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Key Features
- Vintage-accurate 1964 SG Standard
- Weight: 8.04 lbs / 3.64 kg
- Authentic mid-’60s tone from dual Custombucker Alnico III pickups
- Slim ’60s-style neck profile for fast, fluid playability
- Period-correct Maestro Vibrola tailpiece for expressive pitch effects
Gibson Custom 1964 SG Standard Reissue Maestro Vibrola VOS, Cherry Red #501874 Overview
The Gibson Custom 1964 SG Standard Reissue Maestro Vibrola VOS is built for players who value the unmistakable voice, sleek feel, and stage presence of a true mid-’60s SG. Introduced in the early ’60s as Gibson’s lighter, more aggressive alternative to the Les Paul, the SG quickly found its way into the hands of pioneering rock guitarists.
This ’64 reissue captures the model at a golden moment in its evolution, with a resonant solid mahogany body, period-correct construction methods, and a pair of Custombucker Alnico III pickups for vintage-accurate tone. Finished in a Cherry Red nitrocellulose VOS lacquer and fitted with a Maestro Vibrola, it delivers the sound and style that helped shape the voice of rock, recreated with the precision and authenticity expected from Gibson Custom.
Product Ref: 322775
Full Description
View Full DescriptionCustombucker clarity and bite
The 1964 SG Standard Reissue features a matched set of Custombucker Alnico III pickups, voiced to capture the lively, articulate tone of mid-’60s humbuckers. They offer a slightly brighter and more open character than their late-’50s counterparts, perfectly complementing the SG’s lightweight, resonant mahogany body. The result is a responsive and dynamic sound, from sparkling cleans to raw, driven power. These pickups aren’t about imitation — they’re a faithful recreation of the tone that made the SG a favourite for players looking for speed, bite, and unmistakable sustain.
Built for speed and comfort
One of the SG’s defining traits is its effortless playability, and this reissue is true to that tradition. The solid mahogany neck is shaped to a comfortable ’60s profile, offering a slim yet supportive grip that encourages fast, fluid movement. The Indian rosewood fingerboard with a 12-inch radius provides a smooth, consistent surface for bends and vibrato, while the historic narrow tall jumbo frets deliver accurate intonation with a vintage feel. The long neck joint and hide glue construction enhance resonance, while the lightweight body makes extended playing sessions comfortable without sacrificing tonal authority.
Period-correct hardware and Maestro style
From the Kluson single-line tuners to the nickel-plated ABR-1 bridge, every hardware choice on this reissue reflects Gibson’s 1964 spec. The Maestro Vibrola tailpiece adds a visual flair that’s become iconic in its own right, as well as the expressive pitch modulation it’s known for. Gold butyrate top hat knobs, an amber Catalin switch tip, and the laminated cellulose acetate pickguard all stay true to the era’s styling, giving this guitar the unmistakable look of a true vintage SG Standard.
Protection with vintage flair
The included brown/pink reissue five-latch case is modelled after the original ’60s Gibson cases, both in appearance and in build quality. The shaped interior cradles the guitar securely, while the plush pink lining protects the finish. Whether stored at home or taken to a gig, it provides the right blend of practicality and period-correct presentation.
A heritage of rock
Launched in 1961, the SG was Gibson’s bold step into a new era, offering a lighter, faster and more aggressive alternative to the Les Paul. By 1964, the model had found its defining form with sharp double cutaways, a slim fast neck and a voice that cut through with unmistakable clarity and bite. This reissue is not a reinterpretation of that moment in history. It is a faithful recreation built with the same tonewoods, construction methods and detailing as the originals. From the solid mahogany body to the Maestro Vibrola and nickel-plated hardware, every element has been chosen to reflect the SG’s mid-1960s identity. It is an instrument made for players and collectors who value authenticity above all else.
Specifications
- Product Code: LPR58VOITNH1 #501874
Body and Bridge
- Top Material: 2pc Plain Maple
- Body Material: 1pc Mahogany
- Shape: Les Paul
- Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS
- Colour: Iced Tea Burst
- Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
- Neck Shape: '50s Rounded Medium C
- Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- No. of Frets: 22 Historic Narrow Tall Jumbo
- Inlays: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
- Nut Material: Nylon
- Nut Width: 42.85mm
Hardware and Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III
- Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III
- Controls: 2 x Tone, 2 x Volume, 3-Way Pickup Switch
- Output Jack: Switchcraft
- Control Knobs: Gold Butyrate Top Hats
- Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
- Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
- Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
- Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
- Strap Buttons: Aluminium
- String Gauges: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Case: Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch
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