What you are looking at is an incredibly rare, short-run production SG built during the final months of 2018. Serving as the exact historical bridge right before the official launch of the SG Modern series, this boutique-tier instrument features a highly figured, premium AA Flamed Maple Top finished in a stunning Trans Black Fade.

While visually jaw-dropping, this transitional model also intentionally left the factory without the over-complicated active DIP circuits of the standard HP line. [1] (), [2] ()

Instead, it has been beautifully upgraded with a calibrated set of Seymour Duncan Seth Lover humbuckers (a premium upgrade value). Built on Seymour's original Gibson winding machines to authentic vintage PAF specs, these un-potted Alnico II pickups deliver a singing, touch-sensitive chime that perfectly matches the raw sustain of this maple-capped SG.

Crucially for collectors, the original factory hardware, silver parts, and authentic Gibson HP badge are all safely preserved and included inside the original carbon fibre case (only the stock pickups are missing). This is a phenomenal opportunity to own a rare, player-upgraded piece of Gibson history that looks, sounds, and plays better than anything off a standard assembly line.

Key Features & Factory Specifications:

• 24 Medium Jumbo Frets (Standard SGs only have 22)
• Shaved Fast-Access Neck Heel for effortless upper-fret access
• AA Figured Flamed Maple Top over a slightly thicker mahogany body (eliminates the classic SG neck dive)
• Highly stable traditional bone nut
• Pure Analog Electronics: Wired traditionally with premium pots—no complicated or fragile push-pull PCB circuit boards to worry about.

MODIFICATIONS & ORIGINAL PARTS INCLUDED:
Please note that this guitar currently features high-quality modifications.

The Grover locking tuners have been replaced by standard Grover tuners.

The clear knobs have been replaced by the standard black knobs.

The Silver HP truss rod cover has been replaced by a standard black one.

The Silver pickup rings have been replaced by standard black ones.

The pickups are a pair of Seymour Duncan Seth Lover SH-55B and SH-55N. Please note that these were already in the guitar when purchased. These are worth around $600.

• All original factory parts are included carefully preserved in zip-lock bags, allowing the guitar to be returned to 100% factory stock configuration at any time.

INCLUDES:

• Original 2018 Gibson HP-II Carbon-Fibre-Reinforced Teardrop Hardshell Case (Charcoal grey weave pattern by TKL, excellent condition with all heavy-duty latches functioning perfectly).
• Complete original factory case candy packet: Gibson owner's manual, warranty booklets, and the factory final-inspection checklist.