The SG Standard ‘61 returns to the classic design that made it
relevant, played, and loved – shaping sound across generations
and genres of music. In 1961, the Les Paul™ model was put on
hiatus, and an all-new design evolved into what is today known as
the SG™ or “solid guitar.” The Gibson SG Standard ‘61 retains the
styling of the legendary original models from the early 1960s. It
features a solid mahogany body with the classic double-cutaway SG
shape, complete with the iconic deeply sculpted body scarfing and
double horns that make this model instantly identifiable. The
mahogany neck has a fast-playing SlimTaper™ profile and is capped
with a bound rosewood fretboard that is equipped with 22 medium
jumbo frets and acrylic trapezoid inlays. The fretboard has a 12”
radius, so it’s comfortable for first-position chords, and lead
lines played higher up the neck won’t fret out. The neck joins
the body at the 22nd fret, ensuring easy access to its entire
length, making the SG an ideal guitar for lead players. As with
the earliest SG models, the SG Standard ’61 features a 5-ply
teardrop-shaped pickguard. The nickel-plated hardware includes a
classic-style ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic™ bridge and aluminum Stop Bar
tailpiece that help contribute to the model’s excellent sustain.
The SG Standard ’61 is equipped with smooth-turning Vintage
Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons and has a Graph Tech® nut.
The pair ensure rock-solid tuning stability. The pickups are 60s
Burstbucker™ humbuckers™ for a classic voice with added power and
top end. The 2 volume and 2 tone controls feature audio taper
potentiometers and are hand-wired with Orange Drop® capacitors.
The controls are capped with black Top Hat knobs. The SG Standard
’61 delivers the legendary SG tone, outstanding playability, and
American-made Gibson quality that have made the SG the choice of
countless players around the world for decades. A Gibson
hardshell case is also included.