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.

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