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SG Special Faded 2016 HP
Vintage Modern Rocker
Vanguards of
Innovation
The SG Faded 2016 HP is the supercharged counterpart of the traditional SG Faded.
It boasts an extraordinary set of premium, high-performance features while maintaining the rugged looks that are the Faded series' signature.
Tuners
Smoother feel when tuning manually, quieter operation, better looks
Switch
Solid, positive feel with quiet operation
Saddles
Corrosion-resistant, extremely strong yet lightweight
Carrying case
Better padding guards your guitar
Neck width
The best neck yet for soloing, with very slight added width but same string spacing
Inlays
Nothing looks as good as the real thing
Pickups
From sweet warmth to searing leads, the Alnico-powered 490R (neck) and 490T (bridge) pickups lay down the sound
Jack
Better connection that grips your cable more firmly
Neck heel
Easier access to higher notes with new heel design
Nut
Optimize action for your playing style with adjustable nut angle and string height
Tuners:
Next-Generation Gibson G FORCE™
Switch:
Sturdier, noiseless toggle switch
Saddles:
Titanium saddles
Carrying case:
High Performance gig bag
Neck width:
Soloist neck width
Inlays:
Mother of pearl inlays
Pickups:
490R and 490T humbuckers
Jack:
Gold plated multi contact jack
Neck heel:
Fast-access heel
Nut:
Titanium adjustable zero-fret nut
Body
Body
Wood Species:
Mahogany
Pieces:
Multi-Matched
Density:
C
Binding:
Weight
Average Weight (body only):
4lbs. 3.2ozs
Materials Used
Glue:
Franklin Titebond 50
:
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
Body Contour
Carve:
Flat
Neck
Neck
Wood Species:
Mahagony
Pieces:
1
Details
Truss Rod:
Profile:
Rounded
Thickness at Fret 1:
0.818"
Thickness at Fret 12:
0.963"
Other Materials:
Average Weight:
1lb. 2ozs.
Peg Head
Type:
SP-1
Inlay:
None
Peg Head Binding:
None
Logo:
Blank
Silkscreen:
Gold "Gibson"
Headstock Angle:
17°
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
Sculpted access joint
Neck Fit
Joint Angle:
4.25°
Joint Angle Tolerance:
0 deg 0 min 15 sec
Type:
Mortise and Tenon
Adhesive:
Franklin Titebond 50
Gauges Used:
Pitch Gauge
Nut
Style:
Zero Fret Nut
Material:
Titanium
Width:
1.745"
Slots:
B:
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:
Light
Fingerboard Details
Radius:
12"
Frets:
22, rounded and polished
Nut/End of Board:
4.4323cm / 1.745" @ nut, 5.7404cm / 2.260" @ end of board
Scale:
Equal Tempered 24.75" Scale
Binding:
None
Side Dots (Color):
White
Fingerboard Inlays
Style:
Dot
Material:
Mother-of-Pearl
Dimensions:
0.249"
Average Weight:
5.05 oz
Finishes
Worn Brown
Color Code:
WB
Surface Texture:
Satin
Filler:
None
Sealer:
1 - 1.5 mils
Top:
Worn Brown (Stain)
Top Coat:
Satin
Scraped:
Fingerboard, Nut Sides
Worn Cherry
Color Code:
WC
Surface Texture:
Satin
Filler:
None
Sealer:
1 - 1.5 mils
Top:
Worn Cherry (Stain)
Top Coat:
Satin
Scraped:
Fingerboard, Nut Sides
Satin Cherry
Color Code:
SC
Surface Texture:
Satin
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
SC-Satin Cherry
Top Coat:
Satin
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides and Nut
Satin Ebony
Color Code:
SE
Surface Texture:
Satin
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
SE-Satin Ebony
Top Coat:
Satin
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides and Nut
Satin Vintage Sunburst
Color Code:
SV
Surface Texture:
Satin
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
SV-Satin Vintage Sunburst
Top Coat:
Satin
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides and Nut
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Electronics
Pickups
Rhythm
Lead
Style:
490R
490T
Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side:
5250/5250
5250/5250
Material of Wire (gauge):
Copper (42)
Copper (42)
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
Nickel plated steel
Pole Piece Position from Nut:
47.3075 cm / 18.625"
59.52998 cm / 23.437 inches
Slug Material:
Nickel plated steel
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 II
Alnico II
Magnet Position from Nut:
48.26 cm / 19 "
58.7375cm / 23.125 "
Magnet Dimensions:
9.525 cm x 12.7 mm / 2.375" x 0.5"
9.525 cm x 12.7 mm / 2.375" x 0.5"
Polarities:
Cover:
None
None
Qfactor:
5.62
5.59
ResistanceDC:
7803 Ohms
7755 Ohms
Resonant Frequency:
2715.71 Hz
2728.20 Hz
Tonal & Resonant Advancements:
Control Pocket Assembly
Lead Volume
Rhythm Volume
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
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
Mini Toggle
Type:
Peak Voltage
Range:
Power Rating:
Resistance Tolerance:
Minimum Resistance:
Capacitors:
Lead Value
Rhythm Value
.022uF
.022uF
Hardware
Tuning Keys
Style:
G FORCE™
Material:
Zamak
Weight:
31.1845 gm / 1.1oz
Tuning Keys Details
Tuning Ratio:
40:01:00
Gear Type:
Syncronized spur gear system
What is allowable turn:
+/- 4 degrees
Plating specs:
Chrome
Part numbers:
430-14301B / 430-14301T
String Dimensions
E:
.046"
A:
.036"
D:
.026"
G:
.016"
B:
.011"
e:
.009"
Bridge
Style:
Tune-o-matic w /Titanium saddles
Material:
Zamak base
Plating Specs:
Chrome
Part number:
430-10119
Weight:
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:
2.9 oz
Output Jack
Style:
HP 1/4" mono gold plated positive contact
Jack Plate
Style:
N/A
Material:
N/A
Part Number:
N/A
Weight:
N/A
Strap Buttons
Material:
Aluminum
Plating Specs:
Chrome
Part numbers:
430-19160 / 430-19160E
Weight:
.076 oz / .096oz
Plastics
Pick Guard
Style:
SGSP
Part Number:
430-12740
Truss Rod Cover
Style:
Solid Black
Part Number:
430-19389
Knobs
Style:
Supreme grip speed knobs
Part Number:
430-31002, 430-31001
Dial Pointers
Yes/No:
No
Control Plate(s) (Backplate Cover)
Style:
Black Polycarbonate
Part Number:
380-12210
Control Plate(s) (SwitchPlate Cover)
Style:
N/A
Part Number:
N/A
Switch Washer
Style:
Black w/ White Hot Stamp
Part Number:
430-19463
Trim Rings
Style:
N/A
Part Number:
N/A
Accessories
Case
Style:
High-Performance Gig Bag
Color:
Black w/White Gibson USA logo
Strap Locks:
No
Tools:
Truss rod wrench
2.5mm adjustment wrench, Polishing cloth
Manual:
Yes
COA/Other:
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