Gibson SG Standard '61 - Vintage Cherry
The Gibson SG Standard '61 - Vintage Cherry is a tribute to the early '60s SG models, delivering a perfect blend of vintage aesthetic, classic tone, and modern playability. It’s an iconic choice for guitarists who want the unmistakable sound and style of a legendary rock instrument.
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Classic SG Design: The SG Standard '61 features the signature double-cutaway body made of solid mahogany, offering a lightweight feel and resonant tone. The Vintage Cherry finish enhances the wood grain, delivering a timeless look that screams rock 'n' roll.
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Pickups and Tone: Loaded with 61R and 61T Burstbucker humbuckers, this guitar captures the warmth and clarity of vintage PAF pickups with a modern edge. These pickups provide searing leads, articulate cleans, and tight rhythm tones. The electronics include two volume and two tone controls, along with a 3-way toggle switch for versatile tone-shaping.
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Neck and Fingerboard: The mahogany neck is carved to a slim taper profile, making it fast and comfortable for players of all styles. The rosewood fingerboard, adorned with trapezoid inlays, adds a classic look and smooth playability. The 22 medium-jumbo frets and a 24.75-inch scale length ensure excellent response and sustain.
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Hardware: This SG comes equipped with a Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop bar tailpiece, ensuring exceptional intonation and sustain. The Grover Rotomatic tuners provide rock-solid tuning stability.
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Vintage Touches: The guitar includes period-correct features like a small pickguard, a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, and heritage appointments that make it a faithful homage to the original '61 model.
The Gibson SG Standard '61 - Vintage Cherry is a high-performance instrument with a vintage soul. Its lightweight body, powerful pickups, and iconic look make it ideal for players looking to tap into the heritage of one of rock's most enduring designs. From heavy riffs to screaming solos, this SG delivers it all.
