Single Owner Since New

This 2006 Gibson SG Standard in Heritage Cherry gloss is the classic SG look and feel. It has the full‑thickness mahogany body with the deep bevels and edge tapering that make mid‑2000s SG Standards feel sleek, lightweight, and perfectly balanced. The Full‑C neck profile is comfortable, fast, and immediately familiar — one of Gibson's most universally loved shapes. Add the bound rosewood fingerboard, trapezoid inlays, and chrome‑covered 490R/498T humbuckers, and you've got the definitive SG recipe.

I've owned this guitar since it was brand new in 2006, when the original list price was $1,349. It's been lightly played, never abused, and usually stored in its original plush‑lined Gibson hardshell case. This era of SGs is known for lively resonance, fast comfortable necks, and that unmistakable midrange bite. Acoustically, it rings; plugged in, it roars.

Tone & Pickups

The chrome‑covered 490R/498T humbuckers in this guitar are exceptional — easily one of the best‑sounding Gibson pickup sets I've ever owned. Gibson pickups can be hit or miss; these are a grand slam!

They deliver lush, articulate cleans and deep, rich overdrive with that classic SG snarl. It's the kind of guitar you reach for when you need huge, confident tone without fuss.

Condition

The guitar is in excellent condition for its age. The front is clean and glossy with no marks. The back shows only light, honest player wear typical of a well‑kept 19‑year‑old Gibson. The neck is smooth with no dents, the headstock is clean with no breaks or repairs, and the frets show only minor wear with plenty of life left. All hardware is original and fully functional. Only one notable mark on the back of the headstock, a small dot poked into the wood as shown in photos.

Includes the original plush‑lined Gibson hardshell case.

Specs

• Year: 2006
• Finish: Heritage Cherry (Gloss Nitro)
• Body: Mahogany, full‑thickness with classic SG bevels
• Neck: Mahogany, Full‑C profile
• Fingerboard: Bound Rosewood
• Pickups: Gibson 490R / 498T
• Bridge: Nashville Tune‑o‑matic
• Tuners: Grover Rotomatics
• Case: Original Gibson hardshell case
• Ownership: Single owner since new

Why It Stands Out

A single‑owner SG Standard from 2006 with this level of care, tone, and originality is exactly the kind of guitar that elevates a shop. It's clean, resonant, and has a standout pickup set that makes it a joy to play. The Heritage Cherry gloss finish, Full‑C neck, and original case seal the deal.