The Gibson SG Standard ’61 Stop Bar Vintage Cherry is a classic double-cutaway electric guitar that captures the spirit, sound, and unmistakable style of Gibson’s early 1960s SG models. Crafted with a solid mahogany body and finished in gloss nitrocellulose lacquer in Vintage Cherry, it offers a lightweight, resonant construction with a striking appearance and exceptional access to the upper frets. Weighing just 6 pounds, 6 ounces, this SG balances comfortably while delivering the distinctive midrange warmth, sustain, and lively response that have made the model a favorite among rock, blues, and alternative players. Its elegant contours, slim body profile, and iconic silhouette combine vintage character with the practical playability demanded by modern performers.

The mahogany neck features Gibson’s comfortable SlimTaper profile, paired with a rosewood fingerboard, a 12-inch radius, and 22 medium-jumbo frets for a smooth, responsive playing experience. Acrylic trapezoid inlays provide the traditional visual signature, while single-ply cream binding along the fingerboard adds a refined contrast. The 24.75-inch scale length and 1.69-inch nut width offer a familiar feel, supporting expressive bends, fluid lead work, and comfortable chord playing. A Graph Tech nut contributes to reliable string movement, while vintage-style Deluxe tuning machines with Keystone buttons preserve the instrument’s period-inspired aesthetic. At the headstock, the mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and crown inlay complete the classic presentation with understated elegance.

At the heart of the SG Standard ’61 are a pair of 60s Burstbucker humbuckers, designed to deliver the articulate, open character and rich harmonic response associated with vintage Gibson tones. The dual-pickup configuration provides a broad tonal palette, from warm, rounded neck-pickup sounds to cutting bridge tones with bite and definition, while the three-way toggle switch allows quick transitions between pickup selections. Two volume and two tone controls, hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors, offer precise control over output, warmth, and brightness. A nickel-finished ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and aluminum stop bar tailpiece provide a traditional foundation for intonation, sustain, and resonance. Black Top Hat knobs with silver reflectors, a cream switch tip, a black switch washer, and a black five-ply pickguard complete the instrument’s distinctive early-1960s styling.

Finished in Vintage Cherry and equipped with factory strings in .010 to .046 gauges, the Gibson SG Standard ’61 Stop Bar is ready for everything from gritty classic-rock riffs and blues-driven leads to articulate cleans and modern overdriven textures. Its combination of mahogany construction, rosewood fingerboard, vintage-inspired hardware, and expressive Burstbucker pickups creates an instrument that feels equally at home on stage, in the studio, or in the hands of a player exploring their own musical voice. Supplied with a Gibson accessory kit and a hardshell case, this SG offers a compelling blend of heritage, versatility, and enduring craftsmanship. Identified by model number SG6100VENH1, it stands as a faithful celebration of one of Gibson’s most recognizable electric guitar designs.

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