Gibson Custom 1963 SG Special Reissue Lightning Bar VOS, Cherry Red Overview
A new year, a new decade and a fantastic new Gibson Guitars product lineup that is sure to have something for everyone. After a very successful relaunch in 2019, the Gibson Custom range has drawn inspiration from it's roots while offering the very best in modern luthiery technques to deliver a true modern classic. When you play a Gibson Custom Shop instrument you can easily understand what all the hype is about. This years lineup is fantastic with another anniversary series in the form of the Gibson Custom 60th Anniversary 1960 Les Paul Standard which is available in six colours such as Wide Tomato Burst, Orange Lemon Fade and Washed Bourbon Burst. Other notable additions are the Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V and 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V both with a Maestro Vibrola and finished in Vintage Sunburst, the Gibson Custom 1958 Mahogany Explorer and 1958 Mahogany Flying V both in a Walnut finish and the very bold Gibson Custom 1967 Mahogany Flying V with Maestro in Sparkling Burgundy. The Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson’s legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.
As the choice of Rock n' Roll legends for decades, the original SG Special represented simplicity, versatility, and monster tone. This Historic recreation is a clone of the cherished vintage originals with all the modern playability and reliability you expect from Custom Shop. It features authentic profiles, specs and construction methods for an incredible playing and ownership experience.
Gibson Custom 1963 SG Special Reissue Specs:
- Neck
- Material: Solid Mahogany
- Profile: Authentic '63 Medium C-Shape
- Scale Length: 24.75
- Fingerboard Radius: 12
- Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
- Number Of Frets: 22
- Frets: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
- Nut Material: Nylon
- Nut Width: 1.687
- Joint: Neck-Through Construction
- Body
- Body Shape: SG
- Top: None
- Back: 1-Piece Solid Mahogany
- Binding: Fingerboard 1-Ply Cream
- Weight Relief: None
- Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina)
- Hardware
- Finish: Chrome
- Tuner Plating: Nickel
- Bridge: Lightning Bar Wraparound
- Tailpiece:
- Tuning: Kluson Single Line w/ White Buttons
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White/Black
- Truss Rod:
- Pickup Covers: Black Soapbar/li>
- Electronics
- Neck Pickup: Custom Soapbar P-90
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Soapbar P-90
- Controls: 2 Volume/2 Tone CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness
- Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
- Miscellaneous
- Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
- Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity