Gear / Guitar

Gibson SG Special

On 2 sourced rigs at ToneLineage.

Who uses it

Carlos SantanaWoodstock era 1969
Tony IommiEarly Black Sabbath 1969–1979
Gibson SG Special, 1964/65 left-handed ('Monkey'): Iommi.com: replaced a Strat that failed during 'Wicked World'; later fitted with John Birch P-90s. Iommi.com (official): the 'Monkey' SG ↗

Affordable clones & alternatives

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Epiphone SG Special Electric Guitar~$199 new approx.
Epiphone Inspired by Gibson SG Standard Electric Guitar~$599 new approx.

Budget clone: Epiphone SG Standard
Boutique clone: Gibson Custom SG

Suggested alternative Clones are editorial suggestions, not claims about what any artist uses.

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