Do SG Specials have smaller bodies that other SGs?

melc · Newbie Alert Joined: 26 Apr 2008 Posts: 1

I bought a 2001 Gibson SG Special a few months ago, I had a luthier set it up and it plays, and sounds great.

However, there is just one thing I can't shake. Either I've gotten fatter or Gibson SG Special bodies have gotten smaller.

Does anyone know if the Gibson SG Special bodies are smaller than other Gibson SGs?

Thanks!

herb · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:52 pm Post subject:

Welcome to the forum! Very Happy

I've never had a Special, but the original '60's ones were made from the same body blanks as the Juniors, Standards, and Customs. They measured 12 1/2" x 16" x 1 5/16".

SAguitar · Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:32 am Post subject:

Dude, you've gotten fatter! Welcome to the Forum, anyway!

I own an SG Special, and I've never measured it, but it seems to be the same size as any other SG I've picked up. Now if you want a real surprise, pick up an ES-336 after playing an ES-335! Laughing

Stay tuned,
Stan

JCP · Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:58 am Post subject:

A Special is the same guitar as a Standard, save for the inlays, neck binding and pickups..