The Choice of Legends

Regardless of the fact that George Harrison and Eric Clapton rocked a '64 SG™ Standard, that model year was clearly a standout for SGs in general. The clunky side-pull vibrato had been replaced by the dependable Maestro™ Vibrola. The neck profiles had increased in size, resembling the profile found on 1959 Les Pauls™. And the balance, playability and look of the SG seemed to come into its own. For all those reasons, the Gibson Custom Shop is proud to present the 1964 SG Standard Reissue. Along with the Maestro Vibrola and chunky neck profile, it has all the hyper-accurate vintage specs one could possibly want -- original construction methods, a real red aniline dye finish, chemically-recreated plastics, replica electronics, and more. The result is perhaps the best looking, feeling and sounding SG Reissue yet. It also features Heavy Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Heavy Aged finish treatment, paired with heavily aged hardware, simulates decades of heavy play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era. 

SPECIFICATIONS

BODY

Body Styles : SG
Body Shape : SG
Body Material : Mahogany
Body Finish : Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Weight Relief : None

NECK

Profile : Medium C
Scale Length : 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material : Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius : 304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count : 22
Frets : Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width : 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
End Of Board Width : 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
Inlays : Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Joint : Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

HARDWARE

Finish : Nickel; Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
Bridge : ABR-1
Saddle Material : Nickel-plated Brass
Tailpiece : Maestro Vibrola
Tuning Machines : Kluson Single Line, Double Ring
Pickguard : Black Multi-Ply
Truss Rod : Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover : Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs : Black Top Hats with Silver Inserts
Switch Tip : Cream
Switch washer : Replica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Control Covers : Black
Strap Buttons : Aluminum
Mounting Rings : M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Pickup Covers : Authentic Profile Nickel Silver

ELECTRONICS

Neck Pickup : Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup : Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Controls : 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Black Beauty Capacitors
Pickup Selector : 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack : 1/4" Switchcraft

MISCELLANEOUS

Strings Gauge : .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case : Black/Yellow Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories : Certificate of Authenticity