Pre-Owned Gibson SG Special Faded - Brown with Gigbag

The Gibson SG Special Faded: Vintage Vibe, Modern Muscle

Iconic Mahogany Tone and Feel

The Gibson SG Special Faded brings classic design and modern performance together in a workhorse instrument built for players who want raw tone and attitude. Crafted with a solid mahogany body and matching mahogany neck, this SG delivers the warm, mid-forward voice that defines generations of rock and blues. The faded brown finish enhances the natural grain of the wood and offers a played-in aesthetic that’s as comfortable as your favorite pair of boots.

Roasted Maple Fingerboard with Rounded ’50s Neck

Uncommon for this model year, this SG features a roasted maple fingerboard that adds stability and clarity to each note, complementing the resonance of the mahogany foundation. The neck is shaped with a rounded '50s C profile, measuring .830 inches at the first fret and tapering to .970 at the 12th. It fills the hand nicely without being overwhelming and makes for a confident, fluid playing experience up and down the 24.75-inch scale.

490R and 498T Pickups: Punchy, Warm, and Fierce

Loaded with a 490R in the neck and a 498T in the bridge, this SG Special Faded doesn’t hold back. The 490R offers vintage-voiced clarity and warmth, while the 498T tightens up the low end and cranks up the mids for aggressive lead tones. Whether clean or cranked, these pickups deliver the kind of tone that makes the SG a staple for countless legendary players.

Classic SG Playability and Hardware

The familiar Tune-O-Matic bridge ensures solid intonation and sustain, paired with nickel hardware that complements the stripped-down, utilitarian vibe of the guitar. The traditional 3-way toggle gives you quick access to each pickup or a blend of both, and the dual volume and tone controls let you dial in the sweet spot no matter your rig or style.

Honest Wear, Real Character

This 2012 Gibson SG Special Faded is in very good condition with moderate surface wear throughout and visible buckle rash on the back—entirely cosmetic and clearly shown in the photos. No modifications have been made. It includes the original TKL Gibson gigbag for safe transport and storage.

Specifications:

• Body Wood: Mahogany

• Neck Wood: Mahogany

• Fingerboard Wood: Roasted Maple

• Neck Profile: '50s Rounded C (.830" / .970")

• Scale Length: 24.75"

• Nut Width: 1 11/16"

• Pickup Models: 490R (neck), 498T (bridge)

• Bridge Type: Tune-O-Matic (TOM)

• Hardware Color: Nickel

• Switching: 3-Way Toggle

• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone

This item is at Five Star Guitars on consignment. As a result, all sales are final.

This electric guitar ships fully insured with signature required.