Gibson 64 SG Std Maestro Metalic Plum
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Gibson
64 SG Std Maestro Metalic Plum
Product Info
Article Number:
620718
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
64 SG Std Maestro Metalic Plum
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$5,938.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 64 SG Standard is a seriously cool, limited-run instrument. The Metalic Plum finish is gorgeous, the SlimTaper neck is a joy to play, and those Custombucker III pickups deliver a snarling vintage tone perfect for classic rock and heavier blues. It's a premium-priced offering aimed at the discerning player seeking a unique, historically-inspired SG experience.
Product Description
- Gibson 64 SG Std Maestro Metalic Plum
- Electric Guitar
- Dealer Select Run for Europe - limited to 10 pieces
- Body: Mahogany
- Set neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Trapezoid fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Traditional 1960´s SlimTaper C
- Cream binding on neck
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- 22 frets
- Pickup: 2 Custombucker III Humbucker
- 2 volume controls
- 2 tone controls
- 3-way toggle switch
- Black / white / black pickguard
- Maestro Vibrola tremolo
- Kluson double ring machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Includes case
- Colour: Metallic Plum VOS
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers rich sustain and a warm, resonant low-end.
- • Custombucker III pickups offer a hotter, more aggressive vintage tone.
- • SlimTaper neck profile provides exceptional comfort and playability for fast runs.
- • Maestro Vibrola tremolo adds vintage-correct vibrato and expressive possibilities.
CONS
- • The weight, typical of mahogany guitars, can be fatiguing during extended playing.
- • Metallic Plum VOS finish, while beautiful, might not appeal to all tastes.
- • The Maestro Vibrola's tuning stability can be less consistent than fixed bridges.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Custombucker III Humbuckers
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75")
Frets
22
Bridge
Maestro Vibrola Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Custombucker III offers a higher output and a slightly more aggressive edge than the '57 Classics, providing more sustain and a hotter, more modern rock tone while retaining vintage character.
The Vibrola requires occasional lubrication and adjustment to maintain optimal tuning stability, similar to vintage tremolo systems; it's not a 'set and forget' component.
Dealer Select instruments typically undergo rigorous inspection, ensuring they meet Gibson's high standards; however, they may exhibit subtle cosmetic variations compared to mass-produced models.
