GIBSON USA Custom Shop '61 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Vibrola VOS White
Specs
• Model: '61 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Vibrola VOS
• Finish: White, VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body: Solid Mahogany
• Neck: Mahogany, Set Neck, Long Tenon
• Neck Profile: Slim Taper 1961 Profile
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Inlays: Trapezoid Inlays
• Radius: 12"
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Frets: 22
• Nut: Nylon
• Pickups: Burstbucker Set
• Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-Way Toggle
• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Maestro Vibrola
• Tuners: Vintage-Style Tulip Tuners
• Hardware: Nickel
• Case: Original Gibson Custom Shop Hardshell Case
• COA: Included
• Country: USA
• Year: 2012Personal Thoughts
This is a very cool Custom Shop SG and one of the nicest versions of the model in my opinion. The early-'60s SG recipe already has loads going for it, but the Vibrola version just gives it that extra bit of visual drama and period-correct charm. The spec is strong too. A slim taper mahogany neck, rosewood board, ABR-1 and Burstbuckers make a lot of sense on a guitar like this, keeping it lively, open and properly SG-like, while the Custom Shop build and VOS treatment give it a more refined feel than the standard production versions. White is also a brilliant finish on one of these, especially with nickel hardware and the Vibrola, as it gives the guitar a really classy, slightly more striking look than the usual cherry route. A great option for someone wanting an SG that feels both vintage-inspired and a bit more special.
Condition Report
Excellent condition. There are a few small surface impressions and very faint surface marks in places from use, but nothing significant. Overall it presents very cleanly and remains a very tidy example.
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