Gibson Custom SG Standard 1964 W/ Maestro Vibrola Vos Cherry Red CS HRC

An Icon of the Sixties, Faithfully Reissued

Born in 1961 and perfected in 1964, the SG Standard made rock history. This 1964 Custom Shop Reissue recreates the key specifications of that pivotal year: more reliable Maestro Vibrola, fuller neck profile close to 1959 Les Pauls, and period-correct manufacturing details. The result is an SG with character, balance, and a decidedly vintage style.

For Whom and Which Styles

Ideal for intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a high-end SG. Perfect tones for blues-rock, classic rock, British pop, garage, and even hard rock thanks to dynamic and open Custombuckers. The Maestro Vibrola adds subtle expressiveness for singing vibratos and shimmering chords.

The Sound

The combination of solid mahogany and short scale delivers a meaty midrange, bright attack, and generous sustain. The Alnico III Custombuckers provide a PAF-like tone: woody lows, creamy mids, silky highs, and nice clarity in the middle positions via the 3-way selector. The ABR-1 bridge tightens focus and stabilizes intonation, while the Maestro Vibrola offers subtle modulation without altering the tone.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

10-46 string set (original gauge) to preserve setup and dynamic response. Flat capo suited for the 12" / 305 mm radius. SG-sized gig bag or case (a Custom Shop case is included). 1/4" mono jack cable, straight or angled depending on your output.

Technical specifications

Material	solid mahogany	Bridge	ABR-1 with nickel-plated brass saddles
Profile	Authentic '64 Medium C-Shape	Tailpiece	Maestro Vibrola "Lyre" in lightweight aluminum
Scale Length	24.75" / 629 mm	Pickguard	black multi-ply
Fingerboard	Indian rosewood, glued-in	Truss Rod	adjustable, manufacturer info not specified
Fingerboard Radius	12" / 305 mm	Selector Switch Tip	cream, with screen-printed cellulose acetate butyrate washer
Frets	22, authentic Medium-Jumbo	Control Knobs	black
Nut	nylon	Pickup Rings	not applicable on 1964 SG (pickups mounted on pickguard)
Nut Width	1.687" / 42.8 mm	Pickup Covers	authentic nickel silver profile
Width at Fingerboard End	2.24" / 56.9 mm	Strap Buttons	not specified
Inlays	not specified	Neck Pickup	Alnico III Custombucker (unpotted)
Body-Neck Joint	long tenon, glued-in fit	Bridge Pickup	Alnico III Custombucker (unpotted)
Shape / Wood	SG, lightweight one-piece solid mahogany	Controls	2 volumes, 2 tones with CTS 500k Audio Taper potentiometers
Chambering	none	Capacitors	Black Beauty
Finish	VOS nitrocellulose lacquer (period-correct aging), red aniline dye	Selector	3-position switch
Hardware Finish	nickel	Output Jack	not specified
Tuners	Kluson Single Line, Double Ring (nickel finish)