Description
Description
The last year of the "Les Paul™" moniker on the SG™ Custom was also the first year of the Maestro™ Vibrola...1963. Gibson Custom Shop has proudly recreated this desirable version of the SG Custom down to the original construction methods and contours. The result is a beautiful, versatile and tremendous-sounding instrument that plays effortlessly. The solid ebony fingerboard and revamped vintage-style electronics help it attain new sonic heights with clarity and sustain. From the dimensions to the contours to the precise inlay patterns to the sonic experience, it's the top of the line SG in every respect!
Specs
Specs
General
Series: | Gibson Custom Shop Historic |
Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
Serial Number: | 500081 |
Product Color: | Antique Ebony |
Relic/Aging Level: | Murphy Lab Heavy Aged |
Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
Factory Setup: | E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
Body Shape: | SG |
Body Material: | Solid Mahogany |
Body Finish: | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Neck
Neck Material: | Solid Mahogany |
Neck Finish: | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Neck Tint/Color: | Antique Ebony |
Neck Shape: | 60s SlimTaper (1961 Authentic Thin D-Shape 0.800"/0.900") |
Fingerboard Material: | Indian Rosewood |
Headstock Veneer: | Custom Holly |
Nut Material: | Nylon |
Nut Width: | 1.687" (42.85mm) |
Fingerboard Radius: | 12" (304.8mm) |
Scale Length: | 24.75" (628.65mm) |
Number of Frets: | 22 Frets |
Neck Joint: | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit |
Fingerboard Inlay: | Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid |
Inlay Shape: | Trapezoids |
Side Marker Inlay: | Tortoise Side Dots |
Headstock Inlay/Decal: | Crown Inlay |
Neck Binding: | .40 Single Ply Cream |
Hardware
Hardware Color: | Nickel |
Bridge: | ABR-1 |
Tailpiece: | Long Maestro Vibrola |
Tuning Machines: | Kluson Single Line, Double Ring |
Fret Wire: | Authentic Medium-Jumbo Jescar FW45100 |
Saddle: | Nickel-Plated Brass |
Pickguard: | Black Multi-Ply |
Truss Rod Cover: | Authentic Stepped 2-Ply "Les Paul" |
Knobs: | Black Top Hats w/Silver Inserts |
Switch Cap: | Cream |