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The Gibson SG Standard '61 Cardinal Red Burst is an iconic model in the Original SG series. Made in the USA, this guitar stands out with its classic design inspired by the 1961 SG, with a touch of modernity thanks to its Cardinal Red Burst color. Its sculpted mahogany body for optimal ergonomics, and its SlimTaper mahogany neck ensure exceptional playing comfort. Equipped with BurstBucker 60s humbuckers for a powerful and clear sound, it also offers nickel-plated hardware and a custom hardshell case for optimal protection.

ARTICLE N° 97306
  • Gibson SG Standard '61 Custom Color Cardinal Red Burst
  • Electric guitar
  • Series: Original SG 61 Custom Color
  • Place of Production: USA
  • Manufacturer Ref: SG6100CKNH1
  • Body shape: SG
  • Scale: 24.75" (628.65 mm)
  • Color: Cardinal Red Burst (red + fade to black)
  • Varnish: Gloss
  • Assembly: Set-in neck
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Neck shape: SlimTaper
  • Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
  • Fingerboard inlays: Trapezoids, Acrylic
  • Radius: 305 mm (12")
  • Frets: 22, Medium-Jumbo
  • Binding: 1 ply, cream
  • Nut: 43.05 mm (1.695"), Graph Tech
  • Neck pickup: Humbucker BurstBucker 60s, Alnico 5
  • Bridge pickup: Humbucker BurstBucker 60s, Alnico 5
  • Controls: 2 Volumes, 2 Tones
  • Capacitors: Orange Drop
  • 3-position switch
  • Knobs: Black Top Hat / Silver Reflector
  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic ABR-1
  • Tailpiece: Stop-Bar Aluminum
  • Machine heads: Deluxe vintage & Keystone knobs
  • Pickguard: 5-ply, black
  • Hardware color: Nickel
  • Strings: 010/046
  • Supplied with case
By choosing the Gibson SG Standard '61 Cardinal Red Burst, you are choosing a guitar that combines tradition and innovation. Its mahogany body, adorned with deep bevels and a teardrop pickguard, gives it an aesthetic that is recognizable among thousands. The Cardinal Red Burst gloss varnish accentuates its appearance, making each performance visually impressive.

This SG Standard features a SlimTaper mahogany neck, which offers smooth and fast playability. The 305 mm (12-inch) radius of the Indian rosewood fingerboard, with its medium-jumbo frets, facilitates bends and fast playing. The Graph Tech nut ensures better tuning stability.

The BurstBucker 60s humbucking pickups, positioned at the neck and bridge, deliver an authentic '60s tone with a clarity and power that will delight lovers of vintage sound. Logarithmic curve potentiometers and Orange Drop capacitors add additional precision to the tone control.

The Gibson SG Standard '61 Cardinal Red Burst's hardware is carefully selected to complement its design and sound. The ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge ensures perfect intonation, while the Deluxe Vintage tuners with Keystone buttons ensure stable tuning. The aluminum Stop-Bar tailpiece also contributes to the guitar's resonance and sustain.
Body shape
 Type SG, Double cut
Scale length
 628 mm (24,75")
Instrument size
 4/4, standard
Case or cover included
 Hard Case
Body
 Solid body
Construction
 Set neck
Body material
 Mahogany
Neck material
 Mahogany
Fingerboard material
 Rosewood
Fingerboard radius
 305 mm (12,00")
Number of frets
 22
Nut width
 43,05 mm (1,695")
Type of tuners
 Vintage
Pickup setup
 HH
Pickup type
 Passives
Electronic
 Passive
Hardware color
 Nickel
Bridge configuration
 6 saddles, Tune-O-Matic
Number of strings
 6
String gauge
 010 - 046
Pickguard color
 Black
Color
 Red, Burst
Finish
 Brilliant
The Gibson SG Standard '61 Cardinal Red Burst represents a modern evolution of the original SG model while retaining its essential features.
The Original SG series aims to provide an authentic experience of classic models, while incorporating technical improvements to meet the demands of contemporary guitarists.
Gibson, founded in 1902, continues to be a pillar of the guitar industry, combining tradition and innovation in its creations.

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