Gibson goes back to its roots with this SG Standard ’61.
In 1961, the Les Paul model went on hiatus and Gibson debuted an all-new design destined to shape the sound of generations: the legendary SG, or Solid Guitar. Now the SG Standard ’61 brings that revolutionary spirit roaring back to life with vintage-accurate details and cutting-edge enhancements for today’s players.
Iconic Body, Legendary Tone
The SG Standard ’61’s double-cutaway mahogany body is a rock icon, as sleek and distinctive now as in ’61. Two powerful Custombucker pickups deliver the tones that fueled rock’s golden age, with increased output and definition. The fast, comfortable mahogany neck and bound rosewood fingerboard provide fluid playability, while nickel hardware, including a Tune-O-Matic bridge and aluminum stop bar keep tuning stable through epic solos and thunderous riffs.
Modern Versatility and Control
While the SG Standard ’61 is a tribute to history, it’s built for today. The Custombucker Alnico III pickups are wired to independent volume and tone controls for each pickup, allowing a range of tones from warm and rounded to hot and biting. A 3-way toggle switch selects neck pickup, bridge pickup or both. Orange Drop capacitors give a sweet musical tone at any setting.
Road-Ready and Stage-Tested
Light, resonant and perfectly balanced, the SG Standard ’61 is made to perform. Plek’d frets provide effortless playability while a 1.687″ nut width gives comfortable string spacing. Vintage-style tuners with keystone buttons keep the SG Standard ’61 in tune through the fiercest solos. A hardshell case is included, ensuring this rock legend will inspire generations to come.
A Timeless Classic
The SG Standard ’61 lets you forge the sound of rock history. This reissue of a revolutionary classic is a must-have for any guitarist ready to unleash iconic tone and timeless style. Order your SG Standard ’61 today and carry on the legend.
Features
- Nitro-finished solid-mahogany body
- 24.75″-scale mahogany neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard
- Dual Gibson Custombucker Alnico III pickups, 3-way switch
- ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, stop-bar tailpiece, Vintage Deluxe Keystone tuners
Weight: 7lbs 1oz
Body
- Body shape: Double cutaway
- Body type: Solid body
- Body material: Solid wood
- Body wood: Mahogany
- Body finish: Gloss
- Orientation: Right handed
Neck
- Neck shape: SlimTaper
- Neck wood: Mahogany
- Joint: Set-in
- Scale length: 24.75″
- Truss rod: Standard
- Neck finish: Gloss
Fingerboard
- Material: Indian Rosewood
- Radius: 12″
- Fret size: Medium-jumbo
- Number of frets: 22
- Inlays: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
- Nut width/material: 1.687″ (42.85 mm) Graph Tech
Pickups
- Configuration: HH
- Neck: Custombucker Alnico III
- Bridge: Custombucker Alnico III
- Brand: Gibson
- Active or passive pickups: Passive
- Series or parallel: Parallel
Controls
- Control layout: Individual volume, individual tone
- Pickup switch: 3-way
Hardware
- Bridge type: Fixed
- Bridge design: ABR-1
- Tailpiece: Stop-bar
- Tuning machines: Vintage-style
- Color: Nickel
Other
- Number of strings: 6-string
- Case: Hardshell case
- Country of origin: United States
All instruments are setup and inspected before shipping. We offer the option to upgrade to a Plek setup at a discounted rate when purchasing an instrument. To learn more about Plek, please message us, or call at: 740-522-0277.
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