1993 Gibson SG w/ On-Board Effects Loop

Jerry Garcia was one of the most influential guitarists of the 20th Century. The Grateful Dead were something much bigger than just a band; they started a counter-culture movement that altered the trajectory of American society and music, and Jerry Garcia was front and center.  Like other guitarists who pushed the boundaries of music, Jerry wasn't satisfied with the factory-made, standard guitar models available. While others signed deals to produce signature models, Jerry was content playing his own custom-made guitars. He found new designs that satisfied his needs, and they didn't involve the commercialization and red-tape of endorsement deals. Most of his stage guitars were one-of-a-kind custom builds, and fans typically know them by name: Wolf, Tiger, Rosebud, Lightning Bolt, and Top Hat (and although Alligator was a Strat, it was way beyond standard spec). Because of that, players seeking to emulate Jerry's distinct tone often have to rely on their own custom builds and modificati