Epiphone 1964 SG Standard Vibrola CR

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Epiphone 1964 SG Standard Vibrola CR

Epiphone

1964 SG Standard Vibrola CR

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Product Info

Article Number: 614964
Brand: Epiphone
Model: 1964 SG Standard Vibrola CR
Price: $1,494.90

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This Epiphone SG Standard Vibrola CR is a fantastic option for players seeking that iconic '60s SG vibe. The combination of mahogany, Custombucker pickups, and a Vibrola tremolo delivers a warm, punchy, and expressive tone, perfect for classic rock, blues, and beyond. It's a premium-priced instrument that captures a lot of the vintage feel without the Gibson Custom Collection price tag.

Product Description

  • Epiphone 1964 SG Standard Vibrola CR
  • Electric Guitar
  • Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection (2025)
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Set-in neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Trapezoid fingerboard inlays
  • Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
  • Scale: 629
  • Nut width: 42.9 mm (1.69")
  • Graph Tech nut
  • Neck profile: '1960s Slim Taper
  • Fingerboard binding
  • 22 frets
  • Pickups: Two Custombucker humbuckers
  • 2 volume and 2 tone controls
  • 3-way toggle switch
  • Black pickguard
  • Maestro Vibrola tremolo
  • Epiphone Deluxe machine heads
  • Nickel hardware
  • Colour: Cherry Red
  • Includes case
PROS
  • • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant tones characteristic of vintage SGs.
  • • Custombucker pickups offer a surprisingly articulate and powerful vintage-voiced output.
  • • The Vibrola tremolo adds a classic, smooth vibrato effect absent on many SGs.
  • • Rosewood fretboard and Slim Taper neck provide comfortable, fast playability.
CONS
  • • Mahogany construction can make it feel a bit hefty for some players – neck dive possible.
  • • Vibrola tremolo systems require careful setup and occasional maintenance to avoid tuning instability.
  • • Rosewood fretboards, while nice, may show wear more readily than maple alternatives.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups Custombucker Humbuckers
Scale Length 629 mm
Frets 22
Bridge Maestro Vibrola Tremolo
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Maestro Vibrola offers a smoother, more subtle vibrato than the often stiffer Kluson tremolo, but may require more frequent adjustments to maintain tuning stability.
They share a similar sonic profile – a balanced output with a vintage warmth – but the Custombuckers tend to be slightly more articulate and have a touch more bite.
Yes, Epiphone has done a commendable job recreating the feel of a '60s Slim Taper, offering a comfortable and relatively thin profile that facilitates fast playing.

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