1964 SG Standard Reissue, Light Aged, Heather Poly

1964 SG Standard Reissue in Heather Poly This Gibson Custom Select 1964 SG™ Standard Reissue features a Heather Poly finish with Murphy Lab Light Aging. While these guitars are still based on existing models, Gibson Custom Select offers instruments with unique features that are not normally found on production guitars. These customizations can include handpicked electronics, custom finishes, and hardware substitutions. These guitars are designed by some of Gibson’s experts, while these instruments are made in small batches by the skilled artisans at Gibson Custom. The Gibson 1964 SG Standard Reissue is commonly found in its usual Vintage Cherry finish. This Gibson Custom Select model is customized with a Heather Poly finish, which is a historic Gibson custom color. In the middle of the year 1960, Gibson began using slimmer neck profiles throughout its entire catalog. The early examples of SG Standards from 1961 had even slimmer necks than the previous year’s models. As the 1960s progressed, Gibson began to add more mass to the neck profiles across the models, including the SG Standard. By 1964, the neck profile had morphed back to a similar shape to that of guitars made in 1959. Due to its slightly larger neck profile, the 1964 SG Standard has been a favorite amongst collectors and players alike. This combination of a chunky neck profile on an SG only occurred for a short period, which is what makes the 1964 model year so desirable. Another standard feature on the 1964 SG Standard was a Maestro™ Vibrola™ tailpiece. The Stop Bar tailpiece was never standard on an SG Standard during its initial run in the 1960s. Many vintage examples have been converted from a Vibrola tailpiece to a Stop Bar for player preferences, but the Maestro Vibrola is the original form of the SG Standard. In the late 1950s, many cars were painted in metallic finishes. With this influence from the automotive industry, these same colors were adopted by Gibson to add a splash of color to their guitar lineup. In the early to mid-1960s, Gibson started finishing guitars in colors like Frost Blue and Inverness Green, which all originated from the 1959 Oldsmobile color catalog. Gibson was no stranger to using metallic finishes on models like the Les Paul™ and ES-295™ with its iconic metallic gold finish, but metallic finishes had not been widely used on other models. Heather Poly was one of the first custom colors offered by Gibson in the early 1960s. While the term “poly” is in the name of the finish, this paint is a nitrocellulose lacquer. This nomenclature came from Gibson to indicate that the finish is metallic. Utilizing a unique finish like Heather Poly on a 1964 SG Standard Reissue is a match made in heaven, accenting the guitar’s corners and smooth, flowing body lines. Primarily used on Firebird models, these custom colors can show the personality of the player who wears the guitar. This Gibson Custom Select 1964 SG Standard Reissue has all the classic features of the beloved model, but with a colorful twist. Included with the guitar is a reissue hardshell case and a Gibson Custom Certificate of Authenticity.