Gibson Original SG Standard '61 Faded Vintage Cherry Satin

Description

A timeless SG for every generation, reimagined with a faded finish and 60s Burstbucker pickups

The SG™ Standard ’61 Faded revives the essential design elements that cemented the SG as a true icon, inspiring players and shaping music across decades and genres. When the Les Paul™ model was temporarily retired in 1961, Gibson introduced a boldly new solidbody design that would come to be known as the SG™, short for “solid guitar.” The SG Standard ’61 Faded stays true to the look and feel of those celebrated early-1960s originals. Its solid mahogany body features the instantly recognizable double-cutaway SG outline, complete with deeply contoured body scarfing and twin horns that have defined the model since its inception. Finished in faded nitrocellulose lacquer, it delivers a warm, broken-in appearance and the tactile feel of an instrument that’s been a trusted companion for years.

The mahogany neck is carved with a fast, comfortable SlimTaper™ profile and topped with a bound rosewood fretboard fitted with 22 medium jumbo frets and classic acrylic trapezoid inlays. With a 12” fretboard radius, it offers a natural feel for first-position chords while allowing lead passages higher up the neck to ring cleanly without fretting out. The neck joint at the 22nd fret provides unhindered access across the entire fretboard, a hallmark that has long made the SG a favorite among lead players. In keeping with early SG tradition, the SG Standard ’61 Faded features a 5-ply, teardrop-shaped pickguard, rather than the larger “batwing” guard found on later iterations.

Nickel-plated hardware includes an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge paired with an aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece, delivering classic tone and reliable performance. Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons work alongside a Graph Tech® nut to maintain excellent tuning stability. At the heart of the guitar is a set of 60s Burstbucker humbuckers, built with historically correct unbalanced coils and Alnico 5 magnets. Together, they produce an open, harmonically rich voice inspired by early Patent Applied For designs, with enhanced clarity and a sweet, expressive edge when pushed into overdrive. Individual volume and tone controls for each pickup, using audio taper potentiometers and hand-wired Orange Drop® capacitors, provide a wide and musical range of tonal shaping. Black Top Hat knobs with silver reflectors complete the vintage-correct look.

Delivering the unmistakable SG sound, exceptional playability, and the craftsmanship that defines American-made Gibson instruments, the SG Standard 61 Faded continues a legacy that has resonated with players worldwide for generations. A Gibson hardshell case is included for secure storage and transport.

Chicago Music Exchange

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Make Gibson

Color Red Vintage Cherry Satin

Condition Brand New

$1,799

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Returns

3-Day / 15-day Return Policy If you are not completely satisfied with any product, return it for a full refund of the product purchase price, full credit, or exchange of your choice. We give you 3 days from the shipping date on Vintage instruments, and 15 days on New instruments. Credit card returns are issued a credit for purchase price. Refunds are made for product value only, excluding shipping and handling charges. New, Unopened items: You may return most NEW, untouched, unopened items within 15 days of delivery for a full refund. if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.) we'll also pay the return shipping costs. AmEx credit cards: Note that if your order was paid using an AmEx card we may pass on a 3.5% fee of the purchase price to process your refund. Vintage, Used items: We have to evaluate vintage and used guitars, amps, and other items on a case by case basis. We spend a lot of time with you and the item before your purchase to try to avoid any surprises after your purchase. AmEx credit cards: Note that if your order was paid using an AmEx card we may pass on a 3.5% fee of the purchase price to process your refund. You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, we strive to issue your refund sooner. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days). Send your return to: Chicago Music Exchange 3316 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60657 The following items are returnable only if defective OR unopened or unused: strings, harmonicas, microphones, cleaners, polishes, and polishing cloths. Software/soundware, cassettes, CDs, DVDs, and videos may be returned for credit only if they are in their original, sealed packaging. If defective, these items will only be exchanged for the same product. For complete details on our guarantees, shipping, and return policies, please contact our Customer Service Department at 773-525-7773; fax us at 773-525-2775; visit our website at www.chicagomusicexchange.com, or write us at Chicago Music Exchange, 3316 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657.