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Description
Description
Gibson Custom Shop
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.
1963 SG Special: Two for the Show
As the choice of Rock 'n Roll legends for decades, the original SG Special represented simplicity, versatility, and monster tone. This Historic recreation is a clone of the cherished vintage originals with all the modern playability and reliability you expect from Custom Shop. It features authentic profiles, specs and construction methods for an incredible playing and ownership experience.
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Gibson Custom Shop Historic |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Serial Number: | 500043 |
| Product Color: | Pewter Sparkle |
| 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: | 1 Piece Mahogany |
| Neck Finish: | Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) |
| Neck Tint/Color: | Pewter Sparkle |
| Neck Shape: | 1961 Authentic Thin-D Shape (0.800"-0.900") |
| Fingerboard Material: | Indian Rosewood |
| Headstock Veneer: | 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: | Pearloid Dots |
| Inlay Shape: | Dots |
| Side Marker Inlay: | Tortoise Dots |
| Headstock Inlay/Decal: | Gibson Logo |
| Neck Binding: | 1-Ply Cream |
Electronics
| Controls and Switching: | 3-Way Switchcraft; 2 Volume, 2 Tone |
| Electronics Notes: | 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Nickel |
| Bridge: | Lightning Bar Wraparound |
| Tuning Machines: | Kluson Single Line w/White Buttons |
| Fret Wire: | Authentic Medium/Jumbo |
| Saddle: | Metal |
| Pickguard: | 3-Ply Black/White/Black |
| Truss Rod Cover: | 2-Ply Black/White |
| Knobs: | Black Top Hats w/Silver Inserts |
| Switch Cap: | Cream |