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Ebony
Heritage Cherry
SG Standard 2016 T
A rock icon
Vanguards of
Innovation
The new SG Standard 2016 T embodies all the tone, feel, and look of the original rendition of this legendary guitar, all wrapped into a design that remains one of the most versatile guitars ever.
Tuners
Smooth, efficient performance with a vintage vibe
Neck width
Replicates the legendary feel of the original SG's lightning-fast neck
Nut
Density for solid sustain, self-lubrication for exceptional tuning stability - even with heavy string bending
Period-correct knobs
Period-accurate controls complement this original-spec SG
Carrying case
Padded protection guards your guitar
Inlays
Inherited from the Les Paul Standard, these inlays underscore the SG's legendary lineage
Pickups
Experience definitive PAF-like tone in both the neck (490R) and hotter bridge (498T) positions
Fingerboard
Classic binding for traditional looks, one-piece design for inspiring tone and sustain
Setup
Expert setup makes this handcrafted, American-made guitar ready for immediate action
Finish
Exclusive labor-intensive finishing process isn't just about look and feel, but superior tone
Tuners:
Traditional tuners
Neck width:
Historic original 1 11/16" neck width
Nut:
TekToid nut
Period-correct knobs:
Black Top Hat knobs with silver inserts
Carrying case:
Padded gigbag
Inlays:
Traditional trapezoid inlays
Pickups:
Versatile 490R and 498T humbuckers
Fingerboard:
Thicker rosewood fingerboard
Setup:
Comprehensive hand-finished setup
Finish:
High-gloss nitrocellulose finish
Body
Body
Wood Species:
Mahogany
Pieces:
1 to 3
Density:
A-HC, C-EB
Binding:
None
Weight
Average Weight (body only):
4.2 lbs
Materials Used
Glue:
Franklin Titebond 50
:
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
Body Contour
Carve:
Flat
Neck
Neck
Wood Species:
Mahogany
Pieces:
1
Details
Truss Rod:
SG
Profile:
Rounded
Thickness at Fret 1:
0.818"
Thickness at Fret 12:
0.963"
Other Materials:
Average Weight:
1.2lbs
Peg Head
Type:
SP1-B
Inlay:
Holly
Peg Head Binding:
None
Logo:
Mother of Pearl "Gibson"
Silkscreen:
None
Headstock Angle:
17 degrees
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
Neck Fit
Joint Angle:
4.25 degrees
Joint Angle Tolerance:
0 deg 0 min 15 sec
Type:
Mortise and Tenon
Adhesive:
Franklin Titebond 50
Gauges Used:
Pitch Height Gauge, Alignment Gauge
Nut
Style:
Nut
Material:
TekToid
Width:
1.695"
Slots:
B:
E: 0.046"
A: 0.036"
D: 0.026"
G: 0.016"
B: 0.011"
e: 0.009"
Fingerboard
Wood Species:
Rosewood
Pieces:
1
Shade:
Dark
Fingerboard Details
Radius:
12 degrees
Frets:
22
Nut/End of Board:
4.3053cm / 1.695" @ nut, 5.7404cm / 2.260" @ end of board
Scale:
62.865 cm / 24.75"
Binding:
Cream
Side Dots (Color):
Black
Fingerboard Inlays
Style:
Trapezoid
Material:
Acrylic
Dimensions:
Large: 16.51 mm x 29.718 mm / 0.66" x 1.17"
Small: 6.096 mm x 39.624 mm / 0.24" x 1.56"
Average Weight:
117.93 g / 4.16 oz
Finishes
Ebony
Color Code:
EB
Surface Texture:
Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:
Walnut
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
EB-Ebony
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides and Nut
Heritage Cherry
Color Code:
HC
Surface Texture:
Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:
Walnut
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
Heritage Cherry
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides and Nut
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Electronics
Pickups
Rhythm
Lead
Style:
490R
498T
Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side:
5250
6900
Material of Wire (gauge):
Copper (42)
Copper (43)
Coil Dimensions (per coil):
6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 2.61" x 0.68"
6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 2.61" x 0.68"
Coil Material:
ABS
ABS
Coil Winding Process:
Machine Wound
Machine Wound
Pole Piece Material:
Nickel plated steel
Nickel plated steel
Pole Piece Position from Nut:
47.3075 cm / 18.625"
59.52998 cm / 23.437 inches
Slug Material:
Nickel plated steel
Nickel plated steel
Slug Dimensions (diameter x length):
4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187 x 0.489"
4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187 x 0.489"
Magnet Material:
Alnico II
N/A
Alnico V
Magnet Position from Nut:
48.26 cm / 19 "
58.7375cm / 23.125 "
Magnet Dimensions:
9.525 cm x 12.7 mm / 2.375" x 0.5"
9.525 cm x 12.7 mm / 2.375" x 0.5"
Polarities:
Cover:
Chrome
Chrome
Qfactor:
5.62
4.07
ResistanceDC:
7803 Ohms
13980 Ohms
Resonant Frequency:
2715.71 Hz
2012.49 Hz
Tonal & Resonant Advancements:
Control Pocket Assembly
Lead Volume
Rhythm Volume
Type:
500K Non-Linear
500K Non-Linear
Peak Voltage:
500V
500V
Range:
0-500K
0-500K
Power Rating:
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance:
+/- 20%
+/- 20%
Minimum Resistance:
200 ohms
200 ohms
Lead Tone
Rhythm Tone
Type:
500K Non-Linear
500K Non-Linear
Peak Voltage:
500V
500V
Range:
0-500K
0-500K
Power Rating:
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance:
+/- 20%
+/- 20%
Minimum Resistance:
200 ohms
200 ohms
Capacitors:
Lead Value
Rhythm Value
.022uF
.022uF
Hardware
Tuning Keys
Style:
Green Key
Material:
Zamak
Weight:
1.0oz
Tuning Keys Details
Tuning Ratio:
14:01
Gear Type:
Worm
What is allowable turn:
+/- 4 degrees
Plating specs:
Chrome
Part numbers:
430-14139, 430-14140
String Dimensions
E:
1.1684mm / 0.046"
A:
0.9144 mm / 0.036"
D:
0.6604 mm / 0.026"
G:
0.4064mm / 0.016"
B:
0.2794mm / 0.011"
e:
0.2286mm / 0.009"
Bridge
Style:
Tune-o-matic
Material:
Zamak
Plating Specs:
Chrome
Part number:
430-10119
Weight:
72.5748 g / 2.56 oz
Dimensions of String Slots
E:
1.4732mm / 0.058"
A:
1.2192mm / 0.048"
D:
0.9652mm / 0.038"
G:
0.7112mm / 0.028"
B:
0.4826mm / 0.019''
e:
0.3556mm / 0.014"
Tailpiece
Style:
Stop Bar
Compensated:
No
Material:
Zamak
Plating Specs:
Chrome
Part number:
430-10135
Weight:
82.21 g / 2.9 oz.
Output Jack
Style:
1/4" mono with dual tip contact
Jack Plate
Style:
None
Material:
n/a
Part Number:
n/a
Weight:
n/a
Strap Buttons
Material:
Aluminum
Plating Specs:
None
Part numbers:
430-19160 / 430-19160E
Weight:
4.0 g / 0.14 oz.
Plastics
Pick Guard
Style:
SG Standard
Part Number:
430-12742
Truss Rod Cover
Style:
black/white bell hot stamp white "SG"
Part Number:
430-19489
Knobs
Style:
Black Tophat Silver Inserts
Part Number:
430-19200, 430-19201
Dial Pointers
Yes/No:
No
Control Plate(s) (Backplate Cover)
Style:
SG Poly
Part Number:
380-12210
Switch Washer
Style:
Black Hotstamp Gold
Part Number:
430-19295
Trim Rings
Style:
None
Part Number:
Accessories
Case
Style:
Gigbag
Color:
Black
Strap Locks:
None
Tools:
Truss rod wrench
2.5mm adjustment wrench, Polishing cloth
Manual:
Yes
COA/Other:
None
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