Gibson 1964 SG Standard Reissue Maestro Vibrola CR

The Choice of Legends

Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.

Regardless of the fact that George Harrison and Eric Clapton rocked a '64 SG Standard, that model year was clearly a standout for SGs in general. The clunky side-pull vibrato had been replaced by the dependable Maestro Vibrola. The neck profiles had increased in size, resembling the profile found on 1959 Les Pauls . And the balance, playability and look of the SG seemed to come into its own. For all those reasons, the Gibson Custom Shop is proud to present the 1964 SG Standard Reissue. Along with the Maestro Vibrola and chunky neck profile, it has all the hyper-accurate vintage specs one could possibly want -- original construction methods, a real red aniline dye finish, chemically-recreated plastics, replica electronics, and more. The result is perhaps the best looking, feeling and sounding SG Reissue yet. It also features Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

Body Style
SG

Body Shape
SG

Body Material
Solid Mahogany

Body Finish
Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)

Weight Relief
None

NECK

Profile
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile

Scale Length
628.65 mm / 24.75 in

Fingerboard Material
Indian Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius
304.8 mm / 12 in

Neck Material
Solid Mahogany

Fret Count
22

Frets
Authentic Medium-Jumbo

Nut Material
Nylon

Nut Width
42.85 mm / 1.687 in

End Of Board Width
56.89 mm / 2.239 in

Inlays
Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid

Joint
Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

HARDWARE

Finish
Nickel

Bridge
ABR-1

Saddle Material
Nickel-plated Brass

Tailpiece
Maestro Vibrola

Tuning Machines
Kluson Single Line, Double Ring

Pickguard
Black Multi-Ply

Truss Rod
Authentic 1950s No-Tube

Truss Rod Cover
Authentic Stepped 2-Ply

Switch Tip
Cream

Switch washer
Silkscreened Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

Control Covers
Black

Strap Buttons
Aluminum

Mounting Rings
M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

Pickup Covers
Authentic Profile Nickel Silver

ELECTRONICS

Neck Pickup
Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)

Bridge Pickup
Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)

Controls
CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Black Beauty Capacitors

Pickup Selector
3-Way Switchcraft

Output Jack
Switchcraft

Strings Gauge
.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

Case
Custom Shop Hardshell

Accessories
Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags