For 2014, Gibson USA has itroduced six new SG and one Firebird model ranging from around $500 to roughly around $2,000.
In 2014, Gibson is celebrating a huge milestone, their 120th year in the guitar making business. They`ve been around longer than most of the competition and have seen that much more turbulence, as well as sunny days. In order to properly celebrate the anniversary, Gibson has introduced a wide range of new and updated guitars and basses. Among them, there are six SG series models and one Firebird. SGJ, SGM, SG Special, SG Futura, SG Standard and SG Derek Trucks are the new SG models, while the 2014 Firebird is the only Firebird model. Prices range from $500 (SGJ) to $2,000 (SG Derek Trucks) and there`s something for every SG and Firebird fan.
Gibson 2014 SGJ opens up the review section of this article. It is the single most affordable SG with Gibson USA badge on it. Simple and flat-top mahogany body is matched with a maple neck and features `61-styled zebra-coil humbuckers. 22-fret rosewood fingerboard, classic tuners and the standard two-piece bridge are also on the core specs list. For more info, check 2014 SGJ detail page on our site, or on Gibson USA official web page.
Gibson 2014 SGM is practically the same guitar as the already reviewed SGJ model, but with one major exception. SGM features the Min-E-Tune robotic tuning machines, instead of the classic ones found on SGJ. This feature alone raises the price tag from $544 to still very affordable $816. For more info, check 2014 SGM detail page on our site, or on Gibson USA official web page.
Gibson 2014 SG Special is one of three SG novelties with price tag under $1,000. It costs $979 and offers a solid and double-cut mahogany body, set in maple neck, two-piece bridge unit, pair o mighty Gibson 490 pickups (T in the bridge and R in the neck position), 22-fret rosewood fingerboard and classic tuners. For more info, check 2014 SG Special detail page on our site, or on Gibson USA official web page.
Gibson 2014 SG Futura is one of two Futura concept models introduced for 2014. It shares a lot with the sibling LP Futura. For example, both have mahogany bodies, two-piece bridges, Burstbucker 3/P-90H pickups combo with standard controls, Min-E-Tune robotic tuners and 22-fret rosewood fingerboards. For more info, check 2014 SG Futura detail page on our site, or on Gibson USA official web page.
Gibson 2014 SG Standard is the only SG Standard model introduced for 2014, instead of three Standard variants introduced in the LP range. This one is also significantly cheaper, as it costs $1,635. Solid mahogany body, set in mahogany neck, `57 Classic humbuckers, 22-fret bound rosewood fingerboard and Min-E-Tune tuners comprise the core specs. For more info, check 2014 SG Standard detail page on our site, or on Gibson USA official web page.
Gibson 2014 SG Derek Trucks is the only signature SG model introduced for 2014. It comes with a classic design and vintage-styled construction. Solid mahogany body and neck are fit with a classic two-piece ridge unit with a trapezoid tailpiece, a pair of `57 Classic humbuckers, vintage-styled tuners and a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard. It costs $2,069. For more info, check 2014 SG Derek Trucks detail page on our site, or on Gibson USA official web page.
Gibson 2014 Firebird is the only Firebird being reviewed in this article, as it is the only new Firebird model for 2014. Classic neck-through-body construction brings the classic mahogany wings on the sides and a strong maple/walnut neck in the middle. Vintage-styled tuners, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard and active minibucker pickups are also featured on this model. The MSRP is set at $1,798, For more info, check 2014 Firebird detail page on our site, or on Gibson USA official web page.
