Gibson SG ´61 Standard Pelham Blue
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Gibson
SG ´61 Standard Pelham Blue
Product Info
Article Number:
589500
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
SG ´61 Standard Pelham Blue
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$2,079.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SG '61 Standard is a serious contender for players chasing that classic Gibson vibe. The Burstbucker pickups deliver a thick, articulate tone that's perfect for blues, rock, and even some heavier styles. It's a premium-priced instrument, but the quality and feel make it a worthwhile investment for the discerning player.
Product Description
- Gibson SG ´61 Standard Pelham Blue
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Mahogany neck
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Nut: Graph Tech
- Fingerboard inlays: Trapeze
- Fingerboard binding: Cream
- Neck profile: Slim Taper
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Scale: 628 mm
- 22 Medium frets with cryogenic fret treatment
- Pickups: Burstbucker 61R (neck) and 61T (bridge) humbuckers
- Controls: 2 x Volume
- 2 x Tone
- Aluminium tuneomatic bridge
- Aluminium stop bar
- Vintage Deluxe machine heads
- Colour: Pelham Blue Burst
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers excellent sustain and a warm, resonant tone.
- • Burstbucker 61 pickups offer authentic vintage PAF-era humbucker voicing.
- • Slim Taper neck profile provides comfortable playability for fast runs and chords.
- • Graph Tech nut ensures reliable tuning stability and reduced friction.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction contributes to a relatively heavy feel, potentially tiring for some.
- • Pelham Blue finish, while striking, can be prone to fingerprints and blemishes.
- • Scale length limits versatility; excels in rock/blues, less ideal for jazz or metal.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Burstbucker 61R (neck), Burstbucker 61T (bridge)
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22 Medium
Bridge
Aluminum Tune-o-matic
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 61s aim for a slightly more open and dynamic response than, say, the '57 Classics, offering a touch more bite and clarity while retaining that classic warmth.
It's a modern Slim Taper – thinner and flatter than a '50s neck, making it easier to play fast, but still retaining a comfortable feel.
Pelham Blue is a nitrocellulose finish, so it's susceptible to checking and wear over time, which many players consider part of the charm, but it does require more careful handling than a poly finish.
