'15 SG Les Paul 100th Anniversary.

Nobody wanted to buy this 2015 model because there is a Les Paul signature on the headstock, so I bought it for a ridiculous price.

The SG is made like a '61 Reissue, same body shape and same body/neck joint. Pickups are '57 Classic 4 wires with push-pull potentiometers, nice to obtain single coil tones. The neck inlays are not plastic they are made with real mother of pearl, nice blue and purple reflections, the finish of this guitar is awesome. Neck profile is slim taper.

Stock tuners are Gibson GForce but they are too heavy for an SG, I installed a set of KLUSON Revolution with 1/19 ratio, those tuners are light weight, very smooth knobs.

I made other modifications,

- GraphTusqXL adjustable nut

- 5 ply wide bevel pickguard

- M-69 pickup rings

- Gibson ABR-1 bridge conversion

- Vintage repro knobs with smooth reflector top

This SG is a very good guitar, I like the Translucent Ebony finish.

That is a very good looking guitar. Some years of SGs were a little off it seems. That one is great. Congrats and enjoy/

Does it have the wider-than-normal neck?

Jungle said:

there is a Les Paul signature on the headstock

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...a real Les Paul signature instead of a fake one. I dig those '15 models. Nice score.

Nice score!

Leee said:

Does it have the wider-than-normal neck?

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Neck profile is slim taper and string spacing is the same on a Standard, I don' t feel a difference.

A great guitar is a great guitar. Year does not matter. I have a 1972 ES-355. Not considered a "good year". Except...

Congratulations! That’s a gorgeous SG.

IIRC the string spacing is the same but the neck is physically wider.

People hate that signature because it disrespectfully reflects a feeble old Les and offers a crazy scrawl instead of the ultra-cool, slick signature of Les in his prime. The undesirable (lousy) new adjustable nut is an exercise in replacing skilled nut-making using bone or nylon (very challenging) gives sopme convenience at the expense of some of the power generate by picking a string. As for the min-e-tune tjner

Here's mine and here's the specs.......Someday I'll change the tuners too. I don 't mind the titanium nut. Aside from the tuners, this guitar, for my money, is the best SG ever made. Not a fan of the signature but the specs don't lie.....and the case.....




Gibson Sg standard
100th anniversary w/G force tuners.Also comes
with a limited edition Gold hard shell case


$1,879
Featuring the
Gibson
Tuning System
Compound fingerboard radius for easy bending at the upper frets.


Gibson G FORCE™
Building on eight years of continuous development, G FORCE extends the innovations introduced in Min-ETune by including new firmware that greatly improves ease of use. Combined with increased speed and accuracy, G FORCE provides the best and simplest user experience yet in an automatic tuning system.

Zero Fret Adjustable Nut (patent applied for)
The patent applied for Zero Fret Adjustable Nut increases sustain, promotes accurate intonation, and improves action by offering a wide, range of nut adjustments. Slide guitarists can raise and lower action easily.

Upgraded Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Titanium Saddles
An Allen wrench-compatible thumbscrew easily adjusts the bridge height, and specially notched titanium saddles match each string so notes ring more clearly and sustain longer.

Wider Neck and Fingerboard
A wider neck and fingerboard increase playing comfort for hammer-ons, pull-offs, and bends, yet the same string spacing retains a familiar, consistent feel.

Comprehensive Wood Selection
Gibson USA matches the rarest and finest woods to every guitar based on the quality of the match, consistency of the figure, intensity of the figure, clarity, and wave.

Thicker Rosewood Fingerboard
The increased mass of a thicker, one-piece rosewood fingerboard extends sustain.

Pearl Inlays
Genuine pearl inlays enhance the guitar's appearance and increase its value.

Smoother Sanded, Buffed and Oiled Fingerboard
A new, unique oil-treated buffing process upgrades the fingerboard to a silkier feel.

Comprehensive Setup
A new comprehensive setup and PLEK program combined with a lower fret height on every Gibson USA 2015 Model Year guitar provides a silky smooth feel, accurate intonation, and easy bending.

Improved Output Jack
The re-designed jack houses a more secure, multipoint connection for better signal transfer and holds cables more firmly in place.

Heavier Gauge Wire
All Gibson USA guitars now use thicker, stranded wire that provides more surface area for making strong internal connections.

Les Paul's 100th Anniversary
Gibson is proud to honor the creative genius who not only invented the most iconic guitar ever, but pioneered home and multitrack recording for all musicians. Gibson USA is dedicated to continuing his legacy of innovation.

Les Paul Hologram
This unique hologram verifies the authenticity of the 2015 Model Year guitars, while paying tribute to the man whose is synonymous with the most coveted guitar in the world.

New and Improved Hardshell Case
The new and improved hardshell case for 2015 upgrades the look and strength. Made to withstand an up to 15-foot drop (up to four times more resistant to drops than other cases), the tough, ergonomic, molded exterior and cushioned interior provide maximum protection as well as insulation from temperature and humidity extremes.

New and Improved in 2015
Gibson G FORCE™ Tuning System: Faster, more accurate, additional tunings
Zero Fret Adjustable Nut (patent applied for): Added action adjustment
Upgraded Tune–o–matic bridge with titanium saddles: Ease of height adjustment and sustain
Wider neck and fingerboard: Increased playing area with same string spacing
Comprehensive wood selection and grading: Rarest and finest materials for best instruments
Thicker Rosewood Fingerboard: Increased mass for sustain
Pearl Inlays: Better appearance and value
Smoother sanded, buffed and oiled fingerboard: Improved playability and feel
Comprehensive Setup (Lower Frets, Improved Plek, Intonation): Silky smooth action and bending, improved intonation
Improved contact output jack: Secure contact and uninterrupted signal
More robust cables: Stronger signal strength
Les Paul 100th birthday signature: Honoring a genius with a facsimile of his actual signature taken from a pickguard autographed by Les.
Les Paul Hologram: Authenticity and tribute
New & Improved Hardshell Case: Improved protection (up to 15 foot drop), sleek, ergonomic, made in USA


Body
Wood Species: Mahogany
Pieces: multi matched
Grade: Ultra low
Binding: None

Weight
Average Weight (body only): 1.86 kg / 4.1 lbs

Materials Used
Glue: Franklin Titebond 50

Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
A Solid mahogany body has the most sustain

Body Contour
Carve: Flat


Neck
Wood Species: Mahogany
Pieces: 1

Details
Truss Rod: SG
Profile: Slim Taper™
Thickness at Fret 1: 20.32 mm / .800"
Thickness at Fret 12: 22.225 mm / .875"
Other Materials: Franklin Titebond 50
Average Weight: 544.31 gm / 1.2 lbs

Peg Head
Type: SP1–B
Inlay: Mother of Pearl
Peg Head Binding: None
Logo: Mother of Pearl "Gibson"
Silkscreen: Gold "Les Paul 100"
Headstock Angle: 17 degrees
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
The mahogany slim taper neck provides a sleek platform for fast playing and the mahogany adds a rich tonal quality

Neck Fit
Joint Angle: 3.5 degrees
Joint Angle Tolerance: 0 deg 0 min 15 sec
Type: Mortise and Tenon
Adhesive: Franklin Titebond 50
Gauges Used: Pitch Height Gauge, Alignment Gauge

Nut
Style: Zero Fret Nut
Material: Cryogenically treated Brass
Width: 4.5993 cm / 1.795"
Slots:
E: 1.4732 mm / 0.058 inches
A: 1.2192 mm / 0.048 inches
D: 0.9652 mm / 0.038 inches
G: 0.7112 mm / 0.028 inches
B: 0.4826 mm / 0.019 inches
e: 0.3556 mm / 0.014 inches

Fingerboard
Wood Species: Rosewood
Pieces: 1
Shade: Dark

Fingerboard Details
Radius: Compound 25.4 cm - 40.64 cm / 10"- 16"
Frets: 22
Nut/End of Board: 4.5993 cm / 1.795" @ nut, 5.9944 cm / 2.360" @ end of board
Scale: 62.865 cm / 24.75"
Binding: Cream
Side Dots (Color): Black

Fingerboard Inlays
Style: Trapezoid
Material: Mother of Pearl
Dimensions:
From 16.51 mm x 29.718 mm / 0.66" x 1.17" to 6.096 mm x 39.624 mm / 0.24" x 1.56"
Average Weight: 117.93 gm / 4.16 oz

Fireburst
Color Code:FI
Surface Texture: Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler: Walnut
Sealer: 1–1.5 mils
Top:
Sunburst Yellow #508–Y5V–1167, Cherry #508–D5V–1169, Ebony #410–B5V–5267, and VS #508–1185D H5PRS
Top Coat: Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7–8 mils
Scraped: Fingerboard Sides and Nut

Electronics
Pickups
Rhythm

Lead
Style:
57 Classic

57 Classic
Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side:
5250 / 5250

5250 / 5250
Material of Wire (gauge):
42E

42E
Coil Dimensions (per coil):
6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 2.61" x 0.68"

6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 2.61" x 0.68"
Coil Material:
ABS

ABS
Coil Winding Process:
Machine Wound

Machine Wound
Pole Piece Material: Nickel Plated Steel
Pole Piece Position from Nut: 47.3075 cm / 18.625"
59.52998 cm / 23.437 inches
Slug Material:
Nickel Plated Steel
Slug Dimensions (diameter x length):
4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187 x 0.489"

4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187 x 0.489"
Magnet Material:
Alnico #2 (smooth)

Alnico #2 (smooth)
Magnet Position from Nut:
48.26 cm / 19"
58.7375cm / 23.125"
Magnet Dimensions:
6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5" x 0.5"

6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5" x 0.5"
Polarities:
Screw side is the south pole of magnet
Screw side is the south pole of magnet
Cover:
Chrome plated
Qfactor: 5.95 5.95
ResistanceDC: 7.92k ohms 7.92k ohms
Resonant Frequency: 2450 Hz 2450 Hz
Tonal & Resonant Advancements:
Classic humbucker tone with matched bobbin windings for vintage humbucker tone with enhanced highs.

Control Pocket Assembly
Lead Volume
Rhythm Volume
Type: 500K Push/Pull Non–Linear 500K Push/Pull Non–Linear
Peak Voltage: 500V 500V
Range: 0–500K 0–500K
Power Rating: 1/4 watt above 100K ohms 1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance: +/– 20% +/– 20%
Minimum Resistance: 200 ohms 200 ohms


Lead Tone
Rhythm Tone

Type:
500K Non–Linear
500K Non–Linear

Peak Voltage:
500V
500V

Range:
0–500K
0–500K

Power Rating:
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
1/4 watt above 100K ohms

Resistance Tolerance:
+/– 20%
+/– 20%

Minimum Resistance:
200 ohms
200 ohms


Capacitors:
Lead Value .022 uF
Rhythm .022 uF



Hardware
Tuning Keys
Style: G FORCE
Material: Zamak
Weight: 31.1845 gm / 1.1oz

Tuning Keys Details
Tuning Ratio: 40:1
Gear Type: Synchronized spur gear system
What is allowable turn: +/– 2 degrees
Plating specs: Chrome
Part numbers: 430–14299B / 430–14299T

String Dimensions
E: 1.1684mm / 0.046"
A: 0.9144 mm / 0.036"
D: 0.6604 mm / 0.026"
G: 0.4064mm / 0.016"
B: 0.2794mm / 0.011"
e: 0.2286mm / 0.009"

Bridge
Style: Tune–o–matic w /Titanium saddles
Material: Zamak base
Plating Specs: Chrome
Part number: 430–14384
Weight: 72.5748 gm / 2.56 oz

Dimensions of String Slots
E: 1.4732mm / 0.058"
A: 1.2192mm / 0.048"
D: 0.9652mm / 0.038"
G: 0.7112mm / 0.028"
B: 0.4826mm / 0.019''
e: 0.3556mm / 0.014"

Tailpiece
Style: Stop Bar
Compensated: No
Material: Zamak
Plating Specs: Chrome
Part number: 430-10135
Weight: 82.21 g / 2.9 oz

Output Jack
Style: 1/4" mono with dual tip contact

Strap Buttons
Material: Aluminum
Plating Specs: None
Part numbers: 430–19160 / 430–19160E
Weight: 4.0 gm / 0.14 oz


Plastics
Pick Guard
Style: SG small
Part Number: 380–12713

Truss Rod Cover
Style: black and white bell hot stamped white "SG"
Part Number: 430–19489

Knobs
Style: Black Volume and Tone top hat silver insert
Part Number: 430–19200 / 430–19201

Dial Pointers
Yes/No: No



Control Plate(s) (Backplate Cover)
Style: Stainless steel infused polycarbonate for Electrostatic Discharge Protection
Part Number: 380–12210

Switch Washer Style: Black hot stamp gold
Part Number: 430–19295

Trim Rings Style: Humbucker black
Part Number: Low 440–13884, High 440–13851
Accessories

Case Style: Hard Shell
Color: Gold Molded

Strap Locks: No
Tools: Truss Rod Wrench, .050 + 2.5mm Allen wrenches, G FORCE Charging Adapter

Manual: Gibson USA Owner's and G FORCE QUICK START
COA/Other: None

Well that was quite a post

Nice guitar. Congrats!

Nice!!

Leee said:

Does it have the wider-than-normal neck?

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The wider necks will come with the adjustable brass nut, at least with the few from that year I own.