Play Like It’s 1961 with This Unparalleled Gem
Reflecting a true rock icon, this Gibson Custom SG Custom promises to take you back to the formative years of the legendary model in all its celestial glory. Part of the Greatest Hits Collection, this stunning solidbody boasts an eye-catching walnut-colored mahogany body, topped with a head-turning slab of AAA figured maple and finished with heavily distressed nitro lacquer. This SG Custom is an absolute pleasure to play, featuring a 1961 Authentic Thin D neck profile paired with a 22-fret bound ebony fingerboard adorned with mother-of-pearl block inlays. The tone of this SG is fueled by covered 498T and 490R humbuckers, delivering a wide range of PAF-flavored tones, from vintage-flavored textures to heavenly high gain. Moreover, this dual-horned dynamo is equipped with premium hardware, including a Tune-o-matic bridge, stopbar tailpiece, and Grover Kidney tuning machines. A vintage-style black pickguard and black top hat knobs with gold foil inserts add the perfect finishing touches to this exquisite instrument. For Kalamazoo enthusiasts seeking a collectible guitar with equal parts breathtaking looks and red-hot tone, this Gibson Custom SG Custom melds historic authenticity with modern craftsmanship, destined to become the crown jewel of any serious collection.
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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 SG Custom — 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.
High-octane humbucking tones
If you like to burn up the fretboard, you’ll absolutely adore the humbucking pickups in this Gibson Custom SG Custom. At the bridge is a high-output 498T, which is driven by an Alnico V magnet and extra windings for enhanced crunch and sustain, making it ideal for players with a penchant for high-gain hijinks. At the neck, you’ll find a 490R, which offers traditional PAF-textured flavors with boosted upper mids primed for modern playing scenarios. Finally, both pickups are wax potted to prevent microphonic feedback. Whether you’re aiming for robust, sizzling leads with loads of power and presence or subdued, blues-tinged tones, these pickups are guaranteed to satisfy your craving for high-octane electric guitar sounds.
Hair-raising vintage-style hardware
One of Gibson’s notable achievements in the 1950s was the development of the renowned Tune-o-matic bridge, which enables precise intonation for each string. The patent for this design was awarded to Gibson president Ted McCarty, a fact that has never been disputed; however, only in recent years have his numerous innovations gained widespread recognition. Since its inception, millions of guitars have been crafted with variations of this design. This SG Custom features a Tune-o-matic bridge, complemented by a stopbar tailpiece.
Gibson Custom SG Custom Features:
- A limited-edition solidbody electric guitar from Gibson’s Greatest Hits Collection
- Hand-selected AAA figured maple top on a stunning walnut-colored mahogany body
- Mahogany neck with a comfortable 1961 Authentic Thin D profile
- 22-fret bound ebony fingerboard with MOP block inlays
- Covered 498T and 490R humbuckers deliver everything from vintage-flavored textures to heavenly high gain
- Super-stable TOM bridge with a stopbar tailpiece
- Rock-solid Grover Kidney tuning machines
- Vintage-style black pickguard and black top hat knobs with gold foil inserts
- Gleaming aged gold hardware and a spotlight-stealing distressed nitro finish
- Handcrafted in Gibson’s Nashville Custom Shop
- Hardshell case and certificate of authenticity are included
