Gibson SG Special Faded Worn Brown Upgrade Gibson Hard Case Locking Klusons 2016

This is a 2016 Gibson SG Special in Worn Brown, complete with upgraded Kluson locking machine heads and supplied with a genuine Gibson hardshell case. A very solid, great-playing SG with a classic stripped-back look.

The setup is excellent, with avery comfortable action and clean, healthy frets. There are a few small dings and signs of use, all entirely consistent with a well-loved instrument that has been properly cared for.

This era of the SG Special features a solid mahogany body and neck with a slim-taper profile, paired with a rosewood fingerboard.

The 2016 model returns to the more traditional Gibson formula, with full-size humbuckers delivering the familiar SG voice: punchy mids, fast attack, and that unmistakable upper-register bite. Clean tones are open and lively with a bit of natural grit, while overdriven tones compress beautifully and cut through a mix with ease. It’s everything players love about an SG—lightweight, resonant, and unapologetically rock ’n’ roll.

The SG Special lineage has long been associated with players who appreciate a straightforward, no-nonsense instrument. From early rock pioneers to modern alternative and punk artists, the SG’s combination of comfort, speed, and clarity has made it a go-to stage and studio tool for decades.

A great example of a 2016 USA SG Special: easy to play, sonically versatile, and ready for the next player who wants that classic Gibson feel without compromising on reliability or performance.