Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop-Bar VOS Cherry Red w/case 503621

Serial: 503621
Weight: 6lb 13.1oz

Built as a Custom Shop Historic Reissue, this 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Stop Bar VOS captures the sharp, fast, stripped-down feel that made the early SG design such a rock staple.

The solid mahogany body, solid mahogany neck, long tenon hide glue joint, Indian rosewood fingerboard, and no-weight-relief construction keep the build true to its early-’60s inspiration. The Authentic 1961 neck profile gives it that slim, quick feel players expect from this era, while the double-cut body offers effortless upper-fret access.

A pair of Custombucker Alnico 3 humbuckers delivers vintage-leaning Gibson Custom tone with plenty of bite, clarity, and midrange authority. With an ABR-1 bridge, lightweight aluminum stop bar tailpiece, VOS nitro finish, and Historic-style plastics and hardware, this SG keeps things classic in all the right places.

Highlights

• Gibson Custom Historic Reissue model
• 1961 Les Paul SG Standard design
• Cherry Red VOS nitrocellulose finish
• Solid mahogany body
• No weight relief
• Solid mahogany neck
• Authentic 1961 neck profile
• Long tenon hide glue neck joint
• Indian rosewood fingerboard
• Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups
• CTS 500K audio taper pots
• Black Beauty capacitors
• ABR-1 bridge
• Lightweight aluminum stop bar tailpiece
• Custom Shop hardshell case included

Specifications

Body

• Model: 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar VOS
• Body Shape: SG
• Body Material: Solid mahogany
• Weight Relief: None
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS, Vintage Patina
• Color: Cherry Red
• Binding: Single-ply cream fingerboard binding

Neck

• Neck Material: Solid mahogany
• Neck Profile: Authentic 1961
• Neck Joint: Long tenon, hide glue fit
• Fingerboard Material: Indian rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Frets: 22 Authentic Medium-Jumbo
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 1.69"
• End of Board Width: 2.24"
• Inlays: Cellulose nitrate trapezoid

Hardware

• Bridge: ABR-1
• Tailpiece: Lightweight aluminum stop bar
• Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Double Ring
• Hardware Finish: Nickel
• Saddle Material: Nickel-plated brass
• Control Knobs: Black top hats with silver inserts
• Pickguard: Black multi-ply
• Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile nickel silver
• Mounting Rings: M69 cellulose acetate butyrate
• Switch Tip: Cream
• Switch Washer: Silkscreened cellulose acetate butyrate
• Strap Buttons: Aluminum
• Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
• Truss Rod Cover: Authentic stepped 2-ply Les Paul

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3
• Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
• Potentiometers: CTS 500K audio taper
• Capacitors: Black Beauty
• Pickup Selector: 3-way Switchcraft
• Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft

Miscellaneous

• Case: Custom Shop hardshell case
• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity booklet and Historic Reissue hang tags
• Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

Tone Shop Guitars is an independent, nationally recognized guitar dealer with three locations in North Texas. We’re proud to offer a carefully curated selection of instruments from the world’s best builders, along with knowledgeable service before and after the sale. Every guitar is inspected by our team, packed with care, and shipped safely so it arrives ready to play.