Fireburst
The SG Supreme was introduced in 1999 as a high end SG model, slotting just below the SG Custom and being the top of the line USA model. Starting in 2000, humbuckers were offered alongside the P-90s and ultimately the P-90 version was discontinued in 2002. Also in 2002, the finishes were changed so that the burst emanated from the bottom, instead of all sides. This version was discontinued in 2009 and effectively replaced by the SG Carved Top.
In 2016, it was reintroduced as a limited run with a carved top, similar to the SG Diablo or SG Carved Top before it.
In 2017, it was effectively replaced by the SG High Performance.
In 2024, it was reintroduced to the lineup.
Related:
- EDS-1275 Supreme
- SG Elegant
- SG Deluxe (2013)
- SG Custom
- SG High Performance / Modern
- SG Select
- SG Supra
- SG Diablo Premium Plus
- SG Carved Top
1999-2008[]
Midnight Burst
- 2000: $1,849 Street
- 2004 - 2007: $1,999 Street
- 2008:
- $2,199 Street
- $1,999 Street (Trans Black)
- $1,699 Street (Blemished)
Body:
- Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
- AA figured Maple top
- '61 Reissue style beveling
- Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish
Neck:
- 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
- Set-in construction
Trans Black
- 3 degree angle
- Titebond glue
- '61 Reissue style heel
- Joins body at 22nd fret
- 1961 Slim Taper D profile (.830" / .910")
- Ebony fretboard
- Mother of Pearl split diamond inlays
- 12" radius
- Large Open Book headstock
- 24 frets
- 24 9/16" scale
- 1 11/16" nut width
Binding:
Fireburst (2008)
- Neck, single-ply
- Fret-edge binding
- Thicker style
- Headstock, multi-ply
Electronics:
- Two P-90 pickups (1999-2001)
- AlNiCo V magnets
- ~8K Ohms DCR
- Black plastic covers
- Two '57 Classic humbuckers (2000-2008)
Emerald Burst
- AlNiCo II magnets
- ~7.9k Ohms DCR
- 3-way switch
- 2 Vol, 2 Tone
Hardware:
- Gold hardware
- Chrome hardware (Midnight Burst & Trans Black)
- Grover Rotomatic tuning machines
- 14:1 ratio
- Manufactured by Ping
- Bell shaped truss rod cover
- Black/Gold Reflector knobs
- Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Stopbar tailpiece
Finishes:
- Fireburst (1999 - 2008)
- Ebony back & sides
- Lavaburst (2000-2002)
- Cherry back & sides
- Emerald Burst (2000-2008)
- Midnight Burst w/ Chrome hardware (2000-2008)
- Translucent Black w/ Chrome hardware (2004-2008)
2016 Limited Run[]
- $2,499 Street
Body:
- Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
- AAA flame Maple carved top
- Diablo style beveling
- Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish
Neck:
- 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
- Set-in construction
- 3 degree angle
- Franklin Titebond 50 glue
- "Fast Access" heel
- Joins body at 22nd fret
- 1961 Slim Taper D profile (.800" / .900")
- Richlite fretboard
- Mother of Pearl split diamond inlays
- 12" radius
- Large Open Book headstock
- Resin impregnated fiberboard veneer
- Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
- Classic font style
- Inlaid Mother of Pearl crown
- "Made in U.S.A." stamp
- 17o pitch
- 24 frets
- 24 9/16" scale
- TekToid self-lubricating nut
- Cut by Plek machine
- 1 11/16" nut width
Binding:
Electronics:
- Two Burstbucker Pro humbuckers
- AlNiCo V magnets
- ~7.6k (neck) & 8.0k (bridge) Ohms DCR
- Chrome plated mounting rings
- 3-way switch
- 1 Vol, 1 Tone
- CTS 500k Audio taper pots
Hardware:
- Chrome hardware
- Grover Roto-Grip Locking Rotomatic tuning machines
- 18:1 ratio
- Manufactured by Ping
- Bell shaped truss rod cover
- Chrome plated
- "Supreme" engraved
- Chrome plated Bell knobs
- Zamak Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Zamak Stopbar tailpiece
Finishes:
- Cherry
- Ocean Blue
2024[]
The "Chandelier" inlay on the headstock was inspired by a design from the 1940s that was discovered in the Gibson archives.
- $3,499 Street
Body:
- Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
- AAA figured Maple top
- '61 Reissue style beveling
- Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish
Neck:
- 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
- Set-in construction
- 3 degree angle
- Titebond glue
- '61 Reissue style heel
- Joins body at 22nd fret
- 1961 Slim Taper D profile (.830" / .910")
- Ebony fretboard
- Large Open Book headstock
- Resin impregnated fiberboard veneer
- Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
- Classic font style
- Mother of Pearl "Chandelier" inlay
- "Made in U.S.A." stamp
- 17o pitch
- 24 frets
- 24 9/16" scale
- Graph Tech nut
- 1 11/16" nut width
Binding:
- Neck, single-ply
- Fret-edge binding
- Thicker style
- Rolled edges
- Headstock, multi-ply
Electronics:
- Two Burstbucker Pro / Pro+ humbuckers
- AlNiCo V magnets
- ~7.6k (neck), ~8.3k (bridge) Ohms DCR
- 3-way switch
- 2 Vol, 2 Tone
- Push/pull coil tap
Hardware:
- Gold hardware
- Locking Grover Rotomatic tuning machines
- 14:1 ratio
- Metal Keystone buttons
- Manufactured by Ping
- Bell shaped truss rod cover
- 2-ply black/white
- "Supreme" hot stamp
- Black/Gold Reflector knobs
- Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Aluminum stopbar tailpiece
Finishes:
- Fireburst
- Wine Red
- Translucent Ebony Burst
2024 Gibson-Exclusive[]
This model was only sold on Gibson's website, and not through retailers.
- $3,499 Street
Body:
- Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
- Plain Maple top
- '61 Reissue style beveling
- Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish
Neck:
- 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
- Set-in construction
- 3 degree angle
- Titebond glue
- '61 Reissue style heel
- Joins body at 22nd fret
- 1961 Slim Taper D profile (.830" / .910")
- Ebony fretboard
- Mother of Pearl split block inlays
- Compound 10-16" radius
- Large Open Book headstock
- Resin impregnated fiberboard veneer
- Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
- Classic font style
- Mother of Pearl "Chandelier" inlay
- "Made in U.S.A." stamp
- 17o pitch
- 24 frets
- 24 9/16" scale
- Graph Tech nut
- 1 11/16" nut width
Binding:
- Neck, single-ply
- Fret-edge binding
- Thicker style
- Rolled edges
- Headstock, multi-ply
Electronics:
- Three Burstbucker Pro / Pro+ humbuckers
- AlNiCo V magnets
- ~7.6k (neck & middle), ~8.3k (bridge) Ohms DCR
- 3-way switch
- 3 Vol, 1 Master Tone
- Push/pull coil tap
Hardware:
- Gold hardware
- Locking Grover Rotomatic tuning machines
- 14:1 ratio
- Metal Keystone buttons
- Manufactured by Ping
- Bell shaped truss rod cover
- 2-ply black/white
- "Supreme" hot stamp
- Black/Gold Reflector knobs
- Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Aluminum stopbar tailpiece
Finishes:
- Ebony
2024 Koa Top[]
Sweetwater exclusive model.
- $3,999 Street
Body:
- Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
- Figured Koa top
- '61 Reissue style beveling
- Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish
Neck:
- 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
- Set-in construction
- 3 degree angle
- Titebond glue
- '61 Reissue style heel
- Joins body at 22nd fret
- 1961 Slim Taper D profile ( ~.830" / .910")
- Ebony fretboard
- Mother of Pearl split block inlays
- Compound 10-16" radius
- Large Open Book headstock
- Resin impregnated fiberboard veneer
- Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
- Classic font style
- Mother of Pearl "Chandelier" inlay
- "Made in U.S.A." stamp
- 17o pitch
- 24 frets
- 24 9/16" scale
- Graph Tech nut
- 1 11/16" nut width
Binding:
- Neck, single-ply
- Fret-edge binding
- Thicker style
- Rolled edges
- Headstock, multi-ply
Electronics:
- Three "Sugarbucker" humbuckers
- AlNiCo IV magnets
- ~???k (neck), ~???k (bridge) Ohms DCR
- Wax potted
- 3-way switch
- 2 Vol, 2 Tone
- Push/pull coil tap
Hardware:
- Gold hardware
- Locking Grover Rotomatic tuning machines
- 14:1 ratio
- Metal Keystone buttons
- Manufactured by Ping
- Bell shaped truss rod cover
- 2-ply black/white
- "Supreme" hot stamp
- Black/Gold Reflector knobs
- Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Aluminum stopbar tailpiece
Finishes:
- Natural