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Key Features
- Weight: 7.26 lb
- Actual guitar photographed
- Historic '64 SG reissue with Maestro Vibrola and VOS finish
- Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups deliver authentic vintage tone
- Chunky '64 Medium C neck for classic feel and sustain
Gibson Custom 1964 SG Standard Reissue w/ Maestro Vibrola VOS, Cherry Red #505164 Overview
The Gibson Custom 1964 SG Standard Reissue w/ Maestro Vibrola VOS is a painstakingly accurate recreation of an SG from one of the most iconic SG eras. Built by the Gibson Custom Shop, it captures everything that made the ’64 model such a standout, from its solid mahogany construction to its refined balance and unmistakable voice. The result is a lightweight, resonant guitar with sharp attack, rich sustain and the kind of lively response that immediately feels connected to your playing.
Equipped with Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups and vintage-correct electronics, it delivers a wide tonal range that moves effortlessly from warm cleans to biting overdrive. The Maestro Vibrola adds subtle expressive pitch control, while the Authentic '64 Medium C neck provides a fuller, more substantial feel without slowing you down. Finished in Cherry Red VOS with period-correct detailing throughout, it’s a premium instrument built for players who want true vintage character, feel and performance in a Custom Shop package.
Product Ref: 371716
Full Description
View Full DescriptionAuthentic '64 SG tone and construction
This reissue is built using the same construction methods and materials that defined the original 1964 SG Standard, giving it an unmistakably authentic voice and feel. The solid mahogany body produces a focused midrange with a fast attack and excellent sustain, while the long tenon neck joint and hide glue construction enhance resonance throughout the instrument. These details aren’t just a nod to historic models, they actually contribute directly to the lively, responsive tone that makes this guitar feel so immediate and dynamic in your hands.
Custombucker pickups with vintage response
Loaded with Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups, this SG delivers classic PAF-style tones with exceptional clarity and sensitivity. You get warm, rounded lows, detailed mids, and smooth highs that stay distinct and articulate even under gain. The pickups respond naturally to picking dynamics and volume changes, making it easy to move from clean, open tones to driven sounds without losing definition. Paired with CTS pots and Black Beauty capacitors, the electronics offer a wide and usable spectrum of tones.
Classic neck feel and smooth playability
The Authentic '64 Medium C neck profile offers a slightly fuller shape than slimmer modern designs, giving you a solid, comfortable grip that still feels fast and playable. Combined with the 12" radius rosewood fretboard and medium jumbo frets, it supports smooth bends, accurate fretting and effortless movement across the neck. The set neck construction also enhances sustain, helping notes ring out with clarity and consistency whether you're playing rhythm or lead parts.
Vintage hardware and expressive vibrola
The Maestro Vibrola tailpiece adds a subtle, expressive dimension to your playing, perfect for gentle pitch movement and vintage-style feel. Paired with the ABR-1 bridge and Kluson tuners, it provides stable performance while staying true to original specifications. The Cherry Red VOS nitro finish gives the guitar a lightly aged appearance, complemented by period-correct plastics and nickel hardware. It’s a visually authentic instrument that matches its vintage tone with equally accurate style and detail.
Specifications
- Product Name: Gibson Custom 1964 SG Standard Reissue w/ Maestro Vibrola VOS, Cherry Red
- Product Code: SGSR64VOCHNM1
Body
- Body Material: Solid Mahogany
- Body Shape: SG
- Weight Relief: None
- Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Neck & Fretboard
- Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Authentic '64 Medium C
- Construction: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
- Fretboard: Indian Rosewood
- Radius: 12"
- Frets: 22 Authentic Medium-Jumbo
- Inlays: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Nut: Nylon
- Nut Width: 42.85mm
- End of Board Width: 56.89mm
Hardware & Electronics
- Pickups: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Neck & Bridge)
- Controls: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Black Beauty Capacitors
- Switch: 3-way Switchcraft selector
- Output Jack: Switchcraft
- Bridge: ABR-1
- Tailpiece: Maestro Vibrola
- Tuners: Kluson Single Line, Double Ring
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Saddles: Nickel-plated Brass
- Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver
- Mounting Rings: M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
- Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
- Control Covers: Black
- Strap Buttons: Aluminium
Miscellaneous
- Case: Custom Shop Hardshell Case
- Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
- Strings: .010–.046
- Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
- Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
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