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Gibson Custom Shop 1961 Les Paul SG Standard "CME Spec" Antique Silverburst Murphy Lab Heavy Aged NH w/Long Maestro Vibrola & Double White Custom "S" Buckers

Gibson Custom Shop 1961 Les Paul SG Standard "CME Spec" Antique Silverburst Murphy Lab Heavy Aged NH w/Long Maestro Vibrola & Double White Custom "S" Buckers

Serial Number: 503701

Weight: 7lbs 8oz

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Description

Carrying on Orville Gibson’s historic pursuit of sonic excellence and aesthetic perfection, the Gibson Custom Shop combines traditional instrument-making techniques, innovative methods, and meticulous attention to detail to craft instruments worthy of its banner-era slogan, “Only a Gibson is Good Enough.”

This instrument exclusively features woods hand-picked by CME’s expert guitar-buying team at the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, paired with one of our favorite finishes, plus a thoughtful combination of preferred fingerboards, neck profiles, pickups, and hardware, to make this customized Gibson guitar.

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: 503701
Product Color: Antique Silverburst
Relic/Aging Level: Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
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: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck

Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Tint/Color: Antique Silverburst
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: Aged 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: SGSR61M2M000002503-503701

Description

Carrying on Orville Gibson’s historic pursuit of sonic excellence and aesthetic perfection, the Gibson Custom Shop combines traditional instrument-making techniques, innovative methods, and meticulous attention to detail to craft instruments worthy of its banner-era slogan, “Only a Gibson is Good Enough.”

This instrument exclusively features woods hand-picked by CME’s expert guitar-buying team at the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, paired with one of our favorite finishes, plus a thoughtful combination of preferred fingerboards, neck profiles, pickups, and hardware, to make this customized Gibson guitar.

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: 503701
Product Color: Antique Silverburst
Relic/Aging Level: Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
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: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck

Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Tint/Color: Antique Silverburst
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: Aged 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