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Key Features
The Gibson SG Standard '61 Stop Bar is the timeless design that's universally adored, now presented in an alluring custom colour finish. These eye-catching coats are topped with Gibson's hand-applied gloss nitro layer, giving it that unmistakable SG sheen that'll draw the spotlight straight to you. And if the sharp looks don't entice, then the uproarious sixties sounds certainly will! Gibson's '60s Burstbuckers take the hot rock sounds of the period and give you that in modern form, with alnico 5 magnets and the additional power to make your notes sing.
It's a guitar that's been played, loved, and rocked for decades, and all those original features are present on the SG Standard '61, including the revolutionary SlimTaper neck carve and premium rosewood fretboard with cream binding. On top of that rests medium jumbo frets and the classic acrylic trapezoid inlays. Other Standard appointments include the 5-play tear drop pickguard, TOM bridge with stop bar and Keystone tuners.
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The contoured body and deep cutaways allow this instrument to rest comfortably as you're wearing it on stage. Considered, stylish, and secure - this is a guitar engineered with the musician in mind. Crafted from real rosewood, the fingerboard makes those chord changes even smoother whilst adding warmth to your tone. Glide from chord to chord with ease - free of any discomfort. The unique slim taper profile ensures you'll have a tight grip on the neck as it morphs beautifully to the shape of your hand - without exerting too much pressure. This alleviates any on stage cramp that may occur. So you can focus entirely on your playing.
The 61 Burstbucker humbuckers do so much more than just pick up the vibrations and send it through your amp. They are essential in delivering that loud SG sound, with an abundance of power. Humbuckers remove any awkward and unwanted interference that can sometimes occur during a live show. By doing so, they give your tonal quality the clarity an SG deserves. Have no doubt, every one of your licks will be heard with optimum definition.
Another piece of hardware that's vital for the singing sustain you would expect from a Gibson SG is the aluminium Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge. It transfers the vibrations of your strings throughout the mahogany body, to provide you with a sustain that's almost as long as a Frank Zappa solo. Which is pretty long.
First launched in 1961, it's difficult to ignore the reputation this guitar has earned itself. Heavy, loud, and deep in tone, - it quickly became a guitar for the rebellious. Who could forget the iconic image of Pete Townsend smashing his guitar into pieces. It's truly liberating. As well as being described as having the 'fastest neck in the world' due to the SlimTaper profile and smooth fingerboard - its association with rock 'n' roll was inevitable.
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