1963 Gibson SG Standard
1963 SG Standard

Gibson SG Introduction

SG timeline 1960s | 1970s

This SG standard has typical 1963 specifications; Ultra thin, contoured, double cutaway body. Nickel-plated metal parts and individual machine heads with deluxe buttons. Slim, fast, low-action neck - with exclusive extra low frets - joins body at 22nd fret. One-piece mahogany neck, adjustable truss rod. Rosewood fingerboard, pearl inlays, Adjustable Tune-0-Matic bridge. Two powerful humbucking pickups with separate tone and volume controls which can be pre-set. New Deluxe Gibson Vibrola. Three-position toggle switch to activate either or both pickups. 12 3/4" wide, 16" long, l 5/16" thin, 24 3/4" scale, 22 frets (see the Gibson 1963 catalogue). Note that the vibrola arm is a replacement, and would have originally been straight.

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Gibson Faded SG Special

The Special has always represented a combination of looks, functionality, and value, and the new Faded SG Special maintains this tradition. Under its attractive faded finish, it is the traditional SG, with mahogany body and neck, tune-o-matic/stopbar bridge, and alnico 490 pickups. Its faded finish gives it the look of an axe that started its rockin' days in the '60s.

Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul SG Custom Historic Electric Guitar with Maestro Classic White

A meticulous re-creation of a legendary guitar, the Les Paul SG Standard is back with historically accurate appointments including heel shape, holly peg veneer, tapered peghead, and vintage body shape and scarfing

Gibson SG Standard Historic Reissue Guitar with Maestro

With its ultra-thin, double-cutaway body, the SG was lighter than the Les Paul and allowed freer access to the upper register -- both features that rockers immediately appreciated. This reissue features a mahogany body, Maestro tailpiece, 1960 slim-taper neck profile, vintage tulip tuners, and '57 Classic humbucking pickups -- all features of the original SG.

Gibson Les Paul SG Custom Historic Electric Guitar

With its classic white finish and complement of gold hardware, mother-of-pearl inlays and neck and peg head binding, the SG Custom is a pleasure to behold. Faithful to the original, it also features a sculpted mahogany body and Gibson's great slim-taper mahogany neck. The 3 '57 classic humbuckers offer a combination of soaring leads, funky mid tones, and fat rhythm sounds. Also includes a 22-fret ebony fingerboard, tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece, 24-3/4" scale, and a 1-11/16" nut width. Includes Gibson hardshell case.