Here for sale we have a Gibson SG ‘61 Reissue Satin Black finish. Made in the USA in 2012, this guitar features a set-neck construction and comprises a Honduran Mahogany body, Honduran Mahogany neck and 22 fret Baked Maple fingerboard. Chrome hardware is fitted including a Nashville T-O-M bridge and Stopbar tailpiece and TonePros "Kluson Deluxe" tuning machines. A pair of Gibson 57' Classic humbucking pickups are installed, these are wired to a 3-way toggle switch and independent volume and tone controls.
The Mahogany neck plays fantastically, with the 1961 Slim Taper "D" profile feeling nicely slender in the hand and offering a smooth and responsive playing experience across the register. There is no question that the top frets are much more easily accessible than on a Les Paul, with the slim neck heel and double-cutaway design opening up the full register of the instrument. Traditional 12" fingerboard radius is paired with medium jumbo frets to provide a playing surface which is comfortable and practical for a wide range of styles and techniques.
The pair of Gibson 57 Classic humbuckers installed in this guitar are well regarded by Gibson players for their versatility. Whilst the hard rock tones you would expect from an SG are clearly present, the pickups also offer a nice smooth and rounded tone that is suitable for a wide range of styles. Country and Blues players will like the bite of bridge pickup, whilst the warmth of the neck position can be appropriate for jazzy sounds, especially when rolling down the tone control. Independent volume and tone pots offer comprehensive control of your sound.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.
Gibson SG ‘61 Reissue Satin Black 2012 Electric Guitar
Brand- Gibson
Model- '61 SG
Finish- Satin Black
Year- 2012
Made In- USA
Body- Honduran Mahogany
Neck- Honduran Mahogany
Neck Profile- 1961 Slim Taper "D"
Fingerboard- Baked Maple
Fingerboard Radius- 12"
Frets- 22
Scale Legnth- 24.75"
Nut Width- 1.692"
Pickups- 2x '57 Classic Humbuckers
Controls- 2x Volume, 2x Tone, 3-Way Pickup Selector
Our ID: 1210625110670
Weight: 6.6lbs
Serial: 108020630
Aesthetic Condition:
Headstock: Overall very good condition. All aspects of the headstock display mild indentations and chipping of the finish, this is most noticeable to the top edges where the wood has been exposed. Light scratching is visible to the front face of the headstock, this can be seen under close scrutiny.
Neck: Overall very good condition. The rear of the neck displays light indentations across the register some of which have lightly exposed the wood beneath, these can slightly be felt in the playing position. Any markings to the fingerboard are difficult to discern.
Body: Overall good condition. Moderate indentations are present to all aspects of the body, some of these have chipped the finish exposing the wood beneath. The most noticeable of these can be seen to the edges of the body. The satin finish has worn away to high contact areas of the body, the most apparent of these can be seen tot the front face bass side horn and the the treble side waist, this is common with regular past use on satin finishes. All aspects of the body display mild scratching which can be seen both under direct light and with the naked eye, this is common regular past use.
Condition of Frets:
The frets demonstrate moderate signs of use, not affecting playability. Denting and flattening of the frets is apparent to the early register. There is moderate material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.
Current Set Up:
Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (5/16" socket) not included.
Hardware: Overall very good condition. Moderate marking can be seen to the scratch plate and the neck cover. Light to mild tarnishing and scratching can be seen to the metal hardware.
Structural: No concerns or issues to note.
Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2mm
Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.
Strings on Guitar - 10-46
Electrics:
Fully functional.
Case & Accessories
Gibson hard case.
Overall very good condition ans fully functional. The exterior of the case displays light to mild signs of past use.