Gibson
1963 SG Special Reissue, VOS, Cherry Red
ElectricSGUS
No ratings yet$3,599
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.
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Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews74
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
68
Build
84
Value
64
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck wood | 1 Piece Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Custom Soapbar P-90 / Custom Soapbar P-90 |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity |
| Binding | Fretboard 1-ply Cream |
| Body Finish | Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) |
| Body shape | SG |
| Body Styles | SG |
| Bridge pickup | Custom Soapbar P-90 |
| Case | Black/Yellow Custom Shop Hardshell |
| Control Covers | Black |
| Control Knobs | Black Top Hats w/ Silver Inserts |
| Controls | 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness |
| End Of Board Width | 56.89mm / 2.24in |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Pearloid Dot |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Joint | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit |
| Model | SGSP63VOCHNH1 |
| Neck pickup | Custom Soapbar P-90 |
| Nut | Nylon |
| Nut width | 42.85mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | 3-Ply Black/White/Black |
| Pickup Covers | Black Soapbar |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft |
| Profile | 60s SlimTaper C |
| Strap Buttons | Aluminum |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Cream |
| Switchwasher | Black |
| Tailpiece | Lightning Bar Wraparound |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-Ply Black/White |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel |
| Tuners | Kluson Single Line w/ White Buttons |
| Weight Relief | None |
| Street price | $3,599 |
