Gibson

    SG Special2022

    The SG Special is the P-90 version of the SG, a single wraparound unit combining bridge and tailpiece rather than a separate TOM-and-stopbar setup.

    8 mods reviewed: 6 drop-in, 2 need verification.

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    Andertons

    £1299.00In stock
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    The SG Special is the P-90 version of the SG, a single wraparound unit combining bridge and tailpiece rather than a separate TOM-and-stopbar setup. That single-piece design means there's no separate tailpiece to swap, though a common real-world upgrade is a TonePros adjustable wraparound, which adds intonation adjustment the stock unit lacks.

    Quick facts

    Tailpiece

    None (bridge-integrated, wraparound)

    String spacing

    52mm (2.05")

    Scale length

    24.75" (629mm)

    Nut width

    43.05mm (1.695")

    Not published by Gibson: tuner hole size and bridge mounting spacing. Measure these before buying tuners or a bridge.

    Bridge

    2 options
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    TonePros AVT2G Wraparound Bridge and Locking Studs (US Thread)

    Likely drop-in

    Adds proper intonation adjustment that the stock wraparound bridge does not have, a common and well-regarded upgrade for this bridge style.

    Why we say this

    A genuine locking wraparound bridge replacement, adds intonation adjustment the stock single-piece unit lacks, a well-known upgrade path for wraparound-bridge Gibsons. This is the US-thread AVT2G, which matches the US-spec stud bushings on a USA-made Gibson. TonePros lists the AVT2G as fitting USA guitars with stud-mount bridges at standard 82mm center spacing; the metric AVT2M would not thread into these bushings.

    Pickup

    4 options
    Seymour Duncan Antiquity P90 Soapbar Set

    Seymour Duncan Antiquity P90 Soapbar Set

    Likely drop-in
    Soldering

    Built for this guitar's soapbar-shaped route, not the dogear style used on hollow-body guitars like the Casino. You will need to solder it in.

    Why we say this

    A genuine soapbar-shaped P90 set, a distinct product from the dogear version used on hollow-body guitars, matching this guitar's confirmed soapbar route.

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    Lollar Soapbar P90 Set

    Likely drop-in
    Soldering

    Built for this guitar's soapbar-shaped route, not the dogear style used on hollow-body guitars like the Casino. You will need to solder it in.

    Why we say this

    A genuine soapbar-shaped P90 set, a distinct product from the dogear version used on hollow-body guitars, matching this guitar's confirmed soapbar route.

    £279.00 at Andertons

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    DiMarzio Super Distortion P90 Soapbar

    Likely drop-in
    Soldering

    Fits this guitar's soapbar P90 route directly. A higher-output alternative to the stock pickups. Needs soldering.

    Why we say this

    DiMarzio markets this as a direct drop-in for guitars routed for a standard P90 soapbar, no modification needed, matching this guitar's confirmed soapbar mounting.

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    DiMarzio Vintage P90 Soapbar Set

    Likely drop-in
    Soldering

    Fits this guitar's soapbar P90 route directly. A vintage-voiced alternative to the stock pickups. Needs soldering.

    Why we say this

    DiMarzio markets this explicitly as a drop-in replacement for any standard soapbar-sized P90 route, matching this guitar's confirmed soapbar mounting.

    Tuner

    2 options
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    Grover 102 Rotomatic Tuners

    Needs verification

    Likely matches the standard 10mm bore most current Gibsons use, but this guitar's exact hole size hasn't been independently confirmed. Measure before buying.

    Why we say this

    This guitar's exact tuner hole size has not been independently confirmed. Matches the well-corroborated 10mm standard seen across most current Gibson USA models, but not specifically measured on this one.

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    £129.99 at Andertons

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    Gotoh SD91-05M Magnum Lock

    Gotoh SD91-05M Magnum Lock

    Needs verification

    Likely matches the standard 10mm bore most current Gibsons use, but this guitar's exact hole size hasn't been independently confirmed. Measure before buying. This tuner is also vintage-hole sized rather than modern, worth factoring into the fit question either way.

    Why we say this

    This guitar's exact tuner hole size has not been independently confirmed. Matches the well-corroborated 10mm standard seen across most current Gibson USA models, but not specifically measured on this one. Separately, this tuner is itself vintage-hole spec (8.73 to 8.8mm), not the modern 10mm size, so even where this guitar's hole size is eventually confirmed as modern 10mm, conversion bushings would be needed regardless.

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    If you have fitted any of these to this Gibson SG Special, tell us what you found and we'll update the data.