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Key Features
- Weight: 3340 grams
- Actual guitar photographed
- BurstBucker Pro pickups with coil tap deliver versatile tonal range
- Asymmetrical SlimTaper neck ensures smooth, modern comfort
Gibson SG Modern, Trans Black Fade #214760248 Overview
The Gibson SG Modern in Trans Black Fade reimagines a classic design with contemporary features, blending the fast feel of an SG with the tonal depth of a Les Paul-style construction. Built with a mahogany body topped with AA figured maple, it delivers a rich, resonant voice with added clarity and sustain. The gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish enhances the natural response of the wood while showcasing the striking figured top beneath its dark fade, giving the guitar a refined yet aggressive visual character.
An asymmetrical SlimTaper mahogany neck provides a comfortable, fast playing experience, paired with a 24-fret ebony fingerboard for extended range and smooth articulation. The compound radius supports both chord work and effortless bending higher up the neck. Equipped with BurstBucker Pro and Pro Plus pickups, along with push/pull coil tap controls, the SG Modern offers a wide tonal palette from full humbucker warmth to sharper single-coil-style tones. It’s a versatile, performance-focused instrument built for modern players.
Product Ref: 372743
Full Description
View Full DescriptionVersatile BurstBucker tone with coil tap control
The BurstBucker Pro and BurstBucker Pro Plus pickups are designed to deliver a powerful, articulate humbucker tone with plenty of clarity and punch. Using Alnico 5 magnets, they provide a tighter low end and more pronounced highs compared to vintage-style pickups, making them well suited to modern playing styles. The push/pull coil tap function on both volume controls adds another layer of versatility, allowing you to switch between full humbucker depth and a brighter, more cutting single-coil-style tone. This flexibility makes the SG Modern suitable for a wide range of genres and playing approaches.
Hybrid construction for enhanced tonal depth
The combination of a mahogany body and an AA figured maple top brings together elements of both SG and Les Paul designs. The mahogany provides warmth and strong midrange presence, while the maple top adds brightness, clarity, and extra definition. This pairing results in a balanced tonal profile with improved sustain and articulation, allowing the guitar to perform well in both clean and driven settings. It’s a design that expands the traditional SG sound while retaining its core character.
Fast neck with extended range
The asymmetrical SlimTaper neck profile is shaped for comfort and speed, offering a slightly different contour on each side to suit the natural shape of your hand. This makes it feel smooth and supportive across the entire neck, whether you’re playing chords or fast lead lines. The ebony fretboard provides a slick, responsive surface, while the 24 frets give you access to a wider range of notes. Combined with a compound radius, it allows for easy bending and precise fretting at any position.
Modern hardware and refined styling
The SG Modern is fitted with a Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop bar tailpiece, providing reliable sustain and accurate intonation. Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners ensure stable tuning and smooth adjustment, even during demanding playing. Clear top hat knobs and chrome hardware give the guitar a contemporary look, while the Trans Black Fade finish highlights the figured maple top. Combined with its upgraded features and premium construction, it’s a modern take on a timeless design built for today’s players.
Specifications
- Product Name: Gibson SG Modern, Trans Black Fade
- Product Code: SGM01E8CH1
Body
- Body Shape: SG
- Body Style: Solid Body
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top: AA Figured Maple
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck & Fretboard
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Asymmetrical SlimTaper
- Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: Compound Radius (10"–16")
- Number of Frets: 24
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl Trapezoid
- Nut Width: 43.05 mm
- Nut Material: Graph Tech
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge: Nashville Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Stop Bar
- Tuning Machines: Grover Mini Rotomatics
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Control Knobs: Clear Top Hats
- Pickup Configuration: HH
- Neck Pickup: BurstBucker Pro Rhythm
- Bridge Pickup: BurstBucker Pro Plus Lead
- Controls: 2 Volume (Push/Pull Coil Tap), 2 Tone
- Switching: 3-Way Toggle
Miscellaneous
- Case: Gibson Hardshell Case Included
- Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit
- Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
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