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| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
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Key Features
This instrument may show light signs of use. It has been quality checked by our team of repair technicians to ensure that it meets a high playing standard.
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The Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop-Bar VOS in Cherry Red brings back the fire and flair of one of the most iconic rock machines ever made. With its sharp horns, lightweight build and unmistakable midrange snarl, the '61 SG has long been the choice of players like Angus Young, Tony Iommi and Robby Krieger. This Historic Reissue keeps that same attitude intact, mixing authentic materials with Gibson?s finest Custom Shop craftsmanship to deliver a guitar that feels alive in your hands the moment you plug in.
Built from solid mahogany with a long-tenon neck joint and finished in a beautifully aged VOS nitro, it resonates with the punch and clarity that defined early 60s SGs. A pair of Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups gives you the airy top end, smooth grind and open dynamics players chase in true vintage examples. Add in historically-accurate plastics, hardware and hide-glue construction, and you?ve got a guitar that captures the spirit of a golden-era SG with stunning precision, ready to rip straight into your favourite riffs.
Ex-Demo: This product may be ex-display, have light signs of use, have slight cosmetic marks or may have non-essential parts or software missing. The original box, packaging or manual may not be included. Each item is checked by our team of repair technicians to ensure it meets our high standards. This is a great opportunity to buy a fully functioning product at a discounted price.
Product Ref: 372236
This 1961 SG Reissue nails the unmistakable feel of an early '60s Gibson, thanks to its SlimTaper neck profile, lightweight build and smooth Indian rosewood board. The moment you pick it up you’re met with that quick, lively response players love, giving you the freedom to move around the fretboard without any fight from the guitar. Every carve and contour has been recreated with impressive accuracy, making it feel like a well-kept original rather than a modern recreation.
Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups bring the voice of a real vintage SG to life, offering open mids, a biting but musical top end and the kind of dynamic response that rewards expressive playing. Whether you’re digging in for raw power chords or easing back for chiming cleans, these pickups track every nuance. Paired with traditional CTS audio taper pots and Black Beauty capacitors, you get the smooth, familiar sweep that old-school SG fans expect.
Gibson’s Custom Shop has gone all-in on capturing period-correct construction, from the long-tenon neck joint to the hide-glue assembly used throughout. These details aren’t just for show, they give the guitar a lively acoustic character and a more immediate transfer of energy between neck and body. Everything down to the cellulose nitrate inlays and M69 rings has been recreated to match the originals, offering a genuinely convincing step back into the early '60s.
Wrapped in a stunning Cherry Red VOS nitro finish, the guitar carries a gently aged look that feels worn-in without being over the top. Nickel hardware, vintage-profile pickup covers and Kluson tuners round out the aesthetic while keeping the instrument light and balanced. With a Custom Shop hardshell case, certificate booklet and period-correct accessories included, it’s a top-tier package built for players who appreciate authenticity, style and serious performance.
