Gibson SG

Introduced in 1961 as the redesigned Les Paul, the SG (for Solid Guitar) shed weight with a thin mahogany body, deep double cutaways, and faster neck joint. Its snarling humbuckers and effortless upper-fret access made it a favorite for riff lords from Angus Young to Tony Iommi, while remaining one of Gibson’s best-selling models thanks to its aggressive look and approachable ergonomics.