Gibson Custom Shop 1961 LP SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar, Cherry Red

The Red Devil

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 SPECIFICATION

• Body Styles: SG
• Body Shape: SG
• Body Material: Solid Mahogany
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
• Weight Relief: None

NECK SPECIFICATION

• Profile: 60s SlimTaper™
• Scale Length: 628.65
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8
• Fret Count: 22
• Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 42.85
• End Of Board Width: 56.89
• Inlays: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
• Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

HARDWARE SPECIFICATION

• Finish: 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
• 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: 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

• Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
• Weight: 8lbs
• Photos: Stock