Gibson SG Standard

Name: Gibson SG Standard
Brand: Gibson

The devilish sibling of the Les Paul. Thinner body, double cutaway, lighter weight. The SG has a brighter, more aggressive attack than the Les Paul with slightly less sustain. Favored by Angus Young, Tony Iommi, and Eric Clapton during the Cream era.

Field notes on the Gibson SG Standard

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Tone Recipes17 min read

AC/DC Rhythm Tone Recipe: Angus Young Amp Settings, Gear Breakdown, and How to Nail It

AC/DC guitar tone settings for both eras; the SG, the Marshall, amp dials by era, and how to approximate it on Helix and Quad Cortex.

By Rick Dalton