This 2020 Gibson SG Standard in Heritage Cherry delivers the classic late-'60s-inspired SG formula: a lightweight mahogany body, set mahogany neck, bound rosewood fingerboard and a pair of Gibson 490 humbuckers.

The 490R neck and 490T bridge pickups provide everything from warm blues and classic-rock rhythm tones to cutting lead sounds, while the SG's twin-cutaway body gives outstanding access across all 22 frets.

This pre-owned example is presented in Excellent Condition, showing only very light signs of previous use. It weighs an impressively manageable 6.4 lb, serial number 228200280, and comes with a gigbag.

At A Glance

Key Detail	Information
Brand	Gibson
Model	SG Standard
Year	2020
Finish	Heritage Cherry
Condition	Pre-Owned, Excellent Condition
Serial Number	228200280
Weight	6.4 lb
Country of Manufacture	USA
Pickups	Gibson 490R / 490T Humbuckers
Included	Gigbag
Main Appeal	Lightweight USA SG with classic twin-humbucker specification
Best For	Rock, blues, hard rock, indie, alternative and live performance

Condition Overview

Excellent Condition

This 2020 Gibson SG Standard is presented in Excellent Condition.

Under the Fair Deal Music grading system, Excellent Condition means the guitar shows very light signs of use while remaining fully functional and particularly well presented.

At just 6.4 lb, this is also a notably manageable example for players who value a lightweight stage guitar.

What's Included?

✔ 2020 Gibson SG Standard Heritage Cherry
✔ Gigbag

✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Condition Notes

• Excellent overall condition
• Very light signs of previous use
• Heritage Cherry finish
• Weight: 6.4 lb
• Gigbag included
• Serial number: 228200280

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This pre-owned Gibson SG Standard has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before being offered for sale.

Our checks include:

• 490R neck pickup tested
• 490T bridge pickup tested
• 3-way pickup selector checked
• Individual volume controls tested
• Individual tone controls tested
• Output jack checked
• Neck condition assessed
• Rosewood fingerboard inspected
• Frets checked
• Grover tuning machines assessed
• Tune-O-Matic bridge checked
• Stop Bar tailpiece inspected
• Hardware assessed
• General playability checked
• Gigbag checked for general usability

Service / Setup Work

All pre-owned guitars at Fair Deal Music are checked for setup and general playability before leaving the shop.

Key areas assessed include:

• Action
• Neck relief
• Fret condition
• Intonation
• Tuning stability
• Pickup operation
• Electronics
• Bridge setup
• Hardware
• General playability

Minor setup movement can naturally occur during transportation due to changes in temperature and humidity.

What Makes The Gibson SG Standard Special?

The SG Standard is one of Gibson's most enduring electric guitar designs, combining a lightweight all-mahogany construction with effortless upper-fret access and the punch of twin humbuckers. Its thin double-cutaway body gives it a distinctly different playing feel from a Les Paul while retaining the shorter Gibson scale and set-neck construction.

This 2020 version draws heavily on late-'60s SG styling, with a full-face black pickguard, bound rosewood fingerboard, trapezoid inlays and 490-series humbuckers. At 6.4 lb, this individual guitar particularly highlights one of the SG's greatest practical advantages: substantial Gibson tone without the weight associated with many carved-top solidbody designs.

Key Features & Benefits

Gibson 490R & 490T Humbuckers

The neck-position 490R provides a warm, rounded response suited to blues, lead playing and richer clean tones.

The 490T bridge pickup adds greater attack and definition, working particularly well for rock rhythm, overdrive and lead sounds.

Lightweight Mahogany Body

The SG's relatively thin mahogany body keeps weight down while retaining the strong midrange and sustain associated with Gibson's traditional mahogany construction.

This individual guitar weighs just 6.4 lb.

Rounded Mahogany Neck

The mahogany neck uses Gibson's Rounded profile, providing a comfortable, substantial feel without becoming excessively bulky.

Bound Rosewood Fingerboard

A bound rosewood fingerboard with acrylic trapezoid inlays gives the SG Standard its familiar premium appearance and smooth playing surface.

Excellent Upper-Fret Access

The deeply cut double-cutaway body and SG neck joint make reaching the upper frets considerably easier than on many traditional single-cut guitars.

Grover Rotomatic Tuners

Grover Rotomatic machines provide dependable tuning adjustment and complement the guitar's practical professional specification.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Gibson SG Standard vs Gibson Les Paul Standard

Both offer mahogany construction, Gibson's 24.75" scale and twin humbuckers, but the SG is substantially thinner and typically lighter. It also provides considerably easier access to the upper frets, while a Les Paul offers the additional mass and maple-topped construction associated with its characteristic sound.

Gibson SG Standard vs Gibson SG '61 Standard

The SG '61 Standard is more closely based on the earliest SG design, with a smaller pickguard, different neck shaping and Burstbucker pickups. The regular SG Standard takes more inspiration from later-'60s instruments and uses 490R/490T pickups with a full-face pickguard.

Gibson SG Standard vs Epiphone SG

Epiphone offers excellent versions of the SG design at lower price points, while this Gibson Standard provides USA manufacture, Gibson pickups, nitrocellulose lacquer and the specification associated with the core Gibson USA range.

Who Is It For?

Rock players – The SG's immediate attack and twin humbuckers are a natural fit for crunchy rhythm and sustained lead tones.

Blues guitarists – The 490R neck pickup offers warm, expressive sounds that respond particularly well to valve-amp overdrive.

Gigging musicians – The 6.4 lb weight makes this example especially attractive for longer rehearsals and performances.

Lead guitarists – Excellent upper-fret access makes the SG one of Gibson's most accommodating traditional designs for high-register playing.

Players who find Les Pauls heavy – The SG retains the shorter Gibson scale and humbucker format in a much lighter body design.

Suitable Genres & Applications

Particularly well suited to:

• Classic rock
• Hard rock
• Blues
• Blues rock
• Alternative
• Indie
• Punk
• Metal
• Garage rock
• Stoner rock
• Pop
• Studio recording
• Live performance
• Rhythm guitar
• Lead guitar

Why Choose An SG?

The SG is an excellent option for players who want the feel and response of a Gibson set-neck, twin-humbucker guitar without the bulk of a carved-top single-cut design.

Its thin mahogany body gives it a lively, immediate response, while the shorter 24.75" scale creates a comparatively relaxed string feel.

The body shape also places almost the entire fingerboard within easy reach, making the SG particularly comfortable for lead guitarists and players who regularly work above the 12th fret.

Story & Context

The SG design emerged in the early 1960s as Gibson developed a thinner, lighter and more aggressively styled alternative to its original Les Paul body shape.

Its twin horns, deep cutaways and all-mahogany construction quickly established the design as a guitar with an identity of its own.

Over the decades, the SG Standard became particularly associated with blues, hard rock and heavy music, although its straightforward twin-humbucker electronics make it considerably more versatile than those associations might suggest.

This 2020 SG Standard follows the later-'60s-inspired branch of the design, combining a large full-face pickguard with 490-series pickups and traditional Gibson hardware.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Brand	Gibson
Model	SG Standard
Year	2020
Serial Number	228200280
Production Date	8 October 2020
Country of Manufacture	USA
Finish	Heritage Cherry
Body Shape	SG
Body Material	Mahogany
Body Finish	Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Material	Mahogany
Neck Construction	Set Neck
Neck Profile	Rounded
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood
Fingerboard Binding	Cream
Fingerboard Radius	12" / 304.8mm
Scale Length	24.75" / 628.65mm
Number of Frets	22
Fret Size	Medium Jumbo
Nut Material	Graph Tech
Nut Width	Approx. 43mm
Fingerboard Inlays	Acrylic Trapezoid
Pickup Configuration	HH
Neck Pickup	Gibson 490R Humbucker
Bridge Pickup	Gibson 490T Humbucker
Controls	2 Volume, 2 Tone
Switching	3-Way Toggle
Bridge	Nashville Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece	Stop Bar
Tuning Machines	Grover Rotomatic
Pickguard	Black Full-Face Multi-Ply
Hardware Finish	Chrome
Weight	6.4 lb
Included	Gigbag
Condition	Pre-Owned, Excellent Condition

Serial Number Note

Gibson returned to the YDDDYBRRR nine-digit serial format for Gibson USA instruments from mid-2019.

Serial number 228200280 decodes as:

• First and fifth digits: 2020
• Digits 2–4: 282nd day of the year
• Production date: 8 October 2020
• Sixth digit: Batch identifier
• Final three digits: Factory ranking for that production batch

Power Requirements

No battery or external power supply is required.

The 490R and 490T humbuckers are passive and connect to an amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or audio interface using a standard 1/4" instrument cable.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

This 2020 Gibson SG Standard in Heritage Cherry is a particularly appealing example for anyone looking for the classic USA SG experience in a lightweight package.

At only 6.4 lb, it is exceptionally manageable for rehearsals and live use, while the 490R and 490T humbuckers, rounded mahogany neck and bound rosewood fingerboard provide the familiar Gibson feel and versatile twin-humbucker sound that have made the SG Standard such a long-running favourite.

Presented in Excellent Condition and supplied with a gigbag, this is a strong pre-owned option for blues, rock and alternative players or anyone wanting a lighter alternative to a Les Paul.

Why Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?

Buying pre-owned can provide access to premium USA-made guitars at excellent value while allowing you to purchase the individual instrument shown rather than an unseen boxed example.

Every pre-owned guitar at Fair Deal Music is individually assessed before sale so its condition and included items are clearly represented.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Fair Deal Music is Birmingham's largest independent music store, combining a major showroom with nationwide ecommerce and decades of experience buying, selling and part-exchanging new and pre-owned musical equipment.

When you buy from us, you benefit from:

• Family-run independent retailer established in 1987
• Birmingham's largest independent music store
• 6,000+ Trustpilot reviews
• Expert musician-led advice
• Extensive experience with Gibson and premium pre-owned guitars
• Pre-owned instruments individually assessed
• Clear condition grading
• Competitive prices on leading music brands
• Secure ordering
• Fast UK delivery
• Large Birmingham showroom
• Friendly support before and after purchase

Trade In. Trade Up. Save More.

Your existing guitar could help towards the cost of this Gibson.

Fair Deal Music buys and part-exchanges guitars, basses, amplifiers, effects, keyboards and a wide range of other musical equipment.

Contact our team for a no-obligation valuation and find out what your existing gear could be worth towards this 2020 Gibson SG Standard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year was this Gibson SG Standard made?

Serial number 228200280 identifies it as a 2020 Gibson USA instrument.

Can the exact production date be determined?

Yes. The serial number corresponds to the 282nd day of 2020, which was 8 October 2020.

How much does this guitar weigh?

This individual SG weighs 6.4 lb, making it a notably lightweight electric guitar.

What pickups does it use?

It uses a Gibson 490R humbucker in the neck and 490T humbucker in the bridge.

What is the neck profile like?

The SG Standard uses Gibson's Rounded neck profile, providing a comfortable shape with more substance than an especially slim neck.

What fingerboard does it have?

It has a bound rosewood fingerboard with acrylic trapezoid inlays.

What is the scale length?

It uses Gibson's traditional 24.75" scale length.

How many frets does it have?

It has 22 medium-jumbo frets.

Does it have good upper-fret access?

Yes. The SG's deep double cutaways make access to the highest frets particularly easy.

What bridge does it use?

It uses a Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge with Stop Bar tailpiece.

What tuners are fitted?

The factory specification uses Grover Rotomatic tuning machines.

Is it suitable for blues?

Yes. The neck pickup provides warm, articulate tones that work particularly well for expressive blues playing.

Is it suitable for heavier rock?

Absolutely. The bridge 490T humbucker provides plenty of attack and midrange for overdrive and higher-gain sounds.

Does it require a battery?

No. The pickups and electronics are completely passive.

Does it come with a case?

It comes with a gigbag.

Is the gigbag original to the guitar?

The sale includes the gigbag currently accompanying the guitar. No claim is made regarding original factory case status unless separately confirmed.

What condition is it in?

It is presented in Excellent Condition, meaning there are only very light signs of previous use.

Can I request a closer look at this individual guitar?

Yes. Our Request a Video Demo service is ideal if you would like to see the Heritage Cherry finish and individual cosmetic condition in greater detail before purchasing.

Can I part-exchange another guitar against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers trade-ins and part exchanges across a wide range of guitars and other musical equipment. Contact our team for a no-obligation valuation.