Epiphone SG Modern Figured Purple Burst IBGCS

An "Inspired by Gibson" SG Designed for Today's Guitarists

Part of the Inspired by Gibson collection, this SG Modern Figured carries the SG DNA (thin mahogany body, easy access to high frets, sharp attack) while adding decidedly contemporary choices. The maple cap and AAA figured veneer provide a more luxurious finish, while the "modding-ready" electronics (push/pull and phase options) greatly expand the tonal palette without betraying the SG spirit.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

The SG Modern Figured is especially aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want an electric guitar capable of handling rehearsals, studio, and stage with a single instrument. Its ergonomics and 24 frets make it very comfortable for rock, hard rock, modern blues, and pop. Thanks to the coil split and phase switching, it can also cover more open registers for funk/pop rhythms while retaining the punch and sustain expected from an SG.

The Sound

The mahogany + maple combination delivers a dense and singing low-midrange with added brightness and definition. The ProBucker 2 (neck) and ProBucker 3 (bridge) humbuckers provide a warm tone with rich harmonics and a good output level for riffs and leads. The coil split function (push/pull on the volume knobs) brightens the attack and produces sharper sounds, while the phase switching (push/pull on the tone knobs) adds more hollow and biting colors in the middle position. The treble bleed circuit helps maintain clarity when rolling down the volume, useful for switching from crunch to clean without losing presence.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original setup, choose a set of electric strings gauge 010-046 (nickel) and a 6.35 mm / 1" instrument jack cable for standard connection to your amp or pedalboard. A tuner and guitar stand ideally complete your daily gear.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Category	Double cut	Electronics	Passive
Left handed	No	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	Steel	Color	Purple
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	24	Hardware	Nickel

Body shape	SG	Tailpiece	LockTone Stop Bar
Body material	mahogany	Tuners	Grover Locking Rotomatic with Tulip buttons (18:1)
Top	3/4" / 19.05 mm maple with AAA flamed maple veneer	Truss rod	double action
Body finish	gloss	Truss rod cover	Bell
Profile	Asymmetrical Slim Taper	Control knobs	Clear Top Hats with Ridge
Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm	Switch tip	black
Fingerboard material	ebony	Control covers	black
Fingerboard radius	12" / 304.8 mm	Strap buttons	2 Posi-Lok (bottom and back of heel)
Neck material	mahogany	Mounting rings	black
Number of frets	24	Pickup covers	nickel
Frets	Medium Jumbo	Neck pickup	ProBucker 2
Nut material	Graph Tech	Bridge pickup	ProBucker 3
Nut width	43.0 mm / 1.692"	Controls	2 Volume (Push/Pull Coil Split), 2 Tone (Push/Pull Phase)
Inlays	pearloid trapezoids	Pickup selector	3-way toggle
Construction	glued, set neck	Output jack	2.54 cm / 1" / 6.35 mm
Finish	nickel	String gauge	.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Bridge	LockTone Tune-O-Matic	Case	premium gig bag