Gibson 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Custom Reissue Stop-Bar VOS CR

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, powerful tone of pure rock 'n roll.

Body

• Body Shape - SG
• Body Material - 1-Piece Solid Mahogany
• Weight Relief - None
• Finish - Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)

Neck

• Material - Solid Mahogany
• Profile - 1960 Slim Taper
• Scale Length - 24.75" / 628.65mm
• Fingerboard Material - Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
• Fingerboard Radius - 12"
• Number Of Frets - 22
• Frets - Authentic Medium-Jumbo
• Nut Material - Nylon
• Nut Width - 1.69" / 42.85mm
• End of Board Width - 2.24" / 56.89mm
• Inlays - Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
• Joint - Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware

• Finish - Nickel
• Tuner Plating - Nickel
• Bridge - ABR-1
• Saddle Material - Nickel-plated Brass
• Tailpiece - Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
• Tuning Machines - Kluson Single Line, Double Ring
• Pickguard - Black Multi-Ply
• TrussRod - Authentic 1950s No-Tube
• Truss Rod Cover - Authentic Stepped 2-Ply "Les Paul"
• Control Knobs - Black Top Hats w/ Silver Inserts
• Switch Tip - Cream
• Switchwasher - Silkscreened Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Control Covers - Black
• Strap Buttons - Aluminum
• Mounting Rings - M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Pickup Covers - Authentic Profile Nickel Silver

Electronics 

• Neck Pickup - Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
• Bridge Pickup - Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
• Controls - CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Black Beauty Capacitors
• Pickup Selector - 3-Way Switchcraft
• Output Jack - Switchcraft

Miscellaneous

• Case - Custom Shop Hardshell
• Accessories - Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags