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In pictures: Gibson SG '60s Tribute with Min-ETune unboxed

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By Michael Brown
Published 8 August 2013

Robot tuning, SG-style

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Gibson SG '60s Tribute with Min-ETune

Gibson SG '60s Tribute with Min-ETune

We love a good SG here at TG, especially if it’s equipped with Gibson’s new Min-ETune system. Now, you can automatically tune your guitar without the need for a tuner, while alternate tunings are just a button press away – handy!

Luckily, we’ve got one of these mechanical marvels in for a test of new tuning technologies, so we thought we’d share some unboxing shots to whet your appetites – tuck in!

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For the full review of the Gibson SG ’60s Tribute with Min-ETune and other new tuning technology-equipped guitars, check out Total Guitar issue 244, on sale now.

Nice gigbag, no? Wait ’til you see what’s inside…

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Gibson SG '60s Tribute with Min-ETune

Gibson SG '60s Tribute with Min-ETune

It’s only a Gibson SG ’60s Tribute in Heritage Cherry! Delicious

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Gibson SG '60s Tribute with Min-ETune

Gibson SG '60s Tribute with Min-ETune

Beneath that unassuming, classy headstock is some groundbreaking technology…

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Gibson SG '60s Tribute with Min-ETune

Gibson SG '60s Tribute with Min-ETune

…The Min-ETune! This latest take on Robot tuning offers 12 altered tunings, and you can create and store six of your own, too

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Gibson SG '60s Tribute with Min-ETune

Gibson SG '60s Tribute with Min-ETune

We love the finish on our SG, but Ebony and Vintage Sunburst are also available

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Gibson SG '60s Tribute with Min-ETune

Gibson SG '60s Tribute with Min-ETune

A pair of BurstBucker humbuckers aim to recreate the sought-after tones of 60s-era SGs

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Gibson SG '60s Tribute with Min-ETune

Gibson SG '60s Tribute with Min-ETune

24 frets isn’t an especially 60s spec, but those horny cutaways make for easy upper-fret access

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Michael Brown
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Mike is Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com, in addition to being an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict. He has a master's degree in journalism, and has spent the past decade writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as a decade-and-a-half performing in bands of variable genre (and quality). In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock under the nom de plume Maebe.

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