{"product_id":"gibson-sg-standard-61-faded-vintage-cherry-satin","title":"Gibson SG Standard '61, Faded Vintage Cherry Satin","description":"\u003cp\u003eGibson SG Standard '61, Faded Vintage Cherry Satin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA timeless SG for every generation, reimagined with a faded finish and 60s Burstbucker pickups The SG™ Standard ’61 Faded revives the essential design elements that cemented the SG as a true icon, inspiring players and shaping music across decades and genres. When the Les Paul™ model was temporarily retired in 1961, Gibson introduced a boldly new solidbody design that would come to be known as the SG™, short for “solid guitar.” The SG Standard ’61 Faded stays true to the look and feel of those celebrated early-1960s originals. Its solid mahogany body features the instantly recognizable double-cutaway SG outline, complete with deeply contoured body scarfing and twin horns that have defined the model since its inception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in faded nitrocellulose lacquer, it delivers a warm, broken-in appearance and the tactile feel of an instrument that’s been a trusted companion for years. The mahogany neck is carved with a fast, comfortable SlimTaper™ profile and topped with a bound rosewood fretboard fitted with 22 medium jumbo frets and classic acrylic trapezoid inlays. With a 12” fretboard radius, it offers a natural feel for first-position chords while allowing lead passages higher up the neck to ring cleanly without fretting out. The neck joint at the 22nd fret provides unhindered access across the entire fretboard, a hallmark that has long made the SG a favorite among lead players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn keeping with early SG tradition, the SG Standard ’61 Faded features a 5-ply, teardrop-shaped pickguard, rather than the larger “batwing” guard found on later iterations. Nickel-plated hardware includes an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic™ bridge paired with an aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece, delivering classic tone and reliable performance. Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons work alongside a Graph Tech® nut to maintain excellent tuning stability. At the heart of the guitar is a set of 60s Burstbucker™ humbuckers, built with historically correct unbalanced coils and Alnico 5 magnets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, they produce an open, harmonically rich voice inspired by early Patent Applied For designs, with enhanced clarity and a sweet, expressive edge when pushed into overdrive. Individual volume and tone controls for each pickup, using audio􀀀taper potentiometers and hand-wired Orange Drop® capacitors, provide a wide and musical range of tonal shaping. Black Top Hat knobs with silver reflectors complete the vintage􀀀correct look. Delivering the unmistakable SG sound, exceptional playability, and the craftsmanship that defines American-made Gibson instruments, the SG Standard ’61 Faded continues a legacy that has resonated with players worldwide for generations. A Gibson hardshell case is included for secure storage and transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody\u003cbr\u003eShape: SG 61\u003cbr\u003eBody Material: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck\u003cbr\u003eNeck Material: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eProfile: Slim Taper\u003cbr\u003eNut Width: 43.053mm\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard: Rosewood\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 628.65mm\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Frets: 22\u003cbr\u003eNut Material: Graph Tech\u003cbr\u003eInlay: Acrylic Trapezoids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware\u003cbr\u003eBridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic\u003cbr\u003eKnobs:\u003cbr\u003eTailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar\u003cbr\u003eTuners: Vintage Deluxe with Keystone Buttons\u003cbr\u003ePlating: Nickel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics\u003cbr\u003eNeck Pickup: 60s Burstbucker\u003cbr\u003eBridge Pickup: 60s Burstbucker\u003cbr\u003eControls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47973634015473,"sku":"8000557","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/6320\/6321\/files\/SG61F00ESNH1_1.png?v=1775020016","url":"https:\/\/guitarfactory.com.au\/products\/gibson-sg-standard-61-faded-vintage-cherry-satin","provider":"Guitar Factory Parramatta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}