Gibson 1961 SG Standard, '60s Burstbucker™ Humbuckers Electric Guitar - Vintage Cherry (Re-loved)

The Classic SG For Any Generation

The SG Standard ’61 returns to the iconic design that shaped generations of music. Originally introduced in 1961 when the Les Paul™ model was placed on hiatus, this revolutionary double-cutaway design evolved into what is now known as the SG™ the “solid guitar.” With its deeply sculpted body scarfing, elegant double horns, and unmistakable silhouette, the SG Standard ’61 delivers legendary tone, effortless playability, and timeless American-made craftsmanship.

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

• Solid mahogany body with classic SG double-cutaway shape
• Deeply sculpted body scarfing and iconic double horns
• Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish for vintage authenticity
• Black 5-ply teardrop pickguard in classic early ’60s style
• Single-ply cream binding on fretboard

NECK & PLAYABILITY

• Mahogany neck with fast-playing SlimTaper™ profile
• Rosewood fretboard with 12” radius for comfort and precision
• 22 medium jumbo frets for smooth bends and expressive leads
• Acrylic trapezoid inlays for classic Gibson styling
• Neck joins body at the 22nd fret for full upper-register access
• Graph Tech® nut for tuning stability and consistent tone

PICKUPS & ELECTRONICS

• 60s Burstbucker™ humbuckers (neck & bridge) for classic vintage voice with added power and clarity
• 2 Volume and 2 Tone controls for precise tonal shaping
• Hand-wired electronics with Orange Drop® capacitors
• 3-way toggle selector switch
• Black Top Hat knobs with silver reflectors

HARDWARE & PERFORMANCE

• ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic™ bridge for classic sustain and intonation accuracy
• Aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece enhances resonance
• Nickel-plated hardware for vintage aesthetics
• Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons for smooth tuning
• Includes Gibson accessory kit and hardshell case

SPECIFICATIONS

Body Specifications

• Body Shape: SG
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Binding: Single-ply Cream (Fretboard)

Neck Specifications

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Profile: SlimTaper™
• Scale Length: 628.65mm / 24.75in
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8mm / 12.0in
• Fret Count: 22
• Frets: Medium Jumbo
• Inlays: Acrylic Trapezoid
• Nut Material: Graph Tech®
• Nut Width: 43.05mm / 1.69in
• End of Board Width: 57.4mm / 2.26in

Electronics Specifications

• Neck Pickup: 60s Burstbucker™
• Bridge Pickup: 60s Burstbucker™
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (Hand-wired with Orange Drop® Capacitors)
• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle
• Output Jack: 1/4"

Hardware Specifications

• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic™
• Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
• Tuning Machines: Vintage Deluxe with Keystone Buttons
• Pickguard: Black 5-ply
• Control Knobs: Black Top Hat with Silver Reflector
• Switch Tip: Cream
• Switchwasher: Black
• Hardware Finish: Nickel

Additional Details

• Serial Number: 300081
• Headstock Inlay: Gibson Logo and Crown (Mother of Pearl)
• Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case: Hardshell Case Included
• Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit Included