Best SG Guitars With 1 11/16" (42.9mm) Nut Width in 2024

Here are the top SG style guitars with 1 11/16" (42.9mm) nut width.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Gibson Custom 1964 SG Standard With Maestro Vibrola Heavy Aged

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Gibson Custom 1964 SG Standard With Maestro Vibrola Heavy Aged

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Playability 72

Sound 72

Build quality 72

Value for money 57

Overall Score 72

What our users think

Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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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
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge 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
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Kluson Single Line, Double Ring tuners
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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
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge 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
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Kluson Single Line, Double Ring tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom 1964 SG Standard With Maestro Vibrola Heavy 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

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2. Gibson Custom 1964 SG Standard With Maestro Vibrola Light Aged

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Gibson Custom 1964 SG Standard With Maestro Vibrola Light Aged

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Playability 72

Sound 72

Build quality 72

Value for money 57

Overall Score 72

What our users think

Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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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
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge 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
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Kluson Single Line, Double Ring tuners
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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
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge 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
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Kluson Single Line, Double Ring tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom 1964 SG Standard With Maestro Vibrola 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

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3. Gibson Custom 1964 SG Standard With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged

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Gibson Custom 1964 SG Standard With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged

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Playability 72

Sound 72

Build quality 72

Value for money 57

Overall Score 72

What our users think

Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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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
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge 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
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Kluson Single Line, Double Ring tuners
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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
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge 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
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Kluson Single Line, Double Ring tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom 1964 SG Standard 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

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

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

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Playability 72

Sound 73

Build quality 72

Value for money 57

Overall Score 72

What our users think

Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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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
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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
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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

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5. Gibson Custom 1964 SG Standard Reissue With Maestro Vibrola

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Gibson Custom 1964 SG Standard Reissue With Maestro Vibrola

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Playability 72

Sound 72

Build quality 72

Value for money 57

Overall Score 72

What our users think

Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Historic Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge 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
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Kluson Single Line, Double Ring tuners
Compare Specs >

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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Historic Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge 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
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Kluson Single Line, Double Ring tuners
Compare Specs >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom 1964 SG Standard Reissue With Maestro Vibrola

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

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6. Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue with Maestro Vibrola

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Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue with Maestro Vibrola

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Playability 72

Sound 73

Build quality 72

Value for money 57

Overall Score 72

What our users think

Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Historic Collection 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 >

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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Historic Collection 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
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue with Maestro Vibrola

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

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7. Gibson Custom 1963 SG Special Ultra Light Aged

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Gibson Custom 1963 SG Special Ultra Light Aged

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Playability 73

Sound 71

Build quality 70

Value for money 56

Overall Score 71

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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
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Custom Soapbar P90 (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Lightning Bar Wraparound Tailpiece bridge
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Kluson Single Line w/ White Buttons tuners
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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
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Custom Soapbar P90 (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Lightning Bar Wraparound Tailpiece bridge
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Kluson Single Line w/ White Buttons tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom 1963 SG Special Ultra Light Aged

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Nylon Nut
Top Brand Pickups
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 Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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8. Gibson Custom SG Custom 2-Pickup w/ Ebony Fingerboard Gloss

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Gibson Custom SG Custom 2-Pickup w/ Ebony Fingerboard Gloss

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Playability 73

Sound 72

Build quality 70

Value for money 57

Overall Score 72

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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Modern Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: 498T Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: 490R Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Stop Bar bridge
60s SlimTaper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Kidney tuners
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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Modern Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: 498T Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: 490R Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Stop Bar bridge
60s SlimTaper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Kidney tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom SG Custom 2-Pickup w/ Ebony Fingerboard Gloss

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Nylon Nut
Top Brand Pickups
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 Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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9. Gibson Custom 1963 SG Special Reissue

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Gibson Custom 1963 SG Special Reissue

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Playability 73

Sound 71

Build quality 70

Value for money 56

Overall Score 71

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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Historic Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Custom Soapbar P90 (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Lightning Bar Wraparound Tailpiece bridge
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Kluson Single Line w/ White Buttons tuners
Compare Specs >

Show all Specs

From Gibson Custom's 2022 Historic Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Custom Soapbar P90 (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Lightning Bar Wraparound Tailpiece bridge
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Kluson Single Line w/ White Buttons tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom 1963 SG Special Reissue

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Nylon Nut
Top Brand Pickups
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 Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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10. Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar

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Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar

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Playability 73

Sound 72

Build quality 70

Value for money 57

Overall Score 72

What our users think

Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

Own it? Share your opinion

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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Historic Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge 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 bridge
60s SlimTaper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Kluson Single Line, Double Ring tuners
Compare Specs >

Show all Specs

From Gibson Custom's 2022 Historic Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge 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 bridge
60s SlimTaper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Kluson Single Line, Double Ring tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Nylon Nut
Top Brand Pickups
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 Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

All Prices