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Description
This 1967 Gibson SG Custom is more than just a guitar; it's a piece of rock history. Inspired by the legendary axe wielded by Jimi Hendrix, this model is a tribute to the iconic performances that shaped the sound of a generation. With its sleek design and trio of Custombucker pickups, this guitar delivers an expansive tonal palette, from crisp, clean highs to rich, resonant lows. The Maestro Long Vibrola tailpiece offers expressive vibrato effects, perfect for adding that extra flair to your solos.
The mahogany body and neck provide a warm, full-bodied sound, while the ebony fingerboard, adorned with mother-of-pearl block inlays, ensures smooth playability and a classic look. The '60s Slim taper neck profile is designed for speed, allowing you to glide effortlessly across the frets. Whether you're cranking up a stack of Marshalls or playing a quiet gig, this SG Custom adapts to your style with effortless grace.
Handcrafted in Gibson's elite Custom Shop, this guitar is a limited-edition masterpiece that combines vintage aesthetics with modern craftsmanship. It's not just an instrument; it's a celebration of the enduring musical legacy of Jimi Hendrix. Perfect for collectors and players alike, this SG Custom is a gateway to new sonic adventures.
Key Features:
- Mahogany body with aged nitrocellulose lacquer finish
- '60s Slim taper mahogany neck
- Ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl block inlays
- Custombucker neck, middle, and bridge pickups
- Maestro Long Vibrola tailpiece
- ABR-1 Tune-o-matic bridge
- Handcrafted by Gibson’s Custom Shop
- Limited edition with aged gold hardware
- Includes hardshell case
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White 3-Pickup Gibson SG was played by Hendrix in Stockholm 1969. You get a perfect look at it at 0:24 (To avoid errors, click on the link to watch the video).
Also here you can see him play it on the Dick Cavett Show 1969.
In the image, Randy Rhoads can be seen playing a 1967 Double Cut Vintage Cream Gibson SG Custom.
In a 2006 performance of "I Need to Know" and "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" with Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty plays a white 1967 Gibson SG Custom, as seen in the YouTube video by Barelypostvids. Interestingly, the video also features Petty using a 1963 Les Paul, while Mike Campbell plays a 1959 Gibson ES-335.
Guitarist magazine had an interview with James Dean Bradfield in August 2018 and it states 'This white Gibson SG Custom makes a good match with faithful', It was used on Resistance is futile for 'Broken Algorithms' 'Liverpool Revisited' and 'People Give In'
James has often played this live when performing Slash and Burn.
In the third photo in this compilation, Hodgson can be seen playing a white Gibson SG Custom.
Robbie used the white Gibson SG in the Avalanches first full live shows in around 16 years. The picture shows it being used at the Australian "Splendour in the Grass" festival in Byron Bay. He also used the guitar the night before Splendour at the "Splendour in the Grass Pre-party".
“Glen’s main guitar was a white SG [Custom] with three humbuckers and a Bigsby B-5 tremolo,” said Smith, in 2010.
Hilton Valentine with his Gibson SG Custom, he used this guitar in some Animals perfomances in the 80s.
In this user-uploaded photo, Davy Jones is playing a 1967 Gibson SG Custom in white, originally belonging to Mike.
Ollie's guitar of choice was this 1967 Gibson SG Custom.
The guitar was originally right handed, but was modified to be left handed. These modifications include:
A replaced nut.
A block placed to cover the original control cavity.
A new control cavity on the opposite side of the instrument.
A modified pickguard.
The top horn was also carved down.
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