Gibson SG ´61 Standard VC LH
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Gibson
SG ´61 Standard VC LH
Product Info
Article Number:
467307
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
SG ´61 Standard VC LH
Category:
Lefthanded Guitars
Price:
$2,088.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty SG '61 Standard VC is a serious contender for players seeking that classic Gibson vibe. The mahogany body and Burstbucker pickups deliver a thick, warm tone perfect for rock, blues, and beyond. It’s a premium-priced instrument that offers excellent value for its build quality and tone, especially for those who appreciate a vintage-inspired feel.
Product Description
- Gibson SG ´61 Standard VC LH
- Left-Hand Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
- Neck: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
- Fretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia)
- Slim Taper neck profile
- Graphtech nut
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Scale: 628 mm
- 22 Medium frets (cold-treated)
- Trapeze inlays
- Cream fretboard binding
- Aluminium Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Aluminium stop bar
- Vintage Deluxe machine heads
- Burstbucker 61R neck pickup and 61T bridge pickup
- Controls: 2 Volume controls
- 2 tone controls
- Colour: Heritage Cherry
- Case included
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant, and sustain-rich tone.
- • Burstbucker 61 pickups offer authentic vintage Gibson humbucker character.
- • Slim Taper neck profile provides comfortable playability for a wide range of players.
- • Cream fretboard binding adds a touch of elegance and visual appeal.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction can make the guitar feel somewhat heavy, potentially fatiguing for some.
- • Rosewood fretboard may require occasional oiling to prevent dryness and cracking.
- • While versatile, the pickup configuration leans towards rock and blues, limiting extreme metal applications.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
Neck Material
Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia)
Pickups
Burstbucker 61R (neck) & 61T (bridge)
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22 Medium (cold-treated)
Bridge
Aluminium Tune-O-Matic & Stop Bar
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 61s have a slightly higher output and a more aggressive edge, lacking the silkier, more rounded tone of the '57 Classics, but still retaining vintage character.
It’s a Slim Taper, noticeably thinner than a traditional '50s neck, offering faster playing, but still comfortable and with a vintage feel.
The Heritage Cherry finish is a nitrocellulose lacquer, which is thinner and more resonant than a poly finish, and it will develop a desirable patina over time. It's reasonably durable but requires care to avoid scratches.
