1963 SG Special Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Classic White
Two for the Show Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail. 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. It also has a few unexpected extras, including Custombucker humbucker™ pickups, an ABR-1 bridge and long Maestro™ Vibrola™ tailpiece, and incredibly realistic ultra light aging from the artisans of the Murphy Lab.
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Custombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity |
| Binding | Fretboard 1-ply Cream |
| Body Finish | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | SG |
| Body Styles | SG |
| Bridge | ABR-1 |
| Bridge pickup | Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Case | Custom Shop Hardshell |
| Control Covers | Black |
| Control Knobs | Black Top Hat with Silver Inserts |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Bumblebee Capacitors |
| End Of Board Width | 56.89mm / 2.24in |
| Finish | Nickel, Murphy Lab Light Aged |
| Fretboard inlay | Celluloid Dot |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue Fit |
| Model | CUS18830 |
| Mounting Rings | True Historic |
| Neck pickup | Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Nut | Nylon |
| Nut width | 42.86mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | True Historic SG Standard |
| Pickup Covers | True Historic Nickel |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Switchcraft Toggle |
| Profile | 60s SlimTaper C |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Aluminum |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Cream |
| Switchwasher | Black with Gold Hot Stamp |
| Tailpiece | Maestro Vibrola (Long) |
| Truss rod | Standard |
| Truss Rod Cover | Reissue |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel |
| Tuners | Kluson 3 on a Strip, White Button |
| Weight Relief | None |
| Street price | $4,999 |
