







1963 SG Special Reissue Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged Classic White
Two for the Show
Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail.
As the choice of rock 'n roll legends for decades, the original SG Special represented simplicity, versatility, and monster tone. This Historic recreation is a clone of the cherished vintage originals with all the modern playability and reliability you expect from Custom Shop. It features authentic profiles, specs, and construction methods for an incredible playing and ownership experience. It also has a few unexpected extras, including Custombucker humbucker™ pickups, an ABR-1 bridge and long Maestro™ Vibrola™ tailpiece, and incredibly realistic ultra light aging from the artisans of the Murphy Lab.
Profile
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper™ C Profile
Scale Length
628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material
Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius
304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fret Count
22
Frets
Authentic Medium Jumbo
Nut Material
Nylon
Nut Width
42.86 mm / 1.687 in
Inlays
Celluloid Dot
Joint
Glued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue Fit
Body Style
SG
Body Shape
SG
Body Material
Mahogany
Body Finish
Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Finish
Nickel, Murphy Lab Light Aged
Bridge
ABR-1
Tailpiece
Maestro Vibrola (Long)
Tuning Machines
Kluson 3 on a Strip, White Button
Pickguard
True Historic SG Standard
Truss Rod
Standard
Truss Rod Cover
Reissue
Control Knobs
Black Top Hat with Silver Inserts
Switch Tip
Cream
Switch washer
Black with Gold Hot Stamp
Control Covers
Black
Strap Buttons
2 - Aluminum
Mounting Rings
True Historic
Pickup Covers
True Historic Nickel
Neck Pickup
Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup
Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Controls
2 Volume, 2 Tone, Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Bumblebee Capacitors
Pickup Selector
3-way Switchcraft Toggle
Output Jack
1/4" Switchcraft
Strings Gauge
.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case
Custom Shop Hardshell