Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson’s legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.
A 1960s SG has been the favorite of some of the most iconic guitarists ever…Angus Young, Tony Iommi, Robby Krieger, George Harrison, Dickey Betts, Gary Rossington, and Eric Clapton, to name a few. The SG’s devilish points and curves, blistering humbucker tone and fast-playing neck help to make it one of the most coveted and revered 1960s Gibson models. This Custom Shop Historic Reissue SG continues the legendary magic of the originals with all solid woods, historic hide-glue construction methods, the finest vintage replica parts and materials available and the instantly-recognizable . . .
Tech Specs
General
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Weight | 3.072 kg / 6.773 lbs |
Body
| Body Shape | SG |
| Body Material | 1-Piece Solid Mahogany |
| Body Finish | Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) |
| Color | Cherry |
Neck
| Neck Material | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | 1960 Slim Taper |
| Neck Joint | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit |
| Fingerboard Radius | 304.8 mm / 12″ |
| Fingerboard Material | Indian Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid |
| Fret Wire | Authentic Medium-Jumbo |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Scale Length | 24.75″ / 628.65mm |
| Nut Width | 42.85 mm / 1.687″ |
| Nut Material | Nylon |
| End Of Board Width | 56.89 mm / 2.239″ |
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Hardware
| Bridge | ABR-1 |
| Tailpiece | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel |
Electronics
| Neck Pickup | Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) |
| Bridge Pickup | Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) |
| Controls | 2 Volume/2 Tone CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft |
Miscellaneous
| Model | 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue |
| Collection | Historic Collection |
| Weight Relief | None |
| Binding | 1-Ply Royalite |
| Saddle Material | Nickel |
| Tuning Machines | Kluson Single Line, Double Ring |
| Pickguard | Black 5-Ply Wide Bevel |
| Truss Rod | Authentic 1950s No-Tube |
| Truss Rod Cover | Authentic Stepped 2-Ply “Les Paul” |
| Control Knobs | Black Top Hats w/ Silver Inserts |
| Switch Tip | Cream |
| Switch washer | – |
| Jack Plate Cover | – |
| Control Covers | – |
| Strap Buttons | Aluminum |
| Mounting Rings | M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate |
| Pickup Covers | Authentic Profile Nickel Silver |
| Output Jack | 1/4″ Switchcraft |
| Strings Gauge | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Case | Custom Shop Hardshell case |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity. |
| Serial Number | 300731 |
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