Gibson SG Standard '61 - Vintage Cherry with Hard Shell Case

The Gibson SG Standard '61: Iconic Vintage Style, Timeless Sound

Vintage-inspired craftsmanship with modern reliability

The Gibson SG Standard '61 pays tribute to a pivotal moment in electric guitar history. In 1961, Gibson introduced the SG design as a fresh evolution of the Les Paul model—and it has stood the test of time ever since. With its deep body carve, sharp double-cutaway horns, and ultra-thin profile, this SG carries the same styling and intent that launched a thousand riffs. It’s built from solid mahogany with a gloss nitro finish, creating a naturally resonant and lively tonal platform that feels alive in your hands.

Classic tonewood and feel for the discerning player

A Slim Taper mahogany neck and bound rosewood fingerboard make this SG as playable as it is beautiful. The 24.75-inch scale and medium jumbo frets offer a fast, effortless playing experience across all 22 frets, while the Graph Tech nut and trapezoid inlays keep things classic. It’s a neck that disappears in your hands but always knows where you’re going.

Burstbucker tone for authentic vintage voice

Equipped with Burstbucker 61R and 61T pickups, this SG captures the articulate bite and warm midrange of early 60s humbuckers. These Alnico V-powered pickups deliver dynamic responsiveness and enhanced top end—perfect for anything from classic rock crunch to smooth jazz comping. Orange drop capacitors and audio taper pots complete the circuit for fine-grained tonal control.

Reliable hardware with a vintage aesthetic

Nickel-plated Vintage Deluxe tuners with keystone buttons and an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge with aluminum stop bar provide rock-solid tuning stability and classic style. The 5-ply teardrop pickguard and black top hat knobs with silver reflectors reinforce the period-correct look, while delivering smooth operation day after day.

All the right accessories, included and protected

This SG Standard '61 ships in a Gibson hard shell case and includes a complete accessory kit so you can hit the ground running. Whether you're heading to the studio, the stage, or your favorite jam session, this guitar comes ready to inspire and built to last.

Specifications:

• Body Material: Mahogany

• Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

• Neck Material: Mahogany

• Neck Profile: Slim Taper

• Scale Length: 24.75 inches

• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

• Number of Frets: 22

• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo

• Nut Material: Graph Tech

• Inlays: Acrylic Trapezoids

• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic

• Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar

• Tuners: Vintage Deluxe with Keystone Buttons

• Pickguard: Black 5-ply

• Control Knobs: Black Top Hats with Silver Reflectors

• Switch Tip: Cream

• Switch Washer: Black

• Neck Pickup: Burstbucker 61R

• Bridge Pickup: Burstbucker 61T

• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone

• Switch: 3-way toggle

• Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

• Case: Hard Shell Case

• Included Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit

This instrument ships fully insured with signature required.