Gibson Custom Shop Made 2 Measure 1961 SG Standard Cardinal Red Stop Bar VOS NH

Gibson Custom Shop Made 2 Measure 1961 SG Standard Cardinal Red Stop Bar VOS NH

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 Shape SG
Body Material 1-Piece Solid Mahogany

1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar Specifications

Body

Finish Carinal Red Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Material Solid Mahogany
Profile 1960 Slim Taper

Neck

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
Finish Nickel
Tuner Plating Nickel

Hardware

Bridge ABR-1

Saddle Material Nickel-plated Brass

Tailpiece Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar

Tuning Machines Kluson Single Line, Double Ring

Pickguard Black Multi-Ply

TrussRod 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
Neck Pickup Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)

Electronics

Controls CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Black Beauty Capacitors

Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft

Output Jack Switchcraft
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case Custom Shop Hardshell

Miscellaneous

Accessories Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags