Gibson SG ´63 Sp Lightning Bar VOS

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Gibson SG ´63 Sp Lightning Bar VOS

Gibson

SG ´63 Sp Lightning Bar VOS

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 523029
Brand: Gibson
Model: SG ´63 Sp Lightning Bar VOS
Price: $3,848.90

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This '63 SG Special is a serious throwback, built with premium materials and that iconic Gibson vibe. The P-90s give it a raw, snarling tone perfect for rock, blues, and garage rock – it’s a real statement piece for players craving vintage authenticity and a substantial feel. If you appreciate a focused, powerful sound and don’t need a million different tones, this is a fantastic choice.

Product Description

  • Gibson SG ´63 Special LightningBarVOS
  • Electric Guitar
  • Custom Shop Model
  • VOS - Vintage Original Specifications
  • One-piece body: Mahogany (Swietenia Macrophylla)
  • Neck: Mahogany (Swietenia Macrophylla)
  • One-piece fingerboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia)
  • Neck profile: Authentic '63 Medium C
  • Long neck tenon
  • 22 Frets
  • Pickups: 2 Custom P-90 single coils
  • 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
  • Wraparound Lightning Bar bridge
  • Colour: Cherry Red
  • Incl. Custom Shop case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • One-piece mahogany body delivers exceptional sustain and resonance
  • • Custom P-90s provide a thick, vocal midrange and aggressive bite
  • • Vintage '63 Medium C neck offers comfortable, authentic vintage feel
  • • Lightning Bar wraparound bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability
CONS
  • • Mahogany construction makes it notably heavier than some other guitars
  • • P-90 pickups can be noisy, especially at higher gain settings
  • • Limited tonal versatility compared to humbucker-equipped guitars

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany (Swietenia Macrophylla)
Neck Material Mahogany (Swietenia Macrophylla)
Fingerboard Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia)
Pickups 2 Custom P-90 single coils
Scale Length 24.75 in
Frets 22
Bridge Wraparound Lightning Bar
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lightning Bar creates a more direct connection between the body and strings, generally resulting in a noticeable increase in sustain and a tighter low-end response.
Gibson’s Custom Shop has gone to great lengths to replicate the '63 Medium C profile, offering a comfortable, rounded feel that’s thinner than modern necks but not as fragile as some earlier profiles.
P-90s are known to be noisier, especially with high gain. Careful amplifier and pedal choices, or potentially a noise gate, will be necessary for quieter stage environments.

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