Gibson SG Standard 61 Faded - Vintage Cherry Satin

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Gibson SG Standard ’61 Faded – Vintage Cherry – Classic SG Tone & Feel

If you’re after that classic vintage SG look, sound and feel, the Gibson SG Standard ’61 Faded delivers the goods. With its lightweight mahogany body, fast SlimTaper neck, and a pair of 60s Burstbucker humbuckers, this guitar is built for players who want everything from gritty, vintage-inspired rock tones to articulate cleans and singing lead sounds.

The Faded Vintage Cherry finish gives it a worn-in, understated look, complemented by a satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish that lets the guitar’s classic character shine through. The iconic double-cutaway body feels comfortable on a strap, while the deep cutaways and neck joint at the 22nd fret make it easy to get up high for solos and bends.

Plug into a cranked amp, roll back the volume, or switch to the neck pickup for a warmer, rounder sound. The 60s Burstbuckers use Alnico 5 magnets and historically unbalanced coils to deliver that open, full-bodied vintage PAF-style voice, with enough bite and upper-midrange presence to cut through a band mix when the gain goes up.

The SlimTaper mahogany neck feels quick and comfortable, and the bound rosewood fretboard with medium jumbo frets gives you a familiar playing surface for everything from open chords and rhythm work to fast lead runs. Add in the traditional ABR-1 bridge, aluminum stop bar, Vintage Deluxe tuners, and individual volume and tone controls for each pickup, and you’ve got a straightforward, player-focused SG with classic Gibson character.

Whether you’re playing blues, classic rock, hard rock, punk, or anything that calls for a punchy humbucker sound and easy upper-fret access, the SG Standard ’61 Faded is a guitar that feels right at home on stage, in the studio, or on the couch.

Features & Specifications

• Brand: Gibson
• Model: SG Standard ’61 Faded
• Model Number: SG61F00ESNH1
• Finish: Faded Vintage Cherry
• Finish Type: Satin nitrocellulose lacquer
• Body: Solid mahogany, asymmetrical double-cutaway SG shape
• Neck: Mahogany with a SlimTaper profile
• Neck Construction: Glued-in set neck
• Fingerboard: Bound rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8 mm)
• Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)
• Nut Width: 1.7" (43.05 mm)
• Nut Material: Graph Tech
• Frets: 22 medium jumbo
• Fingerboard Inlays: Acrylic trapezoids
• Neck Pickup: Gibson 60s Burstbucker humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: Gibson 60s Burstbucker humbucker
• Pickup Magnets: Alnico 5
• Electronics: Hand-wired controls with Orange Drop capacitors
• Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, and 3-way pickup selector
• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
• Tuners: Vintage Deluxe with Keystone buttons
• Hardware Finish: Nickel
• Pickup Covers: Nickel
• Pickguard: Black 5-ply, traditional teardrop shape
• Control Knobs: Black Top Hat with silver reflectors
• Truss Rod: Adjustable
• Factory String Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Included Accessories: Gibson accessory kit
• Included Case: Gibson hardshell case
• Origin: Made in the USA

The Gibson SG Standard ’61 Faded is all about the essentials: a comfortable playing feel, classic looks, responsive Burstbucker tone, and the kind of access across the neck that makes you want to keep playing. If you’re looking for a genuine American-made Gibson SG with vintage-inspired character and modern everyday playability, this one deserves a spot on your shortlist.

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