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Gibson Custom Shop 1961 Les Paul SG Standard "CME Spec" Antique Cardinal Red VOS w/Long Maestro Vibrola & Double White Custom "S" Buckers

Gibson Custom Shop 1961 Les Paul SG Standard "CME Spec" Antique Cardinal Red VOS w/Long Maestro Vibrola & Double White Custom "S" Buckers

Regular price $8,986.00
Regular price Sale price $8,986.00

Serial Number: 503711

Weight: 8lbs 1oz

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Description

The Gibson Custom Shop represents the pinnacle of the brand’s craftsmanship, where history, artistry, and innovation converge to create instruments unlike any other. Each guitar is hand-built with uncompromising attention to detail, using time-honored techniques and the finest tonewoods to capture the spirit of Gibson’s golden era. Whether it’s a faithful Historic Reissue, a bold Modern Collection piece, or a one-of-a-kind Masterbuilt creation, every Custom Shop guitar offers that unmistakable Gibson feel and sound—rich, resonant, and endlessly expressive. At Chicago Music Exchange, we’re proud to offer one of the world’s premier selections of Gibson Custom Shop guitars, expertly curated for players and collectors who demand nothing less than perfection.

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: 503711
Product Color: Antique Cardinal Red
Relic/Aging Level: VOS (Vintage Original Spec)
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: SG
Body Material: Solid Mahogany
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)

Neck

Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Neck Tint/Color: VOS Cardinal Red
Neck Shape: 60s SlimTaper (1961 Authentic Thin D-Shape 0.800"/0.900")
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Headstock Veneer: Custom Holly
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687" (42.85mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8mm)
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Inlay: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Inlay Shape: Trapezoids
Side Marker Inlay: Tortoise Side Dots
Headstock Inlay/Decal: Crown Inlay
Neck Binding: .40 Single Ply Cream

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Custom "S" Buckers Double White Covers
Neck Pickup: Custom "S" Buckers Double White Covers
Controls and Switching: 3-Way Switchcraft; 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Electronics Notes: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Black Beauty Capacitors

Hardware

Hardware Color: VOS Nickel
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Long Maestro Vibrola
Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Double Ring
Fret Wire: Authentic Medium-Jumbo Jescar FW45100
Saddle: Nickel-Plated Brass
Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply "Les Paul"
Knobs: Black Top Hats w/Silver Inserts
Switch Cap: Cream
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SKU: SGSR61M2M000002523-503711

Description

The Gibson Custom Shop represents the pinnacle of the brand’s craftsmanship, where history, artistry, and innovation converge to create instruments unlike any other. Each guitar is hand-built with uncompromising attention to detail, using time-honored techniques and the finest tonewoods to capture the spirit of Gibson’s golden era. Whether it’s a faithful Historic Reissue, a bold Modern Collection piece, or a one-of-a-kind Masterbuilt creation, every Custom Shop guitar offers that unmistakable Gibson feel and sound—rich, resonant, and endlessly expressive. At Chicago Music Exchange, we’re proud to offer one of the world’s premier selections of Gibson Custom Shop guitars, expertly curated for players and collectors who demand nothing less than perfection.

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: 503711
Product Color: Antique Cardinal Red
Relic/Aging Level: VOS (Vintage Original Spec)
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: SG
Body Material: Solid Mahogany
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)

Neck

Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Neck Tint/Color: VOS Cardinal Red
Neck Shape: 60s SlimTaper (1961 Authentic Thin D-Shape 0.800"/0.900")
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Headstock Veneer: Custom Holly
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687" (42.85mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8mm)
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Inlay: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Inlay Shape: Trapezoids
Side Marker Inlay: Tortoise Side Dots
Headstock Inlay/Decal: Crown Inlay
Neck Binding: .40 Single Ply Cream

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Custom "S" Buckers Double White Covers
Neck Pickup: Custom "S" Buckers Double White Covers
Controls and Switching: 3-Way Switchcraft; 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Electronics Notes: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Black Beauty Capacitors

Hardware

Hardware Color: VOS Nickel
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Long Maestro Vibrola
Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Double Ring
Fret Wire: Authentic Medium-Jumbo Jescar FW45100
Saddle: Nickel-Plated Brass
Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply "Les Paul"
Knobs: Black Top Hats w/Silver Inserts
Switch Cap: Cream