Epiphone tony iommi signature sg custom thomann uk. Gibson custom shop tony iommi signature sg guitar chimp. Epiphone tony iommi sg custom electric guitar black ebony. Mar 01, 2016 guitar worlds paul riario demos the new tony iommi black sabbath signature sg custom from epiphone. This guitar is in excellent condition full details. It remains in production today in many variations of the initial design. Solid body free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Tony iommi s heavily modded monkey 1964 sg special a guitar that defined the classic black sabbath sound is being recreated in 2020 by gibson custom shop. First released in 1961, the gibson sg electric guitar features a solid body with a double cutaway design. Tony iommi s iconic riffs, heavy tones and massivelyinfluential albums created the blueprint for heavy metal and many other genres to follow. Gibson custom shop wildwood spec sg the story of the sg goes begins in 1961 when it was first introduced as a replacement for the les paul model. The tony iommi monkey 1964 sg special replica is available worldwide at authorized gibson dealers.
Tony iommi s tone is so genre defining that he was the first artist gibson usa chose to make a signature pickup for. Moritz guitars, this is a replica of iommis gibson sg monkey. Epiphone tony iommi sg custom electric guitar zzounds. The tony iommi signature sg is a tribute to the distinct sound and legendary rock anthems from his over twentyfive years with black sabbath. The story of the sg with particular players, like townshend and iommi, was interesting, as was the listing of particular models throughout the decades. Thanks to the meticulous reverseengineering and painstaking attention to detail employed by gibson custom shop, 50 exact replicashave been created, 25 righthanded and 25 lefthanded like. Epiphone has managed to bottle all the ingredients, particularly the gibson usa pickups, to give you that glorious, warm but biting overdriven 70s sabbath sound on tap.
Its still available through the duncan custom shop does not appear on the website, but mj can wind one on request. Epiphone limited edition tony iommi signature sg custom. The sg standard is gibson s bestselling model of all time. And theyre exactly what youll find in your epiphone tony iommi sg custom. Tony iommis heavily modded monkey 1964 sg special a guitar that defined the classic black sabbath sound is being recreated in 2020 by gibson custom shop.
Rrr is the factory rankingplant designation number. Gibson sg tony iommi not epiphone, the real deal the guitar has been upgraded. A short history, from creation to custom shop duration. Tony iommi on his jaydee old boy custom guitar youtube. Prior to 1984 when the kalamazoo, mi factory was closed, the numbers 001499 indicated kalamazoo. The guitar came with a certificate of authenticity signed by iommi himself. The sg has been one of gibsons great successes but it is the les paul that has taken the limelight. Tony iommi gibson custom shop signature model sg signed. Emg pickups kluson tuners tony iommi strap mod see photo sgs have balance problems. Gibson custom shop tony iommi sg dinosaur rock guitar. With a roster of illustrious players to rival the les pauls a close focus on the sg s history is overdue. This guitar was built by the gibson custom shop in nashville and finished in julyaugust 1997. Follow this product to see new listings in your feed.
Official facebook page for tony iommi, founding member and lead guitarist of black sabbath. Tony iommi monkey 1964 sg special replica from black. Get the best deals on tony iommi guitar when you shop the largest online selection at. Jaydee custom basses and guitars official site handmade custom built electric guitars and basses by uk luthier john diggins. Gibson custom 6159 fat neck sg limited edition electric. These crosses undoubtedly gave gibson an excuse to jack up the cost of this guitar. Epiphone tony iommi sg custom electric epiphone proudly announces the epiphone ltd. Tony iommi monkey 1964 sg special replica limitededition.
Also thanks to lighter tuners the guitar balances now really nicely. Then there is the black gibson iommi which is the same but just black. Early 2000s gibson custom shop tony iommi signature model sg signed by tony iommi. Tony iommi signature sg custom, designed by the godfather of heavy metal himself and featuring gibson usa tony iommi signature humbuckers, a 24fret ebony fingerboard, and a beautiful ebony gloss color finish. So the new book by tony bacon is a welcome reminder of what a great guitar this is. Aug 21, 2015 the sg has been one of gibsons great successes but it is the les paul that has taken the limelight. Moritz guitars, this is a replica of iommi s gibson sg monkey. Note that the peghead carries the gibson crown inlay rather than the iommi signature of the second prototype and the actual production run. While i was recording the first track on our first album, the strats pickups blew. The guitar is ok, but the certificate with the serial number is missing. Les paul models sg models esstyle models basses designer models. Gibson announces tony iommi monkey 1964 sg special replica. Since it was born, millions of players have picked up an sg, in nearly every musical genre. Gibson custom shop historic wildwood spec sg guitars.
Gibson custom shop sg guitars electric guitars from. Epiphone ltd ed tony iommi sg custom electric guitar. Epiphone tony iommi sg custom guitar ebony sweetwater. New epiphone tony iommi signature sg vs used gibson sg. The original collection the modern collection the artist collection gibson custom shop. For sale is a gibson custom shop tony iommi signature sg with original case and coa. This is the first book ive read edited or written by tony bacon that has focused on the history of one guitar.
The sg has been one of gibson s great successes but it is the les paul that has taken the limelight. Ive spent more time analyzing and dissecting tony iommi s tone and guitar technique than i have for any other. The original iommi signature guitars used a hot alnicoblade humbucker from seymour duncan, just like the ones that seymour made for tonys guitars in the 80s. Epiphone previously offered the tony iommi g400 model more than a decade ago, but their new limited edition tony iommi signature sg custom is a much more. Tony iommi signature sg custom has a classicstyled sg body made from mahogany with a gloss ebony color finish and a 3layer blackwhiteblack pickguard. Get the guaranteed best price on solid body electric guitars like the gibson custom tony iommi electric guitar right hand at musicians friend. This left handed model will be available in a short run and also as a right handed model as well. Get the best deals on tony iommi guitar when you shop the largest online. Epiphone sg custom tony iommi ltd edition 2016 black. I bought my gibson sg guitar in a music store in brimingham, england, back in 1967, says tony iommi from black sabbath. Features include dimarzio pickups, two builtin preamps, scalloped fretboard and iommi s trademark cross inlays. The gibson sg is a solidbody electric guitar model introduced by gibson in 1961 as the gibson les paul sg. The initial piece on the historical development of the model is helpful for the novice sg reader. I received my signature epiphone sg tony iommi on 17.
Tony iommi moves his strap peg to the horn of the guitar to remedy that. And while his innovative tuning and playing styles were a major part of his monstrous tones, a gibson sg named monkey was at the center of it all. Thanks to its versatile tone, lightweight design and unique feel, the gibson sg is one. The serial number will be an 8 digit number impressed into the back of the headstock with made in usa below. Gibson is proud to partner with the legendary guitarist of black sabbath, tony iommi to create the tony iommi monkey 1964 sg special replica, a limited edition of his beloved 1964 special sg. The tony iommi monkey 1964 sg special replica is a heavilymodified 1964 sg special that was used extensively with the original lineup of black sabbath and heard on every album and tour of the 1970s. Gibson custom tony iommi electric guitar right hand. This guitar is in excellent condition and in perfect working order. As a proud owner of an epiphone richie faulkner flying v, i had to check out this iommi sg and im extremely happy with it.
Sg players are a much more rare breed, and of that rather exclusive group the player most closely with the sg would undoubtedly be tony iommi with angus young coming in a close second. Emg pickups kluson tuners tony iommi strap mod see photo sg s have balance problems. Gibson and epiphone guitars serial number guide the. I love this guitar, killer looks, sound and quality. Gibson custom shop, located in nashville, tennessee, is where all of the greatest gibson guitars are made. It is to tonys specification and was one of two prototypes of the gibson custom shop limited edition iommi special s. This release will be strictly limited to a run of 50 and that is including 25 right. Jul 10, 2015 tony iommi on his jaydee old boy custom guitar. Tony iommi signature sg custom epiphone limited edition. Limited edition tony iommi signature sg custom with gibson usa humbuckers. This guitar is truly a collectors piece, if you missed out on the gibson custom shop edition, dont hesitate to purchase this guitar, its gibson quality with an epiphone name. Black sabbath signed book tony iommi autographed book. The sg standard is gibsons bestselling model of all time.
The aptly named tony iommi signature humbucker offers the incredible sustain and note clarity that the man requires. It is to tonys specification and was the earlier of two prototypes of the gibson custom shop limited edition iommi special s. It features 24 frets, cross inlays, four controls bridge p. Gibson announces tony iommi monkey 1964 sg special. Guitar worlds paul riario demos the new tony iommi black sabbath signature sg custom from epiphone. With a roster of illustrious players to rival the les pauls a close focus on the sgs history is overdue. Gibson tony iommi signature sg custom shop historic 200.
Epiphone limited edition tony iommi signature sg custom w. Buy epiphone limited edition tony iommi sg custom electric guitar. Ive spent more time analyzing and dissecting tony iommis tone and guitar technique than i have for any other. His career, like the man himself, is universally loved and revered. The regular gibson tony iommi sells less maybe it sold new as much as the 61 reissue but it only had the cross inlays from the 3rd fret up to the 12th. The tony iommi monkey sg, is available worldwide and on display at the gibson experience space 3rd floor, ballroom a during winter namm 2020 in. Features include dimarzio pickups, two builtin preamps, scalloped fretboard and iommis trademark cross inlays. Unlike the cheaper iommi models, these crosses are of differing sizes, proportionate to the surrounding frets just like tony s. Tonal evaluation tony iommi is one of my favorite guitarists of all time, so i freaked out when i found out that we got one of his 250 custom shop signature sgs. Les pauls, sgs, explorers, firebirds, vs and even double neck es1275s are all hand made here, using the very top grade woods, hand wound pickups and exhaustively researched and mixed plastics. There are some light scratches, and a tiny bit of finish checking where the binding meets the fingerboard. The original iommi signature guitars used a hot alnicoblade humbucker from seymour duncan, just like the ones that seymour made for tony s guitars in the 80s.
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