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Gibson SG '61 Reissue
Manufactured in: Nashville, TN
 

BODY
 
Species: Mahogany

NECK
 
Species: Mahogany
Profile: 1960 slim-taper
Peghead Pitch: 17°
Thickness at 1st fret: 0.800"
Thickness at 12th fret: 0.895"
Heel Length: 0.625"
Neck Joint Location: 22th fret
Headstock Inlay: Crest

FINGERBOARD
 
Species: Rosewood
Scale length: 243/4"
Total Length: 18.012"
Nut Width: 111/16"
Width at 12th fret: 2.062"
Frets: 22
Inlays: Trapezoid
Binding: single-ply

HARDWARE
 
Plating Finish: Nickel
Bridge: Tune-o-matic
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Knobs: Black Top Hat with silver inserts

ELECTRONICS
 
Neck Pickup: '57 Classic humbuckers
Bridge Pickup: '57 Classic humbuckers
Controls: Two volume, two tone, three-way switch

CASE
 
Exterior: Black Reptile Pattern Hardshell
Interior: Dark Grey Plush with Black Shroud
Silkscreen: Silver 'Gibson USA' logo

STRINGS

Brite Wires .010-.046

OTHER
 
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In 1961, the traditional Les Paul Standard received a makeover that included a thinner body with sharply pointed horns and eventually a new name - the SG. Today's reissue features the small pickguard and nickel-plated hardware of the original '61.

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Available Colors: Heritage Cherry

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In order to continually improve the design, quality, and performance of our instruments and to make use of the best materials at all times, Gibson reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Because Gibson brand guitars are handcrafted, it is normal for some measurements to vary from those listed.