Gibson Custom Shop 1963 SG Special Reissue Lightning Bar Classic White Ultra Light Aged Murphy Lab

Two for the Show

As the choice of rock 'n roll legends for decades, the original SG™ Special represented simplicity, versatility, and monster tone. This Historic recreation is a clone of the cherished vintage originals with all the modern playability and reliability you expect from the Gibson Custom Shop. It features authentic profiles, specs, and construction methods for an incredible playing and ownership experience. 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

Binding

Fingerboard 1-Ply Cream

Body Finish

Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Weight Relief

None

Profile

Medium C

Scale Length

628.65 mm / 24.75 in

Fingerboard Material

Indian Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius

304.8 mm / 12 in

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

Pearloid Dot

Joint

Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Finish

Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged

Tailpiece

Lightning Bar Wraparound

Tuning Machines

Kluson Single Line with White Buttons

Pickguard

3-Ply Black/White/Black

Truss Rod

Authentic 1950s No-Tube

Truss Rod Cover

2-Ply Black/White

Control Knobs

Black Top Hats with Silver Inserts

Switch Tip

Cream

Switch washer

Black

Control Covers

Black

Strap Buttons

Aluminum

Pickup Covers

Black Soapbar

Neck Pickup

Custom Soapbar P-90

Bridge Pickup

Custom Soapbar P-90

Controls

2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Audio-Taper Potentiometers, Bumblebee Capacitors, Hand-Wired Harness

Pickup Selector

3-Way Switchcraft

Output Jack

1/4" Switchcraft

Strings Gauge

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

Case

Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch case

Accessories

Certificate of Authenticity