Gibson Custom Shop Made 2 Measure 1961 SG Standard Stop Bar VOS Double Gold

Gibson Custom Shop Made 2 Measure 1961 SG Standard Stop Bar VOS Double Gold

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.

1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar Specifications

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

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

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

Strings Gauge - .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

Case - Custom Shop Hardshell

Accessories - Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags