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SG Special 2017 HP
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Top Features
Improved G FORCE™ auto-tuning:
Fast, accurate, and great for alternate tunings. Now with even smoother and quieter gears!
Titanium zero-fret adjustable nut:
Incredible tone, sustain and durability. Full control over the action. Locking feature.
Advanced neck design:
Our slim-taper profile with Soloist's neck width is super fast with plenty of room to suit your playing style, and added elegance from pearl block inlays
Fast-access heel:
Unparalleled access to the upper frets
Mahogany body with satin nitro finish:
Superb tone from historic Gibson wood, classic looks from a satin nitrocellulose finish
490R and 498T humbuckers:
Legendary sonic depth from classic Gibson humbuckers
Modern chromed hardware:
HP version of the SG Faded 2017 stands out with knurled knobs and toggle switch cap for better control during live action.
Tune-O-Matic bridge with titanium saddles:
Titanium saddles enhance our innovative aluminum TOM with added sustain and clarity
Classic controls:
2 volumes, 2 tones, 1 toggle switch for total tonal control.
High Performance gigbag:
Increased padding, ultimate convenience
Body
Top
Wood Species:
Mahogany
Pieces:
2
Grade:
A
Binding:
None
Back
Wood Species:
Pieces:
Density:
Binding:
Weight
Weight Relief:
None
Average Weight (body only):
4.2 lbs
Materials Used
Glue:
Franklin Titebond 50
:
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
Sculpted Fast Access Heel
Body Contour
Carve:
Flat
Neck
Neck
Wood Species:
Mahogany
Pieces:
1
Details
Truss Rod:
SG
Profile:
Slim taper
Thickness at Fret 1:
.800"
Thickness at Fret 12:
.875"
Other Materials:
Average Weight:
1 lbs 2.0 oz
Peg Head
Type:
SP1-B
Inlay:
None
Peg Head Binding:
None
Logo:
n/a
Silkscreen:
Gold "Gibson" & Holly
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:
Mortis and Tenon
Adhesive:
Franklin Titebond 50
Gauges Used:
Pitch Height Gauge
Nut
Style:
Zero Fret Nut
Material:
Titanium
Width:
1.745"
Slots:
B:
E: 0.058"
A: 0.048"
D: 0.038"
G: 0.028"
B: 0.019"
e: 0.014"
Fingerboard
Wood Species:
Rosewood
Pieces:
22
Shade:
Medium
Fingerboard Details
Radius:
12"
Frets:
24
Nut/End of Board:
1.745" @ nut, 2.310" @ end of board
Scale:
24.75"
Binding:
None
Side Dots (Color):
White
Fingerboard Inlays
Style:
Small Blocks
Material:
Mother of Pearl
Dimensions:
large - 0.77 x 0.5" small - 1 x 0.25"
Average Weight:
4.16 oz
Finishes
Satin Vintage Sunburst
Color Code:
SV
Surface Texture:
Satin
Filler:
Walnut
Sealer:
1.5 - 2 mils
Top:
Vintage Sunburst
Top Coat:
Satin Lacquer / 30 Sheen, 3-4 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard sides and Nut
Satin Cherry
Color Code:
SC
Surface Texture:
Satin
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1.5 - 2 mils
Top:
Satin Cherry
Top Coat:
Satin Lacquer / 30 Sheen, 3-4 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard sides and Nut
Electronics
Pickups
Rhythm
Lead
Style:
490R
490T
Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side:
5250 / 5250
5250 / 5250
Material of Wire (gauge):
Copper (42)
Copper (42)
Coil Dimensions (per coil):
2.61 x 0.68"
2.61 x 0.68"
Coil Material:
ABS
ABS
Coil Winding Process:
Machine Wound
Machine Wound
Pole Piece Material:
Nickel
Nickel
Pole Piece Position from Nut:
Rhy dim: 18 5/8"
Treb dim: 23 7/16"
Slug Material:
Nickel
Nickel
Slug Dimensions (diameter x length):
0.187 x 0.489"
0.187 x 0.489"
Magnet Material:
Alnico #2 (smooth)
Alnico #2 (smooth)
Magnet Position from Nut:
Rhty dim: 19"
Treb dim: 23 1/8"
Magnet Dimensions:
2.5" x 0.5"
2.5 x 0.5"
Polarities:
Screw side is the south pole of magnet
Screw side is the south pole of magnet
Cover:
Chrome
Chrome
Qfactor:
5.62
5.62
ResistanceDC:
7803 Ohms
7803 Ohms
Resonant Frequency:
2715.71 Hz
2715.71 Hz
Tonal & Resonant Advancements:
Better Hum canceling w/rev polarity Better Hum canceling w/rev polarity
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:
G-FORCE
Material:
Zamak
Weight:
1.1 oz
Tuning Keys Details
Tuning Ratio:
40:1
Gear Type:
Syncronized Spur Gear System
What is allowable turn:
+/- 4 degrees
Plating specs:
Chrome
Part numbers:
430-14301B / 301T
String Dimensions
E:
0.046"
A:
0.036"
D:
0.026"
G:
0.016"
B:
0.011"
e:
0.009"
Bridge
Style:
TOM w/ Titanium Saddles and Locking Thumbwheels
Material:
Aluminum
Plating Specs:
Chrome
Part number:
430-14454 / 430-94940
Weight:
.96 oz
Dimensions of String Slots
E:
0.058"
A:
0.048"
D:
0.038"
G:
0.028"
B:
0.019''
e:
0.014"
Tailpiece
Style:
Stop Bar w/ Locking Studs
Compensated:
No
Material:
Aluminum
Plating Specs:
Chrome
Part number:
430-14451 / 430-14451
Weight:
1.12 oz
Output Jack
Style:
1/4" mono gold plated positive 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 / 60E
Weight:
0.14 oz
Plastics
Pick Guard
Style:
SG Style
Part Number:
SV: 380-12970B - SC: 380-12970C
Truss Rod Cover
Style:
Chrome Bell, Stamped "Special / High Performance"
Part Number:
430-94933
Knobs
Style:
Knurled Chrome UFO
Part Number:
430-14457
Dial Pointers
Yes/No:
No
Control Plate(s) (Backplate Cover)
Style:
SS infused polycarbonate for ESD protection
Part Number:
380-12210
Control Plate(s) (SwitchPlate Cover)
Style:
None
Part Number:
n/a
Switch Washer
Style:
None
Part Number:
n/a
Trim Rings
Style:
SV: Black w/ Chrome Trim Ring - SC: Cream w/ Chrome Trim Ring
Part Number:
440-13884 / 51 - 430-13894 / 93
Accessories
Case
Style:
HP Gig Bag
Color:
Black w/ White Logo
Strap Locks:
None
Tools:
Gibson USA Guitar Strap, Gibson USA Polishing Cloth, Truss rod wrench, 2.5mm adjustment wrench
Manual:
Gibson USA's owners
COA/Other:
None
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