Gibson Les Paul (SG) Standard Cherry 1961

$11,995

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Last observed 26 Oct 2026. Confirm current availability with the seller.

Brand in listing: Gibson
Category: Electric guitar
Condition: Used
Source country: US
Year in seller's title: 1961

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The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts. Summary Finish: Original Cherry finish. Body Material: Mahogany Neck Material: Mahogany Neck Profile: C Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret - 0.845" / 12th fret - 0.875" Fingerboard Radius: 12.00" Nut Width: 1-11/16" Scale Length: 24 3/4" Electronics: The neck pickup is a Gibson patent number sticker, the bridge pickup is an original Gibson PAF. Both pickup leads have been spliced. A wiring harness from a 1962 SG has been installed. The pots date to 1961 and 1962. Pickup Measurements: Neck - 8.0k ohms, Bridge - 8.0k ohms Hardware: The truss rod cover, nut, switch tip, bridge thumbwheels, saddles and studs have all been replaced. The tuner bushings are not original. The side pull tremolo is era correct for this guitar but not original to the guitar. The guitar has holes and anchor bushings left over from a stop tailpiece. Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz Cosmetic Condition: This vintage SG is in good cosmetic condition with attractive signs of aging, wear, and repair. Plenty of finish checking, scratches, chips, and dents are visible throughout the guitar. The finish on the back of the body and neck has been worn down in large areas, nicely revealing the mahogany wood underneath. There is a visible crack repair on the headstock. Due to the wiring harness being replaced, there are two plugged holes next to the volume and tone knobs, as well as an unplugged hole next to the output jack. The bottom edge of the body has a cluster of holes from different tailpieces being installed and removed. There are extra drill holes and imprints on the back of the headstock from different tuners over the years. The metal hardware has a nice patina. Modifications/Repairs: The headstock has been broken off and repaired. There are small crack repairs on the top, near the outpu

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