Gibson Electric SG Standard '61 Maestro Vibrola Vintage Cherry Original
Estimated Shipping Widget will be displayed here!
- This item is covered for 3 years
Couldn't load pickup availability
Information
Information
Manufacturer Information
Gibson USA
https://www.gibson.com
Service.Europe@gibson.com
------------------------
Safety manager:
Gibson Europe B.V.
Email: Service.Europe@gibson.com
Address:
A "1961 Period" SG Enhanced with the Maestro Vibrola
The Gibson SG Standard '61 Maestro Vibrola embraces the aesthetic and ergonomic codes that made the SG a staple on stage and in the studio. In this version, the "early 60's" spirit is pushed down to the details (5-ply pickguard, nickel hardware, Tune-O-Matic ABR-1), while adding the visual signature and unique feel of the Maestro Vibrola, designed for subtle and expressive pitch variations.
For Which Guitarist and Styles?
This SG is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a responsive, lively electric guitar built for live performance. Its natural playground covers rock, blues, classic rock, punk, and anything requiring attack and character, while remaining versatile enough for rounder, singing tones on the neck pickup.
The Sound
The mahogany body + neck combo provides a warm foundation rich in mids, with generous sustain and the typical SG bite. The 60s Burstbucker humbuckers deliver a decidedly vintage palette: a full, creamy neck pickup for singing leads and thick rhythms, and a sharper bridge pickup ideal for cutting riffs and solos that pierce the mix. The electronics (2 Volume, 2 Tone) paired with hand-wired circuitry and Orange Drop capacitors promote a smooth response to controls, allowing fine sculpting of brightness and dynamics depending on your amp and attack. The Maestro Vibrola completes the package by favoring light, musical vibratos, perfect for adding movement to chords and sustained notes.
Technical specifications
| Body shape | SG | Tuners | Vintage Deluxe with Keystone buttons |
| Body material | mahogany | Pickguard | black 5-ply |
| Finish | glossy nitrocellulose lacquer | Truss Rod | adjustable |
| Material | mahogany | Control knobs | black top hats with silver reflectors |
| Profile | Slim Taper | Selector tip | cream |
| Scale length | 24.75" / 628.65 mm | Selector washer | black |
| Fingerboard material | rosewood | Strap buttons | 2 |
| Radius | 12" / 304.8 mm | Neck pickup | 60s Burstbucker |
| Number of frets | 22 | Bridge pickup | 60s Burstbucker |
| Frets | Medium Jumbo | Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors |
| Nut material | Graph Tech | Pickup selector | 3-way toggle switch |
| Nut width | 1.695" / 43.05 mm | Output jack | 1/4" |
| Width at fingerboard end | 2.26" / 57.40 mm | Strings | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Inlays | acrylic trapezoids | Case | hard case |
| Bridge | ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic | Accessories | includes a Gibson accessory kit |
| Tailpiece | Maestro Vibrola | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Maestro Vibrola suitable for strong vibrato effects?
The Maestro Vibrola is designed for light, expressive pitch variations, especially on chords and sustained notes. It favors a musical vibrato rather than very pronounced effects.
What tone do the 60s Burstbucker pickups on this SG offer?
The two 60s Burstbucker humbuckers provide a vintage voice. The neck pickup delivers full sounds for leads, while the bridge pickup emphasizes the attack of riffs and solos.
Is the Slim Taper neck comfortable for fast playing?
The mahogany neck with a Slim Taper profile is combined with a 24.75-inch (628.65 mm) scale length. Its rosewood fingerboard has a 12-inch radius and 22 Medium Jumbo frets.
What electronics does the Gibson Electric SG Standard '61 Maestro Vibrola Vintage Cherry Original have?
The electronics consist of two volume controls, two tone controls, and a three-way switch. The wiring is hand-soldered with Orange Drop capacitors.
Does the guitar come with a case?
A hard case is included, along with a Gibson accessory kit.
