Gibson Tony Iommi SG Special 2021 - Vintage Cherry

The Gibson Tony Iommi SG Special in Vintage Cherry is about as close as you can get to the Black Sabbath spirit in a modern Gibson. Inspired by Tony's legendary 1964 "Monkey" SG, this is a fantastic take on one of the most recognizable guitars in rock history. Between the rich cherry finish, chrome-covered P-90s, black pickguard, and wraparound bridge, there's something unmistakably cool about this SG.

The Vintage Cherry finish looks incredible against the natural mahogany grain, which really comes through across the body. It's a much more interesting look than a typical solid cherry SG. The bound rosewood fingerboard, black witch hat knobs, and custom Black Sabbath truss rod cover add some great character without taking away from the simplicity of the original design.

The playability is a real highlight. The rounded neck has some nice depth to it, measuring 21.8mm at the first fret and 25.5mm at the twelfth, but the combination of low action and exceptionally smooth frets makes it feel surprisingly fast. Bends are effortless, intonation is spot on, and the current setup passed inspection without needing any additional work. At just 6.61 lbs on my scale, it's also wonderfully lightweight.

Those original chrome-covered Gibson P-90s are another reason to love this model. They're incredibly punchy, with plenty of clarity and presence. Paired with the adjustable wraparound bridge, it's a simple, responsive setup that feels right at home on an SG. All electronics function correctly.

Overall condition is Very Good, with the body and back in excellent shape. The main blemish is a small chip on the back of the headstock near one of the tuners, where upgraded Schaller locking tuners were installed. It's photographed in detail and is not a structural crack or headstock repair. Otherwise, the finish is beautifully preserved with no checking or cracking, and the frets, fretboard, and nut are all in excellent condition.

Includes the original Gibson hard case and complete case candy, including the pictured Monkey sticker.

A few highlights:

• Original chrome-covered Gibson P-90 pickups with fantastic punch and clarity.

• Rounded neck profile, smooth frets, and effortless low-action playability.

• Extremely lightweight at just 6.61 lbs.

• Upgraded Schaller locking tuners and custom Black Sabbath truss rod cover.

• Original hard case with complete case candy.

The photos shown are real photographs of this exact guitar. I do not use AI-generated imagery, replacement backgrounds, or image manipulation to misrepresent the condition of my guitars. What you see is the instrument you’ll receive.

Like all my guitars, this one’s been cared for and dialed in—no guesswork, no surprises, just a great instrument that’s ready to play. I personally inspect and test every guitar before it ships, making sure it’s in the exact condition I’d want to receive myself. These guitars come from me, not a shop—each one gets the kind of attention and care only a real guitar lover gives. Ships fast and fully insured via Reverb Safe Shipping.

⏳ Quick note: These guitars don’t usually sit. Most are purchased within 3–7 days, and I regularly hear from watchers after the listing has already sold. If this one’s on your radar, now’s the window!