Gibson USA SG Supreme Ebony Modern

Essential Information About the Gibson SG Supreme Ebony Guitar

• Modernized premium SG: sleek look without pickguard, opaque Ebony finish, and gold hardware for immediate stage presence.


• Comfort and speed: mahogany neck with Slim Taper profile and ebony fingerboard with a compound radius of 10"-16" / 254-406.4 mm for easy chords at the lower frets and smooth bends higher up.


• Sound versatility: pair of Burstbucker Pro and Burstbucker Pro Plus humbuckers with push/pull coil-tap, covering everything from heavy rock to punchy funk.


• Exemplary stability: Graph Tech nut, locking Grover tuners, and aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge for precise intonation and solid sustain.

An SG Supreme: The Spirit of a Gibson Icon, Elevated to Premium

The SG is one of Gibson's most iconic models, embraced on stage and in the studio for its immediate playability and sharp tonal character. The SG Supreme builds on this historic platform and gives it a more contemporary interpretation: a cleaner aesthetic (without pickguard), refined finishes, and technical choices focused on performance. This two-pickup Ebony version clearly targets a premium approach, designed for guitarists who want the SG DNA but with manufacturing and equipment details at the level of high-end instruments.

Who Is This SG Supreme For? An Electric Guitar for Stage, Studio, and Modern Playing

This Gibson is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking an SG that is both luxurious and efficient, ready for intensive rehearsals, recording, and touring. The 24.75" / 629 mm scale length promotes a flexible feel under the fingers (easier string tension, natural vibratos), while the 24 frets open the door to modern licks, extended solos, and enriched chords in the upper register. Style-wise, it is perfectly comfortable in rock, hard rock, blues, pop, alternative, as well as cleaner genres (indie, soul, funk) thanks to the coil-tap that broadens the palette.

Tone and Character: Mahogany, Maple Top, and Burstbucker Pro for a More Versatile SG

The instrument's acoustic foundation is a mahogany body, known for its rich mids, warmth, and sustain, paired with a maple top that adds a sharper attack and better clarity, especially when gaining saturation. The absence of weight relief (no chambering) enhances the sense of density and response in the low mids, with generous sustain highly appreciated for held riffs and singing leads.

The pickup pair of Burstbucker Pro (neck) and Burstbucker Pro Plus (bridge) covers a wide range: at the neck, you get a full, creamy sound ideal for rounded solos and bluesy rhythms; at the bridge, the Plus version pushes further with more bite and presence for incisive riffs and solos that cut through the mix. The 2 push/pull volume controls allow switching to coil-tap for finer, snappier textures, useful on clean parts, arpeggios, or to brighten a rhythm without changing guitars. The 2 tone controls and toggle switch provide direct and musical control, from edgy crunch to softer tones.

Finally, the aluminum hardware (Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and Stopbar tailpiece) contributes to a quick attack and precise intonation. Add to that the locking Grover tuners and the Graph Tech nut: the guitar remains stable even with energetic playing, strong bends, and occasional tuning changes.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the best out of it daily, plan for a good quality 6.35 mm jack cable, a strap (standard), and a tuner (pedal or clip-on) to fully exploit tuning stability. A set of electric guitar strings with your preferred gauge (for example 09-42 for more flexibility or 10-46 for more tension) will suit this format and scale length perfectly.

Technical specifications

Category	Double cut	Nbr of strings	6
Left handed	No	Color	Black
Strings	Steel

Shape	SG Modern	Hardware finish	gold
Material	mahogany	Bridge	Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic
Top	maple	Tailpiece	Aluminum Stopbar (Gold)
Weight relief	none (No weight relief)	Tuners	Locking Grover Keystone
Profile	Slim Taper	Pickguard	none
Scale length	24.75" / 629 mm	Knobs	Black Top Hats with Gold Inserts
Fingerboard	ebony	Toggle tip	black
Radius	compound 10"-16" / 254-406.4 mm	Jack plate	gold
Frets	24 Medium Jumbo	Neck pickup	Burstbucker Pro
Nut	Graph Tech	Bridge pickup	Burstbucker Pro Plus
Nut width	1.695" / 43.1 mm	Controls	2 push/pull volumes (coil-tap), 2 tones
Fingerboard width at the end	2.26" / 57.4 mm	Selector	Toggle switch
Inlays	Mother of Pearl Super Split Blocks