Gibson Custom Shop 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop-Bar VOS in Cherry Red

£3,799.00

The iconic '60s SG has been a favourite among rock 'n' roll's elite… Angus Young, Tony Iommi, Robby Krieger, George Harrison, Dickey Betts, Gary Rossington and Eric Clapton — to name just a few. Its devilish points, blistering humbucker tone and fast-playing neck help to make it one of the most coveted and revered vintage Gibson models. This Custom Shop […]

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The iconic '60s SG has been a favourite among rock 'n' roll's elite… Angus Young, Tony Iommi, Robby Krieger, George Harrison, Dickey Betts, Gary Rossington and Eric Clapton — to name just a few. Its devilish points, blistering humbucker tone and fast-playing neck help to make it one of the most coveted and revered vintage Gibson models.

This Custom Shop Historic Reissue SG continues the legendary magic of the originals with all-solid woods, a period-correct hide-glue construction, the finest replica parts available and the instantly-recognisable, powerful sound of Gibson's acclaimed Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups.

Specifications

Body

  • Shape: SG
  • 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"
  • Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12"
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
  • Nut Material: Nylon
  • Nut Width: 1.687"
  • Inlays: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
  • Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware

  • Bridge: ABR-1
  • Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
  • Knobs: Black Top Hats with Silver Inserts
  • Tuners: Kluson Single Line, Double Ring
  • Finish: Nickel

Electronics

  • Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
  • Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
  • Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Black Beauty Capacitors
  • Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
  • Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft

Miscellaneous

  • Strings: 10-46
  • Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
  • Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags

About the manufacturer

Gibson

Gibson has long stood as a symbol of American craftsmanship and musical heritage, shaping the sound of rock, blues, and jazz for over a century. Founded in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1902, Gibson became legendary with instruments like the Les Paul, SG, and ES series, each known for their rich sustain, premium tonewoods, and iconic designs. The brand’s pioneering use of humbucker pickups and carved maple tops created the warm, powerful sound that defines countless classic recordings. Played by greats such as Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Angus Young, Gibson guitars continue to represent timeless quality, innovation, and a deep connection between player and instrument.

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Electric guitars use magnetic pickups to convert string vibration into an electrical signal, allowing the sound to be shaped through amplifiers and effects. Key things to understand include body shape, pickup type, neck profile, scale length and bridge design, as these all affect tone, feel and sustain. They are used across almost every modern genre, from clean and expressive to high-gain and aggressive styles, making them one of the most versatile instruments available.

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The Gibson SG (Solid Guitar) is a rock icon with attitude. Introduced in the early 1960s, it took the Les Paul’s power and gave it a sharper, lighter, double-cut design for faster access to higher frets. Its twin humbuckers deliver raw, biting tone and endless sustain — perfect for everything from blues to heavy rock. Played by legends like Angus Young and Tony Iommi, the SG proves that simplicity, style, and sheer power never go out of fashion.

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