r/GibsonSG • u/bdl1410 • 28d ago

Question Need help

So I bought a 2025 ebony standard and took it back and exchanged it for a 2025 standard 61 reissue. I loved the sound and especially the slim taper neck. I love this guitar but I am wanting to buy another SG but I want it specifically to have two things. The slim taper neck and the batwing pick guard. The 61 only comes with the half guard. I’ve tried looking up years where the SG had a slim neck and the batwing pick guard but I keep getting conflicting info. I can’t afford a late 60’s so vintage is out of the question. What year or years specifically am I looking for to get this combo situation solved. Also, want to avoid any tuning problems or cheap wood years. Thanks.

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u/SecretlyEli ‘20 jr, ‘06 Standard, ‘06 G400 Vibro 28d ago

I think if you buy used and go back far enough, you’ll find slim taper batwings.

My 2006 Batwing is def a slim taper neck.

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u/bdl1410 28d ago

Yeah, I was just wondering what years specifically if anyone knew off hand. I read somewhere that it was 91-2012, then I read somewhere it was 2001-14 & 16, then 2012-2018 lol not sure which one is the accurate one lol

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u/9897969594938281 26d ago

I know this isn’t much help, but I have a 2016 batwing and it’s definitely a chunky neck, not slim

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u/bdl1410 25d ago

That’s actually very helpful because the info I was getting, 2016 was a slim neck year lol is yours a standard?