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    SG Tribute2021

    The SG Tribute is Gibson's stripped-back, satin-finish entry point into the SG line, lighter weight and simpler appointments than the Standard or Standard 61.

    9 mods reviewed: 4 drop-in, 4 need verification, 1 needs modification.

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    The SG Tribute is Gibson's stripped-back, satin-finish entry point into the SG line, lighter weight and simpler appointments than the Standard or Standard 61. Faber's own bridge guide notes that starting in 2017, Gibson moved most of its non-Custom-Shop USA models, across both the Original and Modern Collections including the SG line, onto a bushing-mounted ABR-1 style bridge rather than the wider Nashville spec, so this guitar likely follows that broader pattern, though it has not been specifically confirmed for the Tribute sub-model. Exact pickup models still haven't been confirmed for this listing.

    Quick facts

    Tailpiece

    Stopbar

    String spacing

    52mm (2.05")

    Scale length

    24.75" (629mm)

    Nut width

    43.05mm (1.695")

    Bridge mounting spacing

    73.6mm (2.90")

    Not published by Gibson: tuner hole size. Measure this before buying tuners.

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    Bridge

    3 options
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    Gotoh GE104B ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic Bridge

    Needs verification

    Likely matches this guitar's bridge based on the broader pattern across current Gibson USA models, though not specifically confirmed for this exact model. It also uses metric threads rather than the inch threads on older Gibson hardware, worth checking that too.

    Why we say this

    Gotoh's ABR-1 spec bridge is built to the narrower vintage Gibson spacing. This guitar likely uses that same spec based on the broader post-2017 Gibson USA pattern, but that has not been specifically confirmed for the Tribute sub-model. Separately, this bridge uses M4 metric threaded posts rather than the 6-32 inch threads genuine vintage Gibson ABR-1 hardware uses, and retailer listings for it genuinely disagree on whether that counts as a direct fit for post-2017 Gibson bushings.

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    Graph Tech TUSQ Saddle Set (ABR-1)

    Needs verification

    Tune-o-Matic saddle sets are matched to the exact bridge, not universal. Check the underside of your bridge for a stamp (or compare against Graph Tech's fitment guide) before buying, to confirm which saddle set is right for your guitar.

    Why we say this

    Graph Tech TUSQ saddle sets are matched to a specific bridge stamp, not universal across Tune-o-Matic bridges (confirmed via Graph Tech's own fitment guide). This guitar's exact bridge stamp has not been checked against Graph Tech's fitment chart, so the correct SKU is not yet confirmed.

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    TonePros AVR2 Tune-o-Matic Bridge

    TonePros AVR2 Tune-o-Matic Bridge

    Needs verification

    Likely matches this guitar's bridge based on the broader pattern across current Gibson USA models, though not specifically confirmed for this exact model. Worth measuring before buying.

    Why we say this

    This bridge's own spec sheet confirms ABR-1 vintage mounting. This guitar likely uses the same ABR-1 bushing-mount system Gibson rolled out across most USA models from 2017 onward, per Faber's guide, but that has not been specifically confirmed for the Tribute sub-model.

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    Pickup

    4 options
    Seymour Duncan Antiquity humbucker set

    Seymour Duncan Antiquity humbucker set

    Likely drop-in
    Soldering

    Fits the standard humbucker route. A vintage-voiced, aged alternative to the stock pickups. Needs soldering.

    Why we say this

    Standard humbucker route and mounting, consistent with this guitar's factory humbucker cavity. A vintage-voiced alternative to the stock pickups, aged and lower output rather than a modern hot-output design.

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    Gibson Burstbucker 1/2 set (A2 magnets)

    Likely drop-in
    Soldering

    Fits the standard humbucker route this guitar's stock pickups already sit in. You will need to solder it in.

    Why we say this

    Standard humbucker route, the same footprint the stock 490R/490T pickups sit in. A higher-output alternative from the same manufacturer family as the stock pickups, not a like-for-like OEM match, SG-family Gibsons ship with 490R/490T rather than Burstbuckers.

    DiMarzio Super Distortion

    DiMarzio Super Distortion

    Likely drop-in
    Soldering

    Fits the standard humbucker route. A higher-output alternative to the stock pickups for pushing an amp into natural overdrive. Needs soldering.

    Why we say this

    Standard humbucker route and mounting, consistent with this guitar's factory humbucker cavity. A long-established high-output ceramic-magnet alternative to the stock pickups, aimed at players who want more push into natural amp overdrive.

    £89.99 at Andertons

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    Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates humbucker set

    Likely drop-in
    Soldering

    Fits the standard humbucker route this guitar's stock pickups already sit in. You will need to solder it in.

    Why we say this

    Fits the standard humbucker route this guitar's stock pickups already sit in.

    £309.99 at Andertons

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    Tuner

    1 option
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    Grover 102 Rotomatic Tuners

    Needs verification

    Likely matches the standard 10mm bore most current Gibsons use, but this guitar's exact hole size hasn't been independently confirmed. Measure before buying.

    Why we say this

    This guitar's exact tuner hole size has not been independently confirmed. Matches the well-corroborated 10mm standard seen across most current Gibson USA models, but not specifically measured on this one.

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    £129.99 at Andertons

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    Tailpiece

    1 option
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    Bigsby B7 Vibrato (direct mount)

    Requires modification
    Drilling

    A real modification, not a drop-in. New holes go in the guitar, best left to someone experienced or a tech.

    Why we say this

    This guitar ships with a fixed stopbar, not a vibrato. Direct-mounting a Bigsby means new holes in the top.

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    This page has 5 open questions

    If you have fitted any of these to this Gibson SG Tribute, tell us what you found and we'll update the data.