Review: Gibson SG ‘61 Reissue Electric Guitar

Posted at April 15, 2010

Type: Gibson SG 61' Reissue Electric Guitar

GIBSON SG SPECIAL

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US $436.51

36m

Retail Price: $1600-$1999

Review:

The Gibson SG 61' Reissue Electric guitar is a fantastic true to life recreation of one of the most famous guitars of all time. The SG Reissue from Gibson is significant because it has an ultra light and ultra fast and slim neck (60's style) which allows for much easier playability and expression from the instrument. Gibson has gone to great lengths to make this reissue have exactly the same composition as the original SG from 1961 including:

Classic '57 humbuckers

Mahogany carved body on both sides

Grover Tuners

Classic Stop Tail Piece

The SG reissue is a fantastic recreation of one of the most popular guitars of all time for good reason. So many people come into my studio and love the sound of a Les Paul, but feel like they cannot imagine using this thing on stage considering that it weights almost 10 lbs! The SG is a great option for others who do not want to the added weight of the heavy SG but still crave hot Gibson tones and smooth finishes.

When choosing this or any Gibson there is absolutely no way of knowing what you will like before going into a music store and playing one. Basically, you may walk out with a completely different guitar than imagined if you are basing you decision, not on the look of something, but on the sound and playability of a fine insstrument.