The newly refreshed Gibson SG™ Modern bridges the gap between two legendary designs. It retains the sleek, double-cutaway silhouette that made the SG an icon while featuring a mahogany back capped with an AA maple top—a pairing often found on Les Paul™ models. This combination delivers all the resonant warmth and sustain players expect from a Gibson guitar. An asymmetrical SlimTaper™ mahogany neck provides a comfortable grip at every position, and the 24-fret ebony fingerboard has a compound radius that keeps chording smooth near the nut and facilitates effortless bends further up. Mother-of-pearl trapezoid inlays lend an upscale touch, and Grover® Mini Rotomatics® tuners maintain precise tuning through everything from subtle riffs to full-on shredding. The Tune-O-Matic™ bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece anchor the strings, ensuring accurate intonation and plenty of sustain. At the heart of the SG Modern’s versatile sound are Burstbucker™ Pro neck and Burstbucker Pro + lead pickups with Alnico 5 magnets. Both volume knobs include push/pull coil taps, offering a choice between Gibson humbucker™ fullness and a single-coil bite that recalls the classic P-90 voice. The result is an instrument that comfortably covers a wide range of styles—from laid-back blues and R&B to aggressive rock and metal. Clear Top Hat knobs complete the contemporary aesthetic, giving a sleek finishing touch to this modern reimagining of a timeless classic. By combining elements of both the SG and Les Paul families, the SG Modern delivers the agility and attitude of an SG with the added resonance and sonic depth usually associated with Les Pauls. This fresh take on a beloved design will have you exploring new sonic frontiers and adding your voice to the SG’s classic heritage
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape SG
Body Styles SG
Top AA Figured Maple
End Of Board Width 57.4mm / 2.26in
Fingerboard Material Ebony: Compound Radius, 10 in. - 16 in.
Fingerboard Radius 1.0mm / 0.04in
Fret Count 24
Frets Medium Jumbo
Inlays Mother of Pearl Trapezoid
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Graph Tech
Nut Width 43.05mm / 1.69in
Profile Asymmetrical SlimTaper
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Bridge Pickup Burstbucker Pro Plus Lead
Controls 2 Push/Pull Volume (Coil-Tap), 2 Tone
Neck Pickup Burstbucker Pro Rhythm
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle
Bridge Nashville Tune-O-Matic
Control Knobs Clear Top Hat
finish Chrome
Tailpiece Stop Bar
Tuning Machines Grover Mini Rotomatic
Accessories Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
Model: SGM01U8CH1
Case Hardshell
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
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The newly refreshed Gibson SG™ Modern bridges the gap between two legendary designs. It retains the sleek, double-cutaway silhouette that made the SG an icon while featuring a mahogany back capped with an AA maple top—a pairing often found on Les Paul™ models. This combination delivers all the resonant warmth and sustain players expect from a Gibson guitar. An asymmetrical SlimTaper™ mahogany neck provides a comfortable grip at every position, and the 24-fret ebony fingerboard has a compound radius that keeps chording smooth near the nut and facilitates effortless bends further up. Mother-of-pearl trapezoid inlays lend an upscale touch, and Grover® Mini Rotomatics® tuners maintain precise tuning through everything from subtle riffs to full-on shredding. The Tune-O-Matic™ bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece anchor the strings, ensuring accurate intonation and plenty of sustain. At the heart of the SG Modern’s versatile sound are Burstbucker™ Pro neck and Burstbucker Pro + lead pickups with Alnico 5 magnets. Both volume knobs include push/pull coil taps, offering a choice between Gibson humbucker™ fullness and a single-coil bite that recalls the classic P-90 voice. The result is an instrument that comfortably covers a wide range of styles—from laid-back blues and R&B to aggressive rock and metal. Clear Top Hat knobs complete the contemporary aesthetic, giving a sleek finishing touch to this modern reimagining of a timeless classic. By combining elements of both the SG and Les Paul families, the SG Modern delivers the agility and attitude of an SG with the added resonance and sonic depth usually associated with Les Pauls. This fresh take on a beloved design will have you exploring new sonic frontiers and adding your voice to the SG’s classic heritage
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape SG
Body Styles SG
Top AA Figured Maple
End Of Board Width 57.4mm / 2.26in
Fingerboard Material Ebony: Compound Radius, 10 in. - 16 in.
Fingerboard Radius 1.0mm / 0.04in
Fret Count 24
Frets Medium Jumbo
Inlays Mother of Pearl Trapezoid
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Graph Tech
Nut Width 43.05mm / 1.69in
Profile Asymmetrical SlimTaper
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Bridge Pickup Burstbucker Pro Plus Lead
Controls 2 Push/Pull Volume (Coil-Tap), 2 Tone
Neck Pickup Burstbucker Pro Rhythm
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle
Bridge Nashville Tune-O-Matic
Control Knobs Clear Top Hat
finish Chrome
Tailpiece Stop Bar
Tuning Machines Grover Mini Rotomatic
Accessories Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
Model: SGM01U8CH1
Case Hardshell
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.
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"My first SG! Was torn between this or the deluxe but value for dollar landed me here. The ebony board is great! Tonality / functionality of picks ups is top notch. Unlike my Les Paul’s, this arrived with no noticeable tool marks or imperfections."