Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Electric Guitar with Case - Aged Sixties Cherry
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Free Setup Included
In addition to the benefits of the Performance Warranty, we offer one complimentary setup with the purchase of a new or used guitar, to be redeemed at any Long & McQuade location within the initial free-warranty period (1-year on new, 90-days on used).
This Includes:
- Restring (Strings not included).
- Tighten and lubricate all hardware.
- Clean and test electronics.
- Replace battery if needed (Battery not included).
- Adjust or rehang loose wiring.
- Clean and condition the fingerboard.
- Fret polish to remove minor scratches, pits and corrosion.
- Cleaning of the entire instrument.
- Adjust truss-rod to correct neck relief.
- Adjust saddle radius to match fingerboard.
- Adjust action at bridge.
- File nut slots for proper string movement.
- Adjust intonation.
- Adjust tremolo bridge setting to player's preference.
- Add/remove trem-springs as needed (Parts not included).
- Adjust pickup balance.
- Full inspection and play test.
Long & McQuade Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer's specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
Made in partnership with the Gibson Custom Shop, this Inspired by Gibson™ model is Epiphone's impressive recreation of one of the most important and popular guitar designs of all time. The Epiphone 1961 Les Paul™ SG™ Standard pays tribute to the legendary original - the very first SG. In 1961, the original shape of the Les Paul model went on hiatus, replaced by an all-new design that is known today as the SG or "solid guitar."
Featuring a two-piece solid mahogany, double-cutaway body with Custom Shop Historic bevels, it also has the one-piece mahogany, fast-playing SlimTaper™ C-shaped neck profile of those legendary early Les Paul SG models. It also has a historically inspired long pickguard and comes equipped with a pair of Gibson™ BurstBucker™ humbucking pickups wired to CTS® potentiometers and Mallory™ capacitors, a Graph Tech® nut, and Switchcraft® output jack and toggle switch.
The Epiphone Deluxe tuners feature a historically inspired double ring design. It is available in Aged Sixties Cherry and Aged Classic White. Of course, all of the legendary SG styling and cosmetic touches are here too, and a vintage-style hardshell case is also included.
Specifications
BodyBody Style: SG
Body Shape: SG
Body Material: Solid Mahogany
Binding: Single Ply Cream, Fretboard
Body Finish: Aged Gloss
Neck
Profile: SlimTaper C
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Laurel
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Graph Tech
Nut Width: 43.0 mm / 1.692 in
Inlays: Pearloid Trapezoid
Joint: Glued In, Set Neck
Hardware
Finish: Nickel
Bridge: Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Epiphone Deluxe, Double Ring
Pickguard: 5-ply Black, Long SG Style
Truss Rod: 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: "Bell Shaped" 2-ply (Black/White), 3-hole; "LES PAUL"
Control Knobs: Black Top Hats with Inserts
Switch Tip: Cream
Switch washer: Black - Rhythm/Treble : Gold Hot Stamp
Control Covers: Black with Silver Epiphone / Gibson Custom Hot Stamp
Strap Buttons: 2 - Bottom and Below Heel
Mounting Rings: Black
Pickup Covers: Nickel
Electronics
Neck Pickup: Gibson BurstBucker 2
Bridge Pickup: Gibson BurstBucker 3
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS potentiometers, Mallory Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft
Misc.
Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Vintage Style Hardshell Case Included
Specifications
| Active EQ: | No |
| Body Colour: | Aged Sixties Cherry |
| Body Finish: | Aged Gloss |
| Body Material: | 2-Piece Mahogany |
| Body Shape: | SG |
| Body Type: | Solid |
| Bridge Design: | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge Type: | Fixed |
| Case/Gigbag: | Vintage Style Hardshell Included |
| Controls: | 2 Volumes + 2 Tones |
| Country of Origin: | China |
| Electronics: | CTS Pots & Mallory Capacitors |
| Features: | Black Top Hat Knobs w/ Inserts + 2 Strap Buttons |
| Fingerboard: | Laurel |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Pearloid Trapezoid |
| Fret Profile: | Medium Jumbo |
| Fretboard Radius: | 12" / 304.8 mm |
| Hardware Finish: | Nickel |
| Instrument Size: | Full |
| Neck Body Join: | Glued-In Set Neck |
| Neck Body Join-Fret: | 22th |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape: | Slim Taper "C" |
| Number of Frets: | 22 |
| Number of Pickups: | 2 |
| Number of Strings: | 6 |
| Nut Material: | Graph Tech |
| Nut Width: | 1.692" / 43.00 mm |
| Orientation: | Right |
| Pickup Brand: | Gibson Burstbucker 2 & 3 |
| Pickup Configuration: | HH |
| Pickup Type: | Humbucker(s) |
| Scale Length: | 24.75" / 628.65 mm |
| String Gauge: | .010 - .046 |
| String Type: | Steel |
| Switching: | 3-Position Toggle |
| Tailpiece: | LockTone Stop Bar |
| Tuning Machines: | Epiphone Deluxe Double Ring |
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Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Electric Guitar with Case - Aged Sixties Cherry | 764439 |
