Best SG Style Guitars With 1.693" (43mm) Nut Width in 2024

Here are the top SG style guitars with 1.693" (43mm) nut width.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Gibson SG Modern

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Playability 77

Sound 75

Build quality 75

Value for money 66

Overall Score 76

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (2 votes)
Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (2 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)

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From Gibson's 2019 Modern Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
10" to 16" Fretboard Radius
AA Figured Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro + Lead (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro Rhythm (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
24 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Mini Rotomatics tuners
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From Gibson's 2019 Modern Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
10" to 16" Fretboard Radius
AA Figured Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro + Lead (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro Rhythm (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
24 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Mini Rotomatics tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson SG Modern

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Tap Pickups
Compound Radius Fretboard
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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2. Epiphone Prophecy SG

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Playability 80

Sound 80

Build quality 63

Value for money 79

Overall Score 74

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Easy (2 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (14 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)

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From Epiphone's 2020 Prophecy Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer top
Mahogany with 1/2 Maple cap body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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From Epiphone's 2020 Prophecy Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer top
Mahogany with 1/2 Maple cap body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Prophecy SG

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
NuBone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in China
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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3. Harley Benton DC-DLX Gotoh

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Playability 72

Sound 74

Build quality 67

Value for money 81

Overall Score 71

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (13 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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From Harley Benton's 2021 Deluxe series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
10" Fretboard Radius
Nyatoh body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Tesla VR-2 AlNiCo 5 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Tesla VR-2 AlNiCo 5 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Gotoh Tune-o-Matic bridge
Harley Benton Modern C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Gotoh Kluson tuners tuners
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From Harley Benton's 2021 Deluxe series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
10" Fretboard Radius
Nyatoh body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Tesla VR-2 AlNiCo 5 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Tesla VR-2 AlNiCo 5 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Gotoh Tune-o-Matic bridge
Harley Benton Modern C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Gotoh Kluson tuners tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton DC-DLX Gotoh

Stainless Steel Frets
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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4. Gibson Brian Ray 62 SG Junior

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Playability 75

Sound 74

Build quality 70

Value for money 58

Overall Score 73

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From Gibson's 2019 Artist Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Mahogany body
Solid Mahogany, Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gibson Custom Dog-Ear P90 w/ Switchable Induction Coil Circuit (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
ABR-1 with convertible options bridge
Custom 1962 Slim Taper Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Vintage tuners
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From Gibson's 2019 Artist Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Mahogany body
Solid Mahogany, Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gibson Custom Dog-Ear P90 w/ Switchable Induction Coil Circuit (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
ABR-1 with convertible options bridge
Custom 1962 Slim Taper Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Vintage tuners
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