SG Standard

The **SG Standard** was introduced in 1961, slotting above the SG Special and below the SG Custom. It has been one of the longest-lasting variants of the SG, only shortly being replaced by the SG Deluxe from mid-1971 to mid-1972. As they transitioned back from the Deluxe, there were some models with a mixture of features from both.

In 1986, a '60s style reissue model called the SG-62 was slotted between the Standard and Custom in the lineup.

In 2016, the Standard was split into two variants; the T (Traditional) and HP (High Performance). For 2019, the Standard HP became a standalone model called the SG High Performance, while two new variants of the Standard were introduced, called the Standard Tribute and Standard '61. However, in May 2019, the Standard Tribute became a standalone model called the SG Tribute.

For a full history of the Gibson SG, see: History of the SG

**Related:**

* SG Deluxe
* SG-62
* '61 Reissue
* SG Original
* '61 Les Paul Tribute
* Gary Rossington Signature

## 1961–1965

   Neck tended to become thicker over time, however hand shaping resulted in a lot of variance.

* **1961:** $265
* **1962:** $290
* **1964:** $310
* **1965**
	+ February: $330
	+ June: $305

**Body:**

* Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
* Angled heel
* Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish

**Neck:**

* 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
* Medium C profile
	+ Average around .830" / .980"
* Set-in construction
	+ 3 degree angle
	+ Hot hide glue
	+ Joins body at 22nd fret

* Brazilian Rosewood fretboard w/ trapezoid inlays
	+ Cellulose trapezoid inlays
	+ 12" radius
* Indian Rosewood fretboard w/ trapezoid inlays (Mid/Late 1965)
	+ Cellulose trapezoid inlays
	+ 12" radius
* Medium Open Book headstock w/ Holly veneer
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl crown
	+ 17o pitch
	+ 14o pitch (1965)
* 22 frets
* 24 5/8" scale
* 1 11/16" nut width (1961–1965)
* 1 5/8" nut width (Mid 1965)
* 1 9/16" nut width (Late 1965)

**Binding:**

* Single-ply, neck
* Fret-edge binding
* Thinner style
* Tortoise cellulose dot markers

**Electronics:**

* Two covered "PAF" humbuckers (1961–1962)
	+ Short AlNiCo V magnets (mostly)
	+ Long AlNiCo II magnets (late 1960–mid 1961)
	+ ~8K Ohms DCR
* Two covered "Pat. #" humbuckers (1963–mid 1965)
	+ Short AlNiCo V magnets
	+ ~7-8k Ohms DCR
* Two covered "T-Top" humbuckers (mid / late 1965)
	+ Short bar AlNiCo V magnets
	+ ~7.5K Ohms DCR
* 3-way switch
* 2 Vol, 2 Tone
	+ Centralab 500K pots (1961–mid 1963)
	+ CTS 500k pots
	+ Ceramic "disk" capacitors

**Hardware:**

* Nickel hardware
* Chrome Hardware (1965)
* Kluson Deluxe tuning machines
	+ 1:12 ratio
	+ Green Keystone buttons
	+ Single line, double ring (1961–1963)
	+ Double line, double ring (1964–1965)
* 5-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard
	+ Wide bevel angle
	+ Longer shape w/ 5 screws (Late 1960–early 1961)
	+ Shorter shape w/ 5 screws (1961–early 1963)
	+ Shorter shape w/ 6 screws (1963–1965)
* Bell shaped truss rod cover
	+ 2-ply, wide bevel angle
		- Blank (Late 1960)
		- "Les Paul" engraved (1961–early 1963)
		- Blank (1963–1964)
	+ 2-ply, standard bevel (1965)
		- Blank
* Black Reflector knobs w/ pointers
	+ Shallower dish (Late 1960—early 1961)
* ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge
	+ Domed bottom
		- Allows bridge to rock with vibrola use
	+ "ABR-1" stamping underneath (1961–1964)
	+ No retaining wire (1961)
	+ Nylon saddles (1963-1965)
* Sideways vibrola (1961–early 1963)
* Ebony Block vibrola (1962)
* Maestro vibrola (1963–1965)

**Finishes:**

* Cherry

## 1966–1971

The Batwing pickguard design debuted in early-to-mid 1966. Production of this design continued through most of 1971, seemingly overlapping somewhat with the SG Deluxe that replaced it.

* **1966-1967:** $305
* **1968:** $335
* **1969-1970:** $355
* **1971:** $375

**Body:**

* Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
* Angled heel (1966–early 1969)
* Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish

**Neck:**

* 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
* 3-pc laminated Honduran Mahogany (mid 1969–1971)
* Chunky C profile (~.860" / 1.00")
* Set-in construction
	+ 3 degree angle
	+ Titebond glue
	+ Joins body at 19th fret

* Indian Rosewood fretboard w/ trapezoid inlays
	+ 12" radius
* Medium Open Book headstock (1966–early 1969)
	+ Holly veneer
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
		- Classic font style
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl crown
	+ 14o pitch
* Narrow Open Book headstock (mid 1969–1971)
	+ Holly veneer (1969)
	+ Resin impregnated fiberboard veneer (1970–1971)
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
		- Classic font style (1966–1969)
		- Thicker font w/ closed "b" & "o" (1970–1971)
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl crown
		- Positioned lower (mid/late 1966-1971)
	+ Volute (Mid 1969-1971)
	+ "Made in U.S.A." stamp (late 1970–1971)
	+ 14o pitch
* 22 frets
* 24 5/8" scale (1966–1969)
* 24 9/16" scale (1969–1971)
* 1 9/16" nut width

**Binding:**

* Single-ply, neck
* Fret-edge binding
* Thinner style
* Tortoise cellulose dot markers

**Electronics:**

* Two covered "T-Top" humbuckers
	+ Short bar AlNiCo V magnets
	+ ~7.5K Ohms DCR
	+ Polyurethane insulated wire
	+ "Gibson" embossed covers (Late 1971)
* 3-way switch
* 2 Vol, 2 Tone
	+ CTS 500k pots
	+ Ceramic "disk" capacitors

    **Hardware:**

* Chrome Hardware
* Kluson Deluxe tuning machines
	+ 1:12 ratio
	+ Green Keystone buttons
	+ Double line, double ring
	+ "Gibson Deluxe" (1969–1971)
* 5-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard
	+ Wide bevel angle (Early 1966)
* 5-ply "Batwing" pickguard
	+ Wide bevel angle (1966–mid 1967)
	+ Medium bevel angle (mid 1967–1970)
	+ Narrow bevel & sharper points (1971)
* Bell shaped truss rod cover
	+ 2-ply black and white
* Black Reflector knobs w/ pointers (1966–mid 1967)
* Black Witch Hat knobs w/ pointers (mid 1967–1971)
* ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and Maestro vibrola
	+ Nylon saddles

**Finishes:**

* Cherry
* Walnut (1969-1971)
* Natural (1971)

## 1972 Deluxe / Standard

**For the 1971**–**1972 SG Deluxe, see:** **SG Deluxe**

After a short hiatus, being replaced by the Deluxe, the transition back to the Standard began mid-1972 as the last Deluxe parts were being used up. The first change was moving the control cavity cover to the back of the body again. Then, the pickguard changed to something similar to the early '60s Angel Wing style, but with less of a curve for the cutaway, which was fixed before the cutaway beveling returned (or possibly, pickguards were cut by hand as they worked on creating a new template; there is variation in pickguard shape at this time). Some examples even have holes left behind from Les Paul style pickguards that were going to be mounted on them. Other features like knobs and pickups are essentially randomly grabbed from parts bins and may not transition in a linear fashion. Embossed pickup covers were used on both T-Tops and Super Humbuckers at first. Once the cutaway beveling and neck angle return, it can again be considered a Standard and not a transitional model.

* **June:** $395
* **October:** $415

**Body:**

* Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
	+ Un-beveled cutaways
* Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish

**Neck:**

* 3-pc laminated Honduran Mahogany
* Set-in construction
	+ Zero degree angle
	+ Titebond glue
	+ Joins body at 18th fret

* Indian Rosewood fretboard
	+ Mother of Pearl small block inlays
	+ 12" radius
* Volute
* Large Open Book headstock
	+ Resin impregnated fiberboard veneer
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
		- Thicker, squared font
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl crown
	+ "Made in U.S.A." stamp
	+ 14o pitch
* 22 frets
* 24 9/16" scale
* 1 9/16" nut width

**Binding:**

* Single-ply, neck
* Fret-edge binding
* Thinner style

**Electronics:**

* Two "T-Top" humbuckers (Version 1 & 2)
	+ Short bar AlNiCo V magnets
	+ ~7.5K Ohms DCR
	+ "Gibson" embossed chrome covers
	+ Blank chrome covers (uncommon, sporadic use)
* Two "Super Humbuckers" (Version 2)
	+ Indox 7 ceramic magnets
	+ ~5.4K (neck), 7.5K (bridge) Ohms DCR
	+ Epoxy-mounted
	+ AKA "Tarbacks"
	+ "Gibson" embossed chrome covers (earlier)
	+ Blank chrome covers (later)
* 3-way switch
* 2 Vol, 2 Tone
	+ CTS 500k pots
	+ Ceramic "disk" capacitors

**Hardware:**

* Chrome Hardware
* Schaller M-6 Keystone tuning machines
	+ 1:12 ratio
	+ Metal Schaller-style or Keystone buttons
	+ "Gibson" engraved
* Grover Rotomatic tuning machines
	+ 1:14 ratio
	+ Metal keystone buttons
	+ "Pat. Pending" or "Gibson" engraved
* 5-ply elevated Les Paul pickguard (Ver. 1)
* 5-ply pseudo-"Angel Wing" pickguard (Ver. 2)
* Bell shaped truss rod cover
	+ Single-ply black, beveled (random)
	+ 2-ply b/w, un-beveled (random)
* Black Witch Hat knobs w/ pointers (Ver. 1 & 2)
* Black Speed knobs w/ pointers (Ver. 2)
* ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge
* Schaller "Harmonica" Tune-O-Matic bridge
* Aluminum Bigsby vibrola
	+ "Gibson" engraved

**Finishes:**

* Cherry
* Walnut
* Natural

## 1972–1979

The Standard officially returns in the October 1972 price list as the last few feature changes transition in; a return of the angled neck and cutaway beveling. Some examples may still have T-Tops until early 1973. By 1973, the Gibson logo changes to a more rounded style and the headstock tapers more at the waist.

**Note:** The early/mid 1973–early 1975 models with Ebony fretboards were not limited edition models, despite what some books claim. This was listed as standard specification in Gibson's catalog for those years.

* **1973:**
	+ $425
	+ $440 (Bigsby)
* **January 1974:**
	+ $440 USD
	+ £269 GBP (Cherry)
	+ £275 GBP (Walnut)
	+ +£18 GBP (Bigsby)
* **May 1974-1975:**
	+ $465
	+ $479 (Bigsby)
	+ $544 (Bigsby Palm Pedal)
	+ $439 (Satin Walnut)
	+ £321 GBP
* **1976**
	+ **March:** $485
		- $499 (Bigsby)
	+ **June:** $499 (Walnut, Cherry)
		- $519 (Bigsby: Walnut, Cherry)
		- $479 (Satin Walnut)
		- $499 (Bigsby: Satin Walnut)
		- $529 (White, Tobacco Sunburst)
		- $549 (Bigsby: White)
* **1977:**
	+ $539 (Walnut, Cherry)
	+ $559 (Bigsby: Walnut, Cherry)
	+ $519 (Satin Walnut)
	+ $539 (Bigsby: Satin Walnut)
	+ $569 (White, Tobacco Sunburst)
	+ $589 (Bigsby: White)
* **1978:**
	+ $589 (All gloss finishes)
	+ $569 (Satin Walnut)
	+ $639 (Lefty, Cherry & Walnut)
* **1979:**
	+ $629 (All gloss finishes)
	+ $609 (Satin Walnut)
	+ $679 (Left-Handed)
	+ +$20 (Add Bigsby)

**Body:**

* Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
* Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish

**Neck:**

* 3-pc laminated Honduran Mahogany
* .800" / 1.00" profile
* Set-in construction
	+ 3 degree angle
	+ Titebond glue
	+ Joins body at 18th fret

* Indian Rosewood fretboard (1972–early 1973, early 1975–1979)
	+ Mother of Pearl small block inlays
	+ 12" radius
* Ebony fretboard (early/mid 1973–early 1975)
	+ Mother of Pearl small block inlays
	+ 12" radius
* Volute
* Large Open Book headstock
	+ Resin impregnated fiberboard veneer
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
		- Thinner font (1973–early 1977)
		- Thicker, squared font (1972–early 1973, 1976–1979)
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl crown
	+ "Made in U.S.A." stamp
	+ 17o pitch
* 22 frets
* 24 9/16" scale
* 1 9/16" nut width

**Binding:**

* Neck (1972–early 1973, early 1975–1979)
	+ Fret-edge binding
	+ Thinner style
* None (early/mid 1973–early 1975)

**Electronics:**

* Two "Super Humbuckers"
	+ Indox 7 ceramic magnets
	+ ~5.3K (neck), 7.5K (bridge) Ohms DCR
	+ Epoxy-mounted
	+ AKA "Tarbacks"
	+ Bridge pickup closer to bridge (mid/late 1974–1979)
* 3-way switch
* 2 Vol, 2 Tone
	+ CTS 500k pots (Late 1972–June 1973)
	+ CTS 300k pots (July 1973–1979)
		- 100k tone (1976–1979)
	+ Ceramic "disk" capacitors

**Hardware:**

* Chrome Hardware
* Schaller M-6 tuning machines
	+ 1:12 ratio
	+ Chrome Keystone buttons
	+ "Gibson" engraved
* Grover Rotomatic tuning machines (sporadic use)
	+ 1:14 ratio
	+ Chrome Keystone buttons
	+ "Milk Bottle" style
* 5-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard
* Bell shaped truss rod cover
	+ 2-ply b/w (1972–1975)
		- Blank
		- Un-beveled
	+ 2-ply b/w with "S-G" hot-stamp (mid 1974–1979)
		- Beveled edges (sporadic use)
		- Tighter spacing (mid 1974–early 1976)
		- Wider spacing (early 1976–1979)
	+ Single-ply black (sporadic use)
* Witch Hat knobs (late 1972)
* Black Speed knobs
	+ Pointers (1973–mid 1976)
* Schaller "Harmonica" Tune-O-Matic bridge
* Aluminum stopbar tailpiece (1972-1975)
* Zamak stopbar tailpiece (1975-1979)
* "Goof hiders" (sporadic use)
	+ Used around pickup rings & tailpiece posts
* Optional aluminum Bigsby vibrola
	+ "Gibson" engraved

**Finishes:**

* Cherry
* Walnut
* Natural (1972-1975)
* Tobacco Sunburst (1974–1979)
* White (1976–1979)
* Satin Walnut (1976–1979)

## 1980–1991

    The main changes with this generation were the return of the 1 11/16" nut width, moving the switch and the relocating the output jack to the side of the body. (**Note:** these changes actually occurred in late 1979, in preparation for the 1980 model year. However, left-handed models used the old layout, nut width and Harmonica bridge until as late as 1982.) The bridge was also changed from the Harmonica to the Nashville design and the binding on the neck became thicker. In 1981, the crown inlay was moved back upward to where it was positioned from 1961–1966. 1984 saw the introduction of tuning machines designed by Schaller to mimic the look of Klusons. Throughout the entire year of 1984, examples can be found with either Tarbacks or Shaws as the transition was undergone. Similarly, there is overlap between Shaws and Originals in 1987.

This body style was produced until mid–1991 as it was replaced with the new Batwing-style Standard that same year.

* **1980:** $679 MSRP
* **1981:** $749 MSRP
* **1982-1983:**
	+ $799 MSRP (Wine Red, Ebony)
	+ $884 MSRP (Walnut, Ivory, Tobacco Sunburst)
	+ $899 MSRP (Left-handed)
* **1984-1986:**
	+ $699 MSRP
	+ $749 MSRP (Left-handed)
* **1990:** $749 MSRP (Candy Red, TV Yellow, Candy Blue, Silver)
* **1991:** $549 Street

**Body:**

* Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
* Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish

**Neck:**

* 3-pc laminated Honduran Mahogany
	+ **(1980–early 1983)**
* 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
	+ **(Early 1983–1991)**
* ~ .810" / .985" profile
* Set-in construction
	+ 3 degree angle
	+ Titebond glue
	+ Joins body at 18th fret

* Indian Rosewood fretboard
	+ Mother of Pearl small block inlays
		- (1980–mid 1985)
	+ Acrylic pearloid small block inlays
		- (early/mid 1984)
	+ Acrylic pearloid trapezoid inlays
		- (Late 1985–1991)
	+ 12" radius
* Large Open Book headstock
	+ Volute (1980–1981)
	+ SG-62 shape (1988-1991)
	+ Resin impregnated fiberboard veneer
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
		- Thicker, squared font (1980–1989)
		- Thinner '70s font (Sporadic use, 1980)
		- Classic font (1990–1991)
			* Squared font (sporadic)
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl crown
		- Lower placement (1980)
		- Higher placement (1981-1991)
	+ "Made in U.S.A." stamp
	+ 17o pitch
* 22 frets
* 24 9/16" scale
* 1 11/16" nut width

**Binding:**

* Neck, single-ply
* Thicker style
* Fret-edge binding

**Electronics:**

* Two "Super Humbuckers"
	+ **(1980**–**1984)**
	+ Indox 7 ceramic magnets
	+ ~5.3K (neck), 7.5K (bridge) Ohms DCR
	+ Epoxy-mounted
	+ AKA "Tarbacks"
* Two Shaw humbuckers
	+ **(1984**–**1987)**
	+ AlNiCo V magnets
	+ ~7.5 - 8k Ohms D.C. resistance
* Two "The Original" humbuckers
	+ **(1987**–**1989)**
	+ AlNiCo V magnets
	+ ~8k (neck), 14k (bridge) Ohms D.C. resistance
	+ AKA "Circuit Board" humbuckers
* Two 490R / 490T humbuckers
	+ **(1990**–**1991)**
	+ AlNiCo II magnets
	+ 7.4k (neck) & 8.1k (bridge) Ohms D.C. resistance
* 3-way switch
* Side-mounted output jack
* 2 Vol, 2 Tone
	+ CTS 300k volume
	+ CTS 100k tone
	+ Ceramic "disk" capacitors

    **Hardware:**

* Chrome Hardware
* Schaller M-6 tuning machines (1980–1983, sporadic use 1984–1985)
	+ 1:12 ratio
	+ Metal Keystone buttons
		- Flip-out string winders (1982-1983)
	+ "Gibson" engraved
* Gotoh SG30 tuning machines (1982-1983)
	+ 1:18 ratio
	+ Schaller-style case
	+ Metal Keystone buttons
	+ "Gibson" printed in black
* Schaller "Gibson Deluxe" tuning machines (1984–1991)
	+ 1:14 ratio
	+ Green Keystone buttons
* Grover Rotomatic tuning machines (1987-1991, sporadic)
	+ 1:14 ratio
	+ Metal Keystone or Kidney buttons
	+ Manufactured by Ping

* 5-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard
* Bell shaped truss rod cover
	+ 2-ply b/w with "S-G" hot-stamp (early 1980)
	+ 2-ply b/w with "SG" hot-stamp
* Black Speed knobs
* Posi-Lock strap buttons (1982-1984)
* Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
	+ Zamak stopbar tailpiece
* "Top Adjust" Tune-O-Matic bridge (1982-1983)
	+ Zamak stopbar tailpiece
* Optional TP-6 fine tuning tailpiece (1982-1985)
* Optional Kahler Super-Tune tremolo (1983–1991)
	+ $200 upcharge
	+ "Gibson" branded
	+ Locking nut
	+ Includes Grover Rotomatic tuners (1986-1991)
* Optional Schaller Pro-Tune tremolo (1984)
	+ $99 upcharge
	+ Includes GraphTech nut
* Optional Kahler Flyer tremolo (1986)
	+ Locking nut
	+ Chrome hardware
	+ Black hardware (Walnut, Ivory)
	+ Gold hardware (Ebony)

**Finishes:**

* Heritage Cherry (1980-1985)
* Wine Red (1982-1991)
* Ebony
* Walnut
* Tobacco Sunburst
* Alpine White
* Ivory
	+ **Note:** yellows with age and gets confused with Yellow

* Antique Sunburst (1984)
* Vintage Cherry Sunburst (1984)

**Limited Run Finishes:**

* Alpine White w/ Gold hardware
	+ 1982 (w/ Top-Loading bridge, TP-6 & Shaw humbuckers)
	+ 1987-1988
* Golden Mist
	+ 1990
* Candy Apple Red
	+ 1990–1991

* Candy Apple Blue
	+ 1990–1991
* T.V. Yellow
	+ 1990-1991
* Silver Luna
	+ 1990-1991

## 1991–2012

This redesign occurred about halfway through 1991 and returned the neck inset to its pre-1971 depth. While the controls were returned to the pre-1980 layout, the knobs are positioned further inboard than previously. This can help distinguish other models that use this body design from ones that use the '61 Reissue body, which has the knobs closer to the edge of the body. Some early examples infrequently used the old squared font Gibson logo inlay. This redesign also changes the headstock shape to the narrow SP-1 design and moves the crown inlay down again to its post-1966 location. The Heritage Cherry finish was a darker red for most of the 1990s, and lightened up around the new millennium.

**Note:** 1994 models used a different serial number format of "YY######" to celebrate Gibson's Centennial Anniversary. It reverted back in 1995 to the standard Gibson USA format.

* **1995:**
	+ $1,250 MSRP
	+ $875 Street (est.)
* **1996:** $939 Street (est.)
* **1998:** $959 Street (est.)
* **2002:** $1,249 Street (Ebony)
	+ $1,299 Street (Natural Burst & Heritage Cherry)
* **2003:** $1,249 Street (Ebony)
	+ $1,349 Street (Natural Burst & Heritage Cherry)
* **2004:** $1,069 Street (Ebony)
	+ $1,149 Street (Natural Burst & Heritage Cherry)
* **2005:** $1,099 Street (Ebony)
	+ $1,199 Street (Natural Burst & Heritage Cherry)
* **2006:** $1,169 Street (Ebony)
	+ $1,269 Street (Natural Burst & Heritage Cherry)
* **2007:** $1,299 Street (Ebony)
	+ $1,429 (Natural Burst & Heritage Cherry)
* **2008:** $1,429 Street (Ebony)
	+ $1,572 (Natural Burst & Heritage Cherry)
* **2009:** $1,649 Street (All Finishes)
* **2010**–**2012:** $1,199 Street (All Finishes)
	+ $1,324 Street (Left-handed)
	+ $1,099 Street (2012-2013 Clearance)

**Body:**

* Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
* Deeper beveling than previous version
	+ Mostly in bass side cutaway
* Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish

**Neck:**

* 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
* Set-in construction
	+ 4.25 degree angle
	+ Titebond glue
	+ Joins body at 19th fret

* Rounded '50s C profile (.830" / .970")
* Indian Rosewood fretboard
	+ Trapezoid inlays
	+ 12" radius
* Narrow Open Book headstock
	+ Resin impregnated fiberboard veneer
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
		- Squared font (1992, sporadic)
		- Classic font style
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl crown
		- Lower placement
	+ "Made in U.S.A." stamp
	+ 17o pitch
* 22 frets
* 24 9/16" scale
* Corian nut (2009–2012)
	+ Cut by Plek machine
* 1 11/16" nut width

**Binding:**

* Neck, single-ply
* Thicker style
* Cream color
* Fret-edge binding

**Electronics:**

* Two 490R / 498T humbuckers
	+ AlNiCo II (neck) & V (bridge) magnets
	+ 7–8k (neck) & 9–13k (bridge) Ohms D.C. resistance
* 3-way switch
* 2 Vol, 2 Tone
	+ CTS 300k volume, linear
	+ CTS 100k tone, audio (1991-1995)
	+ CTS 500k tone, audio
	+ Ceramic "disk" capacitors
	+ "Quick-Connect" circuit board (2008–2012)

**Hardware:**

* Chrome Hardware
* Schaller "Gibson Deluxe" tuning machines (1991-1998)
	+ 1:14 ratio
	+ Green Keystone buttons
* Grover Rotomatic tuning machines (Used sporadically in early 1990s)
	+ 1:14 ratio
	+ Manufactured by Ping
* Grover "Gibson Deluxe" tuning machines (1998-2012)
	+ 1:14 ratio
	+ Green Keystone buttons
	+ Manufactured by Ping
* TonePros "Kluson Deluxe" tuning machines (2012)
	+ 1:15 ratio
	+ Yellow Keystone buttons
* 5-ply "Batwing" pickguard
* Bell shaped truss rod cover
	+ 2-ply b/w with "SG" hot-stamp
* Black Reflector knobs
* ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge (1991–2002)
* Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge (2003–2012)
* Zamak stopbar tailpiece

**Finishes:**

* Heritage Cherry
* Ebony
* Natural Burst (2000–2008)

**Limited Run Finishes:**

* Candy Apple Red
	+ 1991–1993
* Candy Apple Blue
	+ 1991–1993
* TV Yellow
	+ 1991
* Emerald Green
	+ Gold hardware
	+ Pearloid pickguard
	+ "Custom Shop Edition" decal
	+ 1993
* Natural Burst
	+ 1998–1999
* Heritage Cherry
	+ "Maestro" engraved Bigsby
	+ 1999–2000
* Metallic Teal
	+ Gold hardware
	+ Pearloid pickguard
	+ 2000
* Ebony
	+ Gold hardware
	+ Pearloid pickguard
	+ 2000
* Silverburst
	+ Guitar of the Week model (Week 3)
	+ 400 units produced
	+ Ebony fretboard
	+ Grover Rotomatic tuners
	+ 2007
* Red Sparkle
	+ 2007
* Emerald Green Sparkle
	+ 2008
* Vintage Sunburst / Aged Cherry / Cream / Natural Burst
	+ 2011-2012
	+ See: SG Standard Limited
* Purple Sparkle
	+ 2012

## Historic 1961 Les Paul / SG Standard Reissue (2000–Present)

These models are produced in smaller numbers (less than 1,000 per year) by the Custom Shop, to vintage-accurate specs. This ground-up redesign included deeper beveling with tapered horns, a new neck profile, wide beveled plastics and a more accurate headstock shape including a real Holly veneer, among other changes. Because there were so many different heel designs in the early 1960s, this model randomly uses one of two different heel designs, either a smooth overlap or a hard stepped overlap. Certificates of authenticity were introduced in 2002. One inaccuracy that has yet to be addressed is the neck being set at the bottom of the 22nd fret, instead of at the top of the fret like it was in 1961. This results in the pickguard sitting higher than it should, and the bottom point of the pickguard hanging over the edge of the body.

Originally, it was offered with aged hardware as an extra cost option. In 2006, they introduced the "V.O.S." (Vintage Original Spec) treatment with a lightly dulled finish and aged hardware as the standard treatment, with the gloss finish and hardware becoming optional for extra cost. In 2007, the use of aniline dye was ended because of complaints of color bleed onto the binding. However, aniline dye returned in 2013 for historical accuracy. Since 2014, as a part of Gibson's "Made 2 Measure" program, this model can be custom ordered with almost any option desired (even with a Batwing pickguard) and different levels of aging. In 2019, the new 1964 SG Standard Reissue effectively replaced the Maestro vibrola option, and the standard Faded Cherry finish was replaced with Cherry Red.

* **2005:**
	+ $2,349 Street (Faded Cherry)
	+ $2,449 Street (Faded Cherry w/ Maestro)
	+ $2,749 Street (T.V. Yellow)
* **2006:**
	+ $2,599 Street (Faded Cherry, VOS)
	+ $2,699 Street (Faded Cherry w/ Maestro, VOS)
	+ $2,899-$2,999 Street (Faded Cherry w Maestro, Gloss)
	+ $2,799-$2,999 Street (T.V. Yellow & Classic White, VOS)
	+ $3,299 Street (T.V. Yellow & Classic White, Gloss)
* **2007**–**2008:**
	+ $2,699 Street (Faded Cherry, VOS)
	+ $2,899 Street (Faded Cherry w/ Maestro, VOS)
	+ $2,999 Street (T.V. Yellow & Classic White, VOS)
	+ $3,199 Street (Faded Cherry w/ Maestro, Gloss)
	+ $3,199 Street (T.V. Yellow & Classic White, Gloss)
	+ $3,299 Street (T.V. Yellow & Classic White w/ Maestro, VOS)
	+ $3,399 Street (Faded Cherry, Gloss, Left-handed)
* **2009**–**2012:**
	+ $2,999 Street (Faded Cherry, VOS)
	+ $3,099 Street (Faded Cherry w/ Maestro, VOS)
	+ $3,299 Street (Faded Cherry, Gloss)
	+ $3,399 Street (Faded Cherry, Gloss, Left-handed)
	+ $3,399 Street (T.V. Yellow & Classic White, VOS)
	+ $3,499 Street (Faded Cherry w/ Maestro, Gloss)
	+ $3,499 Street (T.V. & C.W. w/ Maestro, VOS)
	+ $2,750 Street (F.C. VOS, 2013 clearance)
	+ $2,599 Street (F.C. VOS, 2014 clearance)
	+ $2,299 Street (Maestro, Dent/Scratch discount)
* **2013:**
	+ $3,299 Street (VOS)
	+ $3,499 Street (w/ Maestro)
	+ $2,999 Street (VOS, 2014 clearance)
	+ $2,449 Street (Maestro, Dent/Scratch)
* **2014:**
	+ $3,499 Street (VOS)
	+ $3,699 Street (VOS, Maestro)
* **2015:**
	+ $3,999 Street (VOS)
	+ $3,999 Street (Maestro)
	+ $3,399 Street (VOS Cherry, price drop)
	+ $3,649 Street (VOS Classic White, price drop)
	+ $3,699 Street (Maestro, price drop)
* **2016**–**2018:**
	+ $4,499 Street (VOS)
	+ $5,099 Street (VOS, Maestro)
	+ $3,999 Street (VOS, 2019 clearance)
* **2019-2021:** $4,199 Street (VOS)
* **2022:** $4,299 Street (VOS)
	+ $4,099 Street (Gloss Demo)
	+ $5,499 Street (Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged, Antique Polaris White)
	+ $5,699 Street (Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged, Antique Olive Drab)
* **Avg. weight:** 6.5–7.5 lbs.

**Body:**

* Solid Honduran Mahogany body
* Historic deep beveling
* Angled heel
* Tapered horn tips
* One-piece construction
* Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish
	+ Amber-tinted clearcoat
	+ Aniline dye (Translucent colors)
		- 2000–2006
		- 2013–Present

**Neck:**

* 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
* 1960 Slim Taper C profile (.830" / .960")
* Set-in construction
	+ Hot hide glue (2013–Present)
	+ Unsheathed truss rod (2013–Present)
	+ Joins body at 22nd fret
	+ 3 degree pitch (2000–??)
	+ 4 degree pitch (??–Present)
* Indian Rosewood fretboard
	+ Cellulose trapezoid inlays
	+ 12" radius
* Medium Open Book headstock w/ Holly veneer
	+ Amber-tinted clearcoat
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
		- Period correct font
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl Crown
		- Period correct location
	+ 17o pitch
* 22 medium-jumbo frets
	+ Leveled by Plek machine (2006–Present)
* 24 5/8" scale
* Nylon nut
	+ Cut by Plek machine (2006–Present)
* 1 11/16" nut width

    **Binding:**

* Single-ply, neck
* Thinner vintage-style
* Amber tinted
* Fret-edge binding
* Black dot markers (2000 only)
* Tortoise cellulose dot markers
* Painted over sides (Opaque finishes only)

**Electronics:**

* '57 Classic Humbuckers (2000–2005)
	+ AlNiCo II magnets
	+ ~7.9k Ohms DCR
	+ Nickel plated covers
* Burstbucker 1 & 2 Humbuckers (2006–2012)
	+ AlNiCo II magnets
	+ 6.5k (neck) & 7.0k (bridge) Ohms DCR
	+ Nickel plated covers
* Custombucker Humbuckers (2013–Present)
	+ AlNiCo III magnets
	+ ~8k Ohms DCR
	+ Nickel plated covers
* Switchcraft 3-way switch
* 2 Vol, 2 Tone
	+ CTS 500k vintage audio taper pots
	+ Ceramic "disk" capacitors (Sporadic, 2000-2005)
	+ Mallory 150 "Bumblebee" caps (2000–2018)
	+ Luxe "Black Beauty" paper-in-oil capacitors (2019-Present)

**Hardware:**

* Nickel hardware
* Gotoh SD90 Kluson-reissue tuning machines
	+ 1:15 ratio
	+ Green/Yellow Keystone buttons
	+ Double line, single ring (2000–2012)
	+ Single line, single ring (2013–2017)
	+ Single line, double ring (2018–Present)
* 5-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard
	+ Wide bevel angle
	+ 5 screws
* Bell shaped truss rod cover
	+ 2-ply, wide bevel angle
	+ "Les Paul" engraving
* Black Reflector knobs w/ pointers
* ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge
* Aluminum stopbar tailpiece
* Optional Maestro vibrola
* Optional Bigsby tremolo

**Finishes:**

* Faded Cherry (2000–2018)
* Cherry Red (2019-Present)
* T.V. Yellow
* Classic White

**Limited Runs:**

* Ebony (2001, 2005)
* Pelham Blue, Aged (2004)
* Oxblood (2007)
* Sparkle finishes (2007-2008)
	+ Blue
	+ Silver
* Inverness Green / Pelham Blue (2010)
	+ $3,599 Street
* Distressed Classic White (2010)
	+ Pickguard delete
* Pinkburst (2011)
	+ One-off for Jay Jay French charity cause
* Metallic Navy (2012)
	+ Pickguard delete
	+ $3,748 Street
* Wildwood Spec (2014-Present)
	+ "Wildwood Spec" Custombuckers
		- Slightly underwound
	+ Various finishes
	+ Sometimes labeled as 1962 reissues
* Faded Cherry w/ Grovers (2017)
* Pelham Blue & Faded Cherry (2017)
	+ Roasted Mahogany body & neck
	+ MusicZoo exclusive run
* Lamp Black w/ Grovers (2018)
* Antique Metallic Teal, VOS (2018)
* Double Gold (2018)
	+ 15 units limit
	+ $4,498 Street
* Bright T.V. Yellow, Gloss (2019)
	+ Maestro
	+ Japanese market exclusive
* Antique Pelham Blue, VOS (2019)
	+ Bolivian Rosewood fretboard
	+ $4,499 Street

**Custom Order:**

* Cherry (Non-Faded)
* Ultra-Faded Mahogany
* Ebony
* Alpine White
* Vintage Sunburst
* Cardinal Red
* Wine Red
* Natural
* Satin Walnut Stain
* Antique Gold
* Candy Apple Red
* Candy Apple Blue
* Kerry Green
* Pelham Blue
* Inverness Green
* Antique Metallic Teal
* Blue Sky
* Heather Poly
* Silverburst
* Gold Mist Poly
* Sparkle
* Frost Blue
* Double Gold
* T.V. Copper
* Peacock Green

## 2013

    This redesign brought most of the specifications from the discontinued '61 Reissue to the Standard, such as the '57 Classics, Slim Taper neck, beveling, heel design, pickguard shape and control placement, only excluding the wide headstock and Nickel hardware.

* $1,299 Street
* $800 Street (Clearance Sale)
* $1,499 Street (Min-E-Tune)
* $1,349 Street (Min-E-Tune, Heritage Cherry, Clearance Sale)
* $1,199 Street (Min-E-Tune, Classic White, Clearance Sale)

**Body:**

* Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
	+ Grade A Mahogany (Translucent finishes)
* '61 Reissue body design
* Angled heel
* Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish

**Neck:**

* 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
* Set-in construction
	+ 3 degree angle
	+ Franklin Titebond 50 glue
	+ Joins body at 22nd fret
	+ '61 Reissue style heel
* 1961 Slim Taper D profile (.800 / .875")
* Indian Rosewood fretboard
	+ Trapezoid inlays
	+ 12" radius
	+ Grade A Rosewood
* Narrow Open Book headstock
	+ Resin impregnated fiberboard veneer
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl crown
		- Lower placement
	+ "Made in U.S.A." stamp
	+ 17o pitch
* 22 frets
* 24 9/16" scale
* Corian nut
	+ Cut by Plek machine
* 1 11/16" nut width

**Binding:**

* Neck, single-ply
* Cream color
* Thicker style
* Fret-edge binding

**Electronics:**

* Two '57 Classic Humbuckers
	+ AlNiCo II magnets
	+ ~7.9k Ohms D.C. resistance
* 3-way switch
* 2 Vol, 2 Tone
	+ CTS 300k volume, linear
	+ CTS 500k tone, audio
	+ "Quick-Connect" circuit board

**Hardware:**

* Chrome Hardware
* TonePros "Kluson Deluxe" tuning machines
	+ 1:15 ratio
	+ Yellow Keystone buttons
* Optional Min-ETune automatic tuning system
	+ 1:40 ratio
	+ Yellow Keystone buttons
* 5-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard
* Bell shaped truss rod cover
	+ 2-ply b/w
* Black Reflector knobs w/ pointers
* Zamak Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece

**Finishes:**

* Heritage Cherry
* Ebony
* Classic White
* Natural Burst

## 2014

    This model year would be the first time Gibson stopped using fret-edge binding.

* $1,645 Street
* $1,472 Street (2015 Clearance Sale)

**Body:**

* Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
	+ Grade A Mahogany (Translucent finishes)
* '61 Reissue body design
* Angled heel
* Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish

**Neck:**

* 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
* Set-in construction
	+ 3 degree angle
	+ Franklin Titebond 50 glue
	+ Joins body at 22nd fret
	+ '61 Reissue style heel
* 1961 Slim Taper D profile (.800 / .875")
* Indian Rosewood fretboard
	+ Trapezoid inlays
	+ 120th Anniv. banner inlay at 12th fret
	+ 12" radius
	+ Grade A Rosewood
* Narrow Open Book headstock
	+ Resin impregnated fiberboard veneer
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl crown
		- Lower placement
	+ "Made in U.S.A." stamp
	+ 17o pitch
* 22 cryogenically treated frets
* 24 9/16" scale
* Black TekToid self-lubricating nut
	+ Cut by Plek machine
* 1 11/16" nut width

**Binding:**

* Neck, single-ply
* Cream color
* Fret-over-binding
* Thicker style

**Electronics:**

* Two '57 Classic Humbuckers
	+ AlNiCo II magnets
	+ ~7.9k Ohms D.C. resistance
* 3-way switch
* 2 Vol, 2 Tone
	+ Push/Pull coil split
	+ 500k non-linear
	+ "Quick-Connect" circuit board

**Hardware:**

* Chrome Hardware
* Min-ETune automatic tuning system
	+ 1:40 ratio
	+ Yellow Keystone buttons
* 5-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard
* Bell shaped truss rod cover
	+ 2-ply b/w with "ETune" hot-stamp
* Black Reflector knobs
* Zamak Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
* Zamak stopbar tailpiece

**Finishes:**

* Heritage Cherry
* Ebony
* Natural Burst
* Alpine White
* Fireburst
* Manhattan Midnight
* Walnut

## 2015

    This model year would represent the first time Gibson ever used a compound radius fretboard on an SG, as well as the first time Mother of Pearl was used for the trapezoid inlays on an SG Standard (however, the small block inlays used from 1972-1985 were Mother of Pearl). The Plekking process was improved for this year as well.

* $1,879 Street
* $1,699 Street (May Price Drop, Fireburst)
* $1,599 Street (June Price Drop, Fireburst)
* $1,785 Street (July Price Drop)
* $1,691 Street (July Price Drop #2)
* $1,597 Street (Clearance, Heritage Cherry)
* $1,399 Street (Clearance, Fireburst)

**Body:**

* Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
	+ Grade A Mahogany (Translucent finishes)
* '61 Reissue body design
* Angled heel
* Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish

**Neck:**

* 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
* Set-in construction
	+ 3.5 degree angle
	+ Franklin Titebond 50 glue
	+ Joins body at 22nd fret
	+ '61 Reissue style heel

* 1961 Slim Taper D profile (.800 / .875")
* Indian Rosewood fretboard
	+ Mother of Pearl trapezoid inlays
	+ Increased fretboard thickness
	+ Buffed and oiled fretboard
	+ Compound 10"–16" radius
	+ Grade A Rosewood
* Narrow Open Book headstock
	+ Resin impregnated fiberboard veneer
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
	+ Silkscreened "Les Paul 100" signature
	+ Les Paul hologram on back
	+ "Made in U.S.A." stamp
	+ 17o pitch
* 22 frets
	+ Lower fret height
	+ Leveled by Plek machine
* 24 9/16" scale
* Adjustable brass zero-fret nut
* 1 13/16" nut width

**Binding:**

* Neck, single-ply
* Cream color
* Fret-over-binding
* Thicker style

**Electronics:**

* Two '57 Classic Humbuckers
	+ AlNiCo II magnets
	+ ~7.9k Ohms D.C. resistance
* 3-way switch
* 2 Vol, 2 Tone
	+ Push/Pull coil tap
	+ 500k non-linear
	+ Hand-wired

**Hardware:**

* Chrome Hardware
* G Force automatic tuning system
	+ 1:40 ratio
	+ Yellow Keystone buttons
* 5-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard
* Bell shaped truss rod cover
	+ 2-ply b/w with "SG" hot-stamp
* Black Reflector knobs
* Poly-carbonate control cover
	+ Prevents electrostatic discharge
* Zamak Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
	+ Titanium saddles
* Zamak stopbar tailpiece

**Finishes:**

* Heritage Cherry
* Translucent Ebony
* Fireburst

## 2016 T

    This redesign marked a return to most of the 1991–2012 features and body design.

* $1,875 MSRP
* $999–$1,199 Street

**Body:**

* Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
* Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish

**Neck:**

* 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
* Set-in construction
	+ 4.25 degree angle
	+ Titebond glue
	+ Joins body at 19th fret

* Rounded '50s C profile (.820 / .960")
* Indian Rosewood fretboard
	+ Trapezoid inlays
	+ Increased fretboard thickness
	+ 12" radius
* Narrow Open Book headstock
	+ Resin impregnated fiberboard veneer
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl crown
		- Lower placement
	+ "Made in U.S.A." stamp
	+ 17o pitch
* 22 frets
* 24 9/16" scale
* TekToid self-lubricating nut
	+ Cut by Plek machine
* 1 11/16" nut width

**Binding:**

* Neck, single-ply
* Cream color
* Thicker style
* Fret edge binding

**Electronics:**

* Two 490R / 498T humbuckers
	+ AlNiCo II (neck) & V (bridge) magnets
	+ 7-8k (neck) & 9-14k (bridge) Ohms D.C. resistance
* 3-way switch
* 2 Vol, 2 Tone
	+ 500k non-linear
	+ "Quick-Connect" circuit board

**Hardware:**

* Chrome Hardware
* Grover "Gibson Deluxe" tuning machines
	+ 1:14 ratio
	+ Green Keystone buttons
	+ Manufactured by Ping
* 5-ply "Batwing" pickguard
* Bell shaped truss rod cover
	+ 2-ply b/w with "SG" hot-stamp
* Black Reflector knobs
* Poly-carbonate control cover
	+ Prevents electrostatic discharge
* Zamak Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece

**Finishes:**

* Heritage Cherry
* Ebony

## 2016 HP

    This model uses the beveling and control placement from the '61 Reissue.

* $1,549 Street

**Body:**

* Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
	+ '61 Reissue beveling
* Angled heel
* Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish

**Neck:**

* 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
* Set-in construction
	+ 4.25 degree angle
	+ Titebond glue
	+ Joins body at 22nd fret

* Rounded '50s C profile (.820 / .960")
* Smaller "Fast Access" heel
* Indian Rosewood fretboard
	+ Mother of Pearl Trapezoid inlays
	+ Increased fretboard thickness
	+ 12" radius
* Narrow Open Book headstock
	+ Resin impregnated fiberboard veneer
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl crown
		- Lower placement
	+ "Made in U.S.A." stamp
	+ 17o pitch
* 22 frets
* 24 9/16" scale
* Adjustable titanium zero-fret nut
* 1 12/16" nut width

**Binding:**

* Neck, single-ply
* Cream color
* Fret-over-binding
* Thicker style

**Electronics:**

* Two 490R / 498T humbuckers
	+ AlNiCo II (neck) & V (bridge) magnets
	+ 7-8k (neck) & 9-14k (bridge) Ohms D.C. resistance
* 3-way switch
	+ Improved durability
* 2 Vol, 2 Tone
	+ 500k non-linear
	+ "Quick-Connect" circuit board
* Multi-contact output jack

**Hardware:**

* Chrome Hardware
* 2nd generation G Force automatic tuning system
	+ 1:40 ratio
	+ Chrome Keystone buttons
* 5-ply "Batwing" pickguard
* Bell shaped truss rod cover
	+ 2-ply b/w with "SG" hot-stamp
* Black "Notched" Speed knobs
* Poly-carbonate control cover
	+ Prevents electrostatic discharge
* Zamak Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
	+ Titanium saddles
* Zamak stopbar tailpiece

**Finishes:**

* Heritage Cherry
* Ebony

## 2017–2018 T

This redesign has a mixture of features from previous models, with the beveling, knob placement and heel shape of the 1991–2012 model but the Angel Wing pickguard and Slim Taper neck of the '61 Reissue.

* **2017:** $1,169–$1,399 Street
	+ $1,459 Street (Pelham Blue)
* **2018:** $1,539 Street
* **2019:** $1,299 Street
	+ $1,199 Street (AMS clearance)
	+ $1,039 Street (Guitar Center clearance)
	+ $1,399 Street (Pelham Blue clearance)

**Body:**

* Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
* Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish

**Neck:**

* 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
* Set-in construction
	+ 4.25 degree angle
	+ Titebond glue
	+ Joins body at 19th fret
* 1961 Slim Taper D profile (.800" / .870")
* Indian Rosewood fretboard
	+ Acrylic Trapezoid inlays
	+ Increased fretboard thickness
	+ 12" radius

* Narrow Open Book headstock
	+ Resin impregnated fiberboard veneer
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl crown
		- Lower placement
	+ "Made in U.S.A." stamp
	+ 17o pitch
* 22 frets
* 24 9/16" scale
* TekToid self-lubricating nut
	+ Cut by Plek machine
* 1 11/16" nut width

**Binding:**

* Neck, single-ply
* Thicker style
* Pure White colored
* Fret-edge binding
* Pure-white color
* Rolled edges (2018)

**Electronics:**

* Two '57 Classic Humbuckers (2017)
	+ AlNiCo II magnets
	+ ~7.9k Ohms D.C. resistance
* Two '61 Humbuckers (2018)
	+ AlNiCo V magnets
	+ 7.75k ohms D.C.R.
* 3-way switch
* 2 Vol, 2 Tone
	+ 500k non-linear
	+ "Quick-Connect" circuit board

**Hardware:**

* Chrome Hardware
* Grover Roto-Grip Locking Rotomatic tuning machines
	+ 1:18 ratio
	+ Metal Kidney buttons
	+ Manufactured by Ping
* 5-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard
* Bell shaped truss rod cover
	+ 2-ply b/w with "SG" hot-stamp
* Black Bell knobs
* Switch ring not mounted
* Poly-carbonate control cover
	+ Prevents electrostatic discharge
* Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
* Aluminum stopbar tailpiece

**Finishes:**

* Heritage Cherry
* Ebony
* Cherry Burst (2017)
* Autumn Shade (2018)
* Pelham Blue (2017–2018 Limited Run)

## 2017 HP

    This model uses the beveling and control placement from the '61 Reissue.

* $1,799 Street

**Body:**

* Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
	+ '61 Reissue beveling
* Angled heel
* Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish

**Neck:**

* 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
* Set-in construction
	+ 4.25 degree angle
	+ Titebond glue
	+ Joins body at 22nd fret

* 1961 Slim Taper D profile (.800" / .870")
* Smaller "Fast Access" heel
* Indian Rosewood fretboard
	+ Mother of Pearl Trapezoid inlays
	+ Increased fretboard thickness
	+ 12" radius
* Narrow Open Book headstock
	+ Resin impregnated fiberboard veneer
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl crown
		- Lower placement
	+ "Made in U.S.A." stamp
	+ 17o pitch
* 22 frets
* 24 9/16" scale
* Adjustable titanium zero-fret nut
* 1 12/16" nut width

**Binding:**

* Neck, single-ply
* Pure White colored
* Fret-over-binding
* Thicker style
* Pure-white color

**Electronics:**

* Two '57 Classic / Classic Plus Humbuckers
	+ AlNiCo II magnets
	+ ~7.9k (neck) & 8.5k (bridge) Ohms D.C. resistance
	+ Chrome covers & mounting rings
* 3-way switch
* 2 Vol, 2 Tone
	+ 500k non-linear
	+ "Quick-Connect" circuit board

**Hardware:**

* Chrome Hardware
* 2nd generation G Force automatic tuning system
	+ 1:40 ratio
	+ Chrome Keystone buttons
* 5-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard
* Bell shaped truss rod cover
	+ Chrome plated w/ "SG High Performance" engraving
* Chrome plated, knurled "UFO" knobs
* Switch ring delete
* Poly-carbonate control cover
	+ Prevents electrostatic discharge
* Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
	+ Titanium saddles
	+ Locking thumbwheels
* Locking Aluminum stopbar tailpiece

**Finishes:**

* Heritage Cherry
* Ebony
* Cherry Burst

## 2018 HP I & II

    HP-I is the early 2018 specification. Most are HP-IIs. This model uses the beveling and control placement from the '61 Reissue.

* $2,199 Street

**Body:**

* Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
	+ '61 Reissue beveling
* AA flame Maple top
* Slightly thicker for balance
* Angled heel
* Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish

**Neck:**

* 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
* Set-in construction
	+ 4.25 degree angle
	+ Titebond glue
	+ Joins body at 22nd fret

* 1961 Slim Taper D profile (.810" / .870")
* Smaller "Fast Access" heel
* Indian Rosewood fretboard (**HP-I**)
* Richlite fretboard (**HP-II**)
	+ Mother of Pearl Trapezoid inlays
	+ Increased fretboard thickness
	+ 12" radius
* Narrow Open Book headstock
	+ Resin impregnated fiberboard veneer
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl crown
		- Lower placement
	+ "Made in U.S.A." stamp
	+ 17o pitch
* 24 frets
	+ Lower fret height
* 24 9/16" scale
* Adjustable titanium zero-fret nut
* 1 12/16" nut width

**Binding:**

* Neck, single-ply
* Fret-over-binding
* Thicker style
* Pure White color
* Rolled edges

**Electronics:**

* Two '57 Classic / Super '57 Humbuckers
	+ AlNiCo II magnets
	+ ~7.9k (neck) & 8.5k (bridge) Ohms
	+ Chrome covers
	+ Direct mounted
* 3-way switch
* 2 Vol, 2 Tone
	+ Push/Pull Volumes (see below)
	+ 500k non-linear
	+ "Quick-Connect" circuit board
* DIP switch (5 slide switches inside control cavity)
	+ DIP 1: Neck pickup split (true single) or tapped (P-90 type tone)
	+ DIP 2: Bridge pickup split (true single) or tapped (P-90 type tone)
	+ DIP 3: Neck pickup treble bleed circuit (On/Off)
	+ DIP 4: Bridge pickup treble bleed circuit (On/Off)
	+ DIP 5: Transient suppression (Spike control) for recording
		- Neck Volume: Pull for split or tap (depending on DIP 1)
		- Bridge Volume: Pull for split or tap (depending on DIP 2)

**Hardware:**

* Chrome Hardware
* 2nd generation G Force automatic tuning system (**HP-I**)
	+ 1:40 ratio
	+ Chrome Keystone buttons
* Grover Roto-Grip Locking Rotomatic tuning machines (**HP-II**)
	+ 1:18 ratio
	+ Metal Keystone buttons
	+ Manufactured by Ping
* Bell shaped truss rod cover
	+ Chrome plated w/ "HP" engraving
* Chrome plated, knurled "UFO" knobs
* Switch ring delete
* Poly-carbonate control cover
	+ Prevents electrostatic discharge
* Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
	+ Titanium saddles
	+ Locking thumbwheels
* Locking Aluminum stopbar tailpiece

**Finishes:**

* Blood Orange Fade
* Cobalt fade
* Hot Pink Fade
* Mojave Fade

## 2019–Present

    This model uses the beveling and control placement from the '61 Reissue, while retaining the 19th fret heel joint.

* **2019-2021:**
	+ $1,499 Street
	+ $1,699 Street (October-December 2021)
	+ $1,349 Street (AMS sale, April 2019)
* **2022:**
	+ $1,699 Street (January-June)
	+ $1,799 Street (July-December)
* **2023:**
	+ $1,799 Street

**Body:**

* Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
	+ '61 Reissue beveling
* Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish

**Neck:**

* 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
* Set-in construction
	+ 4.25 degree angle
	+ Titebond glue
	+ Joins body at 19th fret

* 1961 Slim Taper D profile (Sept. 2018–May 2019)
* Rounded '50s C profile (.830" / .970")
* Indian Rosewood fretboard
	+ Acrylic Trapezoid inlays
	+ Increased fretboard thickness
	+ 12" radius
* Narrow Open Book headstock
	+ Resin impregnated fiberboard veneer
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl crown
		- Lower placement (2019- Aug. 2022)
		- Higher placement (Sept. 2022-Present)
	+ "Made in U.S.A." stamp
	+ 17o pitch
* 22 medium-jumbo frets
	+ Leveled by Plek machine
* 24 9/16" scale
* TekToid self-lubricating nut (Sept. 2018–May 2019)
	+ Cut by Plek machine
* Graph Tech nut
	+ Cut by Plek machine
* 1 11/16" nut width

**Binding:**

* Neck, single-ply
* Cream color
* Fret-edge binding
* Thicker style
* Rolled edges

**Electronics:**

* Two 490R / 490T humbuckers
	+ AlNiCo II magnets
	+ 7.4k (neck) & 8.1k (bridge) Ohms D.C.R.
* 3-way switch
* 2 Vol, 2 Tone
	+ 500k non-linear
	+ "Quick-Connect" circuit board

**Hardware:**

* Chrome Hardware
* Grover Rotomatic tuning machines
	+ 1:14 ratio
	+ Manufactured by Ping
* 5-ply "Batwing" pickguard
* Bell shaped truss rod cover
	+ 2-ply b/w with "SG" hot-stamp
* Black Reflector knobs
* Switch ring not mounted (Sept. 2018–May 2019)
* Poly-carbonate control cover
	+ Prevents electrostatic discharge
* Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece

**Finishes:**

* Heritage Cherry
* Ebony

**Limited Runs:**

* Pelham Blue (2019)
	+ AMS/Zzounds exclusive
	+ Angel Wing (early-mid year)
		- Black Bell or Reflector knobs
	+ Batwing (mid-late year)
		- Black Reflector knobs
	+ See: SG Standard Exclusive
* Custom Colors Series (2023)
	+ Translucent Teal
	+ TV Yellow
	+ Pelham Blue Burst
	+ Cardinal Red Burst
	+ Silver Mist
	+ Classic White
* Silverburst (2023)
	+ Guitar Center/Musician's Friend exclusive
	+ Ebony fretboard
	+ $1,999 Street
* Walnut (2023)
	+ AMS/Zzounds exclusive

## Standard '61 (2019–Present)

This model returns the body design and features of the discontinued '61 Reissue, with the exception of the wide headstock and '57 Classics. A Faded version (w/Maestro) was released in October 2022.

* **2019-2021:**
	+ $1,799 Street
	+ $1,999 (w/ Vibrola)
* **2022:**
	+ $1,999 Street
	+ $2,199 Street (w/ Vibrola)
	+ $2,399 Street (w/ Vibrola, July-December)
	+ $2,199 Street (Faded w/ Vibrola)
* **2023:**
	+ $1,999 Street
	+ $2,199 Street (Faded w/ Vibrola)
	+ $2,399 Street (w/ Sideways Vibrola)
	+ $2,499 Street (w/ Maestro Vibrola)
* **Avg. weight:** 6.5 lbs.
* **Avg. weight w/ Vibrola:** 7 lbs.

**Body:**

* Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
	+ Grade A Mahogany (Translucent finishes)
* '61 Reissue beveling
* Angled heel
* Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish
	+ Satin sheen, no grain filler (Faded)

**Neck:**

* 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
* Set-in construction
	+ 3 degree angle
	+ Franklin Titebond 50 glue
	+ Joins body at 22nd fret
	+ '61 Reissue style heel

* 1961 Slim Taper D profile (.810" / .910")
* Indian Rosewood fretboard
	+ Acrylic Trapezoid inlays
	+ 12" radius
	+ Grade A Rosewood
* Narrow Open Book headstock
	+ Resin impregnated fiberboard veneer
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl crown
		- Lower placement (2019- Aug. 2022)
		- Higher placement (Sept. 2022-Present)
	+ "Made in U.S.A." stamp
	+ 17o pitch
* 22 medium-jumbo frets
	+ Leveled by Plek machine
* 24 9/16" scale
* TekToid self-lubricating nut (Sept. 2018 – May 2019)
	+ Cut by Plek machine
* Graph Tech nut
	+ Cut by Plek machine
* 1 11/16" nut width

**Binding:**

* Neck, single-ply
* Cream color
* Fret-edge binding
* Thicker style
* Rolled edges

**Electronics:**

* Two Burstbucker '61 Humbuckers
	+ AlNiCo V magnets
	+ 7.74k ohms D.C.R.
	+ Uncovered (Faded)
* 3-way switch
* 2 Vol, 2 Tone
	+ **Sept. 2018 – May 2019:**
	+ CTS 300k volume, linear
	+ CTS 500k tone, audio
	+ "Quick-Connect" circuit board
	+ **May 2019 – Present:**
	+ CTS 300k volume, audio
	+ CTS 500k tone, audio
	+ Orange Drop caps

**Hardware:**

* Nickel Hardware
* Grover "Gibson Deluxe" tuning machines
	+ 1:14 ratio
	+ Yellow Keystone buttons
	+ Manufactured by Ping
* 5-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard
* Bell shaped truss rod cover
	+ 2-ply b/w
		- "SG" hot-stamp (Sept. 2018 – May 2019)
		- Blank
* Black Reflector knobs
* Switch ring not mounted (Sept. 2018 – May 2019)
* Aluminum ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge
	+ Set into bushings
* Aluminum stopbar tailpiece
* Optional Maestro Vibrola
* Optional Sideways Vibrola

**Finishes:**

* Vintage Cherry
* Ebony (2021-2022 Gibson website exclusive)
* Tobacco Sunburst (2023 GC/MF exclusive)

**Limited Runs:**

* Aged Cherry (2022-2023 AMS/Zzounds exclusive)
	+ Gold hardware
	+ $2,099 Street
* Custom Colors Series (2023)
	+ Translucent Teal
	+ TV Yellow
	+ Pelham Blue Burst
	+ Cardinal Red Burst
	+ Silver Mist
	+ Classic White

## Historic 1964 SG Standard Reissue (2019–Present)

    Like every Historic Collection model since 2014, this is available to be customized through the Made 2 Measure program.

* **2019-2021:** $4,599 Street (VOS)
	+ $5,099 Street (Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged, Cherry Red)
	+ $5,599 Street (Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged, Pelham Blue)
	+ $7,099 Street (Murphy Lab Light Aged, Pelham Blue)
	+ $7,099 Street (Murphy Lab Heavy Aged, Faded Cherry)
* **2022:** $4,699 Street (VOS)
	+ $5,199 Street (Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged, Cherry Red)
	+ $5,699 Street (Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged, Pelham Blue)
	+ $6,999 Street (Murphy Lab Light Aged, Pelham Blue)
	+ $7,199 Street (Murphy Lab Heavy Aged, Faded Cherry)
* **Avg. weight:** 7.3 lbs.

**Body:**

* Solid Honduran Mahogany body
* Historic deep beveling
* Tapered horn tips
* One-piece construction
* Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish
	+ Aniline dye
	+ Amber-tinted clearcoat

**Neck:**

* 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
* '64 Chunky C-profile (.880" / .990")
* Set-in construction
	+ Hot hide glue
	+ Unsheathed truss rod
	+ Joins body at 22nd fret
	+ 3 degree pitch
	+ Different heel shape from '61 Historic
* Indian Rosewood fretboard
	+ Cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays
	+ 12" radius
* Medium Open Book headstock w/ Holly veneer
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
	+ Inlaid Mother of Pearl Crown
	+ 17o pitch
* 22 medium-jumbo frets
	+ Leveled by Plek machine
* 24 5/8" scale
* Nylon nut
	+ Cut by Plek machine
* 1 11/16" nut width

**Binding:**

* Single-ply, neck
* Amber tint
* Thinner vintage-style
* Fret-edge binding

**Electronics:**

* Two Custombucker humbuckers
	+ AlNiCo III magnets
	+ ~8k Ohms DCR
	+ Nickel plated covers
* Switchcraft 3-way switch
* 2 Vol, 2 Tone
	+ CTS 500k vintage audio taper pots
	+ Luxe "Black Beauty" paper-in-oil capacitors

**Hardware:**

* Nickel hardware
* Gotoh SD90 Kluson-reissue tuning machines
	+ 1:15 ratio
	+ Yellow Keystone buttons
	+ Single Line, Double Ring
* 5-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard
	+ Wide bevel angle
	+ 6 screws
* Bell shaped truss rod cover
	+ 2-ply, wide bevel angle
	+ Blank
* Black Reflector knobs w/ pointers
* ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge
	+ Nylon saddles
* Maestro vibrola

**Finishes:**

* Cherry Red

**Limited Runs:**

* Cherry Red
	+ Chicago Music Exchange exclusive
	+ Custom "S" Bucker pickups
	+ Stopbar tailpiece
	+ Aged hardware
	+ $4,399 Street
* Heather Poly
	+ 2019 NAMM model
	+ $5,699 Street
* Candy Blue (2020)
	+ Japanese Limited Run
	+ $5,499 Street

## Other Variants

**Click a model name for a link to its page:**

### Historic 1962 SG Standard Reissue (2005–2007)

Guitar Center exclusive. Same specs as Historic SG Standard except Grover Rotomatic tuners and lightly aged finish (pre-dating VOS option). Contrary to some internet rumors, it is otherwise no different from the standard Historic. $1,999 - $2,499 Street

## References

1. ↑ https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/the-pinkburst-project