    • White plastic oval buttons
    • Manufactured by Ping
  • TonePros "Kluson Deluxe" tuning machines (2011-2012)
    • 15:1 ratio
    • White plastic oval buttons
      Classic ebony

      Ebony

  • 5-ply "Batwing" pickguard
  • Bell shaped truss rod cover
    • 2-ply b/w
  • Black Reflector knobs
  • ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge (2000-2002)
  • Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge (2003-2012)
  • Stopbar tailpiece

Finishes:

  • Heritage Cherry 
  • Ebony Stain (2000-2001) 
  • Ebony 
  • Worn Cherry (Faded)