As the original owner, I bought this short-scale [30 5 " ] Gibson bass in January of 2013 during one of Gibson's infrequent left-hand bass runs. Rarely played, still has the protective plastic on the back plate. Recently had a qualified Gibson-authorized luthier go over the instrument and make any necessary adjustments. He was impressed with the build quality. This is the higher-end Heritage Cherry finish version, not the "faded" style. The Gibson SG bass features a solid mahogany body and ... more