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The Gibson SG Modern is the beautiful, sonic mashup you never knew you needed. It blends the iconic, devil-horned SG silhouette with the tonal heart of a Les Paul, creating a hybrid that’s truly the best of both worlds.
This guitar isn't just about paying homage to the classics; it's about pushing them forward with player-focused upgrades that deliver unmatched versatility and jaw-dropping looks. If you crave the raw power of a Les Paul but live for the sleek, lightweight comfort of an SG, your search ends here.
Your Modern SG Axe
This guitar is a chameleon, ready to deliver any sound your heart desires with just the pull of a knob. It's built for the modern player who refuses to be boxed into a single genre, offering a spectrum of tones from vintage warmth to high-gain aggression.
AA Figured Maple Top: Borrowing from its Les Paul cousin, the SG Modern boasts a gorgeous AA figured maple top on a mahogany body. This classic tonewood combination delivers the perfect balance of warmth, resonance, and sustain, all while looking absolutely incredible.
BurstBucker Pro Pickups: Get ready for some serious firepower. A pair of calibrated BurstBucker Pro Alnico V humbuckers deliver punch, clarity, and articulation. They're powerful enough for searing solos but nuanced enough for delicate, clean passages.
Push-Pull Knobs: This is where the magic happens. The push-pull volume controls let you split the humbuckers into single-coil P90 sounds. Go from thick, beefy humbucker growl to the crisp, biting twang of a single-coil in an instant. It’s like having two legendary Gibson guitars in one.
Playability: Your Hands Won't Want to Leave
Every curve and contour of the SG Modern is designed for pure, unadulterated playing comfort. It’s an instrument that feels like an extension of yourself, letting you navigate the fretboard with speed and precision.
Asymmetrical SlimTaper Neck: Say goodbye to hand fatigue. The asymmetrical SlimTaper neck profile is engineered for ergonomic bliss, fitting perfectly in your hand whether you're chording down low or shredding up high.
Compound Radius Ebony Fingerboard: The fingerboard transitions from a rounder radius at the nut to a flatter radius at the high frets. What does that mean for you? Comfortable chording and effortless, choke-free string bending all the way up to the 24th fret.
Plek’d for Perfection: Like all modern Gibsons, the SG Modern’s fretboard is Plek’d — a high-tech process that levels the frets with microscopic accuracy. The result is a buttery-smooth playing surface with zero buzz and flawless intonation right out of the box.
Dressed to Kill, Built to Last
The SG Modern is a visual stunner, combining classic elegance with modern flair. Its premium appointments and rock-solid hardware ensure it looks as good as it sounds and can handle whatever you throw at it.
Upscale Appointments: This guitar is dripping with class. Genuine mother-of-pearl trapezoid inlays on the ebony fingerboard, clear top hat knobs, and Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners provide a high-end look and feel.
Reliable Hardware: With a Nashville Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece, your tuning stability and intonation will be rock-solid, gig after gig.
A Modern Legend in the Making
The Gibson SG Modern is a bold step forward, offering a tonal palette and playing experience that respects the past while embracing the future. It’s the ultimate tool for the guitarist who demands versatility, comfort, and killer looks in one sleek package.
Gibson SG Modern Features:
Mahogany body with a stunning AA figured maple top
Mahogany Asymmetrical SlimTaper neck profile for ultimate comfort
Compound radius ebony fingerboard with 24 frets and mother-of-pearl inlays
Plek’d fretboard for flawless playability
Burstbucker Pro Rhythm and Lead+ humbucking pickups
Push-pull volume controls for switching between humbucker and single-coil tones
Nashville Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece
Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners for precise tuning stability
Delivery:day early, Condition: perfect, Set-up: Perfect, Customer service: unmatched. Satisfaction: absolute, 10 out of 10. I would recommend buying from AMS 100%.
Published date
08/04/25
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Gerad 🇺🇸
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BUY THIS GUITAR!!!
I have never played a 24 fret sg before, and I wish I hadn't waited this long. . . . What a phenomenal guitar right out of the box! Shipped super quick from AMS, and was set up perfectly out of the box. I love the asymmetrical compound radius ebony fretboard. It plays lightning fast and stays in tun...
Published date
09/05/25
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Tom 🇺🇸
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Gibson SG Modern
The entire process of buying this guitar was smoother than any other retailers I’ve had the pleasure of dealing with. As my first Gibson, I had high expectations for this guitar. It arrived promptly (within 2 days), after unboxing, the fit and finish of the guitar floored me, it was set up perfectly...
Published date
01/07/24
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Ajr O. 🇺🇸
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Gibson Not as good as the epiphone version
The epiphone version is much better all around I played the Gibson and Epiphone version before I bought the epiphone was a no brainer over the Gibson
Published date
06/02/23
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S O. 🇺🇸
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Gibson is back.
I just got my SG modern today and holly smokes. This is a great guitar. I’ve owned lots of high end guitar and this feels like it was made for me. The quality control is great on this guitar. It’s not cheap but so worth it with AMS’s payment plan.
Published date
11/26/22
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Questions & Answers
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Billy
Verified User
Q: origin of manufacture?
Answers on Content by By AMS Customer Service on Mon Jun 09 2025
A: The SG Modern is made in the Gibson USA factory in Nashville, Tennessee.
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