Jeff Tweedy and his band, Wilco, have been at the forefront of alternative rock music for over fifteen years. In 2012, Gibson and Tweedy collaborated on a signature guitar – an SG in Blue Mist. Tweedy’s SG is an oft unseen example of the perfect balance of an artist model instrument: One that carries the uniqueness and swagger of an artist, without being overburdened by a preexisting identity. It’s easy for a player to be original on this instrument, much like the sound of Wilco and Tweedy himself.
Eye candy first: Blue Mist nitrocellulose over grade A mahogany, cream guard and rings, and Lyre Vibrola-style bridge set this SG apart from others that may be next to it. Under the hood, Burstbucker 1 pickups and orange drop capacitors offer vintage-inspired tone.
Plugged in, you have the classic fret access of the SG, with a balanced set of pickups delivering the goods – topped off with an allure that makes you want to play this guitar night after night.
The Gibson Jeff Tweedy Signature SG is limited in numbers. If you’ve ever given it thought to get your hands on one, now may be the chance.
Specs
Body Material: | Mahogany |
Neck Material: | Mahogany |
Fingerboard Material: | Rosewood |
Fingerboard Radius: | 12″ |
Bridge Pick-up: | Gibson Burstbucker 1 |
Middle Pick-up: | – |
Neck Pick-up: | Gibson Burstbucker 1 |
Bridge: | Tune-o-Matic Bridge with Lyre Vibrola tailpiece |
Finish | Blue Mist |
Case: | Original Hardshell |
Year: | 2012 |
Weight: | 7 lbs, 11.5 oz |