Only second to the legendary Les Paul, the SGJ series is the most popular line of guitars Gibson has to offer, and the Gibson SGJ14 is the most affordable option in the series. This distinct-looking, first-rate piece of gear is well suited for everyone from beginners to seasoned players. It’s also great for studio recording as well as touring professionals.
This SGJ model comes standard with humbucking pickups, black speed knobs, non-slip strap buttons, and tektoid knobs to reduce friction. Combine all of these features and more with Gibson’s legendary playability, and this guitar is sure to supply you with a lifetime of outstanding tunes.
Features of the Gibson SGJ14
The double-cutaway design of the Gibson SGJ14 is essential to its easy playability because it allows your thumb and fingers to move past the point where the neck and body join, offering you outstanding upper fret access.
The straps on a double-cutaway are also positioned further up the neck, improving the balance of the guitar when playing with a strap. The Rosewood fingerboard features a TekToid nut and consists of cryogenically treated frets for optimal durability.
Made using solid mahogany and a maple neck with 50`s profile, the Gibson SGJ14 is the perfect addition to any sound production collection.
The Gibson SGJ14 comes with a pair of ‘61 Zebra Humbucker pickups on the neck and bridge, and each pickup has its own set of tone and volume knobs. These robust pickups deliver exceptional performance-worthy acoustics, making you sound as though you’ve played for years.
With these pickups, not only are you able to rock out and produce powerful tones, but they also allow for more mellow sound production. The Gibson SGJ14 is able to adapt to any preferred style of playing.
This guitar features a solid mahogany body and Gibson’s slim-taper profile. The neck is made of maple and features a 24-fret Rosewood fingerboard with pearl inlays. As far as the build quality goes, it’s a Gibson, so expect this guitar to last you for generations.
The Gibson SGJ14 comes with Gibson’s standard fully adjustable Tune-O-Matic bridge which plays a significant role in the transmission of sound vibrations. The bridge has a stop bar on one end, and the headstock is where you will find the tuners.
Each saddle is adjustable by turning a small screw, which allows you to tune the 6 steel strings on this guitar as close to perfect intonation as possible. The frets on the Gibson SGJ14 are cryogenically treated to provide exceptional life and corrosion resistance.
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Wrap Up
The Gibson SGJ14 guitar is a perfect cost-effective alternative to the traditional SGJ series. This guitar is aesthetically pleasing, has high functionality, and is easy to use. It’s great for solo practice, in-studio recording, and gigging.
The Tune-O-Matic bridge, allows you to tune your guitar as close to perfect as possible, and ‘61 Zebra Humbuckers further add to its value. The double-cutaway design near the base of the neck offers you outstanding upper fret access, and it also allows the guitar to rest comfortably in your hand if playing for extended amounts of time.
The Gibson SGJ14 is a versatile piece of gear, perfect for musicians in the making, to touring professionals.
