2006 Gibson SG Reissue bass

The SG Reissue bass was Gibson's first attempt at creating a new SG bass model since the relative flop of 1998's SG-Z bass. Like the 1960s EB basses, this was all mahogany with rosewood fretboard and pearloid dots, and perhaps most significantly, a short 30 1/2" scale; something not seen since the final EB3s of 1979. It had similar (looking) pickups to the original 1960s EB3, in the standard neck and bridge positions, and it very much looked the part with traditional Cherry, Black and White finishes. These were good basses; close enough in look and feel to the original basses, though with more appropriate modern pickups and controls. It is no surprise that the bass sold well.

In 2006 a limited number of custom finish instruments were produced, intended for the Japanese market: Coral Pink, Canary Yellow, and as seen here Coral Blue (though often referred to as Caribbean blue). These were not widely distributed to US dealers, though odd examples did appear online.

2006 SG Reissue bass specifications

Although the model name of this bass is the SG Reissue bass, it is not a faithful reproduction of any preceding Gibson model.

A closer look at the heel (body/neck joint) and control cavity cover of this 2006 SG reissue bass.

The pickup is described as 'vintage-style' as it comes under a chrome-plated cover, just like the 60s/70s EB pickups. It is actually a TB Plus neck humbucker; a good modern pickup, and a lot less boomy than the originals.

There are two volume controls: one for each pickup, and one master tone. The bell knobs give this bass an early to mid 1960s feel.

The SG Reissue bass has two humbucking pickups, both styled on the EB3 bass of the 1960s and 1970s. As such it has this mini-humbucker at the bridge position.

The bridge is a Gibson three-point bass bridge, as used on many Gibson basses since 1973.

The Gibson SG reissue bass has a fairly typical width at nut of 1 5/8". The EB3 bass usually fluctuated around this, starting at 1 3/4" for the very earliest EB basses, and going as thin as 1 1/2" for the slotted headstock EBs of the early 1970s.

The Shamrock Grover tuners on the SG Reissue are similar in style to earlier Kluson 538 and Schaller BM tuning keys, but have longer keys, sticking out further from the instrument headstock.

Silk-screened Gibson logo and SG bell truss-rod cover with revealed edge. Corian nut. This bass, unlike the later SG Standard bass had no headstock inlays.

The reverse of the headstock holds the serial number and 'MADE IN USA', both stamped into the wood. Notice the SG Reissue bass has no volute.

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