Gibson SG Standard '61 Faded Maestro
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Gibson
SG Standard '61 Faded Maestro
Product Info
Article Number:
546653
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
SG Standard '61 Faded Maestro
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$2,033.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This '61 Faded Maestro SG is a serious contender for players craving vintage Gibson vibes at a more accessible price point. The Maestro tremolo is a fun, unique touch, and the Burstbucker pickups deliver a fantastic range of tones from bluesy grit to classic rock roar. It's a great choice for players who want that iconic SG feel and sound without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Gibson SG Standard '61 Faded Maestro
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Trapezoid fingerboard inlays
- Cream fretboard binding
- Neck profile: Slim Taper
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- GraphTech nut
- 22 Medium frets
- Pickups: 2 60's burstbucker humbuckers
- 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
- ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Maestro Vibrola tremolo
- Vintage Deluxe machine heads
- Colour: Vintage Cherry
- Incl. case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant sustain and a focused tone.
- • Slim Taper neck profile offers comfortable playability for fast lines.
- • Burstbucker pickups provide classic Gibson crunch and clarity.
- • Maestro Vibrola adds vintage tremolo functionality and expressive possibilities.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction makes it noticeably heavier than some guitars.
- • Rosewood fretboard may require occasional oiling for optimal feel.
- • Faded finish lacks the gloss of higher-end Gibson models.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood with Cream Binding
Pickups
2 x 60's Burstbucker Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22 Medium
Bridge
ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with Maestro Vibrola
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Maestro offers a more subtle, vintage-style vibrato, not the extreme dive-bombing of a Floyd Rose. It's more about adding shimmer and texture than dramatic pitch changes.
It's primarily cosmetic, but the thinner finish does allow the mahogany to resonate a bit more freely, potentially contributing to a slightly more open and airy tone.
The Slim Taper profile is generally thinner and flatter than many modern Gibsons, making it feel more accessible and comfortable for players with smaller hands or a preference for faster playing.
