{"product_id":"orville-sg-65-sg-ebony-gibson-pickups-bigsby","title":"Orville SG-65 SG Ebony Gibson Pickups \u0026 Bigsby","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"461\"\u003eOrville was Gibson's Japanese-market brand throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, created to offer authentic Gibson-inspired instruments built in Japan for domestic sale. Named after \u003cstrong data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eOrville Gibson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the brand has since developed a strong following among players seeking vintage Japanese craftsmanship combined with classic Gibson styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"477\"\u003eSG-65\u003c\/strong\u003e captures everything that makes the SG platform so enduringly popular: lightweight construction, effortless upper-fret access, and a lively, resonant feel that responds immediately to the player's touch. The mahogany body and neck provide strong midrange character and excellent sustain, while the rosewood fingerboard delivers a smooth, familiar playing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eThis example has been upgraded with a genuine \u003cstrong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"913\"\u003eGibson 490R \/ 498T\u003c\/strong\u003e pickup set. The 490R neck pickup offers warm, articulate cleans and smooth overdriven tones, while the higher-output 498T bridge pickup adds aggressive mids, strong harmonic content, and excellent cut for rock and hard rock applications. Together they form one of Gibson's most popular modern pickup combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eAdding further character is the factory-installed \u003cstrong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eBigsby vibrato\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the guitar a distinctive visual presence and allowing for subtle pitch modulation without sacrificing the SG's fundamental tone and responsiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003eFinished in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eEbony\u003c\/strong\u003e, the guitar combines the sleek appearance of a black SG with the vintage-inspired appeal of nickel hardware and the classic Bigsby silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003eA versatile Japanese-made SG that blends traditional construction with proven Gibson electronics and timeless styling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2623\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2380\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003eFrets:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003e7 \/ 10\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2623\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003eVisual Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003eMinor dings and scratches consistent with age and use. Overall presents very well, with cosmetic wear that is typical of a well-maintained vintage Japanese instrument. Please refer to photos for detailed condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e SG-65\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003eMade In:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003ePickups:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eNeck: Gibson 490R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eBridge: Gibson 498T\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tune-o-Matic with Original Bigsby Vibrato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × Volume, 2 × Tone, 3-Way Toggle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Orville Tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003eModifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gibson 490R \/ 498T pickup upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free Padded Gig Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Orville","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47881294119077,"sku":"000440os","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0433\/3086\/3269\/files\/Orville_SG-65_SG_Ebony_Gibson_Pickups_Bigsby.jpg?v=1780475400","url":"https:\/\/www.souldrifterguitars.com.au\/products\/orville-sg-65-sg-ebony-gibson-pickups-bigsby","provider":"Soul Drifter Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}