Description
In 1961, the Gibson Les Paul underwent a radical redesign, resulting in the creation of the SG. With its deep double-cutaways, sleek mahogany body, and snarling pickups, the SG would take the rock and blues worlds by storm. This Custom Shop '61 Les Paul SG Standard pays tribute to those first models ever built, and it's perfect for players who want an incredible vintage-inspired Gibson.
The Custom Shop '61 Les Paul SG starts with a solid mahogany body, giving it a resonant sound with deep lows, punchy mids, and loads of sustain. Players will love its smooth contours and SlimTaper mahogany neck, which make it exceptionally comfortable for long gigs and practice sessions. And, thanks to its VOS treatment that includes a gently worn finish and lightly relic'd hardware, this Custom Shop feels just like a genuine '61 SG.
Gibson equipped this model with a pair of Custom Alnico III humbuckers that have been meticulously designed to recreate the unmistakable sound of '50s PAFs. Flip on the neck pickup and roll the tone down, and these pickups will deliver a full-bodied warmth that's great for rhythm playing. Select the bridge pickup, crank the tone, and kick on your favorite dirt pedals, and this SG will howl and wail unlike anything you've heard before.
Complete with a period-correct Les Paul truss rod cover and a cherry red finish, this Custom Shop '61 Les Paul SG Standard is excellent for players seeking a top-notch rock 'n' roll machine.
Specs
Number of Strings: 6
Body Type: Solidbody
Body Shape: 1961 Les Paul SG Standard
Body Material: 1-Piece Mahogany
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Color: Cherry Red
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: 1960 Slim Taper
Neck Joint: Set Neck
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoids
Number of Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
Scale Length: 24.75"
Nut Width: 1.69"
Nut Material: Nylon
Bridge/Tailpiece: ABR-1 Bridge with Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar
Tuners: Kluson Single Line
Neck Pickup: Custom Alnico III Humbucker
Bridge Pickup: Custom Alnico III Humbucker
Controls: 2 x volume, 2 x tone
Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch
Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
SKU: SGSR61VOCHNH1
