Gibson SG 61 Standard SM
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Gibson
SG 61 Standard SM
Product Info
Article Number:
570124
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
SG 61 Standard SM
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$2,073.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SG 61 Standard SM is a fantastic choice for players seeking a genuine vintage Gibson feel without the vintage price tag. The Burstbucker pickups nail that classic rock and blues vibe, and the slim neck is a joy to play. It's perfect for intermediate to advanced players who appreciate a comfortable, powerful, and iconic instrument.
Product Description
- Gibson SG 61 Standard SM
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Trapeze fingerboard inlays
- Cream fingerboard binding
- Neck profile: Slim Taper
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Graph Tech nut
- 22 Medium frets with cryogenic fret treatment
- Pickups: Burstbucker 61R (neck) and 61T (bridge) humbuckers
- 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
- Aluminium Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Aluminium stop bar
- Vintage Deluxe machine heads
- Colour: Silver Mist
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers that iconic SG warmth and sustain.
- • Burstbucker 61 pickups offer a vintage-voiced, powerful, and articulate tone.
- • Slim Taper neck profile provides exceptional comfort and fast playing speed.
- • Graph Tech nut enhances tuning stability and eliminates common fret buzz issues.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction can make it feel a bit heavy for extended playing sessions.
- • Rosewood fingerboard might not be preferred by players favoring ebony's feel.
- • The shorter scale length limits low-end extension compared to longer scale guitars.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood with Cream Binding
Pickups
Burstbucker 61R (neck) and 61T (bridge) Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22 Medium, Cryogenically Treated
Bridge
Aluminium Tune-O-Matic with Aluminium Stop Bar
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
They aim for a similar vintage tone, but the 61s have a slightly more modern clarity and output, lacking some of the extreme grit of a true PAF.
The Slim Taper profile is generally comfortable, but those with very large hands might prefer a thicker neck shape; it's on the thinner side.
It's typical for a mahogany SG – it's not a lightweight guitar, but the balance is good, and a comfortable strap helps.
