GIBSON ANGUS YOUNG SIGNATURE MARK ONE SG ELECTRIC GUITAR
- Angled Headstock with Angus’ Classic “Devil Signature” Logo
- Maestro Tremelo with “Angus” engraving
- New Old Stock – from the “V.A.U.L.T. – unplayed
Outrageously High Powered. Just Like Angus.
There’s not much to say about AC/DC’s resident immortal, Angus Young, that hasn’t already been said. And no player is as closely associated to his guitar as this acclaimed rock’n roller is to Gibson’s timeless SG design.
Angus Young’s guitar of choice has always been the Gibson SG and Gibson have honoured him with three Angus Young Signature models, all SG electric guitars. This is the first, the mark one version, Brand New (yes, its true!) and unplayed – a fitting tribute to one of rock and roll’s original bad boys and a diamond amongst the rough cut gems.
Designed and manufactured to Angus’ exacting specifications at the time, the Angus Young Signature SG is a true and faithful reproduction of the guitar that he has played on countless tours and albums…a trademark instrument…do a google search on early Bon Scott era ACDC…
By Angus’ request, Gibson have included his classic “Devil Signature” logo on the headstock, adding the personal touch of a true guitar legend.
Custom Angus Young Neck Profile
Angus Young may be one of the biggest Men of Rock but a big man he is not. The neck profile found on this Angus Young Signature SG is based on the more modern, slim-tapered necks most commonly associated with the Les Paul and SG models of the early 1960s, but tailored to Angus’ exact personal specs, making it Gibson’s narrowest neck, perfectly suited to Angus’ smaller stature. You are sure to love it too – not everyone has hands like a ploughman!
Nitrocellulose Finish
Applying the nitrocellulose finish to a Gibson guitar is one of the most expensive and labour intensive elements of the guitar-making process. A properly applied nitro finish requires extensive man hours, several evenly applied coats, and an exorbitant amount of drying time. But this fact has never swayed Gibson into changing this time-tested method, employed since the first Gibson was swathed with nitrocellulose lacquer back in 1894. The reasons why are interesting. Used in favour of the traditional French polishing shellac based methods of the time, nitrocellulose offered an unmatched level finish quality and durability. What was discovered with the passage of time and especially after the introduction of synthetic finishes such as polyurethane is that nitro dries to a much thinner coat than a polyurethane finish. This results in less interference with the natural vibration of the instrument, allowing for a purer tone.
Solid Mahogany Body
Probably the most central of all SG features is its solid mahogany body. The mahogany goes through the same rigorous selection process as all of Gibson’s woods, and is personally inspected and qualified by Gibson’s team of skilled wood experts before it enters the factories.
Exclusive Features
This guitar features a pickup designed by Angus himself…the Angus Young Signature Humbucker, in the bridge position, and a ’57 Classic Humbucker in the neck. The headstock features Young’s famous “devil schoolboy” and the tremolo bar features Angus’s name in place of the Gibson logo. The guitar has a rosewood fretboard, trapezoid fret inlays, a signature black pickguard, 22 frets, antique cherry finish and nickel hardware. The volume and tone knobs are of the Top Hat style and this guitar also sports the standard 3-way pickup selector switch.
This signature model is unique in that it defines the Bon Scott era and other than the signature touches, eg, Devil Schoolboy Headstock logo, “Angus” engraved tremolo tailpiece and signature pickup, it is identical to the guitar Angus used in the early days of AC/DC.
Yes, there is much more that we could talk about but the facts speak for themselves…this is the GIBSON Angus Young Signature Mark One SG Electric Guitar. Furthermore, this guitar is BRAND NEW and UNPLAYED!
And just to be sure…your new Gibson Angus Young MK1 SG electric guitar comes beautifully setup by our in-house Guitar Tech – just in case you would actually like to play it!
