Gibson USA SG Standard '61 Stop Bar Translucent Teal Original
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Essential Information About the Gibson SG Standard '61 Guitar
Essential Information About the Gibson SG Standard '61 Guitar
- Early 60s SG Design: deep bevels, 5-ply "tear drop" pickguard, and 22-fret neck joint for an authentic vintage look.
- Fast Playing Comfort: mahogany neck with a SlimTaper profile and a short 24.75" / 628 mm scale length, ideal for bends and a smooth feel.
- Big Vintage Tone, Precise Attack: two 60s Burstbucker humbuckers for a classic voice with more power and brightness.
- Stage Ready: nickel hardware, ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, and included hard case for transport and protection.
Manufacturer Information
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An SG in the Direct Lineage of 1961
In 1961, the evolution of the Les Paul model led to a thinner, sharper design that became the icon now known as the SG. The Gibson SG Standard '61 follows this tradition with a mahogany construction, early sixties-style aesthetics, and electronics designed to recapture the "old school" tone... with the energy needed to cross all genres.
For Whom and Which Styles?
This SG is aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists who want an expressive electric guitar that feels light and is very responsive to right-hand attack. It excels in rock, blues, hard rock, and classic rock, while remaining convincing in edgy pop or more modern styles when pushing the gain.
The Sound
The mahogany body + neck duo delivers a warm signature rich in mids, with natural sustain and solid density in riffs. The 60s Burstbucker humbuckers provide an articulated vintage tone, with a more pronounced presence of highs to highlight harmonics and maintain definition when saturated. The 2 Volume / 2 Tone controls offer real tonal nuance, and the hand-wired circuitry with Orange Drop capacitors helps preserve a musical and usable tone sweep, from open clean to tight crunch.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Body | Mahogany |
| Category | Double cut | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Green |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Hardware | Nickel |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | ||
| Body Shape | SG | Inlays | Acrylic trapezoids |
| Body Material | Mahogany | Bridge | ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic |
| Binding | Single-ply cream, neck | Tailpiece | Aluminum stopbar |
| Neck Material | Mahogany | Tuners | Vintage Deluxe with Keystone buttons |
| Profile | Slim Taper | Plating | Nickel |
| Scale Length | 24.75" / 628 mm | Neck Pickup | 60s Burstbucker |
| Nut Width | 43.05 mm / 1.69" | Bridge Pickup | 60s Burstbucker |
| Fingerboard Material | Indian Rosewood | Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors |
| Number of Frets | 22 | Case | Hard case included |
| Nut | Graph Tech | ||
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Questions frequently asked
What styles can the Gibson USA SG Standard '61 Stop Bar Translucent Teal Original cover?
This guitar is suitable for rock, blues, hard rock, and classic rock. The two 60s Burstbucker pickups retain clarity when gain is increased, which also makes it suitable for energetic pop and modern genres.
What sound do the 60s Burstbucker pickups of this SG deliver?
The pair of 60s Burstbucker pickups provide a vintage, articulate tone with present trebles and clear harmonics when overdriven. The mahogany body and neck construction enhances midrange warmth as well as natural sustain.
Is the Slim Taper neck suitable for fast playing?
The Slim Taper profile, combined with the 628 mm scale length and 22 frets, promotes a slim and responsive grip. The Indian rosewood fingerboard features acrylic trapezoid inlays. The Graph Tech nut measures 43.05 mm in width.
What bridge does this SG '61 come with?
An ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge is paired with an aluminum stopbar tailpiece. This fixed setup is completed with Vintage Deluxe tuners featuring Keystone buttons and nickel hardware.
Is the Gibson SG Standard '61 delivered with a case?
A hard case is provided with the instrument.
