Gibson SG 61 Standard VC
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Gibson
SG 61 Standard VC
Product Info
Article Number:
462531
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
SG 61 Standard VC
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$2,000.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SG 61 Standard VC is a fantastic choice for players craving a vintage-inspired Gibson feel and tone without the premium price tag. The Burstbucker pickups are surprisingly versatile, covering classic rock, blues, and even some lighter hard rock. It's a real workhorse guitar, perfect for gigging musicians and serious hobbyists.
Product Description
- Gibson SG 61 Standard VC
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard inlays: Trapeze
- Neck profile: Slim Taper
- Cream fingerboard binding
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Graph Tech nut
- 22 Frets with cryogenic fret treatment
- Aluminium Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Aluminium stop bar
- Pickups: Burstbucker 61R (neck) and 61T (bridge) humbuckers
- Controls: 2 Volume and 2 tone
- Vintage Deluxe machine heads
- Colour: Vintage Cherry
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warmth and sustain, classic SG tone
- • Slim Taper neck profile is exceptionally comfortable for fast playing
- • Burstbucker 61 pickups offer vintage PAF-like output and clarity
- • Cream binding adds a touch of elegance, elevating the aesthetic
CONS
- • SG's inherent neck dive can be noticeable, requiring strap adjustments
- • Rosewood fretboard might not appeal to all players preferring maple
- • Limited pickup versatility for modern, high-gain genres
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Burstbucker 61R/61T humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22, Cryogenically Treated
Bridge
Aluminum Tune-O-Matic & Stop Bar
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
They're designed to emulate the output and tonal characteristics of early PAF humbuckers, offering a similar warmth and clarity, but at a more accessible price point.
The Slim Taper profile is noticeably thinner and more modern than some of the chunky '50s and '60s Gibson necks, making it faster and easier to play for many players.
Cryogenic treatment hardens the fret material, theoretically improving wear resistance and potentially enhancing sustain – though the audible difference is subtle.
