Iconic ’64 Style with a Unique Korina Body
Immortalized by Santana at Woodstock and smashed onstage by Townshend, the Gibson SG is a rock icon. Gibson Custom’s Limited Edition Collection 1964 SG Standard Reissue takes you back to the formative years of the legendary solidbody electric guitar in all its vintage-spec glory with two PAF-style Custombucker pickups, a Maestro Vibrola tailpiece, and cellulose trapezoid inlays. Handcrafted by Gibson's elite Custom Shop luthiers, the SG Standard Reissue’s Authentic ’64 Medium C neck and double-horned body are sleek and carved from matching korina tonewoods, renowned for its midrange personality, and paired with a bound rosewood fingerboard for effortless playability. Dressed in a lightly aged, Antique Natural VOS finish, this limited-run SG has the legendary rock-machine looks to match its iconic tone.
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Vintage magic from Custombucker pickups
Guitarists at Sweetwater absolutely adore the Custombucker pickups in this Gibson Custom 1964 SG Standard Reissue. These pickups were meticulously designed to replicate the sonic magic of the original ’50s-era Patent Applied For humbucker — the mighty PAF. Each Custombucker features Alnico III magnets, delivering a warm, sweet tone that captures the essence of these highly prized early humbuckers. Additionally, Custombuckers boast the same 42-gauge wire and unbalanced coils as the original PAFs, along with a historically accurate unpotted design. Whether you want to nail chimey country licks, dial in searing rock leads, or conjure up warm jazz or dirty blues tones, these pickups are guaranteed to satisfy your craving for classic electric guitar sounds.
Handcrafted by Gibson’s elite luthiers
Painstakingly handcrafted by Gibson’s elite luthiers in the company’s Custom Shop using only the finest materials, this 1964 SG Standard Reissue — like every Gibson Custom guitar — is optimized for playability before leaving the factory and entering Sweetwater’s Guitar Gallery. The superior craftsmanship of Gibson Custom’s master luthiers is apparent in every detail, from their immaculate fretwork to the comfortably rolled and beveled fingerboard edges. In every respect, these exquisite instruments — whether they be vintage replications or all-new creations — are among the finest Gibson has built since the company was founded in 1902.
Vintage Original Sheen finish for the look and feel of a classic
Gibson Custom's Vintage Original Sheen finish comes standard on Custom Shop Historic Reissue models. The VOS finish package includes lightly aged parts that impart an authentic vintage patina. The nitrocellulose finish, buffed to a light matte appearance, gives a look and feel of a guitar that has been lovingly played and cared for over the years.
Gibson Custom 1964 SG Standard Reissue Features:
- A rare take on the iconic ’64 SG with a korina body and neck, part of the Custom Shop's Limited Edition Collection
- An Authentic 1964 profile neck supplies a comfortable and fast feel
- 12-in.-radius Indian rosewood fingerboard packed with 22 medium-jumbo frets offers effortless bends up and down the fingerboard
- Custombucker pickups conjure the dynamic, rich, and clarity-packed sound of a true PAF humbucker from Gibson’s vintage era
- Traditional SG hardware includes an ABR-1 bridge, along with an expressive and eye-catching Maestro Vibrola tailpiece
- Antique Natural finish with the Gibson Custom Shop’s VOS treatment replicates the feel of a well-preserved vintage treasure
