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The best of both worlds
Iconic shape, historic tone. The Gibson SG has been a favourite of many rock legends, but some people have found that it lacks the depth and warmth of Gibson's other legendary guitar, the Les Paul. That's where the SG Modern comes in. This guitar takes the slim, aggressive shape that makes the SG so easy to play, and combines it with the tonewood construction that makes the Les Paul so well loved.
Classic Gibson sounds
Bursting with tone. Equipped with Burstbucker Pro Rhythm and Burstbucker Pro + Lead pickups, the SG Modern can produce a wide range of beautifully detailed tones. Perfectly calibrated, this pair of hot Alnico V humbuckers produces a rich, full-on sound with massive amounts of volume - perfect for anything from classic rock to modern metal.
The Burstbucker Pro + Lead pickup situated in the bridge has a crisp, clear sound that will easily slice though the mix. And the neck Burstbucker Pro produces a warm, fat sound with plenty of sustain, allowing smooth lead lines and chunky rhythm playing to sing freely. Incredibly versatile, this guitar's powerful pickups work amazingly in any scenario.
The modern playing experience
The neck dreams are made of. Meticulously crafted to deliver the best possible playing feel, this asymmetrical, slim taper neck fits comfortably in your hand - allowing for fast, smooth playing as you glide to any of the 24 frets. Made from mahogany with an ebony fretboard, you get a warm, resonant tone with plenty of sustain.
A compound radius fretboard gives a perfect feel from the first to the last fret. Making the fretboard rounder near the nut allows for more powerful chords. Then by flattening it closer to the heel, fast lead lines and crazy bends become effortless. Impeccable articulation and superior tone make this the ideal neck for modern playing.
Ultimate reliability
Designed to keep up with the demands of the modern musician. Gibson have selected the best possible hardware to ensure the SG Modern has exceptional tuning stability, and the best possible tone. A Graph Tech nut helps keep string balance consistent for optimal playability, and a set of Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners allow for quick and easy string changes.
When when combined with the excellent Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge, this gives you rock solid tuning stability and excellent sustain. So you don't need to worry about your guitar constantly going out of tune. These premium components make the SG Modern a reliable rock machine that will never let you down.
Specifications
Body
- Product: Gibson SG Modern
- Product Code: SGM01E8CH1
- Body Style: SG
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Body Top: AA Figured Maple
- Colour: Trans Black Fade
- Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck: Mahogany
- Profile: Asymmetrical Slim Taper
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: Compound
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl Trapezoids
- Nut: Graph Tech
- Nut Width: 1.695"
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Frets: Medium Jumbo
- Number of Frets: 24
- End of Board Width: 2.26"
Hardware and Electronics
- Bridge: Aluminium Nashville Tune-O-Matic
- Tuners: Grover Mini Rotomatics
- Finish: Chrome
- Tailpiece: Aluminium Stopbar
- Knobs: Clear Top Hats
- Switch Tip: Black
- Jack Plate Cover: Chrome
- Neck Pickup: Burstbucker Pro Rhythm
- Bridge Pickup: Burstbucker Pro + Lead
- Controls: 2 Push/Pull Volumes (Coil-Tap), 2 Tones & Toggle Switch
Miscellaneous
- Case: Hard Shell Case
- Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit