Epiphone 1964 SG Standard with Maestro Vibrola Reissue, Cherry Red

Full Description

Faithful vintage construction

The Epiphone 1964 SG Standard with Maestro Vibrola Reissue is crafted with an exceptional level of detail to bring the original 1964 SG Standard back to life. Every aspect of its build stays true to the vintage design, from the centre-seamed two-piece mahogany body with precise bevels to the one-piece mahogany neck featuring a long neck tenon. These classic construction features are more than aesthetic; they also play a key role in delivering the sustain, resonance, and balance that defined the original SG’s legendary performance. The long neck tenon in particular ensures a tighter fit between neck and body, giving you greater transfer of vibration and a more stable playing feel, even during intense performances. Ideal for both recording and live use, this SG Reissue is built to offer consistent tone and solid reliability.

USA Custombucker pickups

At the heart of this SG’s unmistakable voice are two USA-made Gibson Custombucker humbuckers loaded with Alnico 3 magnets. These pickups are revered for their rich, open tone and articulate dynamics—perfect for everything from clean British blues to gritty rock and roll. Hand-wired to CTS® potentiometers and paired with Black Beauty paper-in-oil capacitors, they faithfully replicate the warmth and touch sensitivity of vintage PAF-style humbuckers. The wiring harness also features Switchcraft® components, ensuring consistent performance and long-term reliability. From delicate passages to powerful riffs, the Custombuckers deliver the iconic 60s SG tone with clarity and character.

Maestro Vibrola tailpiece

A defining element of the 1964 SG Standard was the introduction of the Maestro Vibrola, replacing the earlier Sideways Vibrola for improved playability. The Epiphone reissue honours this upgrade with a vintage-accurate Maestro Vibrola tailpiece that delivers expressive pitch modulation while maintaining solid tuning. It’s easy to add shimmering textures to chords or wide vibrato to solos thanks to the smooth action and responsive feel. Visually, it’s just as impressive, with period-correct styling and elegant lyre engraving in a nickel finish that completes the guitar’s classic look. This tailpiece adds both flair and function to a faithful vintage design.

Vintage-inspired appointments

From the moment you lay eyes on the Epiphone 1964 SG Standard, its vintage-inspired details are immediately striking. The bound Indian rosewood fretboard features mother-of-pearl trapezoid inlays, while the open-book headstock is adorned with an aged mother-of-pearl Epiphone logo and Gibson crown inlay. These touches elevate the authenticity of the instrument, lending a true vintage vibe straight from the early ‘60s. Nickel hardware, including Epiphone’s Deluxe “Double Ring” tuners, adds to the classic look and offers reliable performance. Even the included black hard case is designed with period flair, featuring Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics, gold hardware, and a goldenrod interior. Every detail is designed to capture the spirit of the original model, making this SG not just a powerful instrument, but a collector-worthy homage to one of the most important years in SG history.

Specifications

• Product Name: Epiphone 1964 SG Standard with Maestro Vibrola Reissue, Cherry Red
• Product Code: ECSGR4CHNH1

Body

• Shape: SG
• Material: Mahogany
• Top: N/A
• Binding: Single-ply, fretboard only

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck: One-piece mahogany
• Profile: 1960s SlimTaper™
• Nut width: 1.69” / 43 mm
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Scale length: 24.75” / 628.65 mm
• Number of frets: 22
• Nut: Graph Tech
• Inlays: Mother-of-pearl trapezoid

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Maestro Vibrola
• Tuners: Epiphone Deluxe “Double Ring”
• Plating: Nickel
• Neck pickup: Gibson Custombucker (Alnico 3)
• Bridge pickup: Gibson Custombucker (Alnico 3)
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS® potentiometers, Black Beauty paper-in-oil capacitors
• Switch: Switchcraft® pickup selector toggle
• Output jack: Switchcraft®

Case

• Included: Black hard case with Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics, gold hardware, goldenrod interior