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The SG Fusion was introduced in 2017 as part of the S Series, a range of similarly inexpensive models. The potentiometers were made in Korea, but unlike the S Series Gibson M2, the pickups are genuine Gibson USA.

Features[]

  • $599-$699 Street
  • $429-$499 Street (Clearance)

Body:

  • Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
  • Nitrocellulose lacquer finish
    • Light gloss

Neck:

  • 1-pc Maple
  • Natural satin finish
  • 1961 Slim Taper D profile (.800" / .875")
  • Set-in construction
    • 1.1 degree pitch
    • Franklin Titebond 50 glue
    • Joins body at 19th fret
  • Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Acrylic dot inlays
    • 12" radius
  • Narrow Open Book headstock
    • Gibson logo decal
    • 17o pitch
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  • 24 medium frets
  • 24 5/8" scale
  • Tektoid self-lubricating nut
    • Cut by Plek machine
  • 1 11/16" nut width

Electronics:

  • Two DS-C/DS-C+ pickups
    • Ceramic magnets
    • ~8K (bridge) Ohms DCR
    • Uncovered
  • 3-way switch
  • 1 Vol, 1 Tone
    • 500k audio taper
    • Made in Korea

Hardware:

  • Chrome hardware
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  • Unbranded tuning machines
    • 14:1 ratio
    • Mini Schaller-style buttons
  • 3-ply pickguard
    • Black
    • Pearloid (Bright Cherry & Light Green)
  • Bell shaped truss rod cover
    • Single-ply, black
  • Black Bell knobs
  • Adjustable wraparound bridge/tailpiece

Finishes:

17 fusion 2
  • Cherry
  • Bright Cherry
  • Ebony
  • Orange Solid
  • Snow White
  • Light Green
  • Arctic Ice
  • Wine Red Solid