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1961 Gibson Les Paul (SG) Standard – Cherry
We present an original and early 1961 Gibson Les Paul (SG) Standard in its original Cherry finish. Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
History
This is a very early 1961 Les Paul SG Standard and probably one of the first produced. There is a few different indicators to this: First of all, the serial number of this Gibson Les Paul is a 4-digit number, which was only on the earliest ones, and in addition to that it is stamped with ink. Second of all, this and a few other early examples came with a blank truss rod cover, instead the normal “Les Paul” writing on the truss rod cover that came a little bit later. Third of all, this guitar comes with the original brown tolex case with pink interior before they began using black tolex cases.
Condition
This beautiful piece is true vintage beauty in an absolutely stunning and excellent condition with minor nicks, dings and other cosmetic wear. The Cherry finish is still strong Red with with a bit of finish checking. This Gibson features 1-piece mahogany body and a 1-piece slender mahogany neck with nicely aged cream binding & black side-dots. The cherry finish have faded slightly on the back of the neck due to play-wear.
Beautiful dark rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays. Original frets shows minor wear and there are plenty of life left in them.
Originality
This amazing 1961 Les Paul standard (SG) is 100% all original besides for a new set of replica Kluson Deluxe tuners. The original tuners had shrunken over the years like a lot of them tend to do. There are NO additional holes or any marks on the guitar from the new set and you can get the maximal potential out of this guitar. The original set of tuners are of course included with the guitar, so the next owner can decide whether or not they want the original ones back on.
This 1961 Gibson features two fantastic undisturbed “Patent Applied For” P.A.F humbuckers with covers & black bezels. They sound so fantastic and are very well balanced. Comes with dual volume & tone controls with black knobs and 3-way toggle switch. The original side-ways vibrola is in perfect working order alongside the nickel ABR-1 bridge. There is no cracks on the pickguard.
The Gibson Les Paul Standard (SG) has a great weight with a killer/resonant tone & feel.
Pickups and the electronics/wiring remain untouched and intact, with no broken solder joints, no re-wound pickups. All original and 100% correct.
The guitar comes with a super rare brown tolex Gibson Lifton hardshell case with pink interior. The original latches and handle are also intact.
Specs
Nut Width | 1-11/16″ |
Pots Dated | 1960 |
Neck Spec 1st Fret | 0.786″ |
Neck Spec 12th Fret | 0.959″ |
Neck Pickup | 7.18 kOhm |
Bridge Pickup | 7.89 kOhm |
Weight | 2.996 Kilograms |
Serial Number | 2119 |
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