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Gibson Custom Shop 1963 Les Paul Custom SG VOS Reissue

Description

***EXCLUSIVELY AT THE BLOOR STREET LOCATION***

The last year of the "Les Paul™" moniker on the SG™ Custom was also the first year of the Maestro™ Vibrola...1963. Gibson Custom Shop has proudly recreated this desirable version of the SG Custom down to the original construction methods and contours. The result is a beautiful, versatile and tremendous-sounding instrument that plays effortlessly. The solid ebony fingerboard and revamped vintage-style electronics help it attain new sonic heights with clarity and sustain. From the dimensions to the contours to the precise inlay patterns to the sonic experience, it's the top of the line SG in every respect!

Details
* Body: 1-Piece Solid Mahogany
* Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
* Neck: Solid Mahogany
* Neck Profile: 1960 SlimTaper
* Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
* Fingerboard Material: Solid Ebony
* Fingerboard Radius: 12"
* Number Of Frets: 22
* Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
* Nut Material: Nylon
* Nut Width: 1.69" / 42.85mm
* End of Board Width: 2.24" / 56.89mm
* Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
* Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
* Headstock inlay: Gibson logo and Split Diamond inlay in Mother of Pearl
* Hardware Finish: Gold
* Tuner Plating: Gold
* Bridge: ABR-1
* Tailpiece: Long Maestro Vibrola
* Tuning Machines: Grover Kidney
* Pickguard: White Multi-Ply
* TrussRod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
* Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
* Control Knobs: Black Top Hats w/ Gold Inserts
* Switch Tip: Cream
* Switchwasher: Silkscreened Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
* Control Covers: White
* Strap Buttons: Brass
* Mounting Rings: Black M69
* Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver
* Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
* Middle Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (if applicable)
* Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
* Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Black Beauty Capacitors
* Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
* Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft
* Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
* Case: Gibson Custom Shop Hardshell
* Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags

This item is available for sale through the Bloor Street location. For more information on how to purchase the product from us, please give us a call or email jsaunders@long-mcquade for more information.