Gibson 1963 SG Special Reissue Lightning Bar VOS Cherry Red

Two for the Show

Long favored by rock ‘n’ roll legends, the original SG™ Special represents simplicity, versatility, and raw, powerful tone. This Historic Reissue is a faithful clone of the cherished vintage originals, upgraded with all the modern playability and reliability you expect from the Custom Shop.

It features historically accurate profiles, specs, and construction methods to deliver an exceptional playing and ownership experience.

Specifications

Body

• Style: SG

• Shape: SG

• Material: Solid Mahogany

• Binding: 1-Ply Cream (Fingerboard)

• Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)

• Weight Relief: None

Neck

• Material: 1-Piece Mahogany

• Profile: Traditional 1960s SlimTaper™ C

• Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65 mm

• Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood

• Radius: 12" / 304.8 mm

• Frets: 22 Authentic Medium-Jumbo

• Nut Material: Nylon

• Nut Width: 1.687" / 42.85 mm

• End of Board Width: 2.239" / 56.89 mm

• Inlays: Pearloid Dots

• Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware

• Finish: Nickel

• Bridge: Lightning Bar Wraparound

• Tuners: Kluson Single Line with White Buttons

• Truss Rod Cover: 2-Ply Black/White

• Control Knobs: Black Top Hats with Silver Inserts

• Switch Tip: Cream

• Switch Washer: Black

• Control Covers: Black

• Strap Buttons: Aluminum

Electronics

• Pickups:

  • Neck: Custom Soapbar P-90

  • Bridge: Custom Soapbar P-90

• Controls:

  • 2 Volume, 2 Tone (500K CTS Audio-Taper Pots)

  • Hand-Wired Harness with Bumblebee Capacitors

• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft

• Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft