For collectors and players seeking that legendary tone, the Gibson Custom 60th Anniversary 1961 SG Les Paul Standard VOS electric guitar faithfully recreates one of the most iconic guitars ever made. In 1961, the Les Paul underwent a dramatic redesign with its now-famous double-cutaway mahogany body. This historic Custom Shop model celebrates that pivotal year by meticulously replicating every detail—from the build to the components—of those original SGs.

The Familiar Mahogany Tone You Love

Much of the 1961 SG's magic comes from its all-mahogany construction. The Custom Shop starts with a premium mahogany body, known for its warm, articulate tone that enhances the complexity of every note you play. An Authentic '61 Thin Profile mahogany neck provides that broken-in vintage feel, while its rounded '61 profile lets you effortlessly wrap your hand around the fingerboard as you burn through rapid solos and riffs. Vintage-tall frets make bends expressive and vibrato smooth.

Vintage Vibrato Tones With the Sideways Vibrola

One of the most distinctive appointments on this 60th Anniversary model is the vintage-style Sideways Vibrola vibrato tailpiece. Just like the originals from 1961, it uses a side-pull action to add swirling, warbling textures to your playing. Subtly raise or lower your pitch for expressive vibrato effects. Or kick it into overdrive for dramatic Bigsby-esque divebombs and pitch oscillations. The Vibrola brings a new dimension of vintage vibe to your sound that you won't find on modern tremolos.

Authentic Vintage Tone From the Electronics

Plugged in, the 60th Anniversary 1961 SG sings with all the warm, buttery tones that made original PAF humbuckers legendary. The two Custombucker pickups are wound to vintage specs with Alnico magnets, capturing that perfect balance of bite and smoothness that defined the PAF. CTS vintage-taper pots and Black Beauty capacitors complete the vintage-spec electronics, delivering the dynamic response and glassy highs that vintage players love. You'll hear every nuance of your technique as you dig in.

Custom Shop Pedigree Meets Vintage Accuracy

Every guitar bearing the Custom Shop logo is built with an uncompromising attention to detail. From the Kluson tuners to the ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, no expense is spared in recreating the vintage SG experience. The nitro lacquer VOS (Vintage Original Spec) finish accurately replicates the look and feel of a well-loved original. Try the 60th Anniversary 1961 SG Les Paul Standard VOS electric guitar at your local Guitar Center and experience this pivotal moment in guitar history recreated in exacting detail.