2014 Gibson SG Futura 120th Anniversary – Bullion Gold Fade – P-90H / BurstBucker 3 – Grovers – OHSC

Very cool and unusual 2014 Gibson USA SG Futura in Bullion Gold Fade, produced for Gibson's 120th Anniversary.

The Futura was one of Gibson's more interesting SG variations, combining the traditional SG platform with a 24-fret neck, P-90H Sidewinder neck pickup, BurstBucker 3 bridge pickup, coil splitting and a factory +15 dB active boost.

The original Min-ETune robotic tuning system—the part of these guitars that hasn't exactly aged gracefully—has been removed and replaced with a vintage set of Grover tuners, making this a much more conventional and reliable guitar to live with.

Otherwise, the guitar is stock and includes a Gibson hardshell case.

Features

• Made in USA – 2014
• Serial #140041364
• Bullion Gold Fade finish
• Mahogany SG body
• Set maple neck with '60s Slim Taper profile
• Rosewood fingerboard
• 24 frets
• Gibson 120th Anniversary inlay at the 12th fret
• Gibson P-90H Sidewinder hum-canceling neck pickup
• Gibson BurstBucker 3 bridge humbucker
• Push/pull coil splitting
• Factory +15 dB active boost w/fresh 9-volt battery
• 3-way pickup selector
• Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece
• Graph Tech nut
• Vintage Grover tuners replaced the Min-ETune robotic tuners
• Original Gibson hardshell case

The P-90H/BurstBucker combination gives this guitar considerably more tonal range than a conventional SG. The Sidewinder provides the character of a P-90 while remaining hum-canceling, while the hotter BurstBucker 3 handles the traditional humbucker territory. The coil-splitting and onboard boost add even more options. These were all factory features of the Futura.

As with any guitar shipped between different climates, minor setup adjustment may be desired after arrival according to the buyer's playing preference.

Condition

Very good overall condition with minor bumps, bruises, scratches and normal playwear consistent with a guitar that has been played and enjoyed.

There is no noticeable fretwear.

Please review the photos closely for cosmetic condition. Nothing is being hidden or represented as mint

🔧 Professional Basic Setup

The guitar has received a basic setup including:

• Fingerboard cleaned and oiled
• Frets polished
• New set of Ernie Ball 10's
• Tuned to E standard
• Bridge leveled
• Action set
• Bridge pickup height set

📦 Packing & Shipping

I pack guitars the way I'd want them packed myself. See picture for details:

• Strings loosened and tremolo supported for safe transit
• Headstock receives extra protection
• Accessories are wrapped separately to prevent contact with the guitar
• Box is clearly marked with directional arrows to help prevent upside-down handling
• Shipped via UPS or FedEx Ground using Reverb Safe Shipping with insurance and signature required

⚠️ A Few Disclaimers

• Photos are part of the item description—please review them carefully
• Vintage guitars can show normal age-related wear and minor imperfections
• Older guitars can sometimes develop small neck-pocket finish cracks
• Most of my inventory is imported from Japan. I perform a basic setup and functional test, but I don't play each guitar extensively
• Minor vintage-guitar issues such as a scratch I missed, slightly noisy pot, worn screw or a wire loosened during shipping are always possible