Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG Standard CH
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Epiphone
1961 Les Paul SG Standard CH
Product Info
Article Number:
525231
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
1961 Les Paul SG Standard CH
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$998.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Epiphone SG Standard CH is a seriously solid instrument, especially if you're chasing that classic, raw SG vibe. The BurstBucker pickups really nail the vintage humbucker tone, and the SlimTaper neck makes it a joy to play. It's a fantastic choice for rock, blues, and classic rock players who want a quality instrument without premium-priced tags.
Product Description
- Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG Standard CH
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Set-in neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Laurel
- Pearloid trapezoid fretboard inlays
- Neck profile: SlimTaper C
- Scale length: 629 mm (24.76")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Graph Tech nut
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: Gibson BurstBucker 3 (bridge) and BurstBucker 2 (neck) humbuckers
- 2 x Volume and 2 x tone controls
- CTS pots and Mallory capacitors
- Black pickguard
- Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge with Lock Tone Stop Bar
- Epiphone Deluxe tuners
- Nickel hardware
- Colour: Aged Sixties Cherry
- Includes case
PROS
- • BurstBuckers deliver surprisingly authentic vintage PAF-era tone
- • Laurel fretboard offers a unique feel and warm sonic character
- • CTS pots and Mallory caps elevate the control responsiveness
- • SlimTaper neck profile provides comfortable, fast playability
CONS
- • Mahogany body can make it feel a little weighty for some players
- • Aged Sixties Cherry finish might not appeal to everyone's aesthetic
- • Limited pickup options restrict versatility for extreme genres
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
Gibson BurstBucker 3 (bridge), BurstBucker 2 (neck)
Scale Length
629 mm (24.76 in)
Frets
22
Bridge
Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Weight
Approximately 9 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The BurstBuckers are a very good approximation, offering a similar output and tonal character, though lacking the very highest end clarity of some genuine PAF reproductions.
The SlimTaper C profile is generally considered comfortable, but the 43mm nut width might feel a touch narrower for those with exceptionally large hands.
The Aged finish is purely cosmetic; it doesn't affect the guitar's playability or tonal qualities beyond a potentially slightly rougher feel in some areas.
