Short-Scale SG Thunder With Classic Gibson Soul
The Gibson SG Standard Bass is what happens when you take that iconic SG silhouette and tune it for low end that hits you in the chest. This one brings the classic Heritage Cherry look, short-scale feel, and fat, fundamental-heavy tone that made these basses legends in the first place.
With a 30.5 inch scale, mahogany SG body, and calibrated SG bass pickups, this thing delivers a thick, woody growl that still cuts with enough clarity to own the mix. It feels broken in from the first note, and at 7.2 pounds it is ready for marathon sets without wrecking your shoulders.
Short Scale, Huge Fundamental
The magic of this bass starts with that 30.5 inch short scale. The lower string tension gives you a bigger, rounder fundamental that feels almost piano like under your fingers, with notes that bloom instead of just barking and fading.
It is a dream if you have smaller hands or just want easier stretches and smoother vibrato. Lines that feel like work on a full-scale 34 inch bass suddenly feel fluid, and you can dig in with a pick or fingers without fighting the instrument.
Mahogany SG Body With Gloss Nitro Finish
The solid mahogany SG body is all about warmth, sustain, and midrange punch. That familiar double cutaway shape gives you effortless upper fret access, and the deep contouring keeps it snug against your body whether you are standing or sitting.
The gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish is thin enough to let the wood resonate instead of smothering it in plastic. It will wear and age with you over time, picking up honest play wear and getting even more resonant the more you play it.
Calibrated SG Bass Pickups: From Wooly To Snarly
A pair of calibrated SG bass pickups do the heavy lifting here: Rhythm SG Bass in the neck for thick, wooly lows, and Lead SG Bass at the bridge for grind and definition. Roll just the neck for classic thump, bring in the bridge for more bite and articulation, or solo the bridge when you need to punch through a dense mix.
Separate volume controls let you blend the two pickups to taste, while the master tone control dials in everything from dark, old-school thud to brighter, glassier textures. It stays musical whether you are clean, slightly broken up, or pushing your amp into full-on growl.
Comfortable Rounded Neck And Rosewood Board
The rounded mahogany neck profile hits that sweet spot between substantial and fast. It fills your hand just enough to feel solid, without ever feeling like a baseball bat. The 12 inch rosewood fingerboard keeps bends smooth and chords comfortable across the entire neck.
Medium jumbo frets give you confident contact with the strings without feeling clumsy or oversized. Add in the short scale and 7.2 pound weight, and you have a bass that just feels easy to play, whether you are laying down pocket lines or stretching into more melodic territory.
Road-Ready Hardware And Real-World Details
The 3-point adjustable bridge lets you dial in intonation and action with precision, while the Grover Shamrock tuners keep everything rock solid and smooth. The black 5-ply pickguard and black tophat knobs with silver inserts keep the look pure SG, no fluff.
It ships in a hard shell case and includes a Gibson accessory kit, so you are gig ready right out of the box. The bass you see in the photos, with serial number 227140298, is the exact one you will get, and there is only one in stock.
Dialed In By Players, For Players
Every Gibson that comes through our shop gets the full Player-Perfect setup from our techs, who are all working musicians. That means clean fretwork, proper relief, spot-on intonation, and action dialed to feel alive rather than stiff.
You get free 2 to 3 day shipping, pro setup included, and a stress-free buying experience from a family shop that has been at this since 1976. If you want a short-scale SG bass with real Gibson vibe and tone that actually makes you want to play more, this one nails it.
