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Gibson Custom Shop '61 SG Reissue Faded Cherry Gloss

Gibson Custom Shop · #083782
BrandGibson Custom Shop
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.083782
PhotographyActual Photos
Part No.SGSR61FCNH1
Archive ID37449
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The Story

'61 SG Reissue Faded Cherry Gloss

Who doesn't love the bark and classic looks of a cherry red SG? This is a Gibson Custom Shop '61 SG loaded up with Custombucker pickups, a bound rosewood board with trapezoid inlays, and double-ring Kluson tuners!

Includes: Hardshell Case, Certificate of Authenticity, Paperwork

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • 5 lbs, 15 oz.
  • Faded Cherry Gloss Finish
  • Mahogany Body
  • Authentic ‘60s Slim Mahogany Neck with Hide Glue Fit
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Acrylic Trapezoid Inlays
  • 24 3/4" Scale Length
  • 12" Radius
  • 1.6875" Neck Width at Nut
  • .830” Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
  • .920” Neck Thickness at 12th Fret
  • Nylon Nut
  • 22 Frets
  • Gibson Custombucker Humbuckers
  • Individual Volume Controls and Tone Controls
  • Three-Way Selector Switch
  • Top Hat Knobs
  • ABR-1 Bridge
  • Stopbar Tailpiece
  • Double Band Kluson Deluxe Tuners
  • Nickel Hardware

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