Gibson
SG Modern, Trans Black Fade
ElectricSGUS
No ratings yet$2,499
The Gibson SG Modern, Trans Black Fade is an electric guitar built on an SG body. Construction pairs a Mahogany body, Mahogany neck and Ebony: Compound Radius, 10 in. - 16 in. fingerboard. Specifications include a 24.75" scale and 24 frets. It is fitted with Burstbucker Pro Rhythm / Burstbucker Pro Plus Lead. Made in the United States and typically listed around $2499. It is commonly associated with Rock, Hard Rock and Metal.
Best for
RockHard RockMetalClassic Rock
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews76
Overall / 100
Playability
67
Sound
74
Build
91
Value
65
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony: Compound Radius, 10 in. - 16 in. |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 24 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Burstbucker Pro Rhythm / Burstbucker Pro Plus Lead |
| Accessories | Includes Gibson Accessory Kit |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | SG |
| Body Styles | SG |
| Bridge | Nashville Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Burstbucker Pro Plus Lead |
| Case | Hardshell |
| Control Knobs | Clear Top Hat |
| Controls | 2 Push/Pull Volume (Coil-Tap), 2 Tone |
| End Of Board Width | 57.4mm / 2.26in |
| Finish | Chrome |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Trapezoid |
| Fretboard radius | 1.0mm / 0.04in |
| Fret Count | 24 |
| Model | SGM01E8CH1 |
| Neck pickup | Burstbucker Pro Rhythm |
| Nut | Graph Tech |
| Nut width | 43.05mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Toggle |
| Profile | Asymmetrical SlimTaper |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Tailpiece | Stop Bar |
| Top wood | AA Figured Maple |
| Tuners | Grover Mini Rotomatic |
| Street price | $2,499 |
