Essential Information About the Gibson SG Standard Bass
- Short 30.5" scale length for ultra-comfortable playability and powerful fundamental tone, ideal for small hands or fast playing.
- Mahogany construction (body and neck) with rosewood fingerboard for warm lows, rich mids, and natural sustain.
- Two calibrated SG pickups (neck/bridge) with 2 independent volume controls + 1 master tone for precise blending, from vintage roundness to sharper attack.
- Legendary SG look, glossy nitro lacquer, Grover Shamrocks tuners, and 3-point bridge for reliable tuning stability and intonation.
An Icon Born in the Sixties, Modernized for Today
Heir to the SG silhouette introduced in the early 1960s, the SG Standard Bass continues the tradition of Gibson short-scale basses. It stands as a timeless "Standard" model: authentic finishes, simple and effective electronics, and ergonomics designed for both stage and studio.
Who Is It For and Which Styles?
Perfect for beginner bassists transitioning from guitar as well as intermediate and professional players seeking thick, fast lows under the fingers. Its character excels in rock, blues, indie/garage, soul, pop, and vintage hard rock, while remaining comfortable in recordings where a rich and focused low end is desired.
Sound Characteristics
The mahogany and rosewood combination delivers round lows, woody mids, and the quick response typical of short-scale instruments. The neck pickup provides a broad, velvety foundation, while the bridge pickup adds more attack, definition, and presence. The two volume controls allow precise blending between warmth and bite, and the master tone expands the palette toward softer tones. The adjustable 3-point bridge optimizes intonation and sustain, and the nitro finish lets the wood resonate for organic projection.
Glossary
- Scale length: vibrating string length (here 30.5" / 775 mm) affecting tension, attack, and timbre.
- Radius: fingerboard curvature (12" / 305 mm) influencing comfort in positions and bending.
- Nut: piece guiding strings at the headstock, here Graph Tech for stability and precision.
- Bridge: string anchor/adjustment on the body side, here 3-point for fine intonation.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Short scale string set (.045-.105) to suit the short scale length, comfortable strap (standard strap buttons), clip-on tuner, 6.35 mm instrument cable, microfiber cloth, and bass stand. Hard case included.
Technical Specifications
Neck
- Material: Mahogany
- Profile: Rounded
- Scale length: 30.5" / 775 mm
- Fingerboard material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard radius: 12" / 305 mm
- Number of frets: 20
- Frets: Medium Jumbo
- Nut material: Graph Tech
- Nut width: 1.6" / 40.6 mm
- Fingerboard end width: 2.32" / 59.0 mm
- Inlays: Acrylic trapezoids
Body
- Body material: Mahogany
- Chambered body: None
- Finish: Glossy nitrocellulose lacquer
Hardware
- Finish: Chrome
- Bridge: Adjustable 3-point
- Tuners: Grover Shamrocks
- Pickguard: 5-ply black
- Control knobs: Black tophats with silver inserts
Electronics
- Neck pickup: SG Rhythm Bass
- Bridge pickup: Lead SG Bass
- Controls: 2 Volume and 1 Master Tone
Miscellaneous
- Strings: .045, .065, .085, .105
- Case: Hard case
- Accessories: Includes Gibson accessory kit
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