Gibson Custom Shop 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Cherry Red VOS Item NO.: EG-2035608

Description & Specs

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.

Serial #: 004572
Weight: 6lbs 15oz

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

Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Profile: 1960 Slim Taper
Scale Length: 24.75' / 62.865cm
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Radius: 12' / 304.8mm
Number of Frets: 22
Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687' / 42.85mm
End-of-Board Width: 2.24' / 56.89mm
Inlays: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid

Hardware Finish: Nickel
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuners: Kluson Single Line, Double Ring
Pick Guard: Black Multi-Ply
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

Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
Controls: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Black Beauty Capacitors

Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
Included Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags