Gibson 2021 Tony Iommi SG Special - Vintage Cherry with Hard Shell Case
The Gibson Tony Iommi SG Special: A Heavy Metal Icon Reborn
A Tribute to the Father of Heavy Metal
Tony Iommi, the legendary guitarist of Black Sabbath, is widely regarded as the godfather of heavy metal. His innovative riffs, groundbreaking tone, and genre-defining albums have influenced countless musicians and created a blueprint for modern rock and metal. At the heart of Iommi's legendary sound was his heavily-modified 1964 Gibson SG. Now, Gibson USA pays homage to this iconic instrument with the Tony Iommi SG Special, offering a faithful recreation of the guitar that launched some of the heaviest riffs in music history.
Classic SG Design with Premium Appointments
The Tony Iommi SG Special retains the unmistakable SG body shape, crafted from solid mahogany for its warm, resonant tone. A gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish enhances the natural beauty of the wood while offering durability. The glued-in mahogany neck features a rounded profile for a comfortable grip and is paired with an Indian rosewood fretboard adorned with acrylic dot inlays. With 22 medium-jumbo frets and a 12-inch radius, this guitar provides exceptional playability for everything from fluid solos to thunderous power chords.
Chrome-Covered P-90 Pickups for Signature Tone
At the core of this SG’s tone are its chrome-covered P-90 pickups, delivering the raw, punchy sound that became synonymous with Iommi’s riffs. These pickups produce a perfect balance of clarity and grit, capable of handling both clean passages and high-gain distortion with ease. The hand-wired controls, complete with Orange Drop capacitors, allow you to fine-tune your sound with precision, while the 3-way toggle switch provides quick access to a range of tones.
Rock-Solid Hardware for Reliable Performance
The Tony Iommi SG Special is equipped with an adjustable wraparound bridge and Grover Rotomatic tuners with contemporary style buttons, ensuring stable tuning and excellent sustain. Black plastic parts, a black multi-ply pickguard, and black witch hat knobs with silver inserts give the guitar a sleek, no-nonsense look that matches its heavy metal heritage.
A Guitar Built for the Stage and Studio
Whether you're playing high-octane riffs on stage or laying down tracks in the studio, the Tony Iommi SG Special is built to deliver. With its ergonomic SG design, top-tier components, and homage to one of the most influential guitarists of all time, this instrument is as inspiring as the man who made it famous.
Specifications
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Body Style: SG
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Body Material: Mahogany
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Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
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Neck Profile: Rounded
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Scale Length: 24.75 in (628.65 mm)
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Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
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Fingerboard Radius: 12 in (304.8 mm)
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Neck Material: Mahogany
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Fret Count: 22 Medium Jumbo Frets
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Nut Material: White Graph Tech®
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Nut Width: 1.695 in (43.053 mm)
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Inlays: Acrylic Dots
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Neck Joint: Glued-In
Electronics
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Pickup Configuration: P-90 (Neck and Bridge)
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Neck Pickup: Chrome-Covered P-90
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Bridge Pickup: Chrome-Covered P-90
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Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (Hand-Wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)
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Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle Switch
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Output Jack: 1/4"
Hardware
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Bridge: Adjustable Wraparound
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Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic with Contemporary Style Buttons
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Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
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Control Knobs: Black Witch Hats with Silver Inserts
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Truss Rod: Adjustable with Black Cover
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Strap Buttons: 2 (Bottom and Behind Heel)
Included Accessories
This guitar is in very good condition and has undergone a full in-store professional inspection and setup. The neck is nice and straight, fits comfortably in the hand and exhibits some light fretwear. Cosmetically, there is an amount of all-over playwear in the form of superficial scratches, dings, scuffs and finish wear to the body, neck and headstock, as well as some fingerboard imperfections and wear to the hardware as can be seen in photos. Original hard shell case, COA, strap, original literature, polish cloth, Iommi Monkey sticker and baby photo are included as pictured.
This guitar ships fully insured with signature required.
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