Gibson
SG Junior
Electric· SG Junior P-90
Stripped-down SG with single P-90 pickup — raw punk-rock voice favored by Brian Robertson, Carlos Santana, and punk/garage bands since the 60s.
Best strings for Gibson SG Junior
Character-matched pairings, ordered by fit
D'Addario
EXL115 Blues/Jazz Rock
11–49 · $6.49
11-49 on SG Junior adds body to P-90's raw voice without going heavy gauge.
Brightness6
Warmth6
Sustain6
Durability6
Playability5
Value9
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GHS
Nickel Rockers R+RM
10–46 · $7.49
Pressure-wound pure nickel — SG Junior P-90 vintage rock purists favor this.
Brightness5
Warmth7
Sustain5
Durability5
Playability7
Value7
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Ernie Ball
RPS Regular Slinky
10–46 · $6.99
RPS reinforcement on SG Junior — P-90 punk energy doesn't have to mean broken strings.
Brightness7
Warmth5
Sustain5
Durability6
Playability7
Value8
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Ernie Ball
Extra Slinky
8–38 · $5.49
P-90 SG Junior + 8-gauge for Chuck Berry-era raw bending territory.
Brightness9
Warmth3
Sustain3
Durability3
Playability10
Value8
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