Gibson Murphy Lab Heavy Aged '64 SG Std with Maestro, Faded Cherry

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 The clunky side-pull vibrato had been replaced by the dependable Maestro™ Vibrola.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 Heavy Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Heavy Aged finish treatment, paired with heavily aged hardware, simulates decades of heavy play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era. 

SPECIFICATIONS

BODY

• Body Style: SG
• Body Shape: SG
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Weight Relief: None

NECK

• Profile: Medium C
• 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; Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
• 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
• Control Knobs: Black Top Hats with Silver Inserts
• Switch Tip: Cream
• Switch Washer: Replica 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 3 (Unpotted)
• Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Black Beauty Capacitors
• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
• Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft

MISCELLANEOUS

• Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case: Black/Yellow Custom Shop Hardshell
• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity