The guitar that started out as a Les Paul and went on to become a rock 'n' roll icon in its own right! The Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue recreates the original double-cutaway design that helped define a new era for Gibson, combining a lightweight mahogany body, a fast-playing neck, and vintage-inspired humbucker tone in one unmistakable package.
Finished in classic Cherry Red, this SG captures the look and feel of the early '60s originals, right down to its distinctive body contours, black multi-ply pickguard, trapezoid fingerboard inlays, and nickel hardware. The solid mahogany body and mahogany neck are built using traditional Gibson Custom Shop construction methods, including a long-tenon neck joint fitted with hide glue. The Authentic 1961 neck profile offers the slim, comfortable feel that helped make these guitars favorites among generations of players.
A pair of unpotted Gibson Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups brings the vintage PAF-inspired tones that make this model so appealing. Expect a clear, open response with plenty of warmth, articulation, and dynamic sensitivity, whether you're playing clean blues, classic rock rhythm parts, or thick, overdriven lead tones. The traditional two-volume, two-tone control layout and three-way toggle let you dial in everything from warm neck-pickup sounds to cutting bridge tones and everything in between.
The hardware stays true to the classic recipe, with an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece, and Kluson single-line, double-ring tuners. It's a faithful recreation of one of Gibson's most enduring designs, built for players who appreciate vintage specifications and the unmistakable feel of a great SG.
From the early days of British blues and hard rock through decades of arena-filling riffs, the SG has earned its place in guitar history. This Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue brings that heritage to life with authentic construction, classic Cherry Red looks, and the expressive humbucker tones that have made the model a legend.
Includes a Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case and Certificate of Authenticity booklet.
