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Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged vs Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW

Reasons to Get
Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged over Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW

Release Year
2022 vs 2020
From a more recent year
Type of Frets
Medium Jumbo vs Narrow Tall
You'll feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings
Neck Profile
60s SlimTaper vs '60s Oval C
Thin and flat neck for playing fast
Body Type
Solid Body vs Semi-Hollow
Feedback free
Volume Knobs
2 vs 1
More volume control
Tone Knobs
2 vs 1
More tone control
Pickups
HHH vs SS
High output without hum and tons of tone versatility
Number of Frets
22 vs 21
Allows to reach higher notes
Nut Width
1.688'' (42.9mm) vs 1.65'' (41.9mm)
Less likely to mute strings by accident and more space for fingerstyle
Bridge
Tremolo vs Fixed
Simple vibratos without too much maintenance
Scale Length
24.75'' (628.7mm) vs 25.5'' (647.7mm)
Easier bending, shorter fret separation and warmer natural tone
Fretboard Radius
12'' (304.8mm) vs 9.5'' (241.3mm)
Flatter fretboard makes it easier to play single notes and bend
Value Score
58 vs 57
Better price/quality relationship

Reasons to Get
Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW over Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged

Frets Height
Taller vs Shorter
Easier to press down strings and bend them
Type of Frets
Narrow Tall vs Medium Jumbo
You won't feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings
Neck Profile
'60s Oval C vs 60s SlimTaper
Comfortable neck that works for most people
Neck Joint
Bolt-On vs Set
Allows you to detach and swap the neck
Body Type
Semi-Hollow vs Solid Body
Lighter and allows more gain than a hollowbody
Pickups
SS vs HHH
Beautiful cleans
Nut Width
1.65'' (41.9mm) vs 1.688'' (42.9mm)
Favors small hands, easier bar chords and other shapes
Bridge
Fixed vs Tremolo
Good sustain and needs no set-up
Scale Length
25.5'' (647.7mm) vs 24.75'' (628.7mm)
Lower action and brighter natural tone
Fretboard Radius
9.5'' (241.3mm) vs 12'' (304.8mm)
More curved fretboard helpful to play chords without muting strings

Other Key Differences
Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged vs Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW

Bridge Pickup
Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) vs Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Loaded '51 Nocaster
Different Bridge Pickup
Neck Pickup
Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) vs Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Loaded '51 Nocaster
Different Neck Pickup
Body Wood
Mahogany vs Pine
Different Body Wood
Neck Wood
Mahogany vs Birdseye Maple
Different Neck Wood
Fretboard Wood
Ebony vs Rosewood
Different Fretboard Wood
Headstock
3-3 vs 6
Different Headstock
Nut Material
Nylon vs Bone
Different Nut Material

Shared Features
Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged vs Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW

Strings
6
Same playing style
Switch Positions
3
Same pickups versatility
Paint Finish
Aged
Paint has been artificially aged
Pickups Power
Passive
Cleaner sound and no battery needed

Common Strengths

  • High-Quality Nut
  • From a High-Quality-Standards Country
  • Top Pickup Brand
  • Expensive Wood

Common Weaknesses

  • Pickup Alter Switch/Knob
  • Locking Tuners
  • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
  • High-Quality Frets
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Luminescent Sidedots
  • Strap Lock
  • 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • Active/Passive Preamp

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Which One is Better Overall?

After going through our comparison algorithm, the results show that the Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged is probably the better product overall with its final score of 73 compared to the Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW's 72 score, although not by a lot.

The Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged wins when it comes to build quality, value for the money. On the other hand, the Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW has the upper hand when it comes to sound.

If you got small hands, none of these instruments will make a big difference when it comes to comfortability.

Which One is Better for Beginners?

If you're looking for your first guitar to learn how to play, the Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW is the better choice.

The Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW meets 6 out of our 8 criteria items for beginner friendliness, while the Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged meets only 4. This takes into account the type of frets, scale length, nut width, bridge type, fretboard radius, and neck profile to determine the easiest combination for new players.

New Player Friendliness

Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged
  • Comfortable shape
  • Easy-to-use bridge
  • Tall frets
  • Comfortable neck
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Narrow nut
  • Short scale
  • Locking tuners

New Player Friendliness

Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW
  • Comfortable shape
  • Easy-to-use bridge
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Tall frets
  • Narrow nut
  • Comfortable neck
  • Short scale
  • Locking tuners

Nevertheless, when it comes to choosing an instrument, you should pick the one more compatible with your personal style. Still, below we'll try you to give you our results as objectively as it's possible to help you decide.

Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged Overview

  • From Gibson Custom's 2022 Murphy Lab series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • ABR-1 Maestro Short Vibrola bridge
  • 60s SlimTaper Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Grover Kidney tuners
  • Compare Specs >

Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW Overview

  • From Fender Custom's 2020 Artisan series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
  • Roasted Pine body
  • 2A Roasted Birdseye Maple neck
  • 3A Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Loaded '51 Nocaster (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Loaded '51 Nocaster (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • '58-'63 Tele Bridge with Brass RSD Saddles bridge
  • '60s Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 21 Narrow Tall frets
  • Vintage Style with Tortoise Shell Buttons tuners
  • Compare Specs >

Sound Quality Comparison

The wood used in an electric guitar or bass is not as important to determine the final tone. However, some people prefer specific wood types, so we'll take a look at those first. Then, we'll take a look at the electronics to determine the versatility and sound quality of each instrument.

Woods Used in the Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged

Mahogany wood pattern used for guitar building
Mahogany
Ebony wood pattern used for guitar building
Ebony

Mahogany is a fairly rare wood nowadays. It's used mostly for bodies due to its relatively lightweight. Gibson popularized it with their Les Paul guitars during their golden years, so this wood has a lot of good reputation behind it. The most expensive type comes from South America and it's still used by Gibson even today. Find out more about Mahogany.

Ebony is a high-end wood, so it is not cheap. It's only used for fretboards because it's also very heavy. It does an excellent job as a durable material while looking elegant. Find out more about Ebony.

Woods Used in the Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW

Birdseye Maple wood pattern used for guitar building
Birdseye Maple
Rosewood wood pattern used for guitar building
Rosewood
Pine wood pattern used for guitar building
Pine

This wood has beautiful patterns only found in specific types of maple.

Rosewood is an almost purple-looking wood that is used mainly for fretboards since it's heavy, rare, and expensive. It's sometimes used on acoustic guitar bodies to create stronger warm tones. Find out more about Rosewood.

Some guitarists don't like Pine because they think it's too soft and dents easily. However, there are many types of pines, and the hardest pine is the one used for guitar building. The general opinion is that it tends to give a nice round and balanced sound.

Winner: Tie.

Pickup Configuration

The Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged has an HHH configuration while the Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW has SS pickups.

A triple Humbucker (HHH) can be intimidating at first, but it's one of the combinations that offer the most tone versatility. You'll be able to have from a lot of output for Hard Rock genres, to warm and clean sounds that are more common in Jazz.

On the other hand, SS is the classic Telecaster configuration. It's used mainly for playing clean or with low-gain distortion, and it's very popular for the country genre because of their brightness. It doesn't give you as much versatility as a Strat SSS configuration, but you might like the cleaner look of a guitar body with fewer pickups.

Pickups Quality

Both come with very good pickups from at least one of the specialized brands in the market. With pickups like these, you probably won't need an upgrade anytime soon.

However, the Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW has a slight sound quality advantage when taking into account other factors like the type of pickups, magnet, position, etc.

Both use Passive pickups. This is what's used for most music genres. They have a regular output and will serve you for both high-gain and clean tones. The alternative (Active pickups) offer a higher output that is mostly used for heavy music.

Winner: Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW.

Versatility Comparison

Some instruments offer you more ways to explore your creativity than others. Below you'll find how both compare when it comes to versatility.

Switch Options

Both are equal when it comes to the pickup switching option.

Neither of them come with some kind of coil split or pickup mod option. This makes both lacking in terms of versatility.

Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged pickups switch and push knobs diagram
Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged's switch options
Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW pickups switch and push knobs diagram
Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW's switch options

When evaluating versatility, we also take into consideration bridge and neck joint type, number of frets, switch options, amount of pickups and more.

Winner: Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged.

Final Sound Quality Scores

Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged
Pickups 90
Sustain 70
Versatility 66
Tuning Stability 65
Sound 73
Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW
Pickups 100
Sustain 75
Versatility 54
Tuning Stability 70
Sound 75

Build Quality Comparison

When it comes to build quality, we like to take into account everything used to build the instrument. This includes materials, hardware and the quality control expected depending on the country where it was built. Let's see how the Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged compares to the Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW.

Country of Origin

The manufacturing country can tell a lot about the build quality of an instrument. Both in this comparison where made in United States.

The United States is considered one of the best electric guitar manufacturers in the world. A guitar made in this country is supposed to have world-class quality control. Nowadays, guitars made in other countries can beat some of the ones made in the US, but most of the time, this country offers the best you can get. Of course, that comes at a price.

Winner: Tie

Nut Material

If you want your guitar to stay in tune and sound good, you need a well cut nut. Nut quality can be inconsistent even when comparing two copies of the same model. The best way to make sure you're nut will be well done is by getting a nut made by an expert company like TUSQ or Micarta.

The Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged has a Nylon nut. It used to be one of the highest quality materials for nuts (and still is), but it's rare to find nowadays because it's hard to work with. It's a very resistant material with very low friction, so it will keep the guitar in tune and will last for a long time

On the other hand, the Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW comes with a Bone nut. It's a type of nut found in high-quality instruments. They sound similar to Ivory since they give a lot of sustain and a bright sound (at least when striking open strings). The only problem they can run into is that you may get a bone piece that simply doesn't sound as well as others because that's just how natural materials are.

Winner: Tie.

Fret Material

Most fret wire is made of nickel silver. This material eventually wears down after a lot of use and most instruments end up needing a complete fret replacement. However, some expensive models come with stainless steel frets. This is what you should aim for if you can afford it.

Unfortunately, none of them come with stainless steel frets.

Winner: Tie.

Bridge

The perfect bridge for you will depend on your playstyle because they all have advantages and disadvantages. However, some bridges are more expensive—like Floyd Roses and Evertunes—and thus add more value to a guitar.

The Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged's brige is a Tremolo. Tremolo bridges give you more versatility than fixed bridges. They let you perform the intense vibrato effects that would be impossible with a fixed bridge. However, since the bridge floats and there's less contact with the body, the strings lose sustain slightly faster. They can also be a bit harder to restring and set up correctly than fixed bridges.

On the other hand, the Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW's is a Fixed. It's a simple bridge that is very beginner-friendly since it doesn't require any set-up. You can swap strings easily. It might also give more sustain since it doesn't have complex moving parts that make the strings lose vibration. However, it doesn't have the same versatility as a tremolo bridge.

Since we need to be objective, the most expensive type of bridge will be the winner of this section. In the end, this doesn't matter if you're not going to use the bridge for its original purpose, so choose the bridge that fits your playing style better.

Winner: Tie.

Tuners

Both come with regular tuners. The Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged's are Grover Kidney while the Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW's are Vintage Style with Tortoise Shell Buttons

Winner: Tie.

Neck Joint

Contrary to popular belief, the difference in sustain and tone that some neck joints give to a guitar is simply unperceivable—if they're all well built. However, some of them do have advantages over the others.

The Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged has a Set neck joint. This neck is tightly glued to the body. They give you the least versatility because you can't swap them for a neck that fits your hand better if you want to, unlike bolt-on necks. Some people think this gives more resonance and sustain, but there's no real difference if the bolt-on joint is well built.

On the other hand, the Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW comes with Bolt-On neck joint. This neck is joined to the body by 4 bolts that you can simply unscrew. This allows you to replace the neck or take it off for travel. It's the most common and cheapest way to build a guitar.

Winner: Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW.

Here is the list of features that were considered when choosing the winner in the Features subcategory:

Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Nylon Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock
Strengths & Weaknesses
Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

Final Build Quality Scores

Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged
Quality of materials 66
Features 55
Quality Control 100
Build Quality 74
Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW
Quality of materials 56
Features 55
Quality Control 100
Build Quality 70

Playability Comparison

Let's now compare their playability. Bear in mind that the instrument will feel different depending on your hand size and play style. That's why you should always test before buying. But if you can't or want a second opinion on it, we can still take a look at each of the important measurements of the instrument for you. This way, we can predict how easy a guitar might be to play, or how different it will feel compared to the other.

Remember that, even though the difference might seem small, every inch counts when it comes to feeling of the instrument in your hands. Any variation can completely change how comfortable a guitar feels in your hands.

Nut Width

Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged Nut Width
Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged Nut Width
Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW Nut Width
Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW Nut Width

The nut width will affect the separation between strings at the nut. In this comparison, the Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged has the wider nut with 42.9mm (1.688'') vs 41.9mm (1.65''). This is a 1mm (0.038'') difference

This means that it will be more difficult to do bar chords on the Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged, especially closer to the nut. However, it's also easier to play without muting strings accidently. This favors people with big hands.

Scale Length

Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged's Scale Length
Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged's Scale Length
Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW's Scale Length
Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW's Scale Length

The scale length is one of the things that influences playability the most. This is the distance between the nut and the bridge and will affect everything from low action allowance, difficulty to perform bends, fret separation, and even tone.

The Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW has the longest scale: 25.5". The Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged is only 24.75" long. This is a 0.75'' (19.1mm) scale length difference.

This longer scale means that the strings need more tension to get in tune. This is good if you want to avoid fret buzz, which can happen when the strings are too loose and touch the frets while vibrating. This is especially important when playing in lower tunings. This will also let you reduce the gap between fretboard and strings (low action) to make them easier to press down. However, this higher tension will also make it harder to perform bends and vibratos as the strings will feel stiffer.

This also means that the frets have a longer separation between each other, so this will make it harder for people with smaller hands when playing some chord positions.

Another characteristic of a longer scale is that it makes the guitar sound 'snappier' or brighter. This is due to the extra separation between harmonics and overtones produced by the tension. This influences tone more than any other factor (except the pickups).

Lastly, remember that you can also affect the tension of the strings by changing your string gauge. You can use a thicker gauge for more tension and a lighter one for less tension.

Neck Profile

Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged Neck Profile
Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged's neck profile
Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW Neck Profile
Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW's neck profile

No single neck shape is better than others. However, most people tend to prefer a thinner necks because it doesn't get in their way when playing fast and most hand sizes can adapt to it pretty well. However, some people still prefer thicker necks for a better grip, especially if they have big hands.

In this case, both have different neck shapes:

The Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged has a D type of neck. This is a thin and flat neck that is made for playing fast. If you prefer a neck that doesn't get in your way when soloing, this is the shape you should use. Guitarists that prefer to have a bit more grip won't like this type of neck.

The Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW, on the other hand, has a C neck. This is what you'll find in most modern guitars. Most people feel like the thickness of a C neck is simply the less intrusive one for playing fast, while at the same time allowing you to grab the neck easily for resting if you want to.

Fretboard Radius

Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged Fingerboard Radius
Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged's Fingerboard radius
Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW Fingerboard Radius
Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW's Fingerboard radius

Most guitar fretboards are not flat; they usually have a curve or arc across their width. A curved fretboard will make it easier to perform chords without muting strings, while a flatter one will make it easier to play single notes, which is good for bending and soloing in general. The best fretboards have a compound radius that varies across the fingerboard, but they're not common since they take a lot more work to build.

In this case, the Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW's fingerboard radius is smaller, which means it's more curved than the Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged's. This extra arc will make playing chords easier in this model. You won't be as likely to mute the strings, especially if you have big hands. However, playing single notes and bending will be easier on the Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged.

Hand Size Comfortability

Everyone has a different hand size, and that's why it's recommended to try a guitar before buying, even if others tell you that it's comfortable to play. However, we can know whether a guitar favors small or large hands just by knowing its exact measurements.

After taking into account the scale length, nut width, neck profile and fretboard radius, we can conclude that both in this comparison favor small hands .

Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged:
Big Hands
Small Hands
Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW:
Big Hands
Small Hands

Fret Size

Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged Frets Size
Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged's Frets Size
Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW Frets Size
Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW's Frets Size

The Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW has Narrow Tall frets, which should be taller than the Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged's Medium Jumbo frets.

Some people prefer taller frets because they result in more sustain since the strings get pressed cleanly without interference from the fretboard. However, if they're too tall—like Jumbo frets—, you might change the pitch of the strings accidentally if you press too hard because you won't be touching the fretboard with your fingers. This is also why some guitarists with a heavy grip prefer smaller frets. They like to feel the fingerboard to avoid pressing down too hard and getting out of pitch.

Final Playability Scores

Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged
Bending & Vibrato Ease 80
Chord Playability 65
Solo Playability 70
Playability 72
Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW
Bending & Vibrato Ease 75
Chord Playability 70
Solo Playability 70
Playability 72

Specs Side-by-Side

Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged vs Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW
General Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged Fender Custom Artisan Knotty Pine Tele Thinline RW
Brand: Gibson Custom Fender Custom
Year: 2022 2020
Configuration: HHH SS
Strings: 6 6
Made in: United States United States
Series: Murphy Lab Artisan
Colors: White Natural
Left-Handed Version: No No
Body
Type: Solid Body Semi-Hollow
Body Material: Solid Mahogany Roasted Pine
Bridge: ABR-1 Maestro Short Vibrola '58-'63 Tele Bridge with Brass RSD Saddles
Neck
Neck Joint: Set Bolt-On
Tuners: Grover Kidney Vintage Style with Tortoise Shell Buttons
Fretboard: Ebony 3A Rosewood
Neck Material: Mahogany 2A Roasted Birdseye Maple
Decoration: Mother of Pearl Block Mother of Pearl dot
Scale Size: 24.75" 25.5"
Shape: 60s SlimTaper '60s Oval C
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.82'' (20.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.93'' (23.6mm) 1st Fret: - 12th Fret:
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Nickel Silver 21 Narrow Tall Nickel Silver
Fretboard Radius: 12" 9.5"
Nut: Nylon Bone
Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'') 41.9mm (1.65'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker / Passive) Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Loaded '51 Nocaster (Single Coil / Passive)
Middle Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker / Passive) Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Loaded '51 Nocaster (Single Coil / Passive)
Switch: 3 Way 3 Way
Knobs: Bell Dome
Pickup Mods: None None
Volume Controls: 2 1
Tone Controls: 2 1