{"product_id":"1961-gibson-les-paul-sg-custom","title":"1961 Gibson Les Paul (SG) Custom","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, \u003cstrong\u003eGarrett Park Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e presents this exceptional \u003cstrong\u003e1961 Gibson Les Paul (SG) Custom\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis early SG-style Les Paul Custom is a particularly striking example of Gibson's top-of-the-line solidbody, combining its distinctive double-cutaway mahogany construction with a bound ebony fingerboard, three \u003cstrong\u003ePatent Applied For humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the elegant hardware package that defined the Custom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Custom remains in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent cosmetic condition \u003c\/strong\u003ewith below-average play-wear. The \u003cstrong\u003ePolaris White \u003c\/strong\u003efinish has been well preserved, while the \u003cstrong\u003egold-plated hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e shows the expected wear to its plating from years of use. One particularly notable detail is a subtle discolored ring on the back of the neck where it has been in contact with the case's neck cradle over the years. It is a localized cosmetic mark that adds a bit more character to an otherwise clean instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck retains its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal frets\u003c\/strong\u003e and has the \u003cstrong\u003ewide, slim profile\u003c\/strong\u003e characteristic of these early-1960s Customs, measuring .79\" at the first fret and .88\" at the 12th. The bound ebony fingerboard is adorned with mother-of-pearl block inlays, while the headstock carries the distinctive inlay associated with the Les Paul Custom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronically, the guitar retains its \u003cstrong\u003ethree original Patent Applied For (PAF) humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with \u003cstrong\u003eCentralab potentiometers\u003c\/strong\u003e. The combination of three PAFs and the versatile three-way switching makes this an especially compelling example of Gibson's most elaborate early solidbody design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Les Paul Custom is accompanied by its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to the value of this instrument, payment by \u003cstrong\u003ewire transfer is preferred\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll components original unless specified otherwise\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel \u0026amp; Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGibson Les Paul Custom (SG style)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1961\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e39340\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e7lbs 10oz\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMahogany\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePolaris White nitrocellulose lacquer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; 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