Essential Information About the Gibson SG Standard 1964 w/ Maestro Ultra Light Aged ?Cherry Red? (Custom Shop Murphy Lab)
- Faithful reissue of the 1964 vintage with Maestro Vibrola, ?Ultra Light Aged? nitro finish signed by Murphy Lab.
- Mahogany SG-shaped body, Medium C neck with a 50?s feel, Indian rosewood fingerboard for smooth playability.
- Vintage-accurate electronics: two non-waxed Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups, CTS 500K potentiometers, ?Black Beauty? capacitors, Switchcraft 3-way selector.
- Typical SG balance and sustain, Lifton reissue hard case included, serial number 300734, approx. weight 3.5 kg.
1964: The Vintage That Elevated the SG to Legendary Status
In 1964, Gibson replaced the side vibrato with the Maestro Vibrola and adopted a fuller neck profile, close to the 1959 Les Paul spirit. This Custom Shop SG Standard Reissue uses period construction methods, aniline red dye, and recreated plastics for an authentically vintage look and feel. The Murphy Lab ?Ultra Light? aging suggests decades of subtle patina right out of the case.
Who Is It For?
Designed for intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a reference SG for rock, blues, pop, or classic rock. The double cutaway ensures easy access to high frets, the 12" radius facilitates bending, and the Maestro Vibrola adds subtle expressiveness both in the studio and on stage.
Sound
The non-waxed Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups offer an open and dynamic response, close to PAFs: smooth and singing neck pickup, snappy bridge pickup with pronounced mids and gritty attack. The ABR-1/Maestro combination and mahogany body deliver natural sustain, while the 2 volume / 2 tone configuration (CTS 500K + ?Black Beauty?) allows precise clarity gradients when rolling down the knobs. The 3-way selector covers everything from crisp cleans to vintage crunches, with great articulation at moderate gain.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
- Nickel strings 10-46 (sets equivalent to factory setup).
- Adjustable tension capo for electric guitars with 12" radius.
- Dedicated SG gig bag (for light travel), as the instrument already comes with a Lifton reissue hard case.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Shape: SG
- Body: Mahogany
- Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer ?Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged? Cherry Red (aniline red dye)
- Pickguard: Black multi-ply
Neck
- Profile: Medium C
- Fingerboard: Indian rosewood
- Radius: 12" / 304.8 mm
- Number of frets: 22
- Frets: Authentic medium jumbo
- Nut: Nylon, width 1.687" / 42.85 mm
- Fingerboard width at nut: 2.239" / 56.89 mm
- Scale length: 24.75" / 628.6 mm
- Inlays: Nitrocellulose trapezoids
- Body/neck joint: Long tenon, hide glue
Electronics
- Neck pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (non-waxed)
- Bridge pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (non-waxed)
- Controls: 2 volumes, 2 tones, CTS 500K audio potentiometers, ?Black Beauty? capacitors
- Selector: Switchcraft 3-way
- Output jack: Switchcraft 6.35 mm / 1/4"
Miscellaneous
- Bridge: ABR-1 (nickel-plated brass)
- Vibrato: Maestro Vibrola
- Tuners: Kluson Single Line, double ring
- Hardware: Nickel with light patina (Murphy Lab)
- Pickup covers: Nickel, authentic profile
- Pickup rings: Butyrate M69
- Control knobs: Black ?Top Hat? with silver inserts
- Selector knob and washer: Cream knob, butyrate washer
- Truss rod: 1950s style ?No-Tube? truss rod, 2-ply stepped cover
- Strap buttons: Aluminum
- Strings: 10-46
- Case: Lifton reissue, 5 brown/pink latches
- Accessories: Certificate of authenticity
- Serial number: 300734
- Weight: approx. 3.5 kg
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