1987 Gibson SG 'Standard' (aka 'Shuji')

When I got my first Les Paul I had a beat up SG as my backup guitar... they were considered a good budget instrument. I have owned a number of them over the years, but they lack balance. However, I like their sound and neck access... and, like a 335, they are great to sit down to play in the studio.

This '87 has the deeper neck join and a wide neck; I traded my '71 SG for it and have been very happy with it. The white finish is reminiscent of the SG LP that Les was photographed with in the 60's ... although Les did not like them one bit