Fender American Performer Telecaster vs Gibson SG Modern
Put solidbody guitars head to head to compare size, weight, and more.
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Featured Deal
$1399.99
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Featured Deal
$2399.00
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| Solidbody Guitars | Fender American Performer Telecaster | Gibson SG Modern |
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| Summary | ||
| Rating |
100%
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98%
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| Rank | ||
| Number of Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Body Type | Solidbody | Solidbody |
| Body Shape | American Performer Telecaster | SG Modern |
| Body Material | Alder | Mahogany |
| Body Finish | Gloss Polyurethane | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Color | Honeyburst | Blueberry Fade |
| Neck Material | Maple | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | Modern C | Asymmetrical Slim Taper |
| Neck Joint | Bolt-on | Set Neck |
| Radius | 9.5" | 10"-16" compound |
| Fingerboard Material | Rosewood | Ebony |
| Fingerboard Inlay | White Dots | Mother-of-Pearl Trepezoids |
| Number of Frets | 22, Jumbo | 24, Medium Jumbo |
| Scale Length | 25.5" | 24.75" |
| Nut Width | 1.685" | 1.695" |
| Nut Material | Synthetic Bone | GraphTech |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | 3-saddle String-thru Tele Bridge | Nashville Tune-O-Matic with aluminum stopbar |
| Tuners | Fender Classic Gear | Grover Rotomatics |
| Neck Pickup | Yosemite Tele Single-coil | Burstbucker Pro Rhythm Humbucker |
| Bridge Pickup | Yosemite Tele Single-coil | Burstbucker Pro + Lead Humbucker |
| Controls | 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone | 2 x volume (push/pull coil-tap), 2 x tone |
| Switching | 3-way blade pickup switch | 3-way toggle pickup switch |
| Strings | Fender USA, .009-.042 | Gibson, .010-.046 |
| Case/Gig Bag | Gig Bag | Hardshell Case |
| Manufacturer Part Number: | 0115110342 | SGM01U8CH1 |
| Top Material | AA Figured Maple | |
| Details | ||
| Brand | Fender | Gibson |
| Prices | ||
| MSRP | $1,399.99 | $2,399.00 |
| Used Price | $979.99 | $1,679.30 |
| Sale Price | $1,259.99 | $2,159.10 |
Solidbody Guitars Descriptions
Fender American Performer Telecaster
Solidbody Electric Guitar with Alder Body, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Single-coil Pickups - Honeyburst
Gibson SG Modern
Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Figured Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fretboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Blueberry Fade
