A Custom Classic

The last year of the "Les Paul™" moniker on the SG™ Custom was also the first year of the Maestro™ Vibrola...1963. Gibson Custom Shop has proudly recreated this desirable version of the SG Custom down to the original construction methods and contours. The result is a beautiful, versatile and tremendous-sounding instrument that plays effortlessly. The solid ebony fingerboard and revamped vintage-style electronics help it attain new sonic heights with clarity and sustain. From the dimensions to the contours to the precise inlay patterns to the sonic experience, it's the top of the line SG in every respect!

SPECIFICATIONS

BODY

Body Styles : SG
Body Shape : SG
Body Material : Solid Mahogany
Body Finish : Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Weight Relief : None

NECK

Profile : 60s SlimTaper™
Scale Length : 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material : Ebony
Fingerboard Radius : 304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count : 22
Frets : Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material : Nylon
Nut Width : 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
End Of Board Width : 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
Inlays : Mother of Pearl Block
Joint : Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

HARDWARE

Finish : Gold
Bridge : ABR-1
Tailpiece : Long Maestro Vibrola
Tuning Machines : Grover Kidney
Pickguard : White Multi-Ply
Truss Rod : Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover : Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs : Black Top Hats w/ Gold Inserts
Switch Tip : Cream
Switch washer : Silkscreened Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Control Covers : White
Strap Buttons : Brass
Mounting Rings : Black M69
Pickup Covers : Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver

ELECTRONICS

Neck Pickup : Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Middle Pickup : Custombucker Alnico 3 (if applicable)
Bridge Pickup : Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Controls : 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Black Beauty Capacitors
Pickup Selector : 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack : 1/4" Switchcraft

MISCELLANEOUS

Strings Gauge : .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case : Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories : Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags