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2017 SG Faded HP Electric Guitar

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Overview

Well-played looks, ultra-high performance.

Featuring a brand new Faded Gloss finish process for an authentic worn-in look, the SG Faded 2017 HP looks like an old companion that has been thoroughly hot-rodded over the years. It combines what Gibson does best: Tradition and Innovation. A slim-taper neck with soloist's width, a fast-access neck heel, 61R and 61T humbuckers, titanium bridge saddles, G FORCE auto-tuning system, upgraded electronics and wiring, and more, make this a truly great value  High Performance guitar. Ultimately, the SG Faded 2017 HP delivers the best of both worlds in supercharged instrument. Delivered in a HP padded gigbag, accompanied by a strap and a polishing cloth.

Features

Body
  • Body shape: Double cutaway
  • Body type: Solid Body
  • Body material: Mahogany
  • Top wood: Mahogany
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Body finish: Worn gloss
  • Orientation: Right Handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: SlimTaper
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Joint: Set Neck
  • Scale length: 24.75 in.
  • Truss rod: Single Action
  • Neck finish: Worn gloss
Fretboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: 12 in.
  • Fret size: Medium
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut width: 1.745 in.
Pickups
  • Configuration: Dual Humbucker
  • Neck: Gibson 61R
  • Middle: Not applicable
  • Bridge: Gibson 61T
  • Brand: Gibson 
  • Active or passive: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Series
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics: None
Controls
  • Control layout: 2 volumes, 2 tones
  • Pickup switch: 1 aviation grade 3-way toggle switch
  • Coil tap or split: No
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Aluminum TOM with titanium saddles and steel locking thumbwheels
  • Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar with steel locking studs
  • Tuning machines: G FORCE with improved gears
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features: High Performance package of features
  • Case: HP padded gigbag
  • Accessories: Gibson USA Guitar Strap, Gibson USA Polish Cloth, Truss Rod Wrench, 2.5mm adjustment wrench, Gibson USA's owners manual
  • Country of origin: USA

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